Llowes, Hay On Wye, Powys
- Land size
- 68.82 acres
Description
Bryn Yr Hydd Common comprises approximately 68.82 acres (27.85 hectares) of common land, laid to permanent pasture and mixed grazed woodland, and is located approximately 4.6 miles from the popular market town of Hay-on-Wye, benefitting from stunning views over the Wye Valley.
The Land
Bryn Yr Hydd Common comprises approximately 68.82 acres (27.85 hectares) of common land, laid to permanent pasture and mixed grazed woodland, and is located approximately 4.6 miles from the popular market town of Hay-on-Wye, benefitting from stunning views over the Wye Valley.
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The land is predominantly level with some sloping areas and is classified as Grade 3b to 4 under the Agricultural Land Classification (Wales). It lies between approximately 125 and 200 metres above sea level. The property is intersected by a number of public footpaths and bridleways, with evidence of prehistoric earthworks present on part of the land.
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The common has not been actively grazed for a number of years; however, the bracken has been cut in recent seasons for use as animal bedding. A copy of the Common Land Register is available upon request from the selling agents.
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The property supports a diverse range of habitats, including permanent pasture, mature trees, and woodland, offering strong biodiversity value. These natural features may provide opportunities for future environmental initiatives, including carbon offsetting.
Agents Notes
The property will be subject to an overage clause. Further details are available from the selling agents.
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Directions
From our Hay-on-Wye office, head northwest on Castle Street, then bear left onto Lion Street. Continue to the junction and turn right onto Broad Street (B4350). After approximately 100 metres, turn left onto the B4351 towards Clyro and continue for 1 mile. At the junction, turn left onto the A438 and proceed for 1.9 miles. Turn right onto the lane signposted Mill Cottages in Llowes. Continue for 1 kilometre and then turn left, the property can be found on the side of the road.
Method of Sale
Private Treaty.
Price Guide
Offers in excess of £120,000.
Map Location
Property details
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 54 Farmland & Pasture listings in Wales (50+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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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
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
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.
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
- Clyro C.I.W. School2 miles
- Pupils
- 71
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Hay-On-Wye C.P. School2.7 miles
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Archdeacon Griffiths C.I.W. Primary School4.1 miles
- Pupils
- 135
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Y Mynydd Du4.9 miles
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Gladestry C.I.W. School8.9 miles
- Pupils
- 34
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
Secondary
- Gwernyfed High School2.7 miles
- Pupils
- 505
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Calon Cymru11 miles
- Pupils
- 948
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
- Brecon High School12 miles
- Pupils
- 557
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Crickhowell High School14 miles
- Pupils
- 942
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- King Henry VIII 31918 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
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- 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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McCartneys LLP, Hay-On-Wye
11 High Town, Hay-On-Wye, HR3 5AE









