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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · SY16 4JJ
Sold STCListed 148 days
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About
This bright and versatile three-bedroom upside-down home enjoys a peaceful semi-rural setting while remaining conveniently close to town amenities.
Designed to maximise natural light and take full advantage of the surrounding countryside views, the property offers well-presented and flexible living spaces ideal for modern family life.
Outside, the low-maintenance gardens provide sunny areas for relaxing and entertaining, all set against an attractive rural backdrop.
Further benefits include generous driveway parking, a garage, and extensive integral storage.
Situation - This well presented three bedroom home is situated in a quiet and scenic location to the south west of Newtown and combines a tranquil, semi rural feel with excellent convenience to Newtown’s shops, supermarkets, schools, leisure facilities and transport links by road and rail.
There is easy access to the A489 and A483, linking to Welshpool, Shrewsbury and the wider region.
Newtown railway station is a key stop on the Cambrian Line, offering eastbound services to Shrewsbury and Birmingham, with westbound connections to Machynnlleth, Aberystwyth and Pwllheli Schools - There is a strong selection of English and Welsh medium education within easy reach, with well regarded primary options such as Maesyrhandir C.P.
School, Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd, Ysgol Calon y Dderwen and Penygloddfa Primary School. Newtown High School providing comprehensive secondary education.
The area is also served by Cedewain School for additional learning needs.
Acommodation - Designed to maximise natural light and the far reaching countryside views, this beautifully arranged upside down home offers an inviting and versatile layout.
The main living areas occupy the middle floor, creating bright, uplifting spaces, while the bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned on the lower level to provide a calm and private sleeping environment.
This middle level forms the heart of the home; a well presented and welcoming space that enjoys both privacy and elevated views across the surrounding landscape.
The conservatory, currently used as a sky high dining room, is a wonderful year round retreat, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Oil central heating and a wood burning stove ensure comfort throughout the colder months.
The upper level is presently arranged as a dedicated movie room, though its generous proportions make it equally suitable as an additional bedroom or home office.
Externally - The stepped garden offers exceptional panoramic views over the house and out towards the rolling green hills of Mid Wales.
Designed for low maintenance, the garden provides sunny areas where shrubs and herbs can thrive, along with potential for vegetable beds or cascading floral displays that could create a vibrant burst of colour visible from the kitchen A rear patio accessed directly from the kitchen features an outdoor bar and an adjacent glass surround decking area.
This is an ideal sun trap and a superb setting for relaxing or entertaining while taking in the scenery.
To the front of the property, there is access to a large storage area (formerly a garage), an independent garage and driveway parking for three or more vehicles.
Services - Mains electricity, water, drainage and oil central heating are connected at the property. None of these services have been tested by Halls.
Local Authority/Tax Band - Powys County Council, Ty Maldwyn, Brook Street, Welshpool, SY21 7PH.
Telephone: The property is in band 'E' Directions - Postcode for the property is SY16 4JJ What3Words Reference is email.sticky.encoding Viewings - Strictly by appointment only with the selling agents: Halls, 14 Broad Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7SD.
Anti Money Laundering Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers.
Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required.
This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
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