Handsome grade II listed period property in the famous Brecon Beacons National Park.

Description

Hen Bersondy is a grade two listed, beautifully presented country house that is full of charm and period features while enjoying stunning views of the surrounding Brecon Beacons National Park countryside beyond the village. The Cadw listing describes the house as

“Probably C17 in origin and substantially altered early C19 with some further later remodelling. Former rectory presumably preceding The Old Rectory Llansantffraed which was converted from a former hunting lodge of the Buckland estate in C19… Listed as an imposing village house with some good early C19 detail and C17 origin.”

We have been informed by the owner that in its former years it was initially a reformation catholic house and later a rectory. It has a priest hole and within the bedroom walls, two bibles and other artefacts were found. The two bibles now being housed in the National Library in Aberystwyth.

Accommodation Ground Floor
The ground floor houses a large elegant front porch leading to a central hallway and then on to the large dual aspect lounge with log burner, offering fantastic views across the surrounding countryside. A large study with French doors leads to the garden. Staircase to first floor. Entrance to cellar, fully racked for wine storage. Dining room with entrances to both the parlour/music room (with feature bread oven) and the beautiful country kitchen. The kitchen has both an aga (converted to electric) and modern fan oven, along with a central island, walk-in pantry and feature illuminated glassed over well. The kitchen leads on to the superb double conservatory and access into the extra-large double garage, housing utility area as well as opening up into the glorious gardens surrounding the property.

Entrance to the unique barn conversion is via a second hallway. This stunning addition has yet another lounge area, (currently being used as a billiard room), a large open fireplace, feature bathroom and a spiral staircase leading to the galleried bedroom area above on a separate First Floor area.

Main First Floor
The staircase from the parlour/music room leads up to the first floor, to the principal bedroom suite with built in wardrobes, leading to full en-suite with bath and also another large double bedroom. The second staircase, from the main hallway, leads to two further large double bedrooms. One has access to the bathroom as an en suite while there is another door from the bathroom to the landing for use by the second bedroom.

Second Floor
A further staircase to the second floor leads to a bathroom and two further double bedrooms with feature beams.

Externally
The property is set in in about 0.8 acres (stms - subject to measured survey) and includes attractive walled gardens and grounds with patio areas, attractive glass roof ornate veranda to the rear, tiered lawns, mature trees, bushes, shrubs and flower borders. The attached double garage offers space for cars and garden equipment etc.

General Remarks and Stipulations

Fittings & Contents
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fittings and contents are excluded from the sale though some may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the vendor’s agents.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not. Please check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact location of public footpaths/ bridleways.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
Any available plans, areas, and schedules are for identification and reference purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills or joint selling agents Chancellors, Brecon.

Location

Hen Bersondy is located in the pretty village of Scethrog in the famous Brecon Beacons National Park offering stunning scenery and playground for those that enjoy the outdoors.

The historic market town of Brecon is only about five miles to the north-west providing excellent shopping and educational facilities. The attractive town of Abergavenny is only about 15 miles to the south-east with national railway services.

For those needing to go further afield the capital city of Cardiff is about 47 miles to the south-east, again with national rail services.

The city of Newport is about 35 miles to the south-east with rail services and the nearby M4 motorway providing quick access to the rest of south Wales, the Severn Bridge and into England.

Square Footage: 6,172 sq ft


Acreage: 0.88 Acres