The most idyllic haven, with 360 degree views, sitting in a charming plot just under 2 acres, with huge potential.
Accessed via a stone track, Bryn Y Fedwen is extremely private and in a very special location. The property is situated in a Lea, offering shelter but having the advantage of its setting and wonderful views. To be able to purchase such a property is quite rare, particularly as it offers a complete haven to be able to live free-range.
Bryn Y Fedwen is a characterful Grade II listed, timber framed cottage that exudes character and has been lovingly updated by the current owners. The house is cosy, full of original features including exposed beams to the ceiling and walls, original fireplaces, floor tiles and doors and quirky floorboards. The house is a wonderful family home, with a wonderful feel.
The front door opens into an enclosed porch with quarry tiled floor which continues into the sitting room, which has an inglenook fireplace with a large beam across and exposed stone and brick above and a character inlet, which was the former bread oven. There is a lovely stone hearth with a wood burning stove and a cooktop.
The living room has an exposed brick and timber wall, a fireplace with log store and a wood-burning stove, built-in shelving with down lighting and radiator cover and wonderful views towards the hills beyond, through panoramic windows with deep windowsills.
The fabulous kitchen extends the width of the house and has wonderful flagstone flooring, which has been tanked and insulated two feet under. The kitchen is bespoke with a number of wall and base units with oak worktop and a central island with lots of storage a granite worktop and integrated induction hob, with a corner drinks cabinet. There is a Siemens integrated microwave, coffee machine and oven, an LG Fridge Freezer and a fabulous built-in larder cupboard. The kitchen has a door which leads outside to the back of the house.
The utility and boot room provides a great space for muddy boots and coats, with a door leading to the front of the house. There are fitted units, oak panelling and coat hooks, and a sink with space for white goods. A modern shower room and WC provides a second bathroom.
The quirky staircase rises to the first floor and landing area which has space for a desk/study area. All of the bedroom ceilings are full height allowing for head space. There are four double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom having built in wardrobes. All of the bedrooms boast wonderful views towards the Breiddens, The Berwyns and the Shropshire Hills. The family bathroom has a bath with a shower over, a sink and WC, with cupboards.
Outside
Bryn Y Fedwen, meaning Birch Hill, is the type of property for those looking for the rural idyll, to be self-sufficient and to enjoy nature. The house is surrounded by all of this plus wonderful hills and views which can be admired from the raised decking area at the top of the garden, within which is an oak tree. From here, you can see towards Meifod, Welshpool, Trefonen, Cain Valley, The Berwyns, Allt Y Main and The Shropshire Hills. The sunsets and sunrises are superb and certainly not to be missed.
Surrounded by well-maintained agricultural land, there is so much to love about Bryn Y Fedwen whether it is the resident Buzzard, the resident Owl, Red Kites circling above or the clear starry skies at night. The gardens and grounds are mostly laid to lawn with an orchard area including wonderful apple and plum trees, a couple of wildlife areas which are full of beautiful wildflowers in the spring and summer months and a fantastic area which would either be perfect for a polytunnel or a vegetable bed. There are a number of trees within the boundary and in the gardens, including Silver Birch, Ash, Oak, Beech Alder and Pear.
Within the grounds, is the ruin of an old building which has potential for conversion, subject to the necessary planning permission. Also within this area, is a timber summer house and a workshop/barn.
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For me, this house epitomises what rural, idyllic living is all about.
Beccy Theodore-JonesProperty agent