Hay On Wye, Hay On Wye, HR3

Property Description

This grand property of great charm and character boasts many attractive features and is situated 200m to the centre of Hay-on-Wye yet the privacy and peacefulness it offers one would feel as though it were located in the country.

Property Details

The Hendre is a 3 storey, 6 bedroom Victorian Villa located in famous town of Hay-on-Wye. It sits at the top of Hay, just 200m from the centre with access to all the shops and attractions as well as the River Wye.The Hendre retains so many of it’s original period features. It was once used a film set for a famous television drama. Furthermore, it’s elevated position affords it wonderful panoramic views over the Golden Valley, the town itself and the Hay Bluff.The Hendre has a stunning south facing cottage garden stocked with mature shrubs, herbaceous perennials and tress which help to frame the view to the Hay Bluff beyond it’s stone boundary wall. There is a veranda looking over the garden that runs the whole length of the house. It is very private and offers a place to sit during the day and in the evenings, especially to entertain with friends and family, or to relax and feel that you are in the heart of the Wye valley countryside whilst still being in the Centre of the picturesque Hay-on-Wye.Inside you will find the impressive main reception room which opens through into the dining room. The room is triple aspect. There is also a large 2nd reception room off the central hallway and a downstairs w.c. The kitchen at the rear of the house has a walk-in pantry and opens onto the covered veranda.On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a fourth currently being used as an office. The first of two family bathrooms can be found on this floor. All the rooms benefit from magnificent far-reaching views. A beautiful arched window floods the landing with light.On the 2nd floor there are three further double bedrooms and a second bathroom all leading from the landing.The period features in this home have been lovingly maintained and include sash windows and feature quarry tile floors to the entrance hallway, kitchen, pantry, and 2nd reception room.To the side of the house is a detached double garage as well as a driveway on which you can park a further 3 cars. Attached to the property at the rear is a workshop with running water and electricity, a wood store and a wc.The present owners have also, at one time, run the house as a successful Bed and Breakfast whilst living on the premises and it could lend itself to that again.Hay-on-Wye is a thriving, picturesque market town steeped in character and history. It attracts thousands of visitors each year, not only the world-famous Hay festival but also to enjoy its independent shops, local walks and outdoor pursuits such as canoeing on the Wye, walking the famous Offa’s Dyke as well as mountain biking in the Brecon Beacons.

Council tax band F

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