5 bedroom detached house for sale

Just add horses! If you are interested in equestrian pursuits or have ever dreamed of owning your own small holding then Lower Fishpools is the property for you! Set within approx. 18 acres and offering out-buildings, stabling, a ménage, a 5 bedroom, period house, stunning countryside views, fishpools and 2 established holiday lodges.

Key Features - - Small Holding/Equestrian Facilities
- Detached, 5 Bedroom, Period House
- Set in Approx. 18 Acres
- 2 x Established Detached Holiday Lodges
- Range of Out-Buildings/Stabling
- Ménage & 2 x Fishpools
- Potential Ancillary Accommodation
- Beautiful Countryside Views
- Bordering Radnor Forest
- Rural Edge of Village Location, Approx. 8 Miles from Knighton

The Property - Peacefully located in a rural setting and surrounded by glorious countryside and forestry, it is hard to believe the popular Welsh village of Bleddfa is conveniently found within approximately 0.75 miles of the property. That is one of the many attractions of Lower Fishpools! You can have your own slice of 'the good life' with no one to bother you apart from the tweeting birds, bleating sheep and occasional passing vehicle, yet if you wanted to treat yourself you could easily pop into the village to have a pint of beer or a delicious meal from The Hundred House Inn.

If ever there was a property which was more about the lifestyle it offers, than the stone, timber, bricks and mortar it has been built with, then this is it! While the property itself is a well presented, detached, 5 bedroomed, period house, it is the rural yet convenient location, the stunning encompassing scenery, the 2 fishpools, the adjoining forestry, the pasture land totalling approximately 18 acres and the versatile range of out-building, which will really spark your imagination. The possibilities this property offers are endless, whatever your passion in life! If you need space, peace or inspiration then Lower Fishpools can accommodate you. With a triple bay stable block, store, tack room, 2 open fronted out-buildings, a hard-standing yard, circular ménage and the 7 parcels of well-maintained pasture land for a number of horses to run around in and easy access into the adjoining forestry, this property could be ideal for equestrian enthusiasts. Maybe you have dreamed about moving to the countryside and becoming a smallholder, well with the barns, good grazing ground and a holding number in place, Lower Fishpools could allow that dream become a reality! For those of an active disposition, the area as a whole and the neighbouring forestry provides an ideal setting for walkers and both on road and off road cyclists, as well as potential fishing opportunities in the 2 pools. If having a passive income is what you are also after, then look no further as Lower Fishpools offers the exciting and established business venture of 2 holiday lodges along with a bespoke website and a healthy annual turnover with potential for further growth with pre-planning for a further 3 lodges.

The house itself is a characterful cottage, which has been upgraded and lovingly maintained by the current owner over the past 32 years and offers spacious accommodation spanning over 2 floors to include 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 4 reception rooms. In addition to the main residence, the adjacent barn has been partly converted and presents the possibility of ancillary accommodation, subject to all necessary permissions. Pre-planning has recently been obtained. The house offers a pleasant blend of contemporary and traditional features from double glazed windows and modern bathroom suites to exposed timber beams and stone fireplaces. The ground floor accommodation is made up of an entrance lobby/boot room, a hallway, a farmhouse style kitchen/diner, a shower room and bathroom, a useful study and subsequent laundry area, a living room and a cosy sitting room. On the first floor, a landing area gives way to all 5 bedrooms and the main bathroom. Bedroom one also boasts having a private en-suite shower room.

Outside and from the main road a left turn through a gate leads down to the house and out-buildings, while a right turn leads to the 2 holiday lodges. The house and lodges are strategically positioned out of sight and a good distance from one another. Next to the house, a hard-standing area provides parking for numerous vehicles and implements. The triple bay stable adjacent the house is fitted with water, power and lighting, while a gateway to the side of the stable leads to a further rear yard, which allows access to the 2 open-fronted out-buildings/barns. In front of the house is a lawned garden, which poses as a superb spot to relax/entertain in within the warmer months of the year. Overall, the 7 parcels of land total approximately 18 acres and vary in gradient from flat to sloped and all benefit a water supply. 4 parcels share boundaries with Radnor Forest, which offers an abundance of trails and bridleways to explore. Found in the field adjoining the house is a circular ménage, while beyond is a parcel featuring the two, currently overgrown fishpools.

The 2 holiday lodges offer an almost identical layout. Built around 2010, both have private parking areas, lawned gardens, stunning countryside views, jacuzzi's and single storey accommodation made up of a utility room, open-plan kitchen dining living room with feature wood-burning stove, main bathroom and 2 double bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to the master. The sale would include furnishings, linen and the use of the bespoke website . We have been informed by the owner that the lodges achieve a combined turnover in the region of £70,000 per annum.

Offering the tranquillity so many of us desire, a million miles from the hustle and bustle of city living, Lower Fishpools could be just what you are looking for if distant views, natural wildlife, beautiful countryside and rolling hill tops as far as the eye can see is what you are after.

The Location - Positioned in the rural and scenic Radnorshire countryside Lower Fishpools is found within a short commute of the nearby village Bleddfa. This small village has an excellent community spirit and revolves around the 'Hundred House Inn', 'The Bleddfa Centre', which hosts a number of exhibition and functions throughout the year and the 'Church of St Mary Magdalene'. The village and surrounding areas are hugely popular with tourists and walkers due to the picturesque scenery and distant views over the rolling Mid Wales hills and unspoilt countryside. The area also has an abundance of popular bridleways and walks leading to neighbouring villages including 'The Offa's Dyke' and 'The Owain Glyndawr' footpaths. Further facilities are available in the nearby Border town of Knighton (8 miles), market town of Presteigne (9 miles) and the Spa town of Llandrindod Wells (10 miles). All offer an excellent range of independent retailers and a number of supermarkets chains. A variety of dining establishments and public houses, a host of community clubs and societies and useful transport links via either bus and railway stations. Knighton, Presteigne and Llandrindod Wells also have many sporting and recreational facilities including football, rugby, running and golf clubs, the towns also have a selection of gymnasiums, health and leisure centres.

Services - We are informed the property is connected to mains water and electricity. Private septic tank drainage for the house and lodges.

Heating - The property has oil fired central heating and wood-burning stoves. The holiday lodges have LP gas and wood-burning stoves.

Tenure - We are informed the property is of freehold tenure.

Council Tax - Powys Council Council - Band E. Charge for 2023/24 is £2,322.61.

Nearest Towns/Cities - Knighton - Approximately 8 miles
Presteigne - Approximately 9 miles
Llandrindod Wells - Approximately 10 miles
Kington - Approximately 14 miles
Rhayader - Approximately 15 miles
Builth Wells - Approximately 18 miles
Leominster - Approximately 23 miles
Newtown - Approximately 25 miles
Hereford - Approximately 34 miles

Directions - From Bleddfa Village centre travel up the A448 road for approximately 1 mile until reaching an S bend towards the apex of the hill. The property is located on the left hand side and can be identified by our For Sale board.

Money Laundering Regulations - In order to comply with current legislation, we are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering checks on all prospective purchasers. A company called Credit Safe provide Anti Money Laundering compliance reports for us, the cost of which is to be covered by prospective purchasers.

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 has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.