Scottleton Street, Presteigne

The Old School House is a characterful, refurbished period home near Presteigne’s centre. It offers modern comfort, a private garden, and retains its historic charm. Presteigne is a vibrant border town with independent shops, cultural festivals, and scenic surroundings.

Situation And Description - The Old School House is an attractive, period former school house, conveniently situated for the Wents Meadow and enjoys a short level walk from the centre the historic borderland town of Presteigne which nestles in the heart of the Marches being surrounded by beautiful, 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 semi-detached property is very well appointed having being recently refurbished throughout to a high standard. It features good quality fixtures and fittings with gas heating throughout yet retaining much character and charm of a property of this time.

Externally the property is complemented by a beautiful private garden which is mostly laid to lawn with pretty flower borders and a mix of fruit trees. There is also a summer house and patio, which provides a perfect opportunity for al fresco dining.

The accommodation is arranged as follows:

Vestibule Reception Hallway - Door to

Sitting Room - Original fireplace with wood-burning stove. Shuttered window to side elevation. Door to

Dining Room - With former fireplace recess, column radiator, shuttered window, walk-in cupboard housing the central heating boiler.

Inner Hallway -

Shower Room - with quadrant shower unit with direct shower, low level flush w.c, pedestal washbasin, tiled floor.

Walk-In Utility - with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Range of bespoke units, inset sink, eye level and base units, gas range cooker, ample space for dining table, column radiator, stable door and French doors leading to the lower garden.

Stairs from the sitting room exposed wood stairs leads up to the

First Floor -

Landing - Enjoying natural light from window over the stairs, exposed wood floor and doors off to:

Bedroom 1 - shuttered window to side elevation, tall column radiator, vaulted ceiling above and exposed floor boards.

Bedroom 2 - Shuttered window to front elevation, column radiator and exposed floor boards.

Bedroom 3 - Shuttered window to rear elevation, column radiator, exposed floor boards, former fireplace feature, built-in wardrobe unit with space to accommodate a double bed (easily removed).

Bathroom - With suite of panelled bath having direct shower over, pedestal wash basin and w.c.

Outside - Externally, the property is complemented by a beautiful garden which is mostly laid to lawn with pretty flower borders and a mix of fruit trees. There is also a summer house and patio, which provides a perfect opportunity for al fresco dining, enjoying the historic borderland life and the views over the town to the border countryside.

The Old School House provides a fantastic opportunity to a number of buyers, including those looking for a second home or holiday let as well as an excellent primary residence.

Services - Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority - Powys County Council. Tax: Band D.