Pencelli, Brecon, Powys

Description

Castle Barn is a beautifully presented barn conversion situated on the edge of the sought-after village of Pencelli, within the stunning surroundings of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Offering generous and versatile accommodation, the property features four bedrooms, a striking galleried entrance hall, a spacious lounge, and a large kitchen/breakfast room centered around a modern AGA—perfect for family living and entertaining. Set within 0.72 acres of attractive grounds, Castle Barn includes landscaped gardens, part of which was once a paddock, complete with three stables and a tack room Further enhancing the appeal is a garden room (formerly a garage), offering excellent potential for guest accommodation, a home office, or creative studio. This charming home blends rural tranquility with practicality and style, making it a rare find in a truly exceptional location.

Location

Pencelli is a sought-after village nestled in the picturesque Usk Valley, just 5 miles from the historic market town of Brecon. Renowned for the scenic Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, which meanders through the heart of the village, it offers outstanding walking and cycling routes in both directions. The village also benefits from a traditional pub and falls within the school bus route for Brecon. Brecon itself provides a comprehensive range of amenities, including supermarkets, a leisure centre, theatre, cinema, and a selection of independent shops and eateries. For those needing transport links, Abergavenny is approximately 14 miles to the east and offers mainline rail connections across South Wales and beyond.

Walk Inside

Step through the impressive glazed entrance screen into a welcoming hallway, where a galleried landing above and a full-height glazed screen opposite create an immediate sense of space and light. The attractive tiled floor underfoot adds a warm, rustic touch, setting the tone for the character and comfort found throughout the property. To the left, a cosy sitting room invites relaxation, centred around a striking stone fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove—an ideal retreat on cooler evenings. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the spacious kitchen/breakfast room. Designed with both family life and entertaining in mind, it features a stylish range of modern units, luxurious granite worktops, and an impressive oil/electric AGA—perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The generous layout provides ample space for dining, complemented by attractive flooring and a sociable, open feel that makes this room the natural hub of the home.

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Adjoining the kitchen is a practical office space, ideal for home working, and a well-equipped utility room with its own WC. Upstairs, the galleried landing offers views over the gardens to the rear, adding to the sense of peace and privacy. All four bedrooms are generously proportioned doubles, providing comfortable accommodation for family and guests alike. There are two modern and stylish bathrooms serving the bedrooms.

Walk Outside

The property stands on a generous site of just over 0.7 acres. To the front there is plenty of parking but the main gardens are hidden at the rear. With vast areas of lawn this is the perfect haven for those who enjoy gardening or an area for children to play. There are large paved terrace seating areas ideal for alfresco dining and mature shrubs and to the colour. A small stable block provides ideal storage but was once used in connection with part of the garden which was fenced as a paddock.