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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: D*
2,841 sq ft / 264 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
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Property description & features

Charming and elegant period property that has been lovingly extended and renovated by the current owners to provide a substantial, yet extremely comfortable, family home. The attractive Victorian property offers five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, office/study and three reception rooms set over three floors with each window having pleasant views, especially those on the south-facing front. To the eastern side of the property is a large detached Garage/Workshop (27' x 21' / 8.23m x 6.4m) approached by a tarmacadam driveway. On the western side is a detached Garden Building (22'6" x 12'22 / 6.89m x 3.66m), currently used as a gym, having decking outside the glazed frontage.

The house is complimented by mature gardens, extending to approximately one acre. The gardens comprise mature and specimen trees, flower beds and borders, attractive shrubs and herbaceous plants. A delightful paved terrace extends along the front of the property and provides a super spot for al-fresco dining. EOC Rating 'D'.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that this property has to offer.

Agent's Remarks - The placing on the market of Oaklands gives prospective purchasers the rare opportunity to acquire one of Rhayader's finest residences offering extensive, yet well arranged accommodation which has a good atmosphere and is relaxing to live in.

The spacious, landscaped grounds together with the Garden Building and Detached Garage make this a very special property.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that the property has to offer.

Accommodation Comprises: -

Vestibule - Half-glazed double entrance doors with fanlight over. Coved ceiling. Attractive tiled floor with underfloor heating which extends throughout the Vestibule and Entrance Hall. Half-glazed double doors to:

Entrance Hall - Coved ceiling. Underfloor heating. Doors to Snug and to Dining Room. Part-glazed pine door to Rear Hallway. Stairs to First Floor.

Cloakroom - Traditional style WC suite and corner wash hand basin. Chrome towel, radiator, extractor fan. Recessed lighting, part-tiled walls and tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Snug - Attractive open fireplace with marble surround and original tiled hearth., Coved ceiling, fitted carpet, three radiators. Lovely double glazed bay window to front.

Dining Room - Coved ceiling. Slate fireplace with open firegrate and tiled hearth. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Double glazed bay window with fabulous views over the terrace and over the front garden. Open to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Excellent range of base, wall and glass display units with solid wood worktops, under cabinet lighting and having a matching central kitchen island/breakfast bar arrangement.

Integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge. Eye level double electric fan oven with grill. Five ring ceramic induction hob having integrated extractor fan and lighting over. Double butler sink and double glazed window to the rear overlooking the courtyard. Radiator. Tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Family Lounge - Coved ceiling. Floorboard-effect ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating. Double glazed bay window to front providing an ideal spot overlooking the gardens.

Marble surround fireplace with inset remote controlled electric log-effect fire. Double glazed French doors to the rear open on to the courtyard.

Rear Entrance Lobby - Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Internal doors to Kitchen, Entrance Hall, Utility Room and Cellar. Double door to the rear courtyard.

Utility Room / Second Kitchen - Contemporary high gloss kitchen units with worktops over and having inlaid single drainer sink. Plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine and American style fridge freezer.

Large chrome towel radiator. Part quarry tiled floor / part floorboards. Original cast iron firegrate. Window overlooking side garden and further window to rear.

Cellar - Stone steps lead to the cellar which has electricity points and fluorescent lighting. Tiled floor.

First Floor - From the Entrance Hall a balustraded staircase with fitted carpet and hand rail rises to the First Floor.

Galleried Landing - Coved ceiling, fitted carpet, radiator. Double glazed window to rear. Stairs to Second Floor.

Bedroom 1 - Coved ceiling, fitted carpet, three radiators. Marble fireplace with tiled inserts and hearth with cast iron firegrate. Double glazed bay window to front.

Bedroom 2 - Coved ceiling, fitted carpet, three radiators. Marble fireplace with tiled inserts and hearth and having cast iron firegrate. Double glazed bay window to front.

Bedroom 3 - Cast iron firegrate with slate hearth and overmantle. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, light and shaver point over. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Double glazed windows to rear and to side.

Dressing Room - Fitted carpet, radiator, shelving. Double glazed window to front.

Shower Room - WC suite. Pedestal wash hand basin with demisting mirror and shaver point over. Large low threshold walk-in shower enclosure with rainfall shower head and directional shower attachment.

Extractor fan. Dual fuel chrome towel radiator. Feature fireplace. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Double glazed window to rear.

Bathroom - Traditional style WC suite. Enamel bath with shower mixer tap set. Pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and built-in shaver point over. Built-in storage cupboard. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Dual fuel chrome towel radiator. Obscure double glazed window to side.

Second Floor - From the First Floor a balustraded staircase with fitted carpet rises to the Second Floor.

Galleried Landing - Exposed purlin and exposed varnished floorboards. Access-hatch to roofspace.

Storage Room - Walk-in storage room with shelving and radiator.

Bedroom 4 - Cast iron firegrate with slate hearth. Exposed purlin and exposed floorboards. Radiator. Double glazed window to side.

Bedroom 5 - Exposed purlin and exposed varnished floorboards. Radiator. Double glazed window to side.

Bedroom 6 - Exposed purlin and exposed floorboards. Radiator. Double glazed window to side.

Bathroom - Very spacious bathroom comprising traditional style wc suite and pedestal wash handbasin with mirror and shaver point over.

Freestanding slipper bath with claw feet and mixer shower tap set.

Large low threshold walk-in shower having thermostatic shower with rainwater head and directional hand shower attachment. Dual fuel towel radiator. Exposed varnished floorboards. Exposed purlin. Double glazed window to side.

Outside - Set back off the road in just under an acre of mature, mostly south facing, landscaped gardens, Oaklands occupies a commanding and slightly elevated location in the popular market town of Rhayader.

A pedestrian approach to the front door leads through original wrought iron railings set on a stone wall, along a central path flanked on each side by attractive lawns and attractive ornamental trees. The path divides in front of a rockery and leads to either side of the house. The large newly re-laid south facing main terrace extends along the front of the property from where there are super views of the gardens and the stunning mid Wales hills in the distance. Large mature trees frame the boundary and include a mixture of yew, laurel and leylandii hedges.

A private double gated driveway, which is newly tarmacadamed, offers parking and turning for several cars. The detached DOUBLE GARAGE has light and power connected, plumbing for washing machine, fitted stainless steel sink, and a pedestrian door to the rear. The newly installed Worcester boiler with large water storage tank is housed in the Garage and has a pump to ensure water reaches all appliances on demand.

At the rear of the property is a large paved courtyard area ideal for summer evening meals, with shed and wood/storage shelter. Behind the Garage (27' x 21' / 8.23m x 6.4m) is a clothes drying area and there is a useful dog shower with piped hot water.

Garden Building / Gym / Office / Summer House - 6.86m x 3.73m (22'6" x 12'2") - The recently built insulated Garden Building offers versatile accommodation for a variety of uses, and currently provides a gym. It has a tiled floor and recessed lights.

Patio doors with glazed side panels to the front open out on to a decked area and lead on to a lovely lawned area with apple trees nearby.

Local Area - Rhayader is a friendly market town () situated in the beautiful upper Wye Valley. It has a good range of local facilities such as supermarkets, butcher, grocer, delicatessen, chemist, doctor's surgery, primary school and well equipped leisure centre with two squash courts, gym, swimming pool and jacuzzi.

A wider range of facilities including secondary schools is available at Llandrindod Wells (11 miles), Builth Wells (13 miles) and Llanidloes (14 miles) respectively.

The noted Elan Valley () with its wonderful lakes, reservoirs, dams, mountains and open hills is about 4 miles to the west.

The west Wales coast and university town of Aberystwyth is 34 miles distant. The nearest railway station, on the Heart of Wales line, is located at Llandrindod Wells.

Excellent road links are afforded by the main north-south road A470, and the east-west A44.

Services - Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Nest thermostats are located throughout the property.

Council Tax - We are advised that the property is in Council Tax Band F.

Local Authority - Powys County Council. Tel [use Contact Agent Button] .

Viewing Arrangements - Viewings are strictly through the Sole Agents, Clare Evans & Co tel[use Contact Agent Button] [use Contact Agent Button]

Important Notice - These particulars are offered on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through this company.

Neither these particulars, nor oral representations, form part of any offer or contract and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Any floor plan provided is for representation purposes only, as defined by the RICS Code of Measuring Practice and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure their accuracy the measurements of windows, doors and rooms are approximate and should be used as such by prospective purchasers.

Any services, systems and appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and we cannot verify that they are in working order.

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The Property Ombudsman - Clare Evans & Co is a member of The Property Ombudsman Estate Agents Scheme and therefore adhere to their Code of Practice.

A copy of the Code of Practice is available in the office and on request. Clare Evans & Co's complaints procedure is also available on request.

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