Castle Flat, Maesllwch Castle, Glasbury on Wye, HR3 5LQ

To let Unfurnished, available for a period of 1 to 3 years, with the potential for a longer term under a Standard Occupation Contract at a Rent in the Region of £720 per Calendar Month viewing - Strictly By Appointment Through The Sole Letting Agents Situation The property is located within Maesllwch Castle overlooking the Wye Valley at Glasbury on Wye.

The property is under a mile from Glasbury and approximately 6 miles from Hay-on-Wye, 13 miles from Brecon, 26 miles from Hereford and 55 miles from Cardiff.

The property history Maesllwch Castle is a large Grade II C19th castellated mansion designed by the architect Robert Lugar.

The main part of the house was built between 1829 and 1839 with the service wing built in 1872.

Brief description Castle Flat is a first and second floor flat that has been recently renovated and redecorated to a high standard.

The flat is accessed from a separate entrance to the main part of the Castle up a flight of stairs.

Accommodation (All measurements are approximate) First floor The front door of the flat is at the end of the landing area which is located at the top of the stairwell and leads into a: Hallway (6.7m x 1.1m) with a radiator, a fitted carpet, 2 pendant lights, a double electricity socket, smoke alarm, heating controls, two fitted under stair cupboards stairs to the second floor landing and doors leading into: Living Room (5.4m x 3.9m) with an east and west facing window, 2 radiators, an original fitted fireplace (not a working chimney), a fitted carpet, 2 pendant lights, 5 double electricity sockets, 2 television aerial sockets, 2 Sky+ television sockets, phone socket and smoke alarm.

Kitchen (4.4m x 3.1m) with an east facing window (with a fitted blind), a radiator, a modern fitted kitchen (with floor and wall units, a tiled surround, a sink and drainer with a hot and cold mixer tap over, an integrated neff electric oven and hob with extractor hood), a walk in larder cupboard, vinyl flooring, plumbing for a dishwasher, recessed ceiling and under counter lighting, 7 double electricity sockets, a single electricity socket, a televison aerial socket and a phone socket.

Utility (2.3m x 2.1m) with a radiator, vinyl flooring, a pendant light, 2 double electricity sockets, an extractor fan, plumbing for a washing machine, a Belfast sink (with a tiled splashback and cupboard under), an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder (with some slated shelving) and a door into: Bathroom (2.3m x 2.0m) with an east facing window (with a fitted blind), a radiator, vinyl flooring, a pendant light, shaving light, W.C., wash hand basin (with tile splash back, a mirror and a light and a shaving light over) and a bath with a shower attachment and a tiled surround.

Second floor From the First Floor hallway the stairs lead up onto a Landing with a fitted carpet, a ceiling light well and doors to: Bedroom 1 (5.4m x 3.9m) with window to east, radiator, fitted carpet, pendant light, 4 double electricity sockets, television aerial socket, phone socket, smoke alarm, hatch to loft space above and door into: Ensuite Bathroom with vinyl flooring, light, an extractor fan, a W.C., a wash hand basin (with mirror and shaving light over), a heated towel rail and a walk in shower cubicle with a Mira power shower.

Bedroom 2 (4.4m x 3.1m) with an east facing window, a radiator, a fitted carpet, a pendant light, 3 double electricity sockets, television aerial socket, a phone socket, a smoke alarm and a recessed full length cupboard (with a fitted hanging rail).

Attic Space Fixtures and fittings The property will be let unfurnished. Carpets and floor coverings are fitted throughout.

All furnishings, fixtures and fittings will remain the property of the Landlord and will be listed on an Inventory that will be included with the Tenancy Agreement.

Services Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, woodchip fired central heating system and hot water. Telephone subject to BT transfer regulations.

Central heating & hot water The hot water and heating is provided by a renewable wood chip boiler via a heat main.

The hot water and heating supplied to the property is metered and prospective tenants will be charged for what they use at a rate of 6.34p/kWh.

For ease of administration the rent will include an extra £65 - £75 pcm charge for the property’s hot water and heating useage.

This will be initially reviewed after 3 to 6 months and thereafter every 12 months, at the end of the tenancy or otherwise by agreement.

At each review the amount of hot water and heat used will be checked by taking meter readings and the tenant will be reimbursed (if they have paid too much) or charged extra (if they have paid too little).

Service charge There will be a service charge of £36 per calendar month to contribute towards the upkeep and maintenance of the communal areas used within the Castle.

Car parking Parking for up to 2 cars is available outside the entrance to the property.

Garden, woodland walks, tennis courts & allotments Tenants of the property will also have access to and the use of:- a) a large communal garden area which will be maintained by the landlord.

B) various woodland walks through the castle gardens on request. C) on request allotments in the Castle walled garden. D) on request and subject to availability the Castle tennis court.

Tenancy terms deposit A deposit of £830 will be payable on signing the agreement and will be returnable at the end of the Tenancy provided the terms of the Agreement have been complied with fully.

Term The property will be offered, subject to contract, on a Standard Occupation Contract for a period of 1 to 3 years with the potential for a longer term under a Standard Occupation Contract at a Rent in the Region of £720 per Calendar Month.

Outgoings The Tenant will be responsible for paying all outgoings including the Council Tax, electricity, telephone, water rates and minor internal repairs and decorations.

Local facilities & amenities Schools The property is well located for both primary & secondary schools Primary situated at Clyro and Hay-on-Wye Secondary - Gwernyfed High School in Three Cocks, Brecon High School and Christ College, Brecon.

The latter offers private education for boys and girls Supermarkets – Co-Operative and Londis in Hay-on-Wye and Morrisons in Brecon Sport & Other Recreational Activities Fishing & canoeing on the River Wye and Usk Golf - Brecon Golf Course (9 hole) and 18 hole course, Cradoc Golf Course, near Brecon (18 hole) Pony trekking and walking in the Brecon Beacons & Black Mountains Cinemas Richard Booth Bookshop Cinema in Hay on Wye and the Coliseum, in Brecon Restaurants & Pubs The Harp Inn, The River Café, Maesllwch Arms (Glasbury-on-Wye), The Radnor Arms (Llowes), The Three Cocks Hotel, The Barn (Three Cocks), The Baskerville Arms (Clyro), Llangoed Hall (Llyswen) Festivals Hay Literary Festival (May), Brecon Jazz Festival (August) Garages (with Convenience Stores) Glasbury (including Post Office) and Three Cocks Finding the property Entering Glasbury on the B4350 from Hay-on-Wye or on the A438 from Brecon, cross over the river Wye on the A438 heading towards Llowes and Clyro.

As you drive out of Glasbury you will pass a farm on your left. After the farm take the next turning on the left signposted to Maesyronnen Chapel.

After 0.2 miles take the next turning on the left into the Maesllwch Castle front drive. Follow the drive for approximately 0.4 miles until you reach the Castle.

Drive through the archway into the gravelled parking area to the rear of the Castle. The entrance to the Castle Flat is through the left hand door of the stone porch.

The postcode for those with Sat Nav is HR3 5LQ