The Old VicarageNewbridge-on-Wye | Llandrindod Wells | Powys | LD1 6LY

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Seller Insight Situated just yards from the river in the delightful village of Newbridge on Wye is The Old Vicarage, an elegant period home that boast a thriving holiday-let business. The main house dates back to 1874, but in recent years it has been beautifully

renovated by the current owners. “We were renting a house just outside the village for some time while we searched for a property from which we could run a business,” says Graham, “and I’d say we were probably looking for around two years. Then one day an estate agent suggested we take a look at The Old Vicarage. It hadn’t actually come onto the market, so luckily we were the first to view it, and the minute we saw it we knew it was exactly what we’d been searching for.”

“The house was in quite a sorry state at that time, but we could see that it had bags of potential and all the space we would need for the holiday-let business that my wife was keen to develop. We ended up virtually stripping the whole place right back and starting from scratch, and although it was a long process the house looks absolutely lovely and we managed to incorporate a generously proportioned two-bedroom annex without encroaching on the very spacious main part of the house. Although we’ve updated the property and made it much more conducive to modern living, it still retains a number of beautiful period features, so it has a huge amount of character and charm.”

“The garden probably extends to just under an acre and gently slopes down towards the river,” continues Graham. “It was very overgrown when we first moved here, but over the years we’ve had a huge amount done to tame it and transform it into the beautiful space it is today. It’s peaceful and private and it backs onto the river and open countryside, so the views are magnificent.”

“It’s hard to choose a favourite room,” says Graham. “The main living room is lovely because it has large windows that face south, so it’s wonderfully light and bright, but the kitchen is also a fabulous room. It’s open plan and two steps lead down into the conservatory, so there’s a lovely connection with the garden. It’s a wonderfully sociable space where we cook, eat, relax and entertain.”

“We’re situated on the edge of the village, so we can walk to the shop or the pubs, but we’re just far enough away for our immediate surroundings to have a wonderful air of peaceful seclusion,” says Graham. “We’re also just a few minute’s drive from three beautiful little market towns, so everything we might need on a day-to-day basis is close at hand.”

“Within the grounds there was a timber building that had been given to the church and used as a meeting room for groups such as the WI. It was totally dilapidated when we moved here, so we’ve since taken it down and built a rather splendid second holiday let. It’s completely private, with no windows overlooking the main house, and it has its own driveway and a small patio.”

“We’re hoping to stay in the area, but we’ve decided that now is the right time to downsize,” says Graham. “We will miss this house, though. It’s been a wonderful home in the most beautiful setting and it has allowed us to run a thriving business.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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A rare opportunity to acquire an exquisitely presented 3 bedroom former vicarage, attached 2 bedroom cottage and detached contemporary 2 bedroom split level property. A wonderful combination of beautifully presented period Victorian accommodation and high specification modern wow factor. Each property benefits from their own private parking and garden areas, all set on the edge of a picturesque Mid Wales countryside village yards away from the River Wye.

A wonderful combination of fully refurbished period property and modern, contemporary wow factor.

The Old Vicarage was purchased by the current owners in 2000 and then completely refurbished to its current form. A wealth of traditional features such as stone, cast iron and tiled fireplaces, corniced ceilings, stained glass windows, hardwood staircase and timber window shutters, are tastefully complemented by the modern convenience of a bespoke handmade fitted kitchen, recently installed bathroom and en-suite facilities, Karndean flooring, double glazed windows and oil fired central heating.

Attached to the main house, and accessible if desired through an interconnecting doorway, is the former servant’s quarters which have been carefully converted into Orchard House. This comfortable stone and brick built property with its own separate access, parking and garden, is currently let as self-contained holiday accommodation but could easily be an extension to the main house if further space was required.

Adjacent to the rear, again with its own separate access, garden and parking area, is The Reading Room. A new build in 2013, and named after the building it replaced, this high specification, contemporary split level building really impresses to contrast yet complement the other properties. Again currently utilised as holiday let accommodation, but also ideal as an annexe for extended family.

The three dwellings offer exciting accommodation to suit all tastes and requirements. A wonderful opportunity for extended family or continuing the strong, successful business which has been developed over recent years.

The properties are offered with the option of fixtures and fittings and established business to allow the takeover and continuation of ‘Vicarage Holiday Homes’.

Situated on the edge of the rural Mid Wales village of Newbridge-on-Wye, The Old Vicarage offers not only a wonderful location to become your family home but a great trading position for those who wish to continue the business. The village benefits from primary school, public house, church and shop with a wider range of facilities in the form of shops and businesses, supermarkets, secondary schools, railway station, golf course and leisure amenities, at the spa town of Llandrindod Wells and market town of Builth Wells and Rhayader each approximately 5 miles away. The whole of Mid Wales is noted for its areas of natural beauty such as the Wye Valley, Elan Valley and Cambrian hills, renowned amongst the walking, riding and fishing fraternity. The Royal Welsh Showground at Builth Wells hosts numerous events throughout the year attracting thousands of visitors to the area, with cultural and sporting events at Llanwrtyd Wells, providing ongoing custom for the holiday accommodation.

Step insideThe Old Vicarage

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The Vicarage was built in 1874 by Venables-Llewellyn together with the church to enable Newbridge-on-Wye to gain village status from a hamlet. The current owners - being the first outside of the church - have fully refurbished the property to comprise the following accommodation (measurements are provided for identification only):

Entrance Porch - with quarry tiled floor, fitted cupboards, leaded stained glass window panels, timber door with matching stained glass panels to;

Reception Hall - Wonderful original staircase to first floor with storage/utility space and W.C. beneath. Radiator, Karndean flooring, corniced ceiling, further stained glass window to side, doors off to each room (sealed connecting door to Orchard House).Sitting Room - 16’5” x 15’5” (5m x 4.7m)Carved stone fireplace with coal effect gas stove inset, two radiators, Karndean flooring, corniced ceiling and matching rose. Double glazed windows to front and side overlooking the drive and gardens.

Study - 15’9” x 10’6” (4.8m x 3.2m)Gas fired coal effect stove with tiled inlay and timber and stone surround. Radiator, fitted bookcases, corniced ceiling, double glazed window overlooking garden with original timber shutters.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 15’9” x 11’10” (4.8m x 3.6m)Bespoke handmade fitted cupboards providing concealed pantry, crockery, utensil and appliance storage, drawer units and shelving. Belfast style sink, place for dishwasher, Stoves electric Range induction cooker, tiled surround, hardwood worktops, central island with breakfast bar, Karndean flooring, radiator and large opening with steps descending to;

Garden Room - 16’9” x 9’6” (5.1m x 2.9m)vaulted ceiling with large double glazed windows overlooking garden to the Wye Valley and beyond. Radiator, Karndean flooring, double glazed French doors to terrace.

Half Landing - with airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelving.

First Floor Galleried Landing - with double glazed window panels to side, radiator and hatch to loft space.

Bathroom - 10’10” x 7’7” (3.3m x 2.3m)recently beautifully remodelled with contemporary suite comprising slipper style bath, wash basin, W.C., large glazed shower cubicle, tiled splashbacks and flooring, electric thermostatic underfloor heating, heated towel rail, double glazed window.

Master Bedroom - 15’1” x 13’5” (4.6m x 4.1m)plus shelving and hanging space recess. Two radiators, double glazed windows overlooking the drive and gardens to the adjoining farmland and the River Wye.

Bedroom 2 - 11’10” x 11’2” (3.6m x 3.4m)with part timber walls, feature fireplace, window seat, radiator, fitted wardrobe, double glazed window overlooking garden and opening to;

En-Suite - 6’11” x 3’11” (2.1m x 1.2m)Glazed shower cubicle, W.C., wash basin, half tiled walls, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Bedroom 3 - 15’9” x 10’2” average (4.8m x 3.1m average)fitted wardrobes and storage cupboards, radiator, cast iron feature fireplace, double glazed window overlooking garden.

Outside - The property is accessed via timber double gates to the large tarmacadam parking and turning area. Adjacent to the driveway is a long raised rockery and fir and timber hedgerow aiding privacy, and additional parking recess or caravan storage area. A flagstone terrace leads to the garden room and timber deck seating area providing views over the lawn and herbaceous, flowering borders. A timber frame greenhouse and large potting shed provide useful storage. Beyond the lawns are fruit bushes and kitchen garden area overlooking and within a stone’s throw of the River Wye. An external oil fired boiler and oil storage tank are provided.

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Step insideOrchard House

Orchard House is a wonderful attached stone and painted brick cottage which has been refurbished to provide ‘Visit Wales 5 Star graded’ holiday letting accommodation with its own private driveway and gardens. Ideal in its current use providing an excellent income, for use by extended family as an annexe or being returned to part of the main residence as it once was. Again, fully refurbished by the current owners - to comprise the following accommodation (measurements are provided for identification only):

Entrance Porch - with double glazed upvc windows and doors, tiled floor, stable style door to.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 16’9” x 8’6” (5.1m x 2.6m)with fitted base and wall cupboards, stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for dishwasher, electric cooker point, tiled splash backs, radiator, double glazed window and opening to;

Utility - 8’6” x 4’3” (2.6m x 1.3m)tiled worktops, inset Belfast style sink, plumbing for washing machine, quarry tiled floor, double glazed window.

Inner Hall - radiator, stair to first floor with cupboard beneath, former connecting door to Vicarage (currently sealed), double glazed leaded stained glass window panels to rear.

Living Room - 14’1” x 12’2” (4.3m x 3.7m)wood burning stove set in fireplace recess with timber lintel over. Fitted book shelves, radiator, coved ceiling, double glazed window.

First Floor Landing - with leaded stained glass window panel.

Bedroom 1 - 13’9” x 12’2” (4.2m x 3.7m)Radiator and double glazed window. Door to;

En-suite - 9’2” x 5’7” (2.8m x 1.7m)plus recess. Shower bath, W.C., wash basin, radiator, part timbered walls, tiled splashbacks, cast iron feature fireplace and double glazed window.

Bedroom 2 - 10’10” x 9’2” (3.3m x 2.8m)plus recess. Radiator, double glazed window, roof light and door to;

En-suite - 5’11” x 5’7” (1.8m x 1.7m)glazed shower cubicle, W.C., wash basin, half tiled walls, exposed timber beam, extractor fan, heated towel rail, double glazed window panel.

Outside - The property is approached via a timber five bar gate to the tarmacadam parking area preceding the detached former garage which provides useful storage. The garden is laid to lawn with gravelled side garden with herbaceous shrubs and paved seating area. A mixture of hedgerow, timber fencing and stone walling forms the boundaries.

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Step insideThe Reading Room

The Reading Room is a wonderful contemporary new build constructed in 2013 to an extremely high standard to provide spacious 2 bedroom accommodation, presently offered as ‘Visit Wales 5 Star graded’ holiday use but ideal as annexe or occupation by extended family to complement the main house. The accommodation comprises (measurements are provided for identification only):

Open Plan Living Space- Consisting of reception area open to;

Galleried Kitchen - 15’9” x 7’10” (4.8m x 2.4m)with extensive fitted ‘’RWK’’ German fitted cupboards with integrated electric double oven, 4 ring “gas on glass” hob, glass splashback and extractor over, 1 1/2 bowl sink, integrated fridge, freezer, dish washer and washing machine, built-in store cupboard, tiled floor with underfloor heating and steps descending to;

Living/Dining Area - 24’7” x 15’1” (7.5m x 4.6m)with Bi-fold doors opening up into the garden. An extremely impressive space with vaulted ceiling and contemporary pebble and flame effect panoramic fireplace with Gazco controls, part tiled, part carpeted flooring with underfloor heating.

Bedroom 1 - 13’1” x 11’10” (4m x 3.6m)Double glazed window, underfloor heating, door to;

En-suite - 13’1” x 3’7” (4m x 1.1m)Wet room shower area, twin wash basins, W.C., tiled walls and flooring, heated towel rail, inset lighting, extractor fan, double glazed window.

Bedroom 2 - 13’1” x 11’2” (4m x 3.4m)With underfloor heating, double glazed window.

Bathroom - 7’7” x 6’3” (2.3m x 1.9m)Spa bath, wash basin, W.C., part tiled walls and flooring, inset lighting, heated towel rail, extractor fan, underfloor heating.

Loft Space - With ladder access. Boarded floor with scope for further conversion. LPG gas fired boiler providing central heating and hot water, hot water cylinder and controls for solar panels – which provides supplementary hot water.

Outside - A sloped easy access path leads to the entrance door. To the side is off road parking and a path leading around the property for external access to the enclosed garden which has been landscaped for ease of maintenance with decking, artificial grass, non-slip matting and paved patio area. An extremely private sitting and relaxing space to complement the style of this remarkable property.

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Step outsideThe Old Vicarage

SERVICES: We are informed that the property is connected to mains water, electric and drainage

HEATING: Old Vicarage and Orchard House – Oil firedThe Reading Room – LPG Gas

NOTE: The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have NOT been tested.

COUNCIL TAX: Old Vicarage – Band F £1973

BUSINESS RATES: Orchard House – Nil Rated Reading Room – Nil Rated

TENURE: We are informed that the property is of Freehold Tenure.

DIRECTIONS: From Builth Wells take the A470 north to Newbridge on Wye. On leaving the village turn left signposted Beulah. After a short distance The Old Vicarage can be found on the right hand side.

VIEWING: By appointment through selling agents – McCartneys LLP: 01982 552259

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Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. OC310186 Registered Office: CMcCartneys LLP, The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AA. Printed 04.07.2017

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Fine & CountryTel: +44 (0)1982 552259 builth@mccartneys.co.uk46 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3AB

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