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Pwll Court is an elegant mid-19th century house attached to, yet private from, a set of earlier farm buildings. It is the classic Regency three bay design with sash and French windows looking out over mature gardens of one and a half acres and rolling fields beyond.

Situation
Pwll Court is situated just outside the small and popular village of Llangynidr midway between Abergavenny and Brecon. The village has a primary school, post office, shop, garage and two inns. The small town of Crickhowell with its high quality shops is within 10 minutes drive to the south east, Abergavenny is a short distance further, and the old county town of Brecon has an equally good range of shops and services. Communications are excellent. The A40 provides fast access to the M4 and M50. Abergavenny has a rail station with connections to the intercity network at Newport and on to London Paddington. International airports include Cardiff and Bristol.

Situation Continued
Lying within the Brecon Beacons National Park, the area is famed for its beauty and recreational opportunities. These include salmon and trout fishing on the nearby rivers Wye and Usk; sailing on Llangorse Lake; the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal flows close by; there are a number of golf courses within easy reach; there are unsurpassed walks and cycle routes throughout the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains.

Description
Pwll Court is an elegant mid-19th century house attached to, yet private from, a set of earlier farm buildings. It is the classic Regency three bay design with sash and French windows looking out over mature gardens and rolling fields beyond. Approached down a long drive to a gravel parking area, the house is entered through a double front door beneath a wrought iron and glazed porch into a large hall with decorative tiled floors and tall double doors to both drawing and dining rooms. These are well proportioned with fine period features such as shuttered windows, plate rails, sprung floors and fine fireplaces (one with a fire box, the other a solid fuel stove). Off the drawing room is the conservatory with quarry tiled floors and dominated by a magnificent vine. The service wing has the utility room, kitchen with a range of fitted units and the breakfast and sitting areas.

Description Continued
The adjacent studio, currently used by a successful artist, could be connected to the house. A handsome staircase leads up from the hall to a wide landing with doors off to four good bedrooms, two having wash basins and 2 bathrooms, 1 being en-suite. A secondary staircase leads up to the large attic which has enormous potential for conversion to additional bedrooms.The house has much character with a conservatory to the side housing an ancient vine. Inside, the principal reception rooms have high ceilings with decorative ceiling roses and cornice to complement the Regency exterior. An impressive country house set in gardens of approximately one and a half acres.

Ground Floor

Porch
With wrought iron and glazed canopy over double wooden doors to:

Impressive Entrance Hall
A grand entrance hall with decorative tiled floor and stairs off to first floor. Under stairs storage cupboard. Two radiators. Original plate rack. Floor to ceiling double doors from entrance hall to drawing room and dining room. Door to:

Cloakroom
Obscure window to rear. Low level W.C. Ceramic sink with vanity cupboard under. Glass shelf with mirror above. Fitted towel rail. Coat hooks. Radiator.

Drawing Room
Glazed double doors to front and glazed double doors to conservatory. Open fireplace with wooden mantel and surround, marble inset and hearth. Original ceiling cornice. Original 'servants' bell. Two radiators one with decorative wooden covers and one without.

Conservatory
Windows to two sides and glass roof. Glazed double doors to front. A mature grapevine. Feature display alcoves.

Dining Room
Glazed double doors to front. Original plate rack. Fireplace with wooden mantel and surround housing a wood burning stove, slate hearth. Two radiators. Original ceiling cornice. Door to:

Kitchen
Window to side. Fitted base and wall units with work surface over. Inset four ring ceramic 'Bosch' hob and integral 'Bosch' oven, stainless steel 'Bosch' extractor fan over. Tiled splash back. Oil fired 'Aga'. Under counter space and plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge. Open plan through to:

Breakfast Area
Door to front. Window to side. Archway through to:

TV Room/Snug
Three windows to front. Fireplace with wooden mantel and surround, cast iron inset and slate hearth (currently blocked off).

From the kitchen is a part glazed door to:

Utility/Boot Room
Window to side. Fitted base and wall units. Wine rack. Display shelving. Belfast style sink with mixer tap. Under counter space and plumbing for washing machine. Radiator.

Adjoining the front of the property is a:

Studio
Glazed double doors to front. Windows to front and side. Two skylights. Laminate flooring.

First Floor
Halfway up the staircase is a room with plumbing in place to adapt to a shower room and W.C., with obscure window to rear.

Landing
Obscure window to rear. Double doors to airing cupboard with slatted shelving and radiator. Door to a further storage cupboard. Decorative ceiling cornice. Radiator.

Master Bedroom
Window to front. Radiator. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom
Window to front. Bath with mixer shower head. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Radiator. Built in storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two
Double aspect to front and side. Pedestal wash hand basin with splash back, glass shelf, mirror, light and shaver point above. Radiator.

Bedroom Three
Window to side. Pedestal wash hand basin with splash back, glass shelf and mirror above. Radiator.

Bedroom Four
Pedestal wash hand basin with splash back, glass shelf, mirror, light and shaver point above. Radiator.

Family Bathroom
Skylight to side. Bath with mixer shower tap. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin set with vanity cupboard under and fitted mirror and light above. Tiled splash back. Radiator with decorative wooden cover.

Door from first floor landing to second floor stairs.

Attic Room/Bedroom 5
Large room that was previously two further bedrooms and a bathroom (now as one room) with three windows to front. Exposed Apex frames. Walkway through to the central heating boiler system.

Outside
The property is approached via a tarmacadam and gravelled driveway to a large parking and turning area. The gardens and grounds which measure circa a 1 ¼ acres, are mainly laid to lawn with beautiful views over adjoining farmland. The flower beds are well stocked with a variety of rose bushes and shrubs. To the front of the property is a feature pond with ornamental bird bath. Wooden garden shed. Oil tank.

Gardens
The house is principally south and east facing with wide formal lawns flanking the driveway and dotted with a variety of mature trees and shrubs including American Plane, Cedar, Scots Pine and stunning rhododendrons which are a riot of colour in the spring. A top lawn was the former tennis court which could be reinstated.

Services
We are advised that mains electricity is connected to the property. There is private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating system.

Fixtures and Fittings
Only those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Location
The property is located in the popular Powys village of Llangynidr a few miles from the picturesque town of Crickhowell. The village has a primary school, community hall, two public houses, petrol station, Post Office, local store, tennis courts and playing fields. The area is well known for its cycling walking, horse riding and fishing, all framed by the stunning countryside of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Crickhowell provides added amenities including a secondary school, doctors, dentist, optician, cafes, restaurants, library, individual shops, butcher, baker, banks and post office. A further 7 miles away is the historic market town of Abergavenny with additional amenities including supermarkets, cinema, theatre, leisure centre with swimming pool and general hospital. There is a regular bus service to and from the village and the A40 is within easy reach of the property for commuting and access to the motorways (M4, M5 and M50) via either Brecon or Abergavenny. Abergavenny has a mainline railway station. For gastronomic enthusiasts, there are several well renowned local restaurants and Abergavenny hosts a prestigious annual Food Festival.



Attic Room/Bedroom 5


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