Turn Pike Cottage, Castle Road, Llangynidr, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1NG

Quote Reference GP608630 - This delightful two-bedroom detached period cottage has been tastefully extended and extensively improved, blending character features with modern comforts. Boasting contemporary fitted kitchen, oil-fired central heating, and a welcoming wood-burning stove.

Step into the lounge, where exposed stonework, flagstone floors and period features, including the wood-burning stove, create a cosy atmosphere. The lounge opens seamlessly into the dining area, both with windows to the front aspect that flood the space with natural light. A useful storage cupboard adds practicality. A few steps lead up to the bright, modern kitchen, fitted with integral appliances, a door to the gravelled driveway, and extra storage, housing the boiler. Off the kitchen are the WC and stair lobby.

Upstairs, the two bedrooms feature exposed beams and stone walls, radiating character and charm. The main bedroom, with its vaulted ceiling, is particularly impressive. A quirky shower room completes the first floor.

Throughout, period details such as flagstone floors, fireplace, and exposed stonework have been beautifully preserved and enhanced. High vaulted ceilings with exposed beams grace both the kitchen and bedrooms.

A real highlight of Turnpike Cottage is the expansive cottage garden, filled with mature shrubs and trees, enclosed by stone walling and featuring a charming small stone shed.
The gravelled driveway offers convenient off-street parking and extends to a sunny sitting area, perfect for relaxing outdoors.

Across the lane, an additional stone shed/store offers extra storage space.

LOCATION 

The property is in the pretty village of Llangynidr, which offers local pubs, a primary school, a petrol station with a cafe, a thriving village hall, and beautiful canals and river walks. It is located a few miles away from the picturesque market town of Crickhowell. Crickhowell offers many amenities, including schools, doctors, dentists, opticians, cafes, restaurants, a library, individual shops, a butcher, a baker, and a post office. Additionally, the historic market town of Abergavenny is only 7 miles away, which provides further amenities, including supermarkets, a cinema, a theatre, a leisure centre, a swimming pool, and a general hospital. The village is well-connected by a regular bus service, and the A40 is easily accessible from the property, providing convenient commuting and access to the motorways (M4, M5 and M50) via Brecon or Abergavenny. Moreover, Abergavenny has a mainline railway station.

AGENTS NOTES

Proposed planning for a single-storey extension to the existing dwelling. Application reference 23/22077/FUL. Approved 24/10/23.

HISTORY

In the mid-18th century, turnpike trusts improved the roads of England and Wales, and coaches could travel more widely and carry fare-paying passengers. In 1784, mail coaches were introduced, also carrying passengers, and a nationwide network gradually developed. The first local mail coaches from Monmouth to Brecon ran in 1797.

At that time, Castle Road was the main road carrying all traffic on Brecknock Way and from the then new mountain road to the Usk Bridge.

The new Llangynidr Tollgate was opened in 1792 and was let for £96. Also in 1792, the Tollbooth was built, and Turnpike Cottage was built to house the tollgate keeper. The same family, the Parrys, lived in Turnpike Cottage from 1808 until the early 21st century.

Turnpikes operated in Wales for over 100 years but were highly contentious with local communities. From 1839 to 1842, tensions came to a head in a series of uprisings against the tolls, known as the Rebecca Riots.

An Act passed in 1844 reformed the Turnpike Trusts, and they began to decline. The growth of the railway system also offered another alternative, which devalued the need for road transport.

Many Turnpikes were abandoned by the end of the 1870s, although closing them down was difficult because of outstanding debts from earlier investments.

In 1888 responsibility for highways was transferred to county councils. It is not known when the Llangynidr tollgate ceased to operate, but the last tollgate in Wales was removed in 1895.

SERVICES

The property is connected to mains electricity, water, drainage, oil and a wood-burning stove.

Mobile and internet services are available.

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