Cusop, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 5RF

Situated in the highly desirable and peaceful village of Cusop, this beautifully presented Victorian former schoolmaster's house, dating back to 1875, enjoys a charming rural setting, private gardens, delightful views, and an abundance of period character.

Offering the perfect blend of history, charm, and comfort, this exceptional home provides an idyllic setting for family life, allowing you to enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside while remaining within easy reach of local amenities.

A truly special property, it presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle in a picturesque village location.

Description   The well-appointed accommodation comprises two spacious reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, a downstairs shower room, utility room, and a delightful sun room overlooking the gardens.

On the first floor are three bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom, together with a well-appointed family bathroom.

Outside, the property benefits from attractive private gardens, a useful home office, off-road parking, and a carport Location   The property occupies a particularly pleasant position close to the village church, while the renowned market town of Hay-on-Wye is approximately three-quarters of a mile away.

Hay-on-Wye, famously known as the "Town of Books", offers an excellent range of amenities and services including doctors' and dental surgeries, a pharmacy, library, cinema, banks, supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, public houses, antique stores, and an extensive collection of world-famous second-hand bookshops.

The town also hosts a vibrant weekly market every Thursday. Educational facilities include a primary school in Hay-on-Wye, with a further primary school available in the nearby village of Clifford.

Located on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog), the area offers outstanding walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits, together with a thriving tourism scene throughout the year.

The cathedral town of Brecon lies approximately 16 miles away, (truncated) Walk Inside   The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hallway with a staircase rising to the first floor.

To the left is the attractive sitting room, featuring a window overlooking the front garden and an impressive fireplace with a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point.

To the right of the hallway is the dining room, which flows seamlessly into the beautifully appointed kitchen.

Fitted with a range of cream Shaker-style units, the kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and hob, an integrated dishwasher, a large fridge freezer, and a traditional oil-fired Aga.

A Belfast sink is positioned beneath the rear window, which enjoys delightful views across the churchyard.

Leading from the dining room is a delightful sun room, providing an ideal space to relax while enjoying views over the attractive rear garden.

Also accessed from the hallway are a useful utility room, offering additional storage and laundry space, and a ground floor shower room fitted with a (truncated) .

  The staircase rises to a spacious first-floor landing with a high ceiling and a window enjoying a pleasant southerly outlook.

All three bedrooms are generously proportioned, retaining the property's period charm with high ceilings throughout.

Bedrooms One and Two enjoy views to the front of the property, while the principal bedroom also benefits from an adjoining dressing room with a fitted wash hand basin and WC.

A couple of steps lead up to the family bathroom, which is beautifully appointed with a traditional roll-top claw-and-ball bath, a high-level flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin, perfectly complementing the Victorian character of the home.

Walk Outside   To the side of the property is a delightful enclosed garden, with a stone-paved patio immediately adjoining the sun room, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

A few steps lead up to a level lawn, bordered by mature hedging which offers a good degree of privacy.

The garden also benefits from a useful home office, providing an excellent space for those working remotely or requiring a separate studio or hobby room.Beyond the garden, a gateway leads to an open-fronted outbuilding, currently used for storage, which also provides covered off-road parking in the form of a carport.