Glasbury, Hereford, Powys

Description

Swansway is a beautifully appointed family home offering generous accommodation set across three floors, perfectly positioned to enjoy the stunning backdrop of the River Wye. On the ground floor, you’ll find a spacious dual-aspect sitting room that fills with natural light, creating a warm and inviting space ideal for family gatherings or quiet evenings in. The impressive L-shaped kitchen/diner is truly the heart of the home — thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with ample room for dining and socialising. A cosy snug provides a versatile additional reception space, perfect as a playroom or reading nook, while a practical utility room keeps household chores neatly tucked away. Upstairs, the first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, alongside a stylish family bathroom and a dressing room with fitted wardrobes. The entire second floor is dedicated to a luxurious master bedroom suite, featuring its own en-suite bathroom. Outside, the (truncated)

Location

Glasbury-on-Wye is a popular village nestled alongside the River Wye on the A438 Brecon to Hereford road. The village offers excellent local amenities including a garage with shop and post office, a restaurant and hotel, village hall, and church. Just four miles to the north east lies the vibrant market town of Hay-on-Wye, renowned for its array of independent shops, second-hand bookshops, and its world-famous annual literature festival. The area is surrounded by stunning countryside, with the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains both easily accessible, offering a wealth of outdoor pursuits.

Walk Inside

Step through the front door into an enclosed porch, ideal for storing coats, shoes and boots before entering the welcoming main hallway. Here, a staircase rises to the first floor, with a handy storage cupboard tucked neatly underneath. To the left, you’ll find the bright, dual-aspect sitting room. This lovely space features double doors opening onto the patio, along with an attractive fireplace housing an inset wood-burning stove — perfect for cosy winter evenings. The heart of the home is the spacious L-shaped kitchen/diner, designed with family living and entertaining in mind. The kitchen is fitted with a modern range of units, including an inset sink, integrated oven, hob, freezer and dishwasher. A window and door overlook the rear garden, flooding the space with natural light, while the generous dining area enjoys a front-facing window. From here, an opening leads to a practical utility room with additional fitted units, space for white goods, and plumbing for a (truncated)

First Floor

Upstairs, the landing leads to four double bedrooms. The end bedroom is particularly spacious, featuring dual aspect Velux windows. Adjacent is a stylish family bathroom with bath and shower over, WC, wash hand basin, and contemporary tiling, alongside a separate dressing room fitted with a range of built-in wardrobes.

Second Floor

A further staircase rises to the stunning second floor master suite, set beautifully into the eaves. Bathed in natural light from four skylights with delightful views towards the River Wye, this tranquil retreat also boasts an en-suite bathroom with panel bath, low flush WC, wash hand basin and Velux window — making it an ideal master or luxurious guest suite.

Walk Outside

Outside, the property is initially approached via a shared drive, leading to a gated private driveway that offers ample parking alongside a garage and workshop. To the rear is a level lawned garden and a patio seating area — perfect for relaxing or entertaining, all set close to the River Wye with direct access to picturesque riverside walks.