Penstrowed, Newtown, Powys, SY16

Hollybush, a charming three-bedroom cottage has been thoughtfully modernised while preserving a wealth of original character and period features. Set in an elevated position with outstanding views across the Severn Valley, the property blends traditional charm with contemporary energy efficiency, benefiting from air source heating and solar panels. The accommodation is well-balanced and versatile, offering both cosy living spaces and practical everyday functionality. With grounds extending to approximately 2.89 acres, the smallholding is a lifestyle opportunity not to be missed.

The entrance hallway provides a welcoming first impression, complete with a handy cloak cupboard and access through part-glazed doors to the principal reception rooms. The living room is a particularly impressive space, centred around a multi-fuel burning stove and enhanced by exposed vaulted ceiling beams. Dual aspect windows flood the room with natural light, while a door leads directly to the rear. A unique feature of this room is the staircase rising to an open mezzanine level, currently used as a home office, offering excellent flexibility for additional living or workspace. This area is further enhanced by a circular feature window, skylight, and built-in storage.

The dining room, also suitable as a sitting room, continues the characterful theme with flagstone flooring, exposed beams, and a solid fuel-fired ESSE Ironheart set within the original fireplace. This creates a warm and inviting focal point, complemented by views over the front garden. A staircase leads to the first floor from this room.

The kitchen is fitted in a traditional country style, with a range of base and wall units, generous worktop space, and tiled splashbacks. It includes a freestanding range-style cooker with extractor above, along with space for appliances and a useful understairs pantry. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the breakfast room, which features continued flagstone flooring, a skylight, and a stable door opening to the rear. This space offers ample room for dining and relaxed seating.

The ground floor also includes a family bathroom with bath and shower over, while a separate utility room, accessed externally, providing additional storage, appliance space, and houses the solar pv and heat pump systems and private water UV filtration system.

Upstairs, the property offers three bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a spacious double to the front, enjoying excellent views and featuring exposed beams and built-in wardrobes. A second double bedroom sits to the rear, while the third bedroom is a well-proportioned single, also benefiting from the elevated outlook. A modern shower room completes the first floor.

SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private water with UV filtration system. Private drainage. Air source heating & Solar panels. Bottled gas connections for the range-style cooker. The solid fuel ESSE Ironheart in the dining/sitting room helps heat the domestic hot water in addition to heating two upstairs radiators. Fibre broadband direct to the house.

The property extends to approximately 2.89 acres in total, arranged in two parcels either side of the road. The land offers a wonderful mix of agricultural and lifestyle use, including paddocks, orchard areas, and grazing land. One parcel includes two paddocks, one planted with daffodils and fruit trees, while the other is currently used for grazing. The second parcel combines mature gardens with additional paddocks, including a former pig paddock and a larger agricultural field. The lower area is complete with a private paddock, with specimen trees and pond.
The mature gardens are a standout feature, arranged over tiered levels with two lawns bordered by established hedging, shrubs, and flowering plants. Designed to take full advantage of the far-reaching countryside views, the garden also includes a seating area with a brick barbecue and adjoining summer house. Steps lead down to productive areas with berry bushes and a well-equipped polytunnel, complete with water and electricity.

A large parking area is located to the rear of the property, providing access to a double garage/workshop. Additional outbuildings include a covered wood store with power, a further shed/workshop, and a greenhouse. At the entrance to the property, there is a level vegetable patch alongside an additional greenhouse, ideal for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle.
An additional workshop is located underneath the mezzanine, accessed to the side of the dwelling, an excellent, dry workspace with power connected.

Please note, there is a public footpath to the boundary of the lower paddock. The road leading to the property continues onto a bridal way beyond the property.