Presteigne, LD8

St Mary’s Mill is a charming home rich in history and character, dating to 1584, offering a unique opportunity to living whilst blending with modern day convenience and handy for the historic borderland town of Presteigne nestling in the heart of the Marches being surrounded by glorious, unspoilt countryside, with the assumed motto, "Gateway to Wales” which was once the former county town of Radnorshire hosting two festivals, the originally named Sheep Music Festival and Presteigne Festival of Music and Arts, attracting some well-known composers. There is also the award-winning Judges Lodgings Museum being the winner of numerous national awards, the town is also commended for its many community-led initiatives and a wonderful array of independent shops and businesses on its high street and other traders within the town.

The market town of Knighton, 7 miles, with the train station onto the Heart of Wales line running to Shrewsbury to Swansea. Larger towns of Leominster, 13 miles and Ludlow, 17 miles, offer a wider range of shops and services. School education is offered by a primary and secondary school whilst independent education being available at Lucton School, Moorpark School and Bedstone College.

** Full details are available from the sole selling agents DAVID PARRY & CO Tel: 01544 267007.

Briefly, the accommodation is arranged as follows:

To a welcoming Reception Hall

Radiator, flagstone/wood floor, beautiful wide oak stairs with oriel window, leading to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard,

Sitting Room

Fireplace with inset log burning stove and swing pot holder over set into stone surround, 2 bay windows to the front further bays to each side again with leaded panes, 2 column radiators, and a wealth of ceiling timbers.

Kitchen

With base level cupboards with polished granite work surfaces over, Belfast sink, space for dishwasher, fridge, etc, wide fireplace recess having space for gas range cooker, radiator, flagstone floor, bays to each side again with leaded panes, half-glazed door to outside.

Timber Frame and Peg Porch

With open sides, you can enjoy beautiful views down the Lugg Valley.

Step up to Dining Room/Living Room oak floor, radiator, fireplace with log burning stove, double doors to the garden, exposed ceiling timbers.

Inner Hall

With door to Utility Room

work surface with space and plumbing for washing machine, Belfast sink, door to the westside garden

Housekeeper's cupboard with Worcester boiler high-pressure cylinder within.

Cloakroom

Stairs as earlier mention to the First Floor onto:

Landing

With 2 radiators, double-glazed leaded windows to the west side. Doors lead off to:

Bedroom 1

2 radiators, 4 projecting glass/iron bay windows all enjoying views to the Lugg Valley, built-in wardrobes.

En suite Shower Room with large shower cubicle having a direct shower, pedestal wash basin, wc.

Bedroom 2

Leaded double-glazed window to east side, radiator.

Bedroom 3

Leaded double-glazed window to east side, radiator.

Bedroom 4

Leaded double-glazed window to east side, radiator.

Bathroom

With bath, separate shower, w.c., wash basin, radiator.

Bedroom 5

With 2 radiators, built-in wardrobes, double glazed leaded window to 2 elevations. Ensuite Shower, w.c., wash basin, radiator. Underground gas underfloor tank. Triple

The Self Contained Annexe

Ground floor annexe with entrance door to:

Lounge/Kitchen

With a range of fitted units, sink and integrated appliances. fireplace, window to 2 elevations, door to Hall/Snug, doors off to:-

Bedroom and Shower Room

Outside

Approach is to a good-sized parking and turning area, and onto a timber constructed Double Garage and Open Fronted Carport.

Gardens and Grounds

Enclosed by stone walls and fencing which provides much privacy with plenty of Parking and Garage.

The rear garden is a wide expanse of level lawn with an excellent patio for entertaining. The front garden offers a feature flower bed and step up to an upper level where there is a 3 Bay Open Front Single Storey Stone Barn, plus a Two Storey Outbuilding with stairs up to the First Floor, perfect to create a games/hobby room or office.