Smithy Orchard, Clyro
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Beautifully presented home set within approximately two acres of gardens and grounds
- Elevated position with spectacular panoramic views across the Wye Valley
- Spacious accommodation including a self-contained annex
- Extensive driveway with a garage/workshop
- Flexible layout for multigenerational living, home working or guest accommodation
Description
Waverleigh is an impressive and beautifully positioned family home occupying an elevated setting in Clyro village, just over a mile from the renowned market town of Hay-on-Wye. Surrounded by approximately two acres of established gardens and grounds, the property enjoys magnificent far-reaching views across the Wye Valley and beyond, creating a wonderful sense of space, privacy, and connection to the landscape.
Offering generous and versatile accommodation throughout, the property includes six bedrooms in total, incorporating a charming self-contained annex. The main house features spacious reception areas designed for both relaxed family living and entertaining, a kitchen, a sunroom, and a dedicated home office. The annex has an open plan living / kitchen and a bedroom on the first floor with a bathroom.
Outside, Waverleigh continues to impress with its sweeping gated driveway, extensive parking, substantial garage and workshop space, and a variety of useful storage buildings, all set within beautifully maintained grounds.
Location - Waverleigh enjoys a sought-after position in the picturesque village of Clyro, approximately 1.3 miles from the historic town of Hay-on-Wye.
Clyro offers a welcoming rural community with a range of local amenities including a village garage and shop, primary school, church and a village hall, which regularly hosts social events. The nearby A438 provides excellent access to Hereford, Brecon, and the surrounding countryside.
Hay-on-Wye, internationally famous for its literary festival and independent spirit, lies within the stunning Wye Valley and on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The town offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including a supermarket, cinema, library, medical facilities, cafés, restaurants, and an eclectic selection of independent shops and galleries.
The surrounding area is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle opportunities, with walking, cycling, riding, and river activities all close at hand.
Accommodation - The property is entered via an inviting sunroom, a wonderfully light-filled space that immediately frames the home’s relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
This opens into the kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of wall and base units, a breakfast bar, and ample space for informal dining and entertaining.
Beyond the kitchen is a practical utility room with additional sink and access to a further porch leading outside.
The office provides an ideal work-from-home environment and benefits from an adjoining shower room and WC, with access back into the central hallway.
The sitting room is a particularly impressive space, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the breathtaking views with French windows opening to the side. A woodburning stove creates a warm and cosy focal point, ideal for quieter evenings.
The ground floor also offers two bedrooms and an ensuite shower room, providing flexible accommodation for guests or multi-generational living.
Stairs rise from the hallway to the first-floor landing, where there is a large storage cupboard and access to three further double bedrooms together with a family bathroom.
Annex - The self-contained annex is a bright and stylish addition to the property, offering superb flexibility for guests, extended family, holiday accommodation, or independent living.
Designed with an open-plan layout, the ground floor combines living and kitchen space with French windows opening to the front, creating a light and airy feel throughout.
A staircase rises to the first floor where there is a double bedroom and bathroom.
Outside - Approached via a sweeping driveway, Waverleigh enjoys an impressive arrival with extensive parking and beautifully maintained grounds extending predominantly to the east of the property.
Adjacent to the driveway is a substantial workshop with power and lighting, offering excellent potential for further garaging, hobbies, or workshop use. Additional outbuildings include a garden shed, boiler house housing the biomass heating system and separate oil-fired boiler, together with further open-sided storage areas.
The gardens are a particular feature of the property, with expansive lawns interspersed with mature trees and shrubs, all enjoying a stunning open outlook across the surrounding countryside.
To the rear of the house, a more secluded garden area bordered by mature hedging provides a peaceful and private setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or quiet relaxation.
Services - The property is connected to mains water, mains electric, septic tank drainage and biomass boiler heating or an oil-fired central heating system. 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 “G”
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Notes - 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.
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REGISTERED OFFICE: Offa House, Hereford. HR1 2PQ REGISTERED NO: OC338911
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-23
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,207 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Biomass Boiler
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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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
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- Parking
- Private Parking
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Clyro C.I.W. School355 metres
- Pupils
- 71
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Hay-On-Wye C.P. School1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Archdeacon Griffiths C.I.W. Primary School6.1 miles
- Pupils
- 135
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Y Mynydd Du6.8 miles
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Gladestry C.I.W. School7.2 miles
- Pupils
- 34
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
Secondary
- Gwernyfed High School4.6 miles
- Pupils
- 505
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Calon Cymru12 miles
- Pupils
- 948
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
- Brecon High School14 miles
- Pupils
- 557
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Crickhowell High School16 miles
- Pupils
- 942
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- King Henry VIII 31919 miles
- Pupils
- 1,310
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-19)
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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