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Tyle Glas, Velindre, Brecon

Land size
1.3 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Peaceful rural setting in the hamlet of Velindre, surrounded by unspoilt countryside
  • Just a short drive from Hay-on-Wye, renowned for its bookshops, cafés and annual literary festival
  • Generous 5 bedroom accommodation with two reception rooms
  • Set in approximately 1.3 acres of delightful gardens and grounds
  • Viewing highly recommended

Description

The Wain House is a charming rural residence offering generous five-bedroom accommodation, set within approximately 1.3 acres of delightful gardens and grounds. Ideally positioned in a beautiful countryside setting between Hay-on-Wye and Talgarth, this attractive home combines character, space and versatility in equal measure.

The property is a delightful country home, forming part of a small cluster of properties in an idyllic rural location near Velindre, Powys and providing well-proportioned and flexible living space, ideal for family life or multi-generational living.

Location - The property enjoys a peaceful rural setting in the small hamlet of Velindre, nestled in the heart of the Welsh countryside just a short drive from the renowned market town of Hay-on-Wye, celebrated for its independent bookshops, vibrant café culture and annual literary festival.
The historic town provides everyday amenities including local shops, a bakery and primary schooling.
The wider area is well served by the nearby market town of Brecon and the cathedral city of Hereford. Brecon offers a comprehensive range of facilities including supermarkets, independent shops and leisure amenities, as well as healthcare provision, schools and a leisure centre. The town also serves as a gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park, providing exceptional opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
Hereford, a larger cathedral city within comfortable driving distance, offers an extensive range of shopping, dining and cultural facilities, along with a hospital, further education establishments and transport connections. Together, these centres complement the property’s tranquil rural setting, ensuring a balance of seclusion and accessibility.

Accommodation - The accommodation is entered via a welcoming hallway, setting a warm and inviting tone that continues throughout the home. This leads into a spacious dual-aspect living room, filled with natural light from windows to the front and side, and centred around a Clearview woodburning stove, creating a cosy and comfortable space to relax. Stairs rise from here to the first floor.
The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, offering generous proportions and a wonderfully sociable feel, with plenty of space for a large dining table. It is thoughtfully fitted with a range of worktops and storage, complemented by an electric oven and hob, oil-fired AGA, and sink unit—perfect for everyday family life and informal gatherings.
Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room with fitted units, sink and cloakroom facilities. To the rear, a boot room provides useful external access, ideal for country living, while a separate studio offers a peaceful and versatile space, well-suited to home working or creative pursuits.
A split-level layout leads from the living room to a bright yet cosy dining room, where two sets of double doors open onto the garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. This area also provides access to a ground floor bedroom with an en-suite wet room, offering a comfortable and private space for guests or extended family.
Upstairs, an open landing with skylights enhances the sense of light and space, leading to four inviting double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom with bath, wash basin and WC. There is an additional useful study area between bedrooms four and five and the original external steps to the ground floor add a further touch of charm and character.

Outside - The property is approached via a generous parking and turning area to the front. A charming pond sits to one side, attracting a variety of wildlife and enhancing the peaceful setting.
The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.3 acres and include paved areas surrounding the house, along with open land to the rear. Outbuildings include a barn and a further structure divided into two workshops and a studio, all with power and lighting.
The rear of the property enjoys far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside, offering a true sense of tranquility and rural charm. A public footpath runs to the south-western corner of the grounds.

Services - The property is connected to mains electricity, mains water, private septic tank drainage and oil-fired central heating. Please note that the services or service installations have not been tested.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Council Tax Band - Powys County Council Band “E”

Mobile And Internet Connection - Please refer to Ofcom by using the following link:

Directions - What3Words ///tinkle.intricate.enrolling

Anti Money Laundering - The successful purchaser/s will be required to provide sufficient identification to verify their identity in compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Please note that a small fee of £15 + VAT per person will be charged to conduct the necessary money laundering checks. This fee is payable at the time of verification and is non-refundable.

Notes - The property enjoys a right of access over the gravelled roadway leading to the property.

Floor Plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser’s surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars.
Sunderlands LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of Sunderlands LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
REGISTERED OFFICE: Offa House, Hereford. HR1 2PQ REGISTERED NO: OC338911

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-04-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,208 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£457,692 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £104,396 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
44 E
71 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

56 Mbps

Superfast · available to 67% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ysgol Y Mynydd Du1.7 miles
    Pupils
    91
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Archdeacon Griffiths C.I.W. Primary School3.2 miles
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Hay-On-Wye C.P. School5 miles
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Clyro C.I.W. School5 miles
    Pupils
    71
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Llangors C.I.W. School5.9 miles
    Pupils
    141
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Gwernyfed High School0.7 miles
    Pupils
    505
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Brecon High School9 miles
    Pupils
    557
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Crickhowell High School11 miles
    Pupils
    942
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Calon Cymru13 miles
    Pupils
    948
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Brynmawr Foundation School15 miles
    Pupils
    569
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Talgarth - Hay Road, Talgarth1.8 miles
Morrisons Daily Bronllys Garage, Bronllys1.9 miles
Asda Wye Garage Express Petrol, Llyswen2.8 miles

GP surgery

Haygarth Medical Centre1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Primrose Pharmacy2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Builth Road Rail Station14 miles

Nearest bus stop

Talgarth Turn0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Talgarth7 min · 2.8 miles
Aberhonddu19 min · 11 miles
Hereford (city)44 min · 28 miles
Y Gelli Gandryll13 min · 6.2 miles
Llanfair-ym-Muallt24 min · 16 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

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  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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