Erwood, Builth Wells, Powys

Description

The main residence offers well-balanced accommodation including two reception rooms, a dining room, kitchen, utility room and downstairs cloakroom. There are three bedrooms in total, one of which is located on the ground floor and benefits from an en-suite bathroom. To the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys an en-suite bathroom with separate shower and a dressing room, along with a further family bathroom. The annexe provides open-plan kitchen/dining/living accommodation, together with one bedroom and an en-suite shower room. Externally, the property benefits from wonderful landscaped gardens, an orangery, raised vegetable beds, and ample parking.

Location

The property is located just under 2 miles from the village of Erwood, set within the scenic Wye Valley. The village offers a local pub and village hall, while the surrounding area is characterised by rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and the meandering River Wye, which flows south towards Chepstow. This beautiful rural setting is ideal for walking and enjoying the natural beauty of Mid Wales. Excellent road links provide easy access to nearby market towns and further afield to major cities. The popular towns of Hay-on-Wye, Brecon, and Builth Wells are all within easy reach and offer a wide range of local amenities. Hay-on-Wye is renowned for its bookshops and annual literary festival, while Brecon, situated at the edge of the Brecon Beacons, provides access to stunning mountain walks and outdoor pursuits.

Walk Inside

The main house is entered via a welcoming entrance porch, leading into the charming main reception room which features a stone fireplace, exposed beams, and a wealth of character. To the right is the downstairs cloakroom, while straight ahead an opening leads through to the kitchen. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with quality units and offers ample space for both dining and entertaining, complemented by a separate utility room and a door providing access to the rear garden. To the left is a light and spacious dining area with direct access to the garden, as well as access to the second reception room, currently used as a snug and complete with a wood-burning stove. From here, there is access back to the main reception room, or a door leading to the ground floor bedroom, which is a particular feature of the property offering excellent flexibility, with doors opening directly onto the garden and a well-appointed en-suite.

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The staircase is located within the main reception room and splits to the first floor. To the left, the principal bedroom enjoys a vaulted ceiling, exposed features, a stylish en-suite, and a dressing room. The split stairs leads to a third bedroom with family bathroom

The annexe

The detached annexe provides self-contained one-bedroom accommodation, finished to a high standard throughout. The front door opens into a lovely open-plan living space with kitchen and dining areas, along with a double bedroom and en-suite shower room. This versatile space offers a range of uses, including multi-generational living or potential income generation

Walk Outside

The property is accessed via a gated driveway off the A470 and sits within approximately 1.7 acres of landscaped grounds. To the front, a lawn with mature flower beds and shrub borders gently slopes away from the house, complemented by a charming wildlife pond which attracts birds, insects, and seasonal interest throughout the year. To the rear, a courtyard garden is mainly paved and west-facing, providing a private and sheltered area for outdoor seating and entertaining. Steps and a pathway lead from the courtyard through established woodland planting to a modern summerhouse, ideally positioned to take in far-reaching views across Mid-Wales. Additional features include a kitchen garden with raised beds, a detached orangery, and a stone-built garden store. There is ample parking for several vehicles near the main residence, along with separate parking for the annexe positioned close to the entrance gates.

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The current owner also rents a further 5 acres of adjoining land, which may be available for continued tenure by separate negotiation with the new owner.