Erwood, Builth Wells, LD2

Nestled high in the rolling hills outside the sought-after village of Erwood, this exceptional detached barn conversion occupies a wonderfully private and elevated position, approached via a long, meandering driveway that serves only the property itself. C-shaped in form, the house sits comfortably within its setting, enjoying far-reaching views in every direction and a rare sense of peace and seclusion that is increasingly difficult to find. Despite its rural tranquillity, the property lies approximately twelve miles from the world-famous town of Hay-on-Wye, internationally celebrated as the “Town of Books” and home to the renowned Hay Festival, offering an eclectic mix of independent shops, cafés, galleries and cultural life on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. The surrounding area is steeped in history and folklore, with ancient routes, river valleys and pastoral farmland defining the Mid-Wales landscape.

The barn itself once formed part of a traditional agricultural holding and has since been transformed with great care into an impressive and highly individual home. Adding a charming footnote to its past, the property - along with a public house in a neighbouring village - even made a brief appearance in the 1981 cult classic film An American Werewolf in London, lending a unique and intriguing layer to its story. Today, the accommodation extends to around 5,000 square feet and is arranged over what are effectively four levels, offering beautifully presented, expansive rooms and remarkably flexible living arrangements.

The ground floor welcomes you into an entrance hallway that immediately sets the tone for the quality and scale found throughout. The kitchen/sitting room forms the heart of the home, generously proportioned and ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, with a pantry tucked neatly off to one side. From here, the dining room provides a particularly special space, complete with a woodburning stove and delightful views across the private courtyard gardens - a room perfectly suited to all seasons. This level is completed by a cloakroom, a well-equipped utility room and a substantial workshop, ensuring practicality is matched with comfort.

The lower ground floor offers further versatility and, in a previous incarnation, partly functioned as a self-contained annexe. This level currently provides up to three generous double bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite, alongside a superb family bathroom featuring a classic claw-footed slipper bath, his and hers wash hand basins, a corner shower and WC. A study opens into a family room, creating an ideal suite for guests, extended family or independent living. From here, a secondary staircase rises to two further large bedrooms, a shower room and ample storage accessed from the landing, reinforcing the adaptability of the layout.

Partway up the main staircase, a half-level opens into a truly impressive principal reception room, where a woodburning stove sits within a striking feature fireplace. This is a room designed to impress, with space, light and dramatic views stretching for miles across the surrounding countryside, making it ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing and taking in the scenery.

Above, the accommodation culminates in a fabulous master suite. The bedroom itself is beautifully proportioned, with walk-in wardrobe and double doors opening onto a perfectly positioned balcony that enjoys wonderful views down towards the village of Crickadarn. From the bedroom, a door leads to an en-suite WC and wash basin, and continues through to a tranquil relaxation room featuring a slipper bath. Beyond this lies a further family room, currently used as a gym, which benefits from its own external access via a flight of stone steps descending to the courtyard gardens below.

Outside, the grounds are suitably expansive and thoughtfully arranged, with private gardens wrapping around the house and multiple seating areas positioned to enjoy different aspects and times of day. An ornate water feature sits alongside the driveway, adding to the sense of arrival. Included within the sale, on a separate title, is a gently sloping paddock of approximately two acres, complete with a useful outbuilding and an impressive large shed/workshop/store - known as the “hanger” - nearly 45 ft square and fitted with double roller doors, power and lighting. This space lends itself to a wide variety of uses, from machinery and vehicle storage to business or hobby use, and is easily accessed from the driveway.

Set at the very end of its own private drive, surrounded by open countryside and commanding stunning views in every direction, this is a home that offers complete privacy, peace and a profound connection to its landscape, while remaining within easy reach of one of Wales’ most celebrated and vibrant market towns.

Please note: A public footpath crosses the private driveway and continues through the paddock, however it does not pass near the house and does not affect the property’s privacy or enjoyment.

The property occupies an elevated position above the village of Erwood, a rural community set in the heart of the Wye Valley and surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the United Kingdom. Erwood offers a welcoming local pub and village hall, with the surrounding landscape providing endless opportunities for walking, riding and enjoying the outdoors. The world-famous town of Hay-on-Wye lies approximately 11 miles away, while the thriving market town of Builth Wells is around 7 miles distant. Builth Wells offers an excellent range of amenities including primary and secondary schools, a cinema, leisure centre and a variety of sporting clubs including cricket, rugby, football and golf. The town is also home to the internationally renowned Royal Welsh Show, the largest agricultural show in Europe, and benefits from good transport connections, lying on the bus route between Cardiff and North Wales and being served by Builth Road railway station on the Heart of Wales Line. Set within the Wye Valley and close to the spectacular Elan Valley near Rhayader, the area is widely regarded as a walker’s paradise, while the nearby Red Kite Feeding Centre at Gigrin Farm offers the rare opportunity to observe these magnificent birds at close quarters on a daily basis.