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The Forge, Forden, Powys, SY21 8LX

Key features

  • Originally The Village Smithy dating back into the C18
  • Imposing Entrance Hall
  • Living Room with Dining Area
  • Sitting Room
  • Utility with Cloaks off
  • 3 Double bedrooms all with ensuite facilities.

Description

The Forge:

Is approached by with vehicular entrances either side of the property guarded by electronic gates, to a generous parking area at the rear giving access to the detached Garage/Workshop. Further to the rear is a generous mature garden area with shed and store.


At the front is a small amenity area with attractive wrought iron railings.


Particulars of Sale:

The dwelling is of rendered construction with a more recent oak framed extension providing the main entrance,


The accommodation provides from the wrap-around brick pavioured drive and parking area.


Entrance Hall:

14' x 12'3". Light and airy with Coloured Slate Flooring, Spot lights and Light Oak Staircase to upper floor.


Open plan to the


Dining Area:

12' x 8' With oak floor and spotlighting. This area has an open plan arrangement to the


Living Room:

18'9" x 12'6" With an attractive and feature raised and inset fireplace housing a multi fuel room heater with log store beneath. The double aspect room has an oak floor and ceiling spotlighting.


Kitchen:

13'6" x 14'9" An ultra modern kitchen with granite worksurfaces over base units on 3 sides, incorporating an AGA 6 ring cooker with triple oven under, set in an attractive recess, single bowl sink and built in refrigerator. There are matching wall cupboards and ceiling spotlighting.


At the front there are double doors fitted in the entrance to the original smithy.


Utility Room:

14' x 9' With tiled floor, fitted base units incorporating a 1½ bowl sink, dishwasher and washing machine. Plumbing point and radiator


Cloakroom:

off with w.c. and hand basin.


The Sitting Room/Snug: could be adapted into a 4th Bedroom with the Cloakroom and Utility, readily at hand.


Sitting Room Snug:

14' x 12'3" with wood block floor, original fireplace and built in shelves to the side. Radiator and exposed timber feature.


First floor open plan Landing/Seating Area:

13'9" x 8' With a wealth of exposed oak timbers and oak floor enjoying garden views and the countryside beyond.


Bedroom 1:

9'6" x 12'9".


This is the Master Suite with

built-in walk-in wardrobes, exposed timber features, radiator and wall lights and Luxury en suite shower with half tiled walls, oak floor, large cubicle, w.c. and pedestal washbasin. Towel warmer and spotlighting.


Dressing Area:

With ornate mirror, shelving and lighting.


Bedroom 2:

14'9" x 11'6" With Oak Flooring, 2 built in wardrobes, radiator and spotlighting. Original cast iron fireplace and exposed timber purlins with


Luxury Ensuite Shower Room:

with oak floor, generous size cubicle, w.c. and pedestal washbasin. radiator, spotlighting and exposed timber features.


Bedroom 3:

14' x 12'3" With oak floor, original cast iron fireplace, built in wardrobe, radiator, ceiling spotlights and exposed timber feature.


Ensuite:

12'3" x 14' Luxury Family Bathroom which serves as an En suite to Bedroom 3.

An exceptionally appointed bathroom with oak floor, heated towel warmer and radiator, large fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal hand basin, w.c. and bidet. Mirror, cabinet and spotlighting.


Outside:

Rear Garden:


Detached garage with workshop:


Tenure:

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.


Location/Situation:

Forden is in the picturesque Welsh borders area, close to the Offa's Dyke path, River Severn and Shropshire Hills.


Local Services:

Dining Out:

The Village pub is opposite.

Montgomery has a good selection of Cafes and Restaurants:

The Checkers restaurant specialises in classic French fine dining, fine wines and local ales.


The Dragon Hotel is an historic 17th century, former Coaching Inn, with restaurant and bar also has a small swimming pool.

The Castle Kitchen Café serves delicious homemade food.

Nearby Welshpool also offers a selection of supermarkets, national and local shops, restaurants and bars, with a main line railway station with an hourly service.


Schools:

Local primary school, secondary education in Welshpool and college some 10 miles away in Newtown.


Healthcare:

Hospital in Welshpool with A&E unit.


Transport Links:

Regular bus service to neighbouring towns. National service from Welshpool. main line railway station in Welshpool.


Services:

Oil-fired central heating
Mains Electricity
Mains Water and Drainage


Note:

The services have not been inspected or examined by the selling agents.

Most of the furniture has now been removed from the property.


Measurements:

The measurements contained in these particulars are approximate and for guidance only.


Council Tax Band:

Property Band 'E' Online Enquire only.


Local Authority:

Powys (Montgomeryshire) County Council, Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG.


Directions:

The Forge is 5.3 miles from Welshpool:

From the services roundabout at Enterprise Park, Buttington Cross, take the A483 towards Newtown for 1.3 miles, at the next roundabout take the first exit to stay on the A483 for 1.6 miles, at the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A490 towards Forden and Montgomery, travel for a further 2 miles where your destination will be on the left.

From the Newtown, Montgomery directions take the B4388 towards Welshpool and Forden, continue straight onto the A490 and the Forge is on the right four miles out of Montgomery.
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