Franksbridge, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1

This exceptional home exemplifies the highest standards of quality.

Situated on an expansive private plot in the rural village of Franksbridge, this pristine residence was originally built by a renowned local builder as his personal home. The home boasts superior build quality, and the current owners have further enhanced it with high-end fixtures and fittings. The result is a spacious, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully designed four / five bedroom residence.

The property is set within private, mature gardens and grounds, featuring a sweeping tarmac driveway with brick pavers leading to the front, a large parking area for several vehicles, and a double garage. Backing onto pastureland, the home offers glorious views over the rolling countryside.

The village of Franksbridge is nestled in the picturesque countryside of Mid Wales. It boasts a well-regarded primary school and a chapel. Further facilities are available in Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells, which are about 6 and 7 miles away, respectively. Builth Wells is renowned for hosting the Royal Welsh Show, one of the largest agricultural shows in Europe, with a variety of events held on the showground throughout the year. Llandrindod Wells, a spa town, is known for its history and architectural features.

Both towns offer excellent retail, recreational, educational, and leisure facilities, along with health care services, and have good transport connections by bus and rail. The area is celebrated for its outstanding natural beauty and diverse outdoor activities.

THE PROPERTY:
Approached via the country lane that winds through the heart of Franksbridge, a gated, sweeping tarmac driveway leads to a bricked paviour frontage. An open porch with a part-glazed UPVC entrance door and side glazing panels welcomes you into the property.

Entrance Hall:
The entrance hall features a fitted coir mat and a cloaks cupboard. It is a bright and welcoming area, leading through to the inner hallway and with a door leading to:

Living Room:
This bright and well-proportioned room offers dual aspects with views of the garden and the countryside beyond. It features a charming wood stove set on a slate hearth with a brick surround and an oak mantel.

Dining Room:
Accessed through a curved archway from the living room, the dining room is a generous, light-filled space ideal for entertaining. It boasts French doors leading to a rear patio area and windows offering lovely views of the garden and the surrounding open farmland.

Kitchen:
A comprehensive, high-quality kitchen well-equipped with base and wall-mounted units that house a built-in microwave, electric oven, dishwasher, electric hob, and an extractor fan above. There is ample worktop space, an ideal pantry with shelves and power, and Kardean flooring. Two windows frame the views perfectly. Further French doors lead to the outside patio area, creating an ideal space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen to the dining room and the patio.

Utility Room:
Featuring a wooden double glazed window with a UPVC double glazed door to the rear, this good-sized utility room has vinyl-tiled flooring. It includes wall and base units, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, a sink unit, boiler, and a full-height cupboard. Additionally, there is a useful built-in cupboard providing ample storage space.

Bedroom 1:
A double bedroom overlooking the front garden with views beyond.

Bathroom:
A spacious deluxe bathroom featuring underfloor heating, a large obscure window at the rear, and tiled flooring. It includes a modern white suite comprising a corner bath with a shower attachment, a corner shower, a low-level WC, a bidet, and a pedestal sink unit. Additional features are a vanity cupboard, an illuminated mirror, and a heated towel rail. This well-appointed bathroom offers a touch of luxury.

Bedroom 2:
A double room with window to the front and full-length built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 3 / Hobby Room:
This room features a large window to the rear, base units with a fitted sink, and an under-stairs storage area.

From the inner hallway, a wide staircase rises with a large picture ledge and a Velux window.

Master Bedroom:
An expansive room with a rear window overlooking the pastureland and a side window framing long views over the countryside.

En Suite:
A well-appointed room with a window to the front and vinyl-tiled flooring, comprising a modern white suite, including a large corner shower, WC, sink with a vanity cupboard, and ideal fitted storage cupboards. Additional features include an illuminated mirror and a toothbrush charging point.

Bedroom 5:
This room has a window to the front and could serve as an ideal office space or walk-in wardrobe depending on the owner’s needs.

Double Garage
With a practical covered porch area at the front with up-and-over doors. It has water and power connections, along with a WC and sink unit for added convenience. A side window provides natural light, and a pedestrian door at the rear offers easy access.

Parking
To the left of the property is a large parking and turning area that provides numerous parking spaces. A good-sized, hedged area with gated access offers additional opportunities for the secure parking of a caravan or motorhome. This versatile space could lend itself to many purposes.

Sited on approximately 0.615 acres, the property boasts mature, private gardens designed for easy maintenance while offering excellent potential for avid gardeners. As you approach, well-maintained lawns with fruit trees lie to the left of the driveway, while expansive lawns extend around the front and side of the property to the right.

A stone-designed pond with a gentle trickling waterfall serves as an attractive centerpiece at the front, complemented by a charming seating area, inset flower beds, and a pergola. To the left of the garage, a practical amenity area with a wood store and a garden shed is easily accessible from the paved pathway.

A mature shrub area with a bridge provides pedestrian access from the lane at the front of the property. The paved pathway meanders around the home, leading to a spacious patio area that connects to both the dining room and the kitchen, and continues around the rear of the property.

The generous garden grounds offer ample space for creating sizable vegetable plots if desired. All in all, this is a fantastic-sized plot that takes full advantage of the splendid views and its picturesque village location, offering a truly private and idyllic setting.

Services
Mains electricity, water and private drainage to a clearwater sewerage treatment plant . Oil central heating.