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The Old Ffinnant Is For Sale
Had enough of the rat race?
Want an easier pace of life?
Want to get away from the noise and stress?
The answer could be The Old Ffinnant.
This impressive 17th Century, Grade II listed manor house, built in the mid to late 1600's nestles in the heart of beautiful Mid Wales. The half timbered and stone home is perfectly situated to reach all parts of Wales and central England. The earlier part of the property is built mainly of stone under a slate roof with later additions being made in the classic 'white and black' timber framed style. The interior has been modernised over the years whilst keeping all the charm and character of the building intact. Original beams abound as do many of the doors, floors and fireplaces. Downstairs the large kitchen has plenty of room for family dining. A good sized dining room provides even more family space. The living room boasts a huge inglenook fireplace, perfect for cosy winter evenings. A fantastic general purpose room is currently utilised as an office below which is a cellar, downstairs cloakroom and large utility room. Upstairs the house has 6 bedrooms, 5 of which are medium to large double rooms. The top floor also contains a general purpose room currently used as children’s play room. Two family bathrooms and the main bedroom en suite complete the layout.
Ffinnant Cottage, next door to The Old Ffinnant is included in the sale and is currently used as a short term holiday let. The cottage has a newly refitted bathroom, bedroom, kitchen/lounge and dining area. It's a lovely, cosy cottage and would suite a dependant relative, visiting friends, au pair or could continue as a holiday let. Further details can be found at www.oldffinnant.co.uk
The house and cottage sit in approximately 1 acre of gardens with formal lawned areas, several well stocked borders and a small wood complete with a stream and wildlife pond. The elevated position of the property offers stunning views along the Trannon Valley to the Cambrian Mountains beyond. The private driveway is gated at each end and offers parking for several cars as well as an open fronted garage with useful loft storage above.
The vibrant local community come together to support many local events and enterprises, such as the community run Cwm Trannon village shop, The locally owned Red Lion Public House and of course the highly regarded local school, Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon. The annual Trefeglwys show is very well attended as are events arranged in the excellent Community Hall facilities. Further facilities are available at the quaint market town of Llanidloes, famed for being the 'first town on the River Severn'. Larger stores are available at Newtown and Welshpool. Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury are both approximately 1 hours drive away. The excellent train service provides regular fast services to the coast and into the Midlands.
