Summary - Maes y Caer, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5RS
4 bed 3 bath Barn Conversion
Characterful four-bedroom barn with huge reception space and extensive grounds for family living.
48-foot reception room with exposed stonework and timber beams
Four double bedrooms across multi-storey layout
Very large private plot with countryside views
Double glazing fitted post-2002 throughout
Oil-fired boiler and radiators; off-grid fuel reliance
Very slow broadband speeds — limited home working potential
Very expensive council tax — higher running costs
Located in a remote hamlet; Hay-on-Wye one mile away
Set within a semi-rural hamlet just one mile from Hay-on-Wye, Maes-y-Caer is a substantial four-bedroom barn conversion offering spacious, characterful living. The centerpiece is a 48-foot reception room with exposed stonework and timber beams, creating a dramatic family or entertaining space. Double glazing and oil-fired boiler with radiators provide year-round comfort, and the property is offered freehold with no flood risk.
The plot is very large and private, with traditional stone exteriors, a gravel driveway and countryside views. The layout suits family life with multiple large rooms, a conservatory-style extension and versatile spaces across multiple storeys. Constructed between 1996–2002, the barn retains period character while presenting opportunities to personalise finishes throughout.
Buyers should note practical constraints: very slow broadband in the area and reliance on oil heating, which may affect running costs. Council tax is described as very expensive and the wider area records high deprivation despite very low crime and excellent mobile signal. The property sits in a remoter community, so daily services are best accessed in nearby Hay-on-Wye.
For a family seeking space, rural character and scope to make long-term improvements, this barn conversion presents a rare plot and versatile accommodation close to a vibrant market town. Investors or lifestyle buyers who prioritise tranquillity and outside space will value the setting, but should factor in connectivity and running costs into plans.
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