2-bedroom house
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About
Situated in the picturesque village of Abercrave, right on the edge of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog), is this well-presented, quaint, two-bedroom stone barn conversion cottage.
The layout features an open-plan kitchen, lounge, and dining area on the ground floor alongside a bathroom.
Upstairs, the property accommodates two light-filled bedrooms, an additional toilet, and a separate shower room.
Externally, the property features a low-maintenance front yard and off-street parking to the far side.
Perfect as a primary residence or rural retreat, this property delivers peaceful countryside living while remaining within easy reach of Ystradgynlais amenities and Swansea.
From the sellers: 3 Barn Cottages has that lovely traditional Welsh cottage feel, surrounded by the hills and countryside of Abercrave.
It offers a sense of peace and escape from busy everyday life, while still being within reach of local amenities and Swansea.
The best part is having beautiful walks, woodland and the Brecon Beacons nearby, making it a lovely place to call home and somewhere to enjoy a slower, more outdoorsy way of life.
Services: No mains gas. Mains water & drainage (advised metered). Mains electricity. Parking info: Two parking spaces in shared parking area at the side of the terrace.
About The Area: Abercrave is located some 23 miles north of Swansea, just off the A4067.
Nestled beneath the slopes of Cribarth (The Sleeping Giant) on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the village has a number of public houses, a post office and village shop, and a English & Welsh medium primary school.
Nearby attractions include the National Showcase Centre for Wales, The Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary, Henrhyd Waterfalls, Crai Reservoir, and of course Bannau Brycheiniog (The Brecon Beacons National Park) itself.
Neighbouring Ystradgynlais provides a bustling central shopping area with many unique, family-run, independent shops and cafés as well as larger chain stores and supermarkets located on the outskirts.
Education is provided by both English and Welsh medium primary and secondary schools. We are Roberts Homes Estate agents.
A small, family-run estate agent providing property for sale and to let in Ystradgynlais, South Wales and the surrounding Upper Swansea Valley (SA9) areas of Abercrave, Caehopkin, Coelbren, Cwmllynfell, Cwmtwrch, Godrergraig, Rhiwfawr, Penycae, Ynyswen, Ystalyfera, and Ystradowen.
Lounge/Diner/Kitchen (8.35 m x 4.18 m (27'5" x 13'9")) Lounge Area Composite door to front. Floor tiled. Two windows to front. Two electric panel heaters.
Kitchen Area To include a range of base units with granite-finish worktops. 4-ring ceramic hob and stainless-steel overhead extractor hood. Built-in electric oven and grill.
Plumbed for automatic washing machine. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Walls part-tiled to work areas. Rustic style fitted shelves. Floor tiled. Electric panel heater.
Bathroom (4.56 m x 1.07 m (15'0" x 3'6")) White bath with overhead electric shower. White pedestal basin. White W.C. Floor tiled. Walls part tiled to bath area. Electric heated towel ladder.
Upper Floor Landing. Loft access. Bedroom 1 (3.23 m x 3.56 m (10'7" x 11'8")) Vaulted ceiling. Eaves storage. Built-in recessed drawers. Recessed wardrobe. Window to front. Electric panel heater.
Bedroom 2 (3.37 m x 3.26 m (11'1" x 10'8")) Vaulted ceiling. Built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Roof light. Electric panel heater. Shower Room Mains shower cubicle. Walls and floor tiled.
W.C White W.C. White wash hand basin. Floor tiled. Heated towel ladder. Exterior To the front is a small, enclosed yard laid to paving slabs. Stone boundary wall and wooden gate to road.
To the far side is a shared parking area with space allocated for two cars.
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