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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · LD3 7YR
For saleReduced £25k (−6.7%) on 11 OctListed 236 days
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About
This pretty, Grade II listed, two bed, detached cottage is situated in a wonderful, rural location, set into the hillside and enjoying glorious countryside views from all angles.
On the ground floor there entrance hall which leads into a living room with quarry floor tiles, a wood burning stove and three windows, one of them arched, showcasing the spectacular views.
The kitchen/diner is a good size and also enjoys a tiled floor with attractive units along one wall with a wooden worktops, integrated oven and hob and a deep glazed sink.
Completing the downstairs is a useful utility room, which has a sink, plumbing for a washing machine and a downstairs toilet.
Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms and a lovely bathroom with exposed stone wall and a roll top bath. Outside the property is approached by a track over a farmers field.
The gardens are grassed with a hard standing to the front door. Please note the parking area visible in photos is not included in the sale.
Picture of boundary plan given as illustrative purposes only. Llandetty is a peaceful rural parish situated within the Brecon Beacons National Park surrounded by glorious countryside.
It is 1.7 miles from the sought after village of Talybont On Usk which has a village shop, pub and community hall.
Brecon is then 8.5 miles away and is a traditional market town enjoying a wide range of amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, a leisure centre, theatre and the popular weekly market.
The town is also well served by both primary and secondary schools, as well as Christ College, a private boarding school for boys and girls aged 7-18.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the surrounding countryside is second to none. Residents enjoy immediate access to picturesque walks, cycling routes, riverside paths and iconic peaks such as Pen y Fan.
The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal winds through the area, adding charm and offering peaceful towpath walks.
Brecon benefits from good road links, with easy access to Abergavenny, Hereford, Cardiff and Swansea, making it ideal for commuters or those wanting to explore further afield while still enjoying a slower pace of life.
Services: Mains electricity and solar panels. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note we have not tested the appliances, central heating or services.
There is no landline or broadband. We assume satellite would be needed to provide internet but you need to confirm this.
Council Tax: We have been informed that this property has been placed under council tax band ‘tbc’.
Value & comps
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