End terrace house for sale in Irfon Crescent, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys LD5

A compact 2-bed end-of-terrace stone cottage retaining character features, with gas central heating, PVC double glazing, rear yard and detached garden which runs down to the River Irfon, located ¼-mile from local amenities.
EPC Rating: E Council Tax Band: To be assessed.

An attractive end-of-terrace cottage built around 1900 from stone walls, under a slate roof. It has lpg gas central heating, PVC double-glazing and it briefly provides: - Lounge, 18’ Kitchen, Landing, one double Bedroom, one single Bedroom and Bathroom. In addition there is a small forecourt, a small rear yard and a detached garden (set on the opposite side of the road) which is screened by a stone wall and includes a section of river bank. EPC - Band E ( 50 )<br /><br />1 Irfon Crescent set in a most convenient location, beside the A483, with a delightful South-easterly aspect and within ¼-mile of amenities and Dolwen Park which has a play area and rugby pitch is only 100 yards away. Llanwrtyd Wells claims to be the smallest town in the UK, although by 2011 its population had grown to 850. The town was developed in the 19th century as a Victorian Spa resort, with a livestock market and Woollen Mill (both now closed), set on the banks of the River Irfon on the main road between Builth Wells and Llandovery, and serviced by the Heart of Wales Railway (Shrewsbury to Swansea). It has a convenience store, Primary School, Doctors Surgery, three pubs, restaurant, Victoria Hall, Garage, Church and Chapel. The town is still a very active tourist resort hosting the World Famous “Man v Horse Marathon”, World Bog Snorkelling Championship, Beer Festival, Walking Festival, etc. The historic small market towns of Llandovery and Builth Wells are 11 and 13 miles distant, and the County Town of Llandrindod Wells is 18 miles (via Newbridge-on-Wye B4358). Together they offer a wider range of amenities to include a Tesco Superstore, Aldi and Co-op supermarkets, hospitals, leisure centres, two 18-hole golf courses, indoor and outdoor bowls, river and lake fishing. This area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity, ideal for outdoor pursuits. The larger towns of Brecon and Carmarthen are roughly 24 and 37 miles, with Swansea City and the West Wales coast within a 1½-hour drive and Cardiff is about a 1¾-hour ( Dependent of traffic conditions).

Lounge (4.57m x 4.14m)

Having a PVC double-glazed door, stone alcove fireplace fitted with an attractive gas fired stove, television point, radiator, open staircase to First Floor, window to front and door to Kitchen. ( Note - The interconnecting door to Number 2 will be blocked up after contracts are exchanged ).

Kitchen (5.61m x 1.96m)

Having a mixed range of cabinets (pine and white fronted) incorporating four base cupboards, eight wall cupboards, inset stainless steel sink, work tops with tiled surrounds, integrated gas hob, gas oven, extractor fan, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, radiator, tiled floor, Baxi gas boiler (installed 2023), two windows and door to rear.

First Floor

Approached over a Piranha Pine open staircase to a

Galleried Landing

With a window to rear and a steep stairs to attic storage (Velux roof light).

Bathroom

Having a white suite incorporating a toilet, pedestal wash basin and twin-grip panelled bath with a electric shower and concertina glazed screen over, together with tiled surrounds, radiator and linen cupboard

Bedroom 1 (2.82m x 2.24m)

(front) Having a radiator and window to front.

Bedroom 2 (2.1m x 1.88m)

(front) ) Currently used as a Study. Having an exposed stone wall, fitted book shelves, radiator, telephone point, window to front.

Outside

1 Irfon Crescent is set behind a small forecourt with a dwarf wall. At the rear there is a concrete path with a light and water tap, and on a slightly higher level there is a small, triangular shaped tarmac patio with a hedge and low wooden fence on the West side, which joins the side lane. Note - Taking out the hedge would increase the effective area and enable a new access gate (with 3 or 4 steps) to the lane. On the opposite side of the road a shared gate and shallow set of steps leads down to a gently sloping lawned garden (located on the left side). This is screened from the road by a stone wall, has a Monkey Puzzle tree, tool storage box and runs down to the River Irfon which is lined with native trees and bushes. (Note - Not liable to flood as field on the opposite side is at a lower level. The buyers of Numbers 1 & 2 will share the cost of erecting new boundary fences to divide the gardens).

Services

Mains Propane gas, electric, water and drainage are connected. Gas central heating. Note - Services not tested by the Agents.

Fixtures & Fittings

Described in this brochure are included in the sale price, together with the floor coverings. Certain other items may be available subject to separate negotiation.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority

Powys County Council, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5LG Tel:

Council Tax

To be assessed