Glasbury-on-Wye

A characterful four bed property found on Ciltwrch Common and set in a beautiful, rural location with close access to Hay-on-Wye

Glevum Cottage a characterful property with exposed beams throughout. The cottage is found on Ciltwrch Common and set in a beautiful, rural location with close access to Hay-on-Wye.

Location - The property is situated in the Wye Valley near the popular rural village of Glasbury-on-Wye.
The village offers a range of services including a filling station, general store, a cafe, the renowned Foyles Hotel and restaurant, a church and a public house. Further facilities can be found in nearby Hay-on-Wye which is known for its annual literary festival.
Facilities and services in the town include individual boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, public houses, medical practice, two dentist surgeries, a library, post office and primary school.
The Brecon Beacons National Park is found close providing a wide range of recreational activities and the River Wye offers fishing, canoeing and beautiful scenery. A more extensive range of services including rail links can be found further afield in Hereford.

Accommodation - The property is entered through the covered front porch into the hallway. Directly ahead in the hallway there is a downstairs shower room with a close-coupled W.C. and a wash-hand basin.
To the right of the hallway is the kitchen which is a generous space and includes a separate pantry. The kitchen is equipped with ample fitted wall and base units, a free-standing dishwasher, an electric cooker, a sink and windows to two aspects.
Next to the kitchen there is a utility room which houses the oil-fired boiler and has fitted worktops, storage and a drainer sink.
From the hallway there is a step down into the dining room which also has windows to two aspects along with a feature fireplace. A doorway leads through to the sitting room with a stone fireplace and a wood burning stove. There are also windows to two aspects and a front door leading to an enclosed porch.
A staircase in the hallway leads to the first-floor landing which provides access to all four double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have the benefit of fitted wardrobes and two have windows to two aspects.
The family bathroom has a panel bath, w.c., wash-hand basin and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Overall, the cottage, which also has the benefit of double glazing throughout, offers extensive character with a wealth of exposed beams and feature stone wall.

Outside - Approached from the common road, the property can be accessed via two driveways.
The upper driveway has a garage (5.55m x 3.10m) of concrete block construction with a profile roof, power, lighting and an adjacent lean-to.
The lower driveway also has a garage (5.94m x 3.53m) is of timber frame construction with a concrete floor, power, lighting, double doors to the front and a pedestrian access. The garden itself is a delight. The lower garden has apple trees, two timber sheds and a greenhouse. The upper garden, which is closer to the house, has a pond, a variety of rose beds and further floral borders. There is also a garden with a pathway leading around to the rear.

Services - We are advised that the property is connected to mains water, mains electricity, private drainage and oil-fired central heating. Please note the services or service installations have not been tested.

Council Tax Band - Powys Council “E”

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Directions - From Hay-on-Wye, proceed in a south-westerly direction along the B4350 towards Brecon. Continue into the village of Glasbury and then turn right by the petrol station.
Continue over the bridge and then take the first left-hand turn and proceed through the village on the B4350. Upon entering Cwmbach, noting the church and phone box on the right-hand side, take the second turning on the right (signposted Ciltwrch). Continue up onto the common and through the gate which if already shut please ensure the gate is closed, then turn immediately to the left where the property will be found in the left-hand side as indicated by the agents for sale board.