Click Here For Location Map and here for a view of the village from the common above the house

The property summary:

LARGE LOUNGE/LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN/DINING ROOM, STUDY/OFFICE, UTILITY/CONSERVATORY, DOWNSTAIRS TOILET/CLOAKROOM, THREE BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM, LOFT SPACE, GARAGE, GARDENS.   

This spacious semi-detached family home has been upgraded to a high standard including refitted kitchen and bathroom along with redecoration throughout.  It is set in beautiful surroundings in the popular village of Felindre (Velindre) in the Brecon Beacons National Park with forest, riverside and mountain walks from the door.  It also benefits from well tended garden areas to the front and rear, and a garage with separate drive and gated access from the road.

Energy efficiency had been extensively improved in the property with new LPG combi condensing boiler, wireless digital thermostat system, thermostatic radiator valves, upvc double glazing throughout, cavity wall insulation and improved loft insulation, plus the added bonus of a 7kw wood burning stove in the lounge, a plentiful supply of wood can be obtained locally.  Click here to review Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact Ratings and assessor comments.

The location:

Felindre (Velindre on some maps) is a small rural village at the foot of the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park just 5 miles from Hay-on-Wye, famous for its books and annual festival.  The village has a good public house, providing home cooked food and real ales, village hall, two children's play areas, a village green/sports field and an organic farm outlet, with more facilities at Glasbury (2 miles), including primary school, public houses, shop, post office, restaurant (River Cafe) , etc. There is a secondary school at Three Cocks (2 miles) and further primary schools in Talgarth (3 miles) and Hay (5 miles). Hay offers good market town facilities. The Black Mountain foothills to the south offer superb walking, cycling and horse riding and these can be easily accessed via a number of footpaths and bridleways that run from very close to the property.

Full Description

The house comprises:  Approximate Gross Internal Floor area 106 SQM ( including garage) . Measurements where given are maximums in metres
 

UPVC double glazed front door to:

Lounge/Living Room (5.4 x 3.2 m) :
Large lounge with carpeted floor, York Stone hearth with 'Charnwood' wood burning stove, radiator, TV external aerial and satellite points, 4 power points, south west facing large upvc double glazed window, a fantastic light room, cool in summer and warm in winter.

Open doorway to:

Kitchen/Dining Room (4.75 x 3.48 m ):
Recently fitted new shaker style Hygena kitchen with solid beech worktops and breakfast bar.  Extensive and well laid out base and wall cupboards, tiled splash back to all worktops, inset stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, cooker hood, space for: separate gas and or electric cooker, fridgefreezer, plumbing for dishwasher*,  pantry/broom cupboard, high quality stone tile effect vinyl floor, space for dining table etc., 10 power points, double radiator, upvc double glazed window.

*(appliances can be included subject to negotiating: Bosch dishwasher and Cannon gas hob with double electric fan oven both A rated)

Door to:

Hallway + dedicated Study/Office area (4.75 x 1.79 m):
Carpeted floor, stairs off, Study/Office area with space for office suite of furniture, BT phone/broadband point, dimmable halogen lighting, double radiator, 3 power points.

Door to:

Downstairs Cloakroom/Toilet:
Low level WC with Pedestal wash hand basin, oak effect vinyl floor, solid beech topped recess giving added storage, frosted UPVC window.

and upvc door to:

Conservatory/Utility Room (1.95 x 3.11 m):
Tiled floor solid beech worktop with space Hygena shaker style cupboard plumbing and space for washing machine and full size dryer *, 5 power points, radiator, electrical meter cupboard, ample space for seating, play area or pets.

*(appliances can be included subject to negotiating: Bosch A rated washing machine and Zanussi A rated dryer)

First Floor Landing:
Carpeted floor, hatch to fully insulated loft space, inbuilt cloak/storage cupboard, airing cupboard containing recently installed quite running condensing combination boiler and providing ample storage.

Bedroom 1 (3.81 x 3.08 m):
Large double (can take Kingsize bed comfortably), carpeted floor, radiator with thermostat, 2 power points, upvc double glazed window. Click the following to see View over the Hay forest and fields below and down across the Wye valley from this bedroom.

Bedroom 2 (4.2 x 2.68 m):
Large double, radiator with thermostat, carpeted floor, 2 power points, upvc double glazed window. Click the following to see the far reaching views across the Old Gwernyfed estate and house to the hills beyond from this bedroon

Bedroom 3(2.67 x 2.59 m):
Double, radiator with thermostat, carpeted floor, solid beech built in baby changing/work station, 2 power points, upvc double glazed window.

Family Bathroom Room (2.2 x 1.74 m):
Recently refitted, 3 piece suite comprising of toilet, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with electric shower over with full screen, tiled to shower bath and sink, ladder style towel radiator, painted wood floor with tongue and groove surround and solid beech tops, wall mounted cupboard, frosted upvc double glazed window.

Outside:
Access to front of property via single wooden gate leading down 5 shallow steps to front garden laid to lawn surrounded by red brick wall and flower beds.  Gated side passage leads to rear garden with gravel and bedded sections and a lovely decking area, which catches the afternoon and evening sun and benefits from far reaching views.  Surrounded by well stocked cottage style boarders the garden has a great country feel and easily managed. There is also a covered wood store and hard standing for further tool store, outside tap, rotary dryer point, LPG tank *, Garage with lighting and power sockets, double bridle/field style wooden gate across short tarmacadam drive with access to road behind. The property benefits from 3 external motion sensitive security lights.

* tank rental subject to transfer from Countrywide

Services:
Mains water, electricity and drainage, LP gas central heating, telephone/broadband - subject to B.T. transfer regulations. Please note that all appliances, central heating and services are believed to be in full working order, but an independent survey/inspection is recommended.

Council Tax band C:  08/09 £891.21

This is a private sale and not subject to estate agent fees . 

Two forms of identification will be required before you can view the property usually a household bill (not mobile phone) in your name and passport or photo driving licence. 

If you would like to make an offer on the property we require the following:

• If you are a first time buyer evidence of an agreement in principle of mortgage to the value of your offer. 

• If you are already on the property ladder details of any property that you need to sell in order to complete, unfortunately we are unable to accept offers if your property is not yet on the market.

• All offers must be submitted in writing (e-mails faxes will only be accepted if followed up by a signed letter).