Penybont Road, Whitton, Knighton, Powys, LD7

An attractive and substantial Grade II listed country home dating back to the 16th Century that has been lovingly restored and maintained by its owners who have created a home that provides excellent accommodation that has many period features throughout.

Sitting within beautiful, landscaped gardens in an enviable position within the Lugg Valley, many rooms enjoy far reaching views over the surrounding farmland and countryside.

All rooms are well proportioned and benefit from high ceilings and wide doors. Beyond the entrance porch, with its benches and flagstone floor, is the entrance hall with the drawing room and the dining room set on either side and a study set to the rear of the hallway.

The drawing room is well proportioned and has a fireplace with wood burning stove. Three windows, including two either side of the fireplace looking out over the ha-ha and onto the fields beyond. The dining room has high ceilings with exposed timbers and feature inglenook fireplace. The study, currently utilised as games room, is located at the rear house and has a decorative fireplace.

The farmhouse kitchen is a large and well fitted room with a four oven AGA and an attractive range of base and wall mounted units around a central island incorporating integrated appliances to include a dishwasher, electric combination oven which includes a fan assisted oven, grill and microwave features as well as a fridge.

There is a large, shelved pantry with plenty of room for appliances as well as a large boot room with access to the rear of the property. There is a utility as well as two cloakrooms to the ground floor.

There are two staircases leading to the first floor, giving great flexibility as to how the rooms might be used. On the first floor are three bedrooms with en suite bath/ shower rooms with the principal bedroom having an adjacent dressing room. Bedroom six / office is located on this floor.

On the second floor are two further bedrooms and a shower room that are all set off a large landing / sitting room.

The Garden
Pilleth Court is approached via a driveway to a large, gravelled area of parking to the front of the house.
The gardens have been carefully landscaped by the current vendors with herbaceous and flowering borders, mature trees and raised beds with attractive planting.

The stone built former pig sties now offer useful storage to the present owners whilst also having electricity and plumbing connected. The gardens are beautifully peaceful with wonderful views to all sides.

The Outbuildings
A short distance from the house is a substantial and extremely versatile building which is currently used as a workshop but could have various applications and has formerly been stabling and hay barn. There is also an office and separate cloakroom. A large garage door allows garaging for a horse box, or large vehicle, and there is also a substantial yard area providing ample room for turning as well as additional parking. There is a further covered area providing useful dry storage.

The Fields
To the south of the house is a field of approximately 8 acres which the original driveway to the property traverses, culminating in a ha-ha and a cattle grid to the property. Situated to the north is a field of approximately 5 acres which has a track leading up to a level area with a natural pond.

Historical Note
Pilleth was the location of one of the most important battles in Welsh history. In June 1402 during the Battle of Bryn Glas where the Welsh Forces of Owian Glyndwr defeated the English forces of Sir Edmond Mortimer.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage to septic tank.

Agents note:
There is a footpath and bridleway crossing part of the fields as shown on the accompanying plan.

The wood burning stove in the dining room is a feature only as this fireplace should not be used. The owners will take the stove on completion as it has sentimental value to them.

Set amidst glorious countryside with Litton Hill and Offa's Dyke in proximity, Pilleth Court is set below St. Marys Church, which is on the eastern slopes of Bryn Glas, a wooded hillside overlooking the River Lugg that runs through the valley.

It is located just a short distance (1 mile) from the village of Whitton and 5 miles from the town of Knighton on the Shropshire Powys border where there is a great range of day-to-day amenities including shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants as well as having a station on the Heart of Wales line which runs northbound to Shrewsbury and south to Swansea on the Welsh Coast.
Presteigne on The Powys / Herefordshire border also has a wonderful range of facilities and schools and is 5 miles to the southeast. The cathedral city of Hereford with trains to Birmingham and London is just over 30 miles.

The area is blessed with a good network of footpaths and bridleways providing direct access to the surrounding countryside.

Distances
Knighton 5 miles, Presteigne 5 miles, Ludlow 22 miles, Hereford 30 miles (Distances and time approximate).

Directions (Postcode LD7 1NP)
From Knighton, head south on the B4355, before turning right onto the B4357. Stay on this road into the village of Whitton and then turn right at the crossroads onto the B4356. Stay on this road for about 1 mile and you will find the driveway that leads around the converted barns in into the driveway at Pilleth Court.

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Viewings:
All viewings must be made strictly by appointment only through the vendors' sole selling agents, Knight Frank.