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About
Talcen Wen is a spacious detached home situated in an elevated position within the popular village of Bwlch and enjoying far-reaching countryside views and a stunning outlook towards the iconic Sugar Loaf.
On the ground floor, an entrance hall leads to a shower room and useful utility room, with stairs rising to the main living accommodation.
Here, a central hallway gives access to a generous kitchen/dining room, fitted with an extensive range of cupboards, a central island, aga, integrated oven, hob, dishwasher and microwave.
With ample space for family dining and entertaining, it is a fantastic social hub of the home.
To the front, the spacious living room is flooded with natural light and perfectly positioned to make the most of the wonderful views.
A wood-burning stove provides a cosy focal point, while patio doors open onto the front of the property.
Off the kitchen is a conservatory with patio doors leading onto a decked seating area, creating an ideal space to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
There are three bedrooms, two of which benefit from built-in storage, while the principal bedroom enjoys an en-suite shower room.
A family bathroom and a useful rear utility/store room complete the accommodation. Outside, a brick-paved winding driveway leads to a generous parking area and garage.
The pretty gardens wrap around the property. At the lower level there is a delightful lawned garden with established shrubs and a pond.
The gardens continue around the house with further lawned areas, mature flower and shrub borders and a variety of seating areas.
Both stepped and ramped access lead to the upper gardens, where a paved patio and pathways surround the property, providing the perfect spots to sit, unwind and take in the spectacular countryside views.
Bwlch is a charming and popular village set within the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, enjoying breathtaking countryside views and an enviable rural lifestyle.
Nestled between Brecon and Crickhowell, the village offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living with excellent access to nearby market towns.
The village itself has a lovely community spirit, village hall, pub and farm shop.
The area is renowned for its scenic walks and outdoor pursuits, with direct access to miles of open countryside, bridleways and walking routes, making it ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors.
It is well positioned for commuters, with Brecon approximately 8 miles away offering a wider range of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities and schools, while Crickhowell is 5.5 miles away and Abergavenny 12 miles away where there is a mainline railway station provide direct links to Cardiff, Bristol and London.
The A40 also offers convenient road connections across South Wales and beyond. Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Please note we have not tested the appliances, central heating or services. Council Tax: We have been informed that this property has been placed under council tax band ‘G’.
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