Llowes, Hay-On-Wye, Herefordshire

Description

The ground floor features a generously sized living room, a small dining/sewing room, a bright and airy open-plan kitchen/diner, a modern downstairs shower room and utility room, a light-filled conservatory, and a further utility/boot room. Upstairs, the first floor offers four/five bedrooms and a study, including a spacious master bedroom. A flexible additional room, currently used as a music room, provides further large living, reception space or bedroom. The family bathroom is also located on this floor, along with a versatile area ideal for a home office or study. The gardens are a standout feature of this delightful home, boasting well-stocked borders, established vegetable patches, and an orchard with apple, plum, and pear trees. A pathway leads up to a charming summer house—perfect for sleeping or entertaining. In addition, the property benefits from a useful workshop and a driveway providing off-road parking for up to four vehicles.

Location

The property is situated in the friendly and quiet village of Llowes with its church and its easy access to the River Wye and Brecon Beacons. Llowes enjoys a convenient location on the main A438 Hereford to Brecon road, granting excellent access to the stunning surrounding countryside—an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Clyro village nearby offers a primary school, petrol station/shop, car sales and vehicle repair business and village hall. For a wider selection of facilities, the popular market town of Hay-on-Wye provides supermarkets, medical and dental surgeries, a post office, library, and its famous second-hand bookshops.

Walk Inside

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with a staircase leading to the first floor. To the right, there is a hallway to a convenient downstairs shower room with built-in under-counter units and a worktop. Straight ahead one step leads into the charming inner room, where a stone fireplace and exposed beams add character. This room adjoins the lovely conservatory—an ideal spot to relax, enjoy the sunshine and take meals and to observe the surrounding wildlife

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To the right of the dining room is a generously sized living room featuring attractive fireplace with stone arch and multi-fuel stove. There is also the structure of an old bread oven. Three windows provide views over the stunning gardens, lighting the room with south facing natural light. To the left of the dining room, a door opens into the spacious open-plan kitchen/diner, fitted with a good range of units and windows that bring in plenty of daylight There is an inset wood burning stove here surrounded by a unique artistic slate feature. A door leads out to a patio area—perfect for outdoor dining. From the kitchen, there is access to a practical utility/boot room, W.C, driveways and rear garden.

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The staircase leads to a bookcase lined hallway. To the left is the master bedroom, featuring three windows that overlook the gardens and offer a picturesque view of the churchyard and hills beyond. The room benefits from fitted wardrobes and access to a bathroom, a separate WC and airing cupboard. beyond is a beautiful, modern, light-filled room with glass frontage and doorway to the garden. Currently used as a music room, this versatile space could easily be adapted for a variety of uses, such as a studio, sitting room, or bedroom. To the right of the landing, there are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an additional area that would make an ideal home office or study space

Walk Outside

To the front of the property, two driveways provide off-road parking for three vehicles or more. Gates open into the beautifully maintained, south-facing garden, which is mostly laid to lawn areas, grassy paths, mature colourful trees, and well-stocked flower beds, mature hedging, and established raised vegetable beds. The garden features fruit bushes and a selection of unusual and attractive trees, including Ginkgo, Judas, Cotinus, and Handkerchief trees. Additionally, there is a useful workshop and several storage sheds, offering ample practical space within delightful outdoor setting. A pathway winds its way up a delightful orchard—home to apple, pear, and plum trees—creating a peaceful and productive outdoor space. At the top of the orchard elevated for lovely views, sits a spacious summer house equipped with electric, a composting toilet, and a private decking area offering a tranquil retreat