Cwmbach, Glasbury, Hereford

Description

The accommodation includes three bedrooms—one on the ground floor and two on the first floor—a family shower room, and a kitchen/breakfast room that opens into a light and airy living area with countryside views and a wood-burning stove. Outside, there is a front garden, along with a side patio accessed directly from Bedroom one

Location

Cwmbach is a small and peaceful hamlet situated on the B4350 back road linking Glasbury and Boughrood, offering an idyllic rural setting while remaining within easy reach of local amenities. Just half a mile away, Glasbury is a charming village positioned on the A438 and alongside the River Wye, providing a range of facilities including a garage/shop/post office, two public houses, a riverside restaurant, a village hall and two churches. From Cwmbach, residents can enjoy walks to Ffynnnon Gynydd Common, with further easy access to The Begwyns and the Black Mountains. The area also benefits from close proximity to the Wye Valley Walk and the Offa’s Dyke long-distance paths, along with excellent opportunities for canoeing on the River Wye and sailing at nearby Llangorse Lake. The hamlet also lies along a popular cycling route, ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside

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Approximately four miles to the north-east, Hay-on-Wye is world-renowned for its literary heritage. The town is home to more than 20 independent bookshops, and hosts the internationally celebrated Hay Festival, which attracts authors and visitors from across the globe. Hay also offers a delightful mix of antique shops, local cafés, art galleries, a historic Cheese Market building, and a small cinema. The larger towns of Brecon (12 miles) and Hereford (25 miles) are within easy commuting distance, making Cwmbach an ideal location for those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with excellent access to local towns and the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park

Walk Inside

The main door opens into the entrance hall, with a door straight ahead leading out to the patio. To the left, you enter the kitchen/breakfast room, which is fitted with a range of units and has recesses for white goods, as well as space for a small table and chairs. An opening from the kitchen leads into the living/dining room, part of the modern extension. This light and airy space takes full advantage of the views, with glazed patio doors flanked by glass panels on either side. The room is completed with a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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To the right of the main door, the hallway leads through to the original part of the cottage. On the right is the family shower room, while to the left is the master bedroom, which features built-in wardrobes and a patio door opening onto a small courtyard. Continuing down the hallway, you are greeted by the original stone staircase, which winds up to the first-floor landing with a window. From the landing, there are two further bedrooms: one double and one single, which could alternatively be used as a home office.

Walk Outside

The property is accessed via a footpath through No. 1’s garden, which leads to a gated entrance. From here, a pathway takes you to the main door, with a further path leading around to the front garden. The garden is largely laid to lawn and features a variety of fruit trees and bushes, along with a greenhouse and a useful garden shed. Steps lead up to the living room’s patio doors, and a pathway continues around the side of the property, providing access to a courtyard enclosed by a stone wall.