Medieval long house with converted granary in Nannerth Ganol, near Rhayader, Powys
A restored four bedroom medieval Marcher hall house located near Rhayader in Powys with two bedroom granary / byre conversion and further barn with eco office / studio. This secluded property has spectacular views over the Wye Valley and is set in 0.75 acres of land
This property is a rare example of a restored medieval Marcher hall house / longhouse providing spacious character four bedroom, three reception room home. This Grade ll Listed house dates back to 1556.
Also included is a separate two bedroom cottage granary / byre conversion dates to the 1800s. Both it and the house have been beautifully and sensitively restored.
There is also a further 70 foot stone and timber barn, with workshop, garden room and stores, as well as an impressive first floor eco studio / home office.
Outside
The buildings form a secluded courtyard complex which has ample space for parking.
The grounds extend to 0.75 of an acre and are surrounded by beautiful countryside, with spectacular views over the Wye Valley. The well-stocked gardens are very productive and there is also a large greenhouse and orchard.
A stone woodshed with slate roof provides great storage.
Location
The property is located three miles from the village of Rhayader, a small historic market town in Powys, Mid Wales which has a good range of local facilities such as supermarket, butcher, grocer, chemist, doctor, primary school and well equipped leisure centre.
Hay on Wye and Aberystwyth are 36 miles away and Llandrindod Wells 15 miles.
Main house
In the main house award-winning sympathetic restoration has preserved the inglenook fireplace, stone spiral stairs, massive oak crucks and exposed timbers, stone walls, flagstone floors (with damproofing and insulation beneath), diamond mullion windows and a high Tudor chimney.
The original two bay 'hall', medieval post and panel partition, solar and cross-passage are intact, and low energy electric heating and a four oven Economy 7 electric Aga ensure modern comfort.
Converted byre / cottage
The converted byre/granary provides two bedrooms, bathroom and a large open plan living space with woodburning stove. The fully fitted kitchen/dining area has a new wood-fired Rayburn for cooking and hot water.
Eco-barn
The 70 foot stone and timber barn retains the traditional spaces of stable, haylofts, threshing floor and wain store.
Upstairs there is a highly insulated, airy studio / office with high-tech low energy electric heating and natural finishes.
There is also an insulated larder / freezer room which stores the produce from the gardens, greenhouse and orchard.
Services
Private water supply (borehole) and 4 KW PV panel array with full feed-in tariff.
