Bwlch Serth, Merthyr Cynog, Brecon, Powys. LD3

Bwlch Serth, Merthyr Cynog, Brecon, Powys. LD3 9SG For Sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 12th June 2019 at 6pm Description Bwlch Serth is south facing and enjoys the most beautiful and far reaching views over Bwlch Serth is a quaint and attractive the surrounding countryside and Brecon smallholding nestled in the heart of the Beacons. Breconshire countryside. The property comprises a large detached stone Location residence that requires renovation and offers a unique opportunity for potential Bwlch Serth is situated approximately 8 purchasers to create a really wonderful miles north of the market town of Brecon family home. The property is currently and only 1 mile off the B4520 road that links Brecon and Builth Wells. The property Bwlch Serth occupied by the current owners and a significant amount of the structural works is accessed off a quiet single council Merthyr Cynog have already been completed which maintained road and a private drive leads Brecon includes a new roof. The property also to the residence. Brecon offers a wide features a superb range of traditional range of services and facilities to include Powys stone barns which have been well primary and secondary education, LD3 9SG maintained and offer significant including the renowned Christ College Summary of features conversion potential. The land surrounds school, various supermarkets, banks, the homestead on all aspects and extends restaurants, public houses and hotels etc. • For Sale by Public Auction to a considerable 10.76 acres, with a Builth Wells is also only a short drive away (unless previously sold) particular feature being the very well which hosts the famous Royal Welsh Wednesday 12th June 2019 6pm maintained cider fruit orchards. Show. at The Swan Hotel, Hay-on-Wye.

• 4 Bedroom detached stone constructed residence in need of

renovation • 10.76 acres of Pastureland and Apple & Perry cider orchards

• Superb range of traditional stone

barns with planning potential. • Terrific and far reaching views towards Pen-y-Fan.

• Guide Price £300,000 - £350,000

Brecon 9 miles Hay-on-Wye 24 miles

Abergavenny 28 miles

Accommodation The current room measurements are as The barns have been kept in reasonable follows: order but would benefit from some In recent years Bwlch Serth has expenditure. There is also a steel framed undergone significant structural works Ground Floor Reception 4.97m x building that provides for useful machinery which includes chimney restoration, new 7.92m storage. roof and pointing to the outer walls. Other Lean-to 5.05m x 2.80m works includes restoration to the internal Kitchen/Dining Room 2.73m x 7.19 Briefly the barns comprise the following: fireplaces and walls. Bwlch Serth basically Utility Area 4.00m x 2.77m offers purchasers a blank canvas and a Open Area 4.67m x 8.47m (two storey) Long detached stone barn with slate terrific opportunity to create a beautiful First floor leading to landing area: roof over 5.54m x 12.98m plus home. Adjoining the main house is the Bedroom 3.03m x 2.44m adjoining stone lean to 4.52m x 3.42m shell of what was once a barn or part of Bathroom 3.03m x 2.74m Former stables 10.61m x 5.04m the original farmhouse, either way it would immediately in front of house with slate make an ideal extension to the existing Traditional Stone Barns & roof, concrete floors with adjoining and residence. attached Outbuildings Rear stone barns 5.18m x 2.11m plus The owners currently reside in only part of Bwlch Serth has an impressive range of 3.88m x 1.89m the house and therefore the room traditional stone barns which are Adjoining building to house 4.99m x dimensions are indicative only. conveniently located on the farmstead 2.59m (two storey) lending themselves ideal for conversion Steel Frame Barn 5.19m x 15.63m (subject to planning permission). (overall) with soil floor

The Land The trees are in their early stages of A large duck pond has been created which The land extends to a considerable 10.76 maturity, planted approximately five years provides a sanctuary for wild and domestic acres which surrounds the homestead on ago and appear to be very healthy. The wetland birds and a relaxing setting to all sides. The land is split into conveniently flowering blossom through May is a sight admire the views. sized enclosures which comprise two very to behold. A parcel of pasture to the north well maintained Apple and Perry Cider of the property has been left unimproved, Orchards. providing natural habitat and an incredible haven for wildlife.

Not to Scale for Identification Only Services Money Laundering Misrepresentations Act The property has the benefit of mains As a result of anti-money laundering (a) The property is sold with all faults and electricity and telephone connection, legislation all persons intending to bid for defects (if any), whether in good condition private water supply and private drainage. the property should at the Auction bring or otherwise and neither the Vendors nor with them the following documentation: Sunderlands, the Agents for the Vendors, Tenure 1. Photo ID for example Passport or shall be in any way responsible for such Freehold with vacant possession upon Driving Licence. faults and defects, or for any statements completion. 2. Residential ID for example current contained in the particulars of the property Utility Bill. prepared by the said Agents. Method of Sale (b) The purchaser shall be deemed to The property is to be offered For Sale by Wayleaves Easements and Rights acknowledge that he has not entered into th this contract in reliance on any of the said Public Auction on Wednesday 12 June of Way 2019 at 6pm (unless previously sold) at The property is sold subject to and with statements that he has satisfied himself, The Swan Hotel, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DQ. the benefit of all easements, quasi as to the contents of each of the said The purchaser will be required to pay a easements, wayleaves and rights of way statements by inspection or otherwise, 10% deposit at the Auction with the both declared and undeclared. and that no warranty or representation balance of the monies due within 28 days. has been made by the Vendors or the said Agents in relation to, or in connection with Town and Country Planning Vendors Solicitors The property is offered subject to any the property. Mr James Davenport, Red Kite Solicitors, development plans, tree preservation (c) Any error, omission or misstatement in 48 Free Street, Brecon, Powys. LD3 7BN. orders, ancient orders, public rights-of- nay of the said statements shall not entitle Tel: 01874 625 151 way, town planning schedules or the purchaser to rescind or to be resolutions which may be or may come discharged from this contract, nor give either party any cause for action. Contract into force. The purchasers will be deemed A copy of the Contract and any Special to have full knowledge of these and have (d) All measurements and distances are Conditions of Sale are available for satisfied themselves as to the effects such approximate. The electrical, drainage, inspection at both the Auctioneers & matters have on the property. water and heating installations have not Solicitors Offices 14 days prior to auction. been tested by the Agents. (The normal enquiry is carried out by the purchaser’s The Vendors solicitors will distribute a Plans, Areas and Schedules contract pack upon request however, they These are based on Ordnance Survey and Solicitors and the type of inspection reserve the right to charge a nominal are for reference only. The purchaser(s) undertaken by a purchaser’s surveyor amount for doing so. Please make any shall be deemed to have satisfied have not been carried out by the selling further enquiries directly to the Vendors themselves as to the description of the agents for the purchase or preparation of solicitors. Purchasers will deem to have bid property. Any error or misstatement shall these particulars). Interested perspective on the basis of the contract and such not annul a sale or entitle any party to purchasers are recommended to obtain an conditions, whether or not they have compensation in respect thereof. independent survey report on this inspected them. property.

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In the event that there are any variance between these particulars and the contract The sellers minimum acceptable price at the auction and the figure below which the of sale, then the latter shall apply. auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is Viewing by appointment through not disclosed and remains confidential Sunderlands Important Notice between the seller and the auctioneer. These particulars are set out as a guide Both the guide price and the reserve price Hay-on-Wye Branch only. These are intended to give a fair can be subject to change up to and 3 Pavement House, The Pavement, description of the property but may not be including the day of the auction. Hay on Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5BU relied upon as a statement or a Tel: 01497 822522 representation of facts. These particulars Email: [email protected] Viewing and Contact Details are produced in good faith and are Hereford Branch inevitably subjective and do not form part All viewings must be arranged through the Offa House, St Peters Square, of any contract. No persons in the selling agents Sunderlands. Hereford HR1 2PQ employment of Sunderlands has any Tel: 01432 356161 Contact Tel: 01497 822522 authority to make or give any Office opening hours: Email: [email protected] representation or warranty whatsoever in Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00pm. relation to this property. Sat 9.00-1.00pm. www.sunderlands.co.uk HEAD OFFICE: Offa House, St Peters Out of hours contact: Square, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2PQ Matthew Nicholls: 07811 521 267

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An indication of the sellers current Directions to Bwlch Serth will be provided minimum acceptable price. The guide price when a viewing is arranged. or range of guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to None of these statements contained in these particulars are to be relied upon as pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not statements or representations of fact. These particulars are not an offer or contract always the case that a provisional reserve or part of one. Floor plans are provided for guidance as to the layout of the property only. Room sizes and measurements are approximate only. Please note we have not range is agreed between the seller and the tested the equipment, appliances and services in the property and interested parties are advised to commission appropriate investigation before formulating their offer auctioneer at the start of marketing. The for purchase. Sunderlands are a member of the ‘Ombudsman for Estate Agents reserve is not fixed at this stage and can Scheme’ OEA and therefore adhere to their Code of Practice. A copy of the Code of Practic e is available on request.