1 bed Flat For Sale £180,000
Centrally positioned on the award winning High Street in the pretty and internationally famous market town of Crickhowell with cafes, independent shops, gastro pubs and eateries all on the doorstep, this stylish bi-level apartment is arranged over two floors, having been converted by the owner's award winning architectural company into a light filled and elegant, home away from home.
INTRODUCTION
Occupying the rear of a Grade II Listed building with an attractive neo-classical façade to the front elevation, this apartment offers generously appointed and creatively designed accommodation with an open plan kitchen/diner/lounge with a large central window on the lower level of the apartment and a feature cast aluminium staircase opening into a dual aspect double bedroom with vaulted ceiling which given its size, offers scope for adaptation to two bedrooms if required. The apartment is served by a modern bathroom with space to create en-suite facilities to suit.A locally handmade oak staircase leads from a wide communal hallway to the first floor of this historic building with a door opening on the first door into a private entrance hallway. The apartment has a good range of fitments and detailing with a neutral décor throughout, complemented by a mix of marble and slate flooring, plus wood style flooring to the bedroom. The kitchen is a Shaker style with space for appliances and the white bathroom suite has a bath in addition to a shower fitted over. The quality of presentation means that the apartment is ready to move into either as a primary residence, but it equally lends itself to a pied-a-terre, or investment purchase for rental purposes.
SITUATION
Winner of the Best High Street in Britain in the Great British High Street Awards, Crickhowell is a small yet thriving town set amongst the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park alongside the banks of the River Usk. Crickhowell is highly regarded amongst the walking community and is a haven for both home seekers and tourists alike. The town is famed for its family run and independent businesses including several grocers, a butcher, a delicatessen, a baker, Wales's first zero waste shop, and a newsagent/post office. In addition, there are several individual boutiques, cafes, a book shop which attracts famous authors to its doors, and a florist, plus of course Cric, the tourist information centre. Crickhowell also benefits from dentist surgeries, a health centre, a garage, and the iconic Webbs hardware store. There are numerous public houses, gastro pubs and restaurants, and no description of Crickhowell would be complete without mentioning The Bear which has been serving customers since 1432 and stands in a prominent position at the head of the high street, in the centre of this bustling town. The area is also well served for schools for all ages, both of which are fêted in both the local area and further afield too. As well as being for the young, Crickhowell enjoys an active older community with the local U3A boasting 390 members.For more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, the historic market town of Abergavenny is just 6 miles away with a railway station which has regular services into central London via Newport, with good road links giving access to the motorway for Bristol, Birmingham, the South West and London and "A" routes for Monmouth, Hereford, Cwmbran and Cardiff.
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL
An entrance door from the pavement provides access to a communal hallway with Mandarin Stone tiled floor and a bespoke oak spiral staircase leading to the upper floors. A landing provides access to:
PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
Entrance door, cloaks hanging space, utility recess with fitted shelving, slate tiled floor, wall mounted electricity consumer unit. Door to:
BATHROOM
Fitted with a white suite to include a panelled bath with shower mixer over on a rigid riser plus supplementary hand held shower attachment, wash hand basin, extractor fan, part marble tiled walls, slate floor, radiator, inset spotlights.
OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINER
A generously appointed room with a large central double glazed window enjoying an easterly aspect overlooking pleasant gardens and providing a great deal of morning sunshine to the room. The room has marble flooring throughout and comprises:
KITCHEN/DINER
With a feature curved wall, the kitchen area is fitted with a range of kitchen cabinets in a beech shaker style finish incorporating drawers, cupboards and tall shelving units, contrasting laminate worktops over with tiled splash backs, inset circular sink unit, inset four ring hob with oven beneath, space for washing machine, space for fridge, display shelving, inset spotlights, wall mounted electric boiler, ample seating area with room for a six seater table and chairs.
LOUNGE AREA
Spot track to the ceiling, two radiators, bespoke cast aluminum spiral staircase to the upper floor.
DUAL ASPECT BEDROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING (POTENTIAL FOR CONVERSION TO TWO BEDROOMS)
This spacious dual aspect bedroom offers the potential for conversion to two bedrooms (subject to consent) as it has an arched window to the rear aspect as well as a double glazed velux window with a southerly aspect. Extensive fitted bedroom furniture includes a dressing table, cupboards, desk area, and a good size clothes hanging area in the eaves, inset spotlights, wood style laminate flooring, spiral staircase to the lower floor.
GENERAL
Tenure We are informed the property is Leasehold. The Lease is for 999 years, commencing on 1st November 2005. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors. This property will have a first registration with HMLR on sale completion. Important NoteThis property is not suitable for holiday letting purposes due to a lease restriction.Ground Rent£100 per annumService Charge & Maintenance 33% of the expenses incurred by the Landlord for the internal maintenance of the communal hall, stairs and landing.20% of the annual buildings insurance policy.20% of the expenses incurred by the Landlord for external maintenance and decoration.ServicesElectric heating (new electric boiler installed 2022), mains water.Council TaxBand C (Powys County Council)EPC RatingBand E Viewing Strictly by appointment with the AgentsTaylor & Co: 01873 [use Contact Agent Button] AB227
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Years Remaining: 981
Ground Rent: £100.00 per year
Ground Rent Review Period: 26 years
