Garth Fawr
Pont Robert | Meifod | Powys | SY22 6JF
GARTH FAWR
KEY FEATURES
Overview: This enchanting 16th-century Grade II* listed detached cottage boasts three to four bedrooms and is brimming with character and charm. Nestled at the end of a lane on over a quarter of an acre, it offers sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. The cottage features well-presented and flexible accommodation, showcasing period details such as attractive fireplaces, a former bread oven, and numerous exposed beams.
The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a spacious living/dining room, a cozy sitting room, a kitchen, a utility room/cloakroom, and a study/ground floor bedroom. Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is set within beautifully maintained gardens and grounds, which extend to just over a quarter of an acre. The outdoor space includes lawns adorned with various trees and shrubs, ample room for a vegetable and fruit garden, and plentiful parking.
Additionally, the grounds feature two outbuildings: “the granary” (4.9m x 2.8m), currently used for storage or as a home gym, with potential for other uses (subject to relevant consents), and the former pigsties. Located just outside the village of Pont Robert, near “Glyndwr’s Way,” this picturesque cottage offers a tranquil retreat with stunning countryside views. Viewing is highly recommended.
Step Inside
Upon entering the property, the hall features a tiled floor, exposed brick, and timbers, and a door leading to a store with additional tiled flooring and shelving. The living room/dining room offers a mix of slate and tiled flooring, exposed timbers, a feature fireplace with a wood-burning stove, an electric storage heater, an understairs storage cupboard, and scenic views of the countryside. The sitting room also boasts a feature fireplace with an electric fire (with a working open fire behind), an electric storage heater, exposed timbers, and countryside views.
The well-equipped kitchen includes a tiled floor, a range of wall and base units, a sink and drainer, a built-in double oven, space for a dishwasher, a built-in LPG gas hob with an extractor fan, a heated towel rail, exposed timbers, space for a fridge freezer, and countryside views. The study/ground floor bedroom showcases exposed stone and timbers, countryside views, a feature fireplace with a former bread oven, and an electric storage heater. The inner hall features a tiled floor, exposed timbers, a store, and fitted cupboards. Completing the ground floor is the utility room/cloakroom, equipped with a tiled floor, WC, space and plumbing for a washing machine, a washbasin, base units, work surfaces, a heated towel rail/radiator, and an extractor fan.
Stairs lead to the first floor, where the landing features an electric storage heater, exposed timbers, and countryside views. Bedroom one is spacious, with an electric storage heater, exposed timbers, hanging space, and countryside views. Bedroom two has exposed timbers, hanging space, and fantastic countryside views. Bedroom three features exposed timbers, hanging space, and distant countryside views. The newly fitted bathroom includes a bath, WC, washbasin, and a storage cupboard with slatted shelving, completing the accommodation.
Outside
Approached from the lane, the property features a gravel parking and turning area accommodating multiple vehicles. The charming cottage sits within gardens and grounds that extend to just over a quarter of an acre, predominantly laid to lawn and adorned with mature trees. There is ample space to establish a vegetable and fruit garden if desired. Within the grounds are two versatile outbuildings currently used for storage, which could be repurposed for alternative uses (subject to the relevant consents). The garden offers sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.
The Granary: Power and lighting.
Former Pig Stys: Power and lighting in the sty on the right.
Note: Please note a bridal way runs down the lane and passes the property along the eastern boundary.
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Location
Situated at the end of a lane, about one mile from the centre of Pont Robert which is surrounded by glorious rolling Welsh countryside, just over 3 miles west of the village of Meifod. Pont Robert is an attractive village located in the Vyrnwy valley, with a small shop/post office, church, public house and primary school with a variety of community activities taking place in the village hall as well as a local bus service and mobile library. The neighbouring village of Meifod has a shop/ post office, public house, primary school and rugby club. The town of Welshpool is about 12.5 miles to the south east and Oswestry is about 17.5 miles to the north east, with each town providing a wide range of services, whilst the major town of Shrewsbury is about 28 miles to the east. Manchester airport and Birmingham airport are about 80 miles and 90 miles away respectively.
Services
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Broadband available.
Heating: Electric storage heaters.
The Granary has water connection
Tenure: Freehold.
Council Tax: Band F.
Broadband: Please refer to openreach.com for fibre availability
Mobile Phone Signal: Please refer to http://checker.ofcom.org.uk
Directions: From Welshpool, proceed on the A458 signposted Llanfair Caereinon, continuing for approximately 7.5 miles, turning right sign posted Meifod. Continue to the T junction turning left, then immediately right signposted Pont Robert. Proceed to the start of the village then turn right past The Royal Oak public house on your left. Follow this lane for about 0.8 miles and turn right onto a lane which leads to the property.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 18.07.2024
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