Cwm Mill, Craswall. Herefordshire. HR2 0PH

A delightful 4 bedroomed former mill with

an annexe and 2 bedroomed holiday cottage sitting alongside the River

Monnow at the foothills of The Black Mountains. Overall the property extends to approximately 4 acres including a

paddock, very pleasant gardens with a delightful rural outlook and all found in

this beautiful and picturesque location. Cwm Mill provides very comfortable family accommodation which is

beautifully presented offering spacious and versatile accommodation with a

wealth of character and modern convenience with the property having been extensively renovated by the

current owners. In addition to the main house there is a large detached Annex

offering excellent one bedroom accommodation with the possibility of a variety of uses. Secondly there is River

Cottage - a self-contained two bedroom cottage which is currently a well

established holiday let business, thus providing a useful additional income.

Craswall, is found as a linear settlement, approximately 8 miles from Hay-on-Wye,

at the foot of The Black Mountains. Craswall is very well known as a highly

desirable destination for holiday makers and those seeking somewhere “far from the madding crowd”. It is a haven for

wildlife and for recreation yet very accessible from the M4 motorway

(Junction 24).

Hay-on-Wye is found approximately 8

miles to the north-west and is a renowned bustling market town being

very popular with tourists and having an excellent range of services and facilities and known the world over for the annual

Hay Literary Festival held at the end of May. Hay-on-Wye is also known as the

“town of books” for its wealth of second hand book shops as well as other individual boutiques, shops, restaurants,

cafes and range of public houses.

The Black Mountains offer excellent walking and riding while the Offa’s Dyke is a popular route for walkers.

Cwm Mill, which is beautifully presented,

is entered via the hallway and immediately to the right is the sitting

room with a large feature stone fire place with an oak lintel and a wood-burning stove.

Off the sitting room is a study, which is of an excellent proportion. The kitchen is

full of character and offers an excellent range of units with granite worktops including a central island with an end

grain butcher’s block. There is an electric range and integral dishwasher and fridge.

A low partition wall divides the dining area with a window to the side and a fireplace with a wood-burning stove.

From the kitchen a corridor leads to an utility room with plumbing for a washing

machine and offers excellent drying space.

Accommodation

Location

Description

Cwm Mill

Craswall

Herefordshire

HR2 0PH

Summary of features

• Charming characterful former mill.

• With two further detached

cottages.

• Situated in a delightful rural

location.

• Set in beautiful grounds with a

paddock.

Hay-on-Wye 8 miles Abergavenny 13 miles

Hereford 16 miles

On the first floor are 4 double bedrooms

with a very useful attic room accessed via a fixed ladder. The main bedroom is en-

suite with the added benefit of a walk-in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 is of an excellent proportion with windows to two aspects.

Both bedrooms 3 & 4 are of double proportions and both having double

aspect windows. The bathroom offers a “Whirlpool” panel bath, close coupled w.c., a shower over the bath with a

shower screen. The room measurements are as follows:- Entrance Hall 4.62m x 2.96m (15’2” x 9’9”) Sitting Room 6.16m x 5.59m (20’3” x 18’4”) Study 5.60m x 2.41m (18’4” x 7’11”) Open Plan Kitchen/Diner 6.72m x 4.80m

(max) (22’1” x 15’9”) Corridor & Utility 4.41m x 1.79m (14’6” x 5’10”)

Bedroom 1 4.50m x 3.70m (14’9” x 12’2”) En-Suite 1.61m x 2.19m (5’3” x 7’2”) Bedroom 2 5.61m x 3.09m (18’5” x 10’2”)

Bedroom 3 2.49m (max) x 4.58m (8’2” x 18’0”) Bedroom 4 3.39m x 2.49m (11’1” x 8’2”) Attic 7.19m x 3.65m (1.58m mid height) (23’7” x 12’0”)

The Annex (EPC Rating “E”) Is accessed via a door leading into the entrance porch, which is also used as the

utility area with plumbing for a washing machine. There is a good sized galley

kitchen with further storage and an opening which gives access into the main reception room with a wood-burner,

flagstone floor and exposed beams giving a lovely warm feel to this light and airy

room which also has a vaulted ceiling.

A further opening gives access to the

conservatory which enjoys delightful views over the gardens and the

surrounding countryside. From the sitting room there is a large shower room with a shower cabinet, close coupled w.c. and a

wash hand basin. The main bedroom is found off the hallway with a built-in

wardrobe and views over the garden. From the hallway there is access to a large storage cupboard, which is currently

in use as a study.

River Cottage (EPC Rating “C”) Is a converted stone barn and is utilized as a holiday cottage which has proven to

be very popular with holidaymakers. The main reception room has a wood-burner,

windows to the side giving the room a lovely ambiance of warmth and character. This room leads into the kitchen with

fitted units, a window to the side and has ample space for a kitchen table. There

are two double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite finished to an excellent standard and the bathroom offers a panel

bath with a shower, close coupled w.c. and a wash hand basin.

The property is approached via a private

lane with a paddock extending to approximately 2.9 acres. The driveway

splits giving access to Cwm Mill and the self-contained annex and there is a separate driveway into River Cottage.

The cottage gardens are delightful and sit

along the banks of the River Monnow which offers a haven for wildlife in a

peaceful and tranquil setting. Adjacent is a timber framed garage with carport. Across the driveway is a further timber

framed outbuilding with power and light with three separate partitions providing

lockup storage. Currently the main part of the building is being used as a gym with a separate w.c. and a wash hand basin.

Behind the buildings is a level lawn area which can be used as a play or picnic

area for the holiday cottage. It is understood that there are fishing

rights on the River Monnow included within the sale.

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Herefordshire Council.

Annex Band “A” Cwm Mill Band “G”

River Cottage – current rateable value £1300.

We are advised that the property is

connected to mains electricity. Private drainage system. Private bore hole. Oil-fired central heating systems with

separate boilers to each property. Please note the services or service

installations have not been tested.

Services

Council Tax Band

Tenure

Outside

From Hay-on-Wye:

Leave the town via the B4350 towards Brecon. Just past The Swan Hotel take the next left turning signposted to Capel-

y-Ffin. Continue along this road for approximately 8.4 miles (turning left sign

posted for Craswall at the Capel y Fyn junction) and the driveway to the property will be found on the left as

indicated by an agents pointer board.

From Hereford: Proceed out of the city in a south westerly direction along the A465 towards

Abergavenny. After the Tesco roundabout take the second turning right onto the

B4349 and continue to Clehonger bearing left on the B4349 signposted to Hay-on-Wye. Proceed through Kingstone. At the

“T” junction turn right onto the B4348. Once in Vowchurch take the left hand

turn signposted to Michaelchurch Escley. Continue to Michaelchurch and at the “T” junction turn left and then take the first

right hand turn signposted to Craswall which is after the cricket ground.

Continue along this lane down into the valley and up the other side. At the next

“T” junction turn left and continue along this lane, for approximately 0.9 miles where the entrance to the property will

be found on the left hand side, indicated by a pointer sign. Proceed down the drive

and Cwm Mill will be found at the end on the right.

Directions

RIVER COTTAGE

THE ANNEX

Viewing by appointment through

Sunderlands

Hay-on-Wye Branch

3 Pavement House, The Pavement,

Hay on Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5BU

Tel: 01497 822522

Email: hay@sunderlands.co.uk

Out of hours contact: Harry Aldrich-Blake

07717 410757

Hereford Branch

Offa House, St Peters Square,

Hereford HR1 2PQ

Tel: 01432 356161

Email: hereford@sunderlands.co.uk

www.sunderlands.co.uk

None of these statements contained in these particulars are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. These particulars are not an offer or contract or part of one. Floor plans are provided for guidance as to the layout of the property only. Room sizes and measurements are approximate only. Please note we have not tested the equipment, appliances and services in the property and interested parties are advised to commission appropriate investigation before formulating their offer for purchase. Sunderlands are a member of the ‘Ombudsman for Estate Agents Scheme’ OEA and therefore adhere to their Code of Practice. A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request.