No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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£225,000
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2 bedroom detached house for sale

Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, LD3
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Detached house
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: G*
667 sq ft / 62 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 76Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • two bedrooms
  • unique detached toll house
  • grade II listed
  • sought after village location
  • wonderful views overlooking the canal
  • parking
  • easily managed gardens and balcony
  • character features
  • kitchen and shower room
  • living room with wood burning stove

Steeped in history and nestled at the end of the Brynore tramroad alongside the canal, The Counting House stands as a charming Grade II listed property, offering a unique blend of character and modern comfort. Dating back to 1814, this distinctive toll house building exudes timeless appeal. Approaching from the roadside, you're welcomed into a quaint kitchen which has base and wall cupboards, worktops, and a suite of integrated appliances including an oven, hob, microwave and dishwasher. A side door leads out onto a decked balcony, providing a perfect vantage point to savour the picturesque views overlooking the canal and the rolling hills beyond—a delightful setting for enjoying an evening glass of wine. Adjacent to the kitchen, through a brick archway, lies the cozy living/dining room. Character abounds in this inviting space, featuring a wood-burning stove, painted exposed stone walls, exposed beams and a metal arched window, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. Completing the first floor is a modern shower room. Descending the stairs to the lower ground level, you'll discover two bedrooms. The first bedroom has built-in storage and direct access to the garden, while the second bedroom is accessed through the first, offering flexibility and convenience.

Outside, the property offers parking for one car alongside the road. The easily managed gardens maximize the wonderful views, with a decked seating area off the kitchen providing a tranquil spot for outdoor relaxation. The bottom section of the garden is mainly laid with chippings, offering another inviting space to unwind. A garden shed provides storage for outdoor equipment, while access up to the road adds practicality and ease of maintenance.

Talybont On Usk is a very popular village within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Surrounded by glorious countryside the village has several pubs, a village shop, post office and community hall. It has wonderful community spirit and with the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal running through the village, the area is very popular for outdoor pursuits such has canoeing, biking and hiking. The market town of Brecon is 7 miles away and has a wide range of shops and amenities, secondary school, college and Christ College a private boarding school for girls and boys aged 7-18. The nearest train station is in Abergavenny which is 14 miles away.

Council Tax: We have been informed that this property has been placed under council tax band ‘TBC’.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric heating.. Please note we have not tested the appliances, central heating or services.



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    2007 saw a new name in estate agency in Mid Wales with the formation of James Dean. This exciting new development came from the merger of two of the most successful agencies in the area, David James in Brecon and Dean & MacMahon in Builth Wells. James Dean specialise in property. They have estate agency, lettings and surveying departments currently covering Abergavenny, Brecon, Builth Wells and the surrounding villages. Although a new partnership David James was established in Brecon in 1986 and Dean & MacMahon in Builth Wells in 1992. The partners are David James FRICS, who is in charge of estate agency, Adam Dean FRICS, who is in charge of the survey department and Kathryn James who looks after administration.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on February 9, 2022

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on February 9, 2022

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    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

    Energy Performance data and Internal floor area: obtained on November 1, 2020 from The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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