Victorian stone mid-terrace with character features
A charming mid-terrace Victorian cottage tucked on the edge of Hay-on-Wye, presented in good decorative order and offering comfortable two-bed accommodation across two floors. The house combines period stone character with modern double glazing and gas central heating, plus a small private garden and allocated off-road parking — a rare convenience in this location.
This compact home is well suited to a first-time buyer or couple seeking a low-maintenance base close to Hay’s shops, cafés and festival atmosphere. The sitting room feels bright and cosy with a feature fireplace; the kitchen is practical and fitted, and there’s useful storage including an external former-privy shed accessed from the garden.
Buyers should note the property’s modest overall size (c.507 sq ft) and lower ceiling heights in parts, which suit pared-back living rather than large-family needs. Flooding has occurred historically (1960s and February 2020); the seller reports mitigating measures have been installed and there have been no recent incidents, but the site carries a medium flood risk and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on insurance and resilience measures.
Other practical points: the cottage is freehold with low council tax (Band B), excellent mobile signal but slow broadband speeds, and masonry walls likely without insulation. These factors present straightforward improvement opportunities for anyone wanting to enhance comfort or energy performance over time.