Whitterleys Cottage, Rookery Lane, Knighton

They say 'An Englishman's home is his castle' and this fine property found just outside the border town of Knighton will take some conquering! This beautifully presented, 3 bedroom, detached cottage enjoys stunning views over the surrounding countryside, is set in approx. 0.75 acres and has a detached garden studio.

Key Features - - Detached Cottage
- 3 Double Bedrooms & 3 Reception Rooms
- Set in Approx. 0.75 acres
- Elevated Position with Distant Views
- Beautifully Presented Accommodation
- Period Features
- Detached Garden Studio
- Plenty of Parking with Large Carport
- Surrounding Gardens with Adjoining Countryside
- Approx. 1.5 Miles from Knighton's Town Centre

The Property - Introducing Whitterleys Cottage, a beautifully presented detached house found in a private and elevated position offering distant views, just outside the market town of Knighton (Tref-Y-Clawdd) on the Welsh/English border.

Originally built circa 1800's, this spacious cottage has been extended and upgraded overtime creating what is now a sizeable, 3 double bedroomed dwelling which also includes 3 reception rooms and 2 bathroom. Improved and lovingly maintained by the current owners over recent years, Whitterleys Cottage offers a pleasant blend of traditional and contemporary features from an inglenook fireplace with original bread oven, flagstone flooring and exposed timber beams to double glazed windows, a fully equipped kitchen complete with granite worktops and new radiators and a combination boiler installed in 2017. In addition, the current owners have further improved the efficiency of the property by insulating and re-rendering a number of external walls, as well as re-roofing all flat roofs in 2022. In 2020 they purchased more land from the neighbouring farmer, extending the rear garden, while in the same year also constructed the unique, detached, timber clad garden studio, which offers a variety of purposes and enjoys stunning countryside views. The garden studio has power and lighting, panel heaters, water, a W.C and a wood-burning stove and is perfect for those with a hobby or wishing to work from home.

Whitterleys Cottage presents an opportunity to acquire not just a piece of the 'good life' but also the best of both countryside and town living owing to its secluded spot far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the town and near to a number of footpaths and bridleways, but close enough to the convenience of the Knighton's High Street facilities approximately 1.5 miles away, which on a nice day and using one of the footpaths, is a delightful walk.

Inside, the ground floor accommodation is made of a porch, open-plan kitchen diner, living room, sitting room, hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, a downstairs shower room, separate W.C and a useful utility room. Upstairs, a landing area gives way to 3 double bedrooms, while bedroom one also boasts a private en-suite. Bedroom one and two benefit built-in wardrobes.

Set in approximately 0.75 acres and surrounded by glorious Welsh/English countryside, Whitterleys Cottage has its own gated, private approach through a picturesque tree-lined drive, providing parking for numerous vehicles and leads to 2 carports with the 1 designed to accommodate a motor home (8.0m L x 4.1m W) and both with power (including electric hook-up) and lighting. The encompassing gardens would be a haven for any horticultural enthusiasts while enjoying the scenic backdrop over the surrounding fields and down the Teme Valley and across to Kinsley Wood and Panpwnton.

The Location - Whitterleys Cottage lies approximately 1.5 miles from the main street, which hosts a variety of local groceries, retail shops and family run businesses. Knighton offers a good amount of facilities and services including a butchers and a supermarket, a bakery, a nursery/primary school, a railway station, a post office, a builders merchants, regular bus routes, a selection of public houses, cafés and restaurants, a leisure centre/swimming pool, a livestock market and a variety of sports clubs including a golf course, rugby club and football club.

The town features a large community centre which has a strong volunteer network attached to it. The centre holds a monthly community market and in addition a number of charities, organisations and clubs use the centre for their activities. Still a thriving market town spearheaded by local organisations, Knighton is a peaceful town offering breath taking, picturesque scenery and fully accommodates the laid back, relaxed lifestyle that many potential purchasers will be looking for. Described as the ‘The Gateway to Wales’ this market town is situated on the English/Welsh border. Mostly in Powys, partly in Shropshire it lies on the River Teme and is surrounded by hills giving the traveller a glimpse of the more remote areas accessible nearby.

The town's Welsh name is Tref-Y-Clawdd meaning “Town on the Dyke”. This is a reference to Offa’s Dyke, which runs through the town, built by the Saxon King of Mercia to define his border with Wales. Every year hundreds of tourists and walkers visit the Dyke (which in its entirety runs from Prestatyn to Chepstow) and the Offa’s Dyke Centre adding a real vibe to the town during the Spring, Summer and Autumn months. While here, other attractions that visitors to the town often call upon is the famous Space Guard Centre, which offers people the chance to view the wonders of the universe in a fun and understandable way while also raising public awareness of the threat of asteroid and comet impacts and the ways in which they can predict and prevent them. Larger towns near to Knighton are the medieval market town of Ludlow, 18 miles East, and the Victorian Spa town Llandrindod Wells, 19 Miles South West. Both are easily accessible via road or rail links and offer further recreational, educational and leisure facilities.

Services - We are informed the property is connected to mains water and electricity. Private septic tank drainage.

Heating - Oil fired central heating and a wood burning stove.

Tenure - We are informed the property is of freehold tenure.

Council Tax - Powys County Council - Band E. Charge for 2024/25 is £2,506.19.

Nearest Towns/Cities - Presteigne – Approximately 7 miles
Kington - Approximately 12 miles
Bishops Castle - Approximately 13 miles
Llandrindod Wells - Approximately 19 miles
Ludlow - Approximately 18 miles
Newtown - Approximately 21 miles
Builth Wells - Approximately 26 miles
Hereford - Approximately 31 miles
Shrewsbury - Approximately 38 miles

Broadband - Enquiries via British Telecom indicates the property has an estimated fibre broadband speed of 16MB. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries via BT or their own broadband provider.

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Directions - From Knighton's town centre proceed up Broad Street passing the iconic clock tower and continue along the road for approximately 0.25 miles before taking the right hand turning onto the B4355 towards Newtown. Continue along this road for approximately 1 mile and take the left hand turning up Rookery Lane. Follow the lane up the hill for a further 0.25 miles and take first right hand turn into the driveway for Whitterleys Cottage.

Money Laundering Regulations - In order to comply with current legislation, we are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering checks on all prospective purchasers verifying the customer’s identity. A company called Credit Safe provide Anti Money Laundering compliance reports for us, the cost of which is to be covered by prospective purchasers. At the point of your offer being verbally accepted, you agree to paying a non-refundable fee of £29.95 +VAT (£35.94 inc. VAT) per purchaser in order for us to carry out our due diligence.

Wayleaves, Easements And Rights Of Way - The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.

Consumer Protection - Consumer protection from unfair trading regulations 2008 - Holters for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: 1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessors and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each term of them. 3. The vendors or lessors do not make or give, and neither do Holters for themselves nor any person in their employment have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.