For Sale6 Bedroom House in Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon£800,000

Where do we begin ? Rarely does such a unique property in such a glorious setting come onto the open market for sale. We’ll start with a little bit of history ……Abercynafon Lodge was built in 1957 by the Forestry Commission as 2 forestry worker cottages, subsequently converted into a single house and at one time, operated as a Bed & Breakfast guest house. Today, the present owners and Fine & Country are very proud to showcase this beautiful and charming home offering a mix of contemporary design, character and of course, those spectacular views. In addition to the main house is a large workshop with double doors and storage which could, subject to any necessary planning consents, be converted to an annexe or studio. The house and workshop are set in gardens and grounds of circa .8 acre which comprise numerous different wildflower areas including a pond and bog garden, a birch copse with bluebells, a vegetable garden with greenhouse, orchard, lawns and areas to sit and enjoy the peace, tranquility and of course ….those breathtaking views. Ground Floor Enter through a glazed door to the open plan entrance hall providing access to the ground floor rooms, all of which are of generous proportions and one of two staircases to the first floor. The interior of the house offers an eclectic mix of contemporary design whilst retaining the character of the original cottages with features including herringbone and terracotta tiled floors, wooden floors, stripped pine doors with period door furniture and wood burning stoves. The flowing configuration offers both space and versatility, the kitchen/breakfast room has a combination of fitted and free standing cupboards with aga and an adjoining useful utility room, a dining room open plan to hall and flowing into a spacious sitting room with double doors to the front elevation, a study/bedroom which is situated close to the ground floor shower room and to the front of the house, a lounge with wood burning stove and double doors opening onto a stone terrace. Adjoining the ground floor of the house to the front is a wooden decked area covered by a veranda with metal stanchions, an ideal place to sit and watch the world go by and take in the glorious setting. First Floor There are two staircases leading to the spacious first floor landing with windows to the rear elevation, the landing provides access to the 5 bedrooms. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite shower room fitted with quality traditional style walk in fully tiled shower, basin and W.C. with high level cisterns. The other 4 bedrooms are served by a further shower room and a family bathroom with a stand alone bath, traditional style handbasin and WC. The ‘wow’ factor on the first floor is the balcony which can be accessed from 4 of the bedrooms, a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the stunning landscape. Outside The house is approached from the road via a wooden five bar gate leading to a driveway with parking for several cars. To the left hand side of the driveway is an orchard, lawn and vegetable garden which adjoins open fields to the side and rear, a low level hedge shields the vegetable garden from the driveway. Immediately in front of the house is a level lawn adjoining the decked veranda and outside space accessed from the kitchen, all three areas are perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or evening drink. The lawn continues to the side of the house and links to the rear patio which faces North and captures the afternoon sun. The gardens and grounds slope gently up hill and have been thoughtfully created to provide a perfect leisure area but in keeping with the surroundings, comprise natural planting, a pond with stream to one side, paths between the shrubs and trees leading to the upper level. At the top of the garden is a lawn which adjoins open fields to the rear and provides spectacular views towards the forestry and open countryside across the roofline of the house, a tranquil and private space. Parking and Access Driveway with ample space for several vehicles. Location Abercynafon is located in the Caerfanell river valley, a tributary of the Usk in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park / Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. A mountain stream, the Cynafon, flows down from the mountain in front of the house. The valley was cleared of farms in the early 20C to protect the catchment of the Talybont reservoir, and the upper valley from the reservoir dam to Torpantau and surrounding mountain sides now contain no houses or farms, apart from those at Abercynafon. The valley has a large array of wildlife including ravens, buzzards and kites and boasts excellent walks with direct access to the Brecon Beacons chain of mountain tops. Talybont-on-Usk has a shop/café, public houses and a community hall with the larger towns of Brecon being circa 10 miles away, Crickhowell circa 12 miles and the market town of Abergavenny being approximately 18 miles away. Crickhowell is a thriving picturesque town with independent shops and a good range of amenities including well-regarded primary and secondary schools, library, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, restaurants and public houses. Crickhowell, which has been voted one of the best places to live by the Sunday Times, lies on the banks of the River Usk. Abergavenny, has wider facilities including supermarkets, a general hospital, leisure centre, bus station and a mainline railway station. Road links within the area are considered excellent with the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road circa 8 miles and the A40 circa 4 miles away providing access to the A470 for Cardiff, A4042/A449 for Newport and the M50 and M4 motorways. AGENT’S NOTES – DIGITAL MARKETS COMPETITION AND CONSUMERS ACT 2024 (DMCC ACT) The DMCC Act 2024, which came into force in April 2025, is designed to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and have all the information required to make an informed purchase, whether that be a property or any other consumer goods. Fine & Country are committed to providing material information relating to the properties we are marketing to assist prospective buyers when making a decision to proceed with the purchase of a property. Please note all information will need to be verified by the buyers' solicitor and is given in good faith from information both obtained from HMRC Land Registry and provided by our sellers. Local Authority Powys County Council. Council Tax Band F. Please note that the Council Tax banding was correct as at date property listed. All buyers should make their own enquiries. Energy Performance Certificate D. To view the full EPC please visit www.gov.uk Tenure Freehold. Services We understand that the property has a private water supply, LPG gas boiler and wood burner with back boiler. Septic tank drainage. Electricity is provided by a Solar PV off-grid system with two separate sets of PV panels (one of which earns feed-in tariffs) and a Lithium battery, which were installed between 2023 and 2025. The solar PV and battery system provide the vast majority of power used; there is also a backup Diesel generator. Broadband: The vendors use EE and have 4G broadband. Please make your own enquiries via Ofcom. Mobile: The vendors use EE and have 4G broadband. Please make your own enquiries via Ofcom. Title The house is registered under Title Number CYM331363– copies of which are available from Fine & Country. General Information Regarding Sales Particulars All measurements, floorplans and land plans are for illustrative purposes only and are approximate. Measurements are quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and are for general guidance only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure to accuracy, these sales particulars must not be relied upon and all information is to be verified by the solicitor acting for the buyer(s). Please note Fine & Country have not tested any apparatus or services and, therefore, no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. 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