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£825,000

Old Road, Bwlch, Brecon, LD3

Land size
1.03 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • impressive five bed, Victorian house
  • popular village location
  • superbly renovated and finished
  • packed with character features
  • separate one bed cottage
  • three reception rooms
  • lovely kitchen with AGA
  • 1.03 acres of garden and wooded area
  • parking and garage
  • wonderful family home

Description

Entering into the property you are greeted by a grand and welcoming entrance hall, boasting an attractive coloured tiled floor, original pitch pine staircase, elegant coving, picture rail and a characterful antique-style radiator. To the left, the formal dining room provides an inviting space for entertaining, while to the right, the living room beckons with its striking marble fireplace, complete with a cozy multi fuel stove—perfect for winter evenings. To the rear, there is a charming sitting room which also enjoys a multi-fuel stove and built-in alcove cupboard providing a retreat for quiet evenings. The kitchen, is both functional and stylish, featuring a range of fitted units and worktops, island, an induction hob, oven, warming drawer, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen also benefits from a traditional oil fired AGA, which not only adds a touch of timeless elegance but also serves as a source of hot water and cooking. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility area and a convenient cloakroom, adding to the property’s family-friendly appeal. Upstairs, the lovely staircase leads to a spacious landing and five well-proportioned bedrooms. Two bedrooms feature cast iron fireplaces, the master also enjoying a pine floor and wardrobes. One guest bedroom benefits from a shower and wash hand basin and then completing the first floor is a bathroom.

The property’s 1.03 acres of pretty gardens are perfect for those who enjoy outdoor living. The formal front and rear gardens offer lawns, vibrant flower beds and an array of fruit and ornamental trees, including currant bushes, raspberries and vines. A vegetable patch provides the opportunity for home-grown produce, while a variety of patios and pathways create wonderful spaces for alfresco dining and relaxation.

For those with a love of nature, the property also includes a wooded area brimming with a variety of trees, providing an enchanting space for children to explore, build dens and enjoy the great outdoors. There are also wooden stables (5.47m x 3.27m) and a wooden and corrugated iron garage, ideal for storage.

The beautifully finished cottage adds considerable appeal to Wellfield, offering a versatile space for guests, extended family, or even potential holiday letting opportunities which it is currently used for. The open-plan kitchen/living/dining area features a tiled floor, exposed roof timbers and striking stone and brick walls. The multi-fuel stove enhances its rustic charm, while the kitchen itself is equipped with base and wall units, an oven, hob and microwave. The cottage is completed by an attractive shower room and a cozy bedroom. The cottage is being sold lock, stock and barrel. EPC rating- C

Nestled in the heart of Bwlch, a popular village within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park which has a pub and community hall. Situated roughly halfway between Brecon and Crickhowell it is surrounded by glorious countryside with plenty of wonderful walks on your doorstep. The village Llangynidr is a 4 minute drive away and offers a primary school, shop with post office cafe, petrol station and the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal. Llangors is only 4 miles away where there is another primary school. Brecon is 8 miles away which has a wide range of shops and amenities that include a cinema, theatre, leisure centre, library and golf course. It also has several good primary schools, a secondary school, college of further education and Christ College a private boarding school for boys and girls aged 7-18. The nearest train station is in Abergavenny which is 11 miles away.

Council Tax: We have been informed that this property has been placed under council tax band ‘G’.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating as well as an oil fired AGA. Please note we have not tested the appliances, central heating or services.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,203 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£800,971 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £103,950 / 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
59 D
82 B

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
Double Glazing, Oil Heating, Gas Central Heating, Wood Burner
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

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
Garage, Driveway
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

80 Mbps

Superfast

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

  • Llangynidr C.P. School1.6 miles
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Llangors C.I.W. School3.7 miles
    Pupils
    141
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Crickhowell C.P. School4.5 miles
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Llangattock C.I.W. School4.7 miles
    Pupils
    111
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Rhos y Fedwen6.2 miles
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Crickhowell High School4.6 miles
    Pupils
    942
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Brynmawr Foundation School6.5 miles
    Pupils
    569
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Brecon High School7.6 miles
    Pupils
    557
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ebbw Fawr Learning Community8 miles
    Pupils
    1,406
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Tredegar Comprehensive School8.5 miles
    Pupils
    746
    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

Asda Crickhowell Express Petrol, Crickhowell4.7 miles
Co-op Crickhowell - High Street, Crickhowell4.7 miles
Morrisons Rassau Ebbw Vale, Ebbw Vale6.7 miles

GP surgery

War Memorial Health Centre4.9 miles

Pharmacy

Boots4.8 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden188 metres

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Ebbw Vale Town Centre7.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

All Saints129 metres

Typical drive times

Talgarth16 min · 9 miles
Crughywel8 min · 5.4 miles
Ebbw Vale19 min · 9.8 miles
Aberhonddu15 min · 9 miles
Casnewydd (city)46 min · 31 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

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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