Detached bungalow for sale in Bankfield, Felindre, Shropshire LD7

We can bank on this getting your attention! Bankfield is a spacious and well maintained, detached bungalow offering 2 double bedrooms, stunning countryside views, garage and parking and beautiful gardens set in approx. 1/4 of an acre plot with no near neighbours.

Key Features

- Detached Bungalow
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- Well Maintained Throughout
- Spacious Accommodation
- Beautiful Gardens
- Double Length Garage & Ample Parking
- Surrounded by Countryside
- Stunning Panoramic Views
- No Near Neighbours
- Located Just Outside Felindre Village

The Property

Introducing Bankfield which is a detached property situated just on the English side of the Welsh/English border in an aonb, in a semi-rural position with no near neighbours, approximately 1/4 of a mile outside the village of Felindre, which lies within the picturesque Teme Valley.

Built in 1957, Bankfield is a deceptively spacious, well maintained bungalow, which could be enlarged further with a loft conversation, subject to all necessary permissions. Bankfield offers a peaceful lifestyle with no near neighbours and enjoys panoramic views across the surrounding countryside and easy access to nearby walks, while also being conveniently situated just outside the village of Felindre and 2 miles from the neighbouring village of Beguildy. Approximately 10 miles away finds the vibrant border town of Knighton with its many independently owned shops and facilities, while found 11 miles in the opposite direction is the biggest town in Powys, Newtown.

Bankfield offers a pleasant blend of traditional and contemporary features, including UPVC double glazed windows, external doors, soffit, fascia and barge boards, as well as the addition of a new roof in 2023. Inside, the accommodation is made up of a porch and hallway with doors leading off to the 2 double bedrooms, the bathroom, the light and airy living room complete with sliding doors opening out to the stunning balcony area, the kitchen diner with feature Rayburn stove, the useful utility and larder and the side porch/boot room.

Set in an approximate 1/4 acre plot, outside the landscaped gardens are worthy of particular note. A gated driveway provides off road parking for a number of cars and leads to a double length garage which is fitted with power and lighting. To both sides and the rear of the property are sections of lawn being interspersed with mature specimen trees and complemented by extensive well stocked floral and herbaceous borders. At the rear of the bungalow is a raised decked seating area which enjoys the stunning views across the neighbouring fields and poses as the perfect spot to relax/entertain within the warmer months of the year. In addition, there is a bespoke built timber tool shed, a gravelled side seating area, hedged and fenced boundaries and a variety of shrubs and flowered beds. Paved steps lead from the parking area down to the front door.

The Location

Bankfield occupies an idyllic setting just over the border into Shropshire, but less than 0.25 miles from the village of Felindre, which is nestled in the picturesque Teme Valley in rural Mid Wales. The area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those of an active disposition. Encompassed by stunning scenic countryside with rolling hill tops as far as the eye can see, Felindre and the nearby surroundings are popular with walkers and cyclists and present a variety of outdoor pursuits owing to the famous Offas Dyke trail which runs nearby and the many other footpaths including the Owain Glyndwr walkway (Glyndwr's Way).

Felindre is a close knit and friendly community which embraces the 'laid back', tranquil lifestyle. The village itself has a popular public house called The Warf Inn and a village hall where various groups and activities are held throughout the week including the local Young Farms Club. For sports enthusiasts, Felindre has its very own village football team, which will compete in the Mid Wales leagues. Located just under 2 miles to the east is the neighbouring village of Beguildy, which has a post office/village shop, as well as a public house called the The Radnorshire Arms, which offers wonderful home cooked meals as well as a wide selection of locally produced ales and ciders.

Rural, but by no means isolated, further recreational and educational facilities are available in Knighton (10 miles south-east) and the largest town in Powys, Newtown (11 miles north-west). Both offer an excellent range of independent retailers and a number of supermarket chains. A variety of dining establishments and public houses, a host of community clubs and societies and useful transport links via bus and railway stations. The market town of Newtown and the border town of Knighton both offer a vast array of retail, educational and recreational amenities including football, rugby, tennis, running and golf clubs as well as sport leisure centre, swimming pools, a running track and gymnasiums. The historic town of Clun is also found 11 miles to the east.

Tenure

We are informed the property is of freehold tenure.

Council Tax

Shropshire Council - Band D. Charge for 2024/25 is £2,050.52

Services

We are informed the property is connected to mains electricity and water. Private septic tank drainage.

Heating

Lpg fired central heating.

Broadband

Enquiries via British Telecom indicates the property has an estimated 4G broadband speed of 30MB. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries via BT or their own broadband provider.

Nearest Towns/Cities

Knighton - Approximately 10 miles
Clun - Approximately 11 miles
Newtown - Approximately 11 miles
Bishops Castle - Approximately 15 miles
Presteigne - Approximately 17 miles
Llandrindod Wells - Approximately 18 miles

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection from unfair trading regulations 2008 - Holters for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: 1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessors and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each term of them. 3. The vendors or lessors do not make or give, and neither do Holters for themselves nor any person in their employment have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.