Newbridge-on-wye, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1

Lower Cefncoed is an impressive former farmhouse and barn conversion extending to over 4,500 square feet; the farmhouse dating back to circa 1650 and the barn; circa 1750, neither of which are listed. Tastefully refurbished by the current owners, this generous, detached, 5 bedroom family home offers spacious flexible country living. The farmhouse offers a generously sized kitchen and dining room with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The original "L" shaped attached barn has been converted to provide 3 further reception rooms, one with double height vaulted ceiling displaying character features including superb ceiling beams and exposed stone walls with French doors opening onto a seating area with fantastic views over the Welsh hills and surrounding countryside. There are 2 further en-suite bedrooms and an additional utility/potential second kitchen (subject to gaining any necessary permissions if applicable), wine cellar and store. An integrated garage with granary above offers potential for further living accommodation, leisure suite, home office or annexe - subject to gaining any necessary permissions if applicable. The property is heated by air to air heat pumps, oil fired Stanley range and two woodburning stoves. There is an array of solar PV panels (current yield approximately £3,000 tax free and indexed linked). Externally is the detached former stable block (which the owners "camped" in whilst refurbishing and converting the main property!) with stables and useful storage for machinery. The immediate gardens are laid to grass with ample parking and a central south-facing courtyard. The once pasture fields have been, in part, planted with mixed native species hardwood trees providing an attractive small woodland with open grassed areas - ideal for keeping of a small number of livestock. The land, bordered on one side by a stream, is full of wild flowers in the spring and summer. A large pond attracts an abundance of birds and wildlife. The Wye Valley village of Newbridge on Wye, approximately 4 miles away, offers fundamental facilities in the form of post office, village shop, primary school, church, chapel and two public houses. The market town of Rhayader and the Elan Valley dams and lakes are approximately 7.5 miles away with the spa town of Llandrindod Wells and market town of Builth Wells, 8.5 and 9 miles away respectively. The towns offer a wider range of supermarkets, shops and businesses, secondary schools, hotels, leisure centres and golf courses. The whole of Mid Wales is noted for its areas of exceptional natural beauty, wild flora and fauna, renowned amongst the walking, riding and fishing fraternities. The Royal Welsh Showground at Builth Wells hosts various events the year round attracting thousands of visitors.