Detached four-bedroom cottage with approx. 1,551 sq ft of living space
Picturesque views towards the Black Mountains from the village edge
Decent plot with mature, private garden and driveway parking
Double glazing fitted after 2002 improves thermal performance
Oil-fired boiler and non-community oil supply; heating upgrades possible
Granite/whinstone walls assumed uninsulated — insulation recommended
Fast broadband; mobile signal average for rural location
Council tax rated expensive; area described as very deprived
Set on the edge of the village of Llowes, this detached 1930s cottage offers generous family accommodation (approx. 1,551 sq ft) and picturesque views towards the Black Mountains. The property sits on a decent plot with a mature, private garden and driveway — ideal for outdoor living and small-scale gardening. Double glazing was installed after 2002, and rooms flow well for modern family use.
Practicalities are straightforward but require attention: the home is heated by an oil boiler with oil supply not on a community system, and the original granite/whinstone walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation. These points mean energy costs could be higher and further insulation or heating upgrades may be desirable. Council tax is described as expensive.
This is a rural village home about 3.2 miles from Hay-on-Wye, with fast broadband and very low local crime. The immediate area mixes rural white-collar households and remoter communities; local services include a pub, church and small businesses, and Clifford Primary School (Good, state-funded) is the nearest primary. The house will suit families seeking space and character who are prepared to invest in energy efficiency improvements and some modernisation.