Cefn Gorwydd, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4

A detached environmentally friendly dwelling which has been designed by the owner who has built similar properties in Powys. Constructed in the style of a Welsh longhouse and utilising thermal efficiency to provide a warm and comfortable home with minimal low cost heating requirements. Located in the small rural hamlet of Cefn Gorwydd which is 2½ miles from the village of Llangammarch Wells having a village shop/post office and approx 2 miles from the town of Llanwrtyd Wells which claims to be the smallest town in Britain. The town is on the A483 between Llandovery and Builth Wells and is located near the pass between the Tywi and Irfon Valleys. Llanwrtyd Wells is the site of both the World Bog Snorkelling Championship and the annual Man v Horse Marathon. The market towns of Builth Wells and Llandovery are some 8 & 12 miles distance from Llangammarch with primary & secondary schools, leisure centre and a wide selection of shops, cafes & public houses. The historical Cathedral town of Brecon and the popular tourist market town of Rhayader is approx. 20 miles distant with its famous Elan Valley Dams & Reservoirs.

Built around 2020 of twin walled timber frame with concrete block external walls covered in harled rough-cast through-coloured render with concrete interlocking roof tiles. The whole sitting on a concrete beam and block floor supported by concrete foundations. Although essentially a standard house construction, it differs in that the twin walls form a 500mm wide cavity full filled with Warmcell insulation. This level of insulation keeps the house interior cool in summer and warm in winter.
The interior finishes are simple, rustic and un-finessed, this is intended.

There is no central heating system. Top up space heating (winter/spring time) is provided by 3 x 300watt thermostatically controlled heaters on the ground floor and 1 upstairs on the landing (which has proved to be unnecessary). In the front room there is a small Esse wood stove connected to an insulated Anki chimney.

The buildings' thick insulated envelope (u values of .09W/m2K) together with the heat generated by appliances and bodies keeps the internal temperature at around a comfortable 20 degrees centigrade. Water heating is via an electric immersion heater and the shower is thermostatically controlled.

Solar panels were installed in January 2024. The system is currently being monitored by the owner-occupiers before they decide whether to install battery storage. The system is ready for battery installation.

The property occupies a good garden plot and enjoys panoramic views towards the Brecon Beacons and comprises:

Ground floor
Entrance Hall with entrance door
Cloakroom/Boot Room
Inner Hall with staircase to first floor, understairs cupboard, rear door to rear verandah
Living Room with Esse woodburning stove
Kitchen/Dining Room with stainless steel fronted units with wood worktops, built in oven, 4-ring induction hob with extractor over, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit, French doors to verandah and rear garden with views towards the Brecon Beacons
Inner Hall with Utility Room, plumbed for washing machine
Cloakroom with WC., Belfast sink, worktop
Study/Bedroom (4)
Garage/Workshop with doors to front & rear

First floor
Spacious Landing
Bedroom (1) with airing cupboard, built in cupboard
Bedroom (2)
Bedroom (3)
Shower Room with WC., wash basin and shower.
Bathroom with WC., wash basin and small bath.

AGENTS NOTE: Some of the pictures have been provided by the seller.

The property is approached by a wooden gate to a gravelled parking area to the front leading to the garage/workshop. At the rear is a level garden plot with lawns, flower & shrub borders with open views towards the Brecon Beacons.

SERVICES
Electricity, water & drainage connected. Supplementary heating from 3 low-power electric heaters on the ground floor & 1 on the landing.