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4.3 acres, Ystradfellte, Powys, Powys, South Wales
For Sale - £1,195,000

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Bunkhouse to sleep 19.
5 bedroom renovated Welsh longhouse
4.3 acres of gardens and grounds
Adjacent to Ystradfellte Waterfalls and The Four Waterfall Trail
Lifestyle opportunity
Onsite cafe
Great income opportunities

Description    Situated in the breath-taking scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park is this fantastic lifestyle opportunity which consists of an impressive 5 bedroom 17th century Welsh longhouse which has recently been refurbished to a high standard together with a fully equipped and established two storey self-contained stone bunkhouse accommodating up to 19 people. This superb property sits in around 4.3 acres of grounds and is perfectly situated for the tourism opportunities associated with the Ystradfellte waterfalls one of which, the Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, lies adjacent to the property. The present and past owners have taken full advantage of the tourism opportunities utilising a semi permanent polytunnel with a wooden floor for birthday parties, weddings, retreats etc whilst also providing food and beverages from the timber built cafe to the many walkers that pass along the nearby The Four Waterfalls Walk.

Location    This area of the Brecon Beacons National Park is known for its rugged outcrops and rolling countryside; and more particularly the fantastic walks and outdoor opportunities afforded to the many enthusiast that visit each year. The Four Water Fall Walk is considered one of the best waterfall walks in Britain with delightful riverside trails along the Afon Mellte and a series of roaring waterfalls. The area is also known for its caves, just a short distance away is Porth yr Ogof - the biggest cave entrance in Wales. A little further away is Dan yr Ogof which has the largest show cave complex in the UK.

.    The property is situated between the rural village of Ystradfellte and the larger settlement of Pontneddfechan. Ystradfellte being just 2 miles where there is a popular village pub. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Brecon or Glynneath or a little further away Swansea and Cardiff where there is a great choice for shopping and leisure opportunities. There is an 18 hole golf course about 3 miles away, whilst at Penderyn, about 4 miles is Penderyn Whiskey Distillery and visitor centre. For the more adventurous Pen y Fan mountain the highest point in South Wales and a popular hiking route lies about 10 miles to the North.

Walk Inside    This wonderful home is approached through a traditional porch with timber entrance door opening into the warm and cosy sitting room, having attractive wood flooring and feature stone firebreast along one wall with inset wood burning stove. To the opposite end of the room a small set of steps leads to a spacious home office. To the rear is the utility room with a door to the rear garden and a range of fitted units to include one and a half bowl sink and recess for a cooking stove.

The tiled floor continuing through to the library/snug having a built-in seating along one wall and Velux window flooding the room with natural light. A low stone wall separates you from the dining area which has attractive wood flooring with a door and windows to the rear. The inner hall with its exposed stone wall provides access to the ground floor bedroom; a double room with windows overlooking the front garden and recess for wardrobe space.

.    At the end of the hallway is the beautiful kitchen/ breakfast room, recently fitted to provide a modern range of units to include cupboard and drawer space with recess for 'Rangemaster' cooker in a tiled surround, American fridge freezer with cupboard surround, pantry cupboard and large central island providing a wonderful focal point of the room with marble worktops, together with inset sink and integrated dishwasher and bin store. Sliding doors open out to a lovely patio area with electric canopy over, and opposite an opening to a light and airy south facing sun lounge; this wonderful addition providing the perfect space to sit and soak up the wonderful surroundings, having bi-fold doors on two elevations which open to the expansive, sunny patio.

.    Beyond the kitchen is a laundry room with built-in sink and plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer together with a further range of units and a shower room comprising large walk-in shower and separate w.c. with wall mounted sink unit.

First Floor    The master bedroom is accessed via a set of traditional winding stone steps leading from the sitting room. This spacious double room having windows on both elevations and a range of built-in wardrobes, together with an en-suite bathroom comprising of a modern suite to include large walk-in shower, bath and w.c. and sink vanity unit.

A separate staircase provides access to the main first floor landing which in turn provides access to a further 3 double bedrooms, 2 of which have built-in wardrobes/storage. The family bathroom completing the accommodation comprising of a p-shaped bath with shower over, pedestal sink and low level w.c., together with a separate w.c. closet.

The Bunkhouse    To the opposite side of the courtyard is a converted stone barn, which is currently run as a successful 19 bed 4 star self-catering bunkhouse. Fully equipped and wholly self-contained, this established two storey bunkhouse comprises of a built-in kitchen and dining area, sitting room, shower room consisting of 2 shower cubicles and 2 w.c. and ground floor bedroom sleeping 4. The first floor bedrooms are accessed via 2 separate staircases and sleep 11 and 4 respectively, both having an ensuite shower room and wc.

OUTSIDE    The property is approached via an automated gated entrance which leads to grounds that amount to approximately 4.3 acres. Perfectly situated for the tourism opportunities of which the present and past owners have taken full advantage, providing food and beverages from the timber built cafe to the many walkers that pass along the adjacent Four Waterfalls Trail. The expansive gravelled parking area provides ample parking for the house and guests of the bunkhouse. Alongside is a timber built double Garage/ Workshop having power and lighting together with 2 -bay open carport.

.    The mains house enjoys a generous garden area with patio areas to both front and rear. Alongside the bunkhouse is a covered BBQ with seating area, ideal for enjoying a relaxing evening and eating whist taking in the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The field to the rear is the setting of a semi-permanent polytunnel with a wooden floor and often used for birthday parties, weddings, retreats etc. The extended paddocks are ideal for those wishing to keep a small number of animals or alternatively for additional tourism opportunities.

The Business    The property is offered as a lifestyle business and available as a going concern to include the fixtures and fittings in the bunkhouse, the website rights etc.

Summary accounts are available for the period of ownership of the current occupiers to parties who have viewed the property.

Notes    A footpath passes therough the property.

Note    Please note there is a footpath passing through the property.