Gaufron, Rhayader, Powys

Beautiful detached Georgian residence complemented by gardens and grounds extending to approximately 18.06 acres and traditional detached coach house, stables and garage with conversion potential and wonderful views across the valley. EPC - C.

Entrance Vestibule

With half glazed external door and matching fan light over, timber floor, part panelled walls and glazed door to;

Hallway

With part timbered walls, timber floor, radiator, stair to first floor and door to;

Drawing Room

Offering carved stone fireplace with timber mantlepiece and woodburning stove inset, 2 radiators, picture rail and decorative cornicing, concealed T.V point and wall bracket, fitted bookcase, USB sockets and double-glazed windows to front and rear.

Study/Bedroom 4

Offering open fireplace with marble and wooden mantlepiece, fitted cupboards and shelving, timber floor, USB sockets, radiator and double-glazed windows to front and side.

Cloakroom

Offering W.C, wash basin, radiator, under stair cupboard, mostly tiled walls and window to side.

Sitting Room/Library

Offering woodburning stove, radiator, fitted cupboards and book shelves, USB sockets, picture rail and double glazed bi-fold doors to side garden/patio.

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room

Offering extensive wall and base cupboards, electric 4 oven Aga with timber surround and mantle with light and extractor hood over, 2 Belfast style ceramic sinks, garbage disposal unit, electric oven, microwave and hob, space for American style fridge freezer and dishwasher, plinth heater, large central island, breakfast bar, wine fridge, 2 radiators, large fitted cloaks cupboard with radiator, double glazed windows to sides, double glazed four-fold doors to side with views across the valley, double glazed roof lantern, external door to rear and door to;

Laundry Room

Offering fitted base and wall cupboards, Belfast style sink, over worktop lighting, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, radiator and large picture window to side with views across the valley.

Walk-In Pantry

With extensive timber and slate shelving.

Boot Room

With hanging rail, shelving, fitted cupboards, radiator and double glazed window to side.

First Floor Landing

With double glazed picture windows to side, large fitted airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, shelving and radiator, picture rail and part timbered walls.

Bedroom 1

Offering feature cast fireplace, timbered bed surround, fitted wardrobe and shelving, radiator, double glazed window to front with views over the garden and across the valley and door to;

En-Suite

Offering large shower cubicle, W.C, vanity wash basin with cupboard beneath and illuminated mirror over, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Bedroom 2

With fitted wardrobes, cupboards and timbered bed surround, radiator and double glazed window to front.

Bedroom 3

With radiator, fitted shelving and double glazed windows to side and rear.

Bathroom

Offering panelled bath with shower and screen over, W.C, wash basin, illuminated mirror, shaver socket, heated towel rail with fan heater, extractor fan, fitted cupboards and drawer unit, double glazed window to rear and hatch to loft space with retractable ladder.

Outside

The property is approached initially via a lane off the council highway until the private gated access can be found leading to the property. The tarmac driveway climbs gently to the parking and turning area with the outbuildings and house flanking the drive on either side. The immediate gardens to the property are well established and have been landscaped and maintained to make level lawns and paved seating areas from which to appreciate the panoramic views across the valley.

Outbuildings

The house is well complemented by a useful range of outbuildings. The coach house offers great potential for conversion to a number of uses (subject to gaining any necessary permissions).

The Coach House - Ground Floor

With power, lighting, stair to first floor, window to side.

The Coach House - First Floor

With original roof timbers (these were renewed and new felt applied within the last 25 years) and timber floor and roof lights.

Stable 1

With part cobbled floor, temporary timber partition, window to rear.

Stable 2

With part stone cobbled floor, temporary timber partition and window to rear.

Log Store

Garage

With concrete floor and side by side vehicular doors to front.

Potting Shed/Workshop

The Grounds

The grounds of Penybank House extend to approximately 18.06 acres in total; made up of sloping permanent pasture and fern bank in well fenced enclosures. The grounds surround the property on all sides giving privacy and control and magnificent views across the valley. There is a small waterfall and walks through woods to the boundaries. A stream leads into a pond before leaving the property and joining Black Brook.