Cascob, Presteigne, Powys

The Fron represents a rare opportunity to acquire a property that has been cherished within the same family for generations. This superb three-bedroom detached bungalow offers an appealing blend of lifestyle, rural seclusion, and income potential.

Further enhanced by traditional outbuildings and approximately 17 acres of land, the property occupies a beautiful rural setting with outstanding privacy and far-reaching countryside views.

Location

Situated in a rural position surrounded by rolling hills and nestled below Radnor Forest, the property is accessed via a single-track lane. It lies within Cascob, a small rural hamlet set in the heart of the stunning Powys countryside. The area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, open farmland and breathtaking landscapes, making it a haven for walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby market town of Presteigne, a short drive away, offers an attractive range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday amenities. The town is also well known for its vibrant cultural scene.

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The town of Knighton is also within easy reach, providing further everyday facilities, together with access to the Heart of Wales railway line, offering scenic connections through mid-Wales and beyond. For wider amenities, the cathedral city of Hereford is within comfortable driving distance and provides an extensive range of shopping, leisure, educational and transport facilities.

Accommodation

Entering through the side door, there is immediate access into the living room, where you are instantly captivated by the double sliding doors and the views beyond. This is a bright and welcoming space, with an open-plan living and dining area, also benefiting from a skylight to the living area. The dining area enjoys a further window, making this an excellent space for entertaining or simply sitting and watching the ever-changing weather and countryside views, whatever the season.

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Moving through to the inner hall, also accessible from the living room, is the kitchen. This offers a modest range of wooden base cupboards and drawers, built in electric hob and oven, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, with space for a fridge/freezer. There is a window to the rear elevation along with a skylight, allowing for good natural light. The space offers great potential for further enhancement and could be adapted to provide a larger kitchen or more open-plan layout, subject to the necessary consents. From the hall, there is a large walk-in cupboard/pantry, providing a highly practical storage area.

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The property offers three bedrooms, all of which are double rooms and benefit from built-in wardrobes and front-facing windows, making the most of the surrounding countryside views. Also accessed from the hall is a door leading to a small rear porch with rear access to the property. Completing the accommodation is the family shower room, comprising a modern white suite including a fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC, with tiled flooring.

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In all, this is a well-appointed bungalow which is currently successfully let as a holiday home. The property offers significant potential for further accommodation or reconfiguration, subject to the necessary consents, but already provides a very comfortable home that fully embraces its rural setting and outstanding countryside views.

Garden

The bungalow enjoys an elevated position within its grounds, surrounded by attractive wraparound gardens and backing onto Radnor Forest. Predominantly laid to lawn, the gardens are enhanced by a variety of mature shrubs, established hedging and specimen planting, creating a private setting. A series of paved pathways and patio areas provide ideal spaces for al fresco dining and relaxation, perfectly positioned to enjoy the property's stunning rural surroundings, far-reaching countryside views and the abundance of wildlife that frequents the area.

Parking

Approached via a single-track lane, the property benefits from two privately owned cattle grid, beyond which a track leads through the land to the bungalow. A parking area is situated below the property, and there is scope for the addition of garaging or further ancillary buildings, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Outbuildings

A range of traditional outbuildings are included with the property, offering excellent potential for further enhancement or alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents. Situated within close proximity to the bungalow, the buildings are well positioned without compromising the property's privacy. These include the original stone-built cowshed, currently utilised for garden storage, together with a further stone-built barn occupying an elevated position a short distance from the bungalow. This barn offers exciting potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation, holiday letting, a home office, or other uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions and consents.

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In addition, there is a substantial timber-framed agricultural barn clad in corrugated sheeting. The building provides extensive covered accommodation and offers considerable versatility for agricultural, storage, or workshop purposes. The generous internal space is well suited to the storage of machinery, feed, livestock equipment, and general implements.

Land

The property benefits from being surrounded by private land extending to approximately 17 acres, arranged in five separate parcels. The land has experienced minimal disturbance over the years, with the sellers advising that no chemical fertilisers have been applied for well over 30 years. This has contributed to the land’s natural character and strong ecological appeal.

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Set in an elevated position, with natural water supply the land gently slopes down towards the Cascob Brook A central access track runs through the holding, offering reasonable access to all parcels and allowing for practical day-to-day management. The layout provides flexibility for a range of uses, including grazing, amenity, or conservation, while retaining a strong sense of privacy and seclusion throughout.