Leighton, Welshpool, Powys, SY21

A fine example of a Grade II Listed Tudor Gothic style lodge with 2 storey accommodation, attractively built in dressed stone with decorative cornice surrounds and cambered lintels. The property has a slate roof with fleur de Lys finials and provides for deceptively spacious family accommodation which has Oil Fired Central Heating.

The property has been extended to provide for a well laid out arrangement and a good circular flow of living space which would benefit from a degree of modernisation and upgrading. Having been within the same ownership for over 60 years, the sale which is offered with No Chain. This creates an excellent lifestyle opportunity which would be highly appealing to the family market seeking a unique home in an unspoilt rural location, yet remaining easily accessible to facilities.

The approach to the property is via a right of way over the forestry track which gives a great degree of privacy and seclusion with far reaching views afforded across the countryside to Powis Castle and the grounds beyond.

The accommodation is approached through an Entrance Porch with parapet roof and quarry tiled floor which leads into a superb bay fronted Reception Room with period shutters, cast iron and tiled inset to the open fire with Oak surround. Beyond there is a further double aspect Sitting Room which also features the original shutters with an open fire having a Victorian cast iron surround. There is also a useful Office, separate Dining Room has an additional open fire with a cast iron surround and striking French doors with full height shutters lead into the adjoining Conservatory. The Conservatory is a more recent addition built-in a Georgian style with a tiled floor, which is also centrally heated and has an outlook to 3 sides and French doors leading out to rear. The spacious Kitchen Breakfast Room has fitted units with a stainless steel twin bowl double drainer sink, space for a range cooker and plumbing for dishwasher with exposed stone walls and a peninsular island/breakfast bar. There is a welcoming Rear Hall which is ideal for the storage of outdoor attire with exposed stone walls, loft hatch and French doors leading out to the rear. Beyond we continue through an Inner Hallway with a further loft hatch and the ground floor 3 piece Bathroom with inset linen cupboard and separate Shower Room having a fully tiled enclosure with mixer shower, airing cupboard and Utility space for appliances with plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel sink and an outlook to the side.

The staircase leads to the first floor landing with a magnificent arch topped window to the rear and a useful Cloakroom with a 2 piece suite. The 3 front facing Double Bedrooms all enjoy the outlook over farmland to the countryside and Powis Castle with the central Bedroom having an additional arch topped window mirroring that on the Landing.

FLOOD RISK (PER NRW)
Flooding from rivers - very low risk - risk less than 0.1% chance each year.
Flooding from the sea - very low risk - risk less than 0.1% chance each year.
Flooding from surface water and small watercourses – high risk – risk greater than 3.3% chance each year.

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The property is approached via a right of way across the forestry track giving access to the property. Front tarmacadamed driveway with electric roller door to the Detached Garage and Workshop with inspection pit. Front cottage style gardens offset by the boundary wall. The principle gardens continue from the front to the side and rear and extend in total to 0.85 of an Acre. A wrought iron gate leads to the rear terrace which extends onto a patio adjacent to the Conservatory. The gardens and grounds are a spectacular feature being pleasantly mature being a haven for birds and wildlife. Gently sloping lawns meander through herbaceous and perennial borders with a variety of fruit and ornamental trees along with flowering shrubs. There is a further Workshop, a range of timber storage sheds, a summer house and a brick outbuilding. This excellent outside space is a great recreational area for families and pets and would be highly appealing to keen gardens and horticulturalists. Opportunities to purchase properties of this nature are increasingly rare and viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the location and potential afforded.