Lower Chapel, Brecon, Powys

Description

Set in a picturesque location just 5 miles north of Brecon, Tynewydd is a beautifully restored smallholding on the edge of the rural hamlet of Lower Chapel. Lovingly renovated over the past decade, this characterful property features a three-bedroom farmhouse full of period charm, along with an attached one-bedroom self-contained annex—ideal for extended family or as a potential holiday let. A traditional courtyard is flanked by characterful barns, offering exciting development potential. One section is already converted into a playroom, with further scope for conversion into a holiday cottage, home office, or studio (subject to planning). The 10 acres of land include two well-fenced paddocks, perfect for horses or livestock, as well as a manege alongside the modern farm buildings. Adding to its appeal, Tynewydd currently benefits from a Caravan and Camping Club license for up to five motorhomes/ caravans, with electric hook-ups and facilities—offering a fantastic income (truncated)

Location

The homestead is located a quarter of a mile from the village of Lower Chapel alongside a quiet country lane leading to only one other property which gives a high degree of privacy. Lower Chapel is a pretty little village on the B4520 approximately 5 miles north of Brecon. Although situated just outside the Brecon Beacons National Park, the area is renowned for its beauty with wonderful walks and riding opprtunities. The county town of Brecon has excellent facilities for its population size including supermarkets, public and private schools, canal side theatre, small hospital, cinema, leisure centre, etc. Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Hereford and the Severn Bridge are all roughly an hour’s drive away.

Walk Inside

You enter the property from the large courtyard to the front with steps leading to the glazed front entrance porch, providing sheltered access to both the main farmhouse and annex. The main door of the farmhouse opens into a spacious Living Room with the focal point being the large inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove with wooden mantel over. Completing the ground floor is the Kitchen/Breakfast Room comprising a range of kitchen units with inset sink and drainer, Worcester oil fired boiler, recess for cooker and door to rear garden.

First Floor

A carpeted staircase leads to the first-floor landing which in turn provides access to the two front double bedrooms and family Bathroom which comprises a panelled bath with shower over, W.C., pedestal sink and exposed floorboards. A small set of steps leads down to a further spacious double bedroom and modern Shower Room having tiled walls, walk-in shower cubicle, W.C., pedestal sink and towel radiator. From the landing a door leads to a traditional staircase which leads up to a large attic storage space.

Annex

Attached to the farmhouse is the self contained annex which enjoys a wonderful open plan Kitchen/Living space. To one end is an exposed stone wall with inset Rayburn with wooden mantel over and an adjoining former bread oven. The kitchen comprising of a range of units with solid oak worktops with inset Belfast sink, central island with breakfast bar and space for sofa with French doors opening to the patio garden. Beyond is a utility room, a useful space to complement the kitchen providing plenty of room for coats and muddy boots with tiled floor, range of units, Belfast sink, Grant oil fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine, space for white goods and a separate Shower Room which is fully tiled with large walk-in shower, vanity sink unit and w.c.

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From the kitchen a door leads to an oak tread staircase that provides access to the first floor; a spacious Bedroom utilising the entire first floor space with exposed beams, windows overlooking the courtyard and airing cupboard.

Outside

Tynewydd boasts an excellent range of both traditional and modern buildings, grouped around a tarmacadam courtyard which provides excellent turning and parking space. Attached to the house is a stone barn which has been largely rebuilt, ideal for additional accommodation subject to the usual consents. Around the courtyard the buildings comprise of a magnificent stone barn with plenty of storage and a loft on the first floor currently used as a party space. Adjoining is a large stone hay barn with split level floor, ideal for storage. Alongside is a steel framed barn, lean-to sheep shed and 2 traditional pig cotts. All providing an ideal space for storage and shelter for machinery, livestock or potentially for stabling. The property stands in gardens and grounds of circa 10.5 acres. For those looking for peaceful country living, then this property is the ideal package. The current owner has utilised part of the site to create hardstandings to accommodate 5 (truncated)