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This delightful stone and brick property combines modern attributes with period charm; including high ceilings, feature fireplaces and large sash windows framing fabulous farreaching views.
The hall features Victorian glass fan lights and a beautiful tiled floor, off which is the bright sitting room with dual aspect windows and access to the conservatory allowing for all year enjoyment of the garden and countryside views.
There is a bright, characterful dining room with feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove and original bread oven. The kitchen/breakfast room has an excellent range of units and integrated appliances including an Aga, a double electric oven and an induction hob. Further space for appliances is located in the utility room, which also has an adjacent cloakroom. Completing the ground floor is a useful study, another cloakroom/WC and entrance lobby.
From the central hall, the original staircase rises to the first floor landing off which are four good size bedrooms (one being en suite); all enjoying fine views, along with a family bathroom.
The Barn Annexe and Outbuildings
Formerly a granary and wain shed converted as an annexe to the main house, this stone and timber clad detached annexe offers flexible accommodation. On the ground floor is an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, double bedroom and bathroom.
There is a large open studio with vaulted ceiling and triple aspect windows at first floor level. This can be accessed internally or by external steps making it a versatile space, perfect for entertaining or for use as an office/studio or play room.
Subject to any necessary consents, the annexe and studio/office could be set up for holiday lets. There is also an attached garage/workshop ith potential for stabling.
Next to the house is an incredbly useful oak built double carport with a machinery store come workshop.
General
Services: Mains electricity, drainage via new
treatment plant installed in 2024, shared private water via a spring and a bore-hole. House - oil central heating. Barn Annexe - electric heating (night storage).
Council tax: Band F.
Local authority: Powys County Council: .
Fixtures and fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.
Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
The gardens and grounds are a delight. On approach to the house, the drive passes a gorgeous pond; a haven for wildlife, and an area of woodland creating an wonderful dingle with meandering pathways, a cascading waterfall and a host of native trees, with snowdrops followed by a carpet of bluebells in the spring, and many seasonable bulbs, rhododendrons and camellias.
Throughout the garden there are plenty of vantage points to appreciate the setting and stunning views.
The more formal garden has areas of lawn with borders of well-stocked herbaceous and flowering beds.
A kitchen garden is tucked to one corner along with a small orchard, a substantial fruit cage and a potting shed.
The adjoining meadow /paddock amounts to about 1.8 acres and has a wonderful poisition affording some lovely views across the valley. In all, the property is about 3.7 acres.
Bucknell 3 miles, Knighton 4 miles, Leintwardine, 5 miles, Presteigne 7 miles, Ludlow 14 miles, Hereford 27 miles, Shrewsbury 31.5 miles.
Black Venn enjoys a superb rural location surrounded by breath-taking countryside on the Powys/Herefordshire/Shropshire border. The villages of Bucknell, Leintwardine and the market town of Knighton are all within easy reach and offer day to day amenities. As is brilliant Presteigne which boasts some excellent independent shopping, including a superb deli, green grocers and fishmongers, butchers, and the best pizza restaurant in the region!
Bucknell and Knighton have railway stations on the Heart of Wales line. Further afield is the historic market town of Ludlow which is famed for its Castle, vibrant food and arts festivals, independent shops, period architecture and restaurants.
London can be reached by road or rail in about 3.5 hours; Ludlow and Craven Arms are on the main railway line; Manchester to Cardiff. Birmingham,
Manchester, Bristol and Cardiff Airports can also be easily reached.
Private schooling at Bedstone and Lucton are nearby. As are state options at Wigmore and Presteigne. Back to listing
Full details for 4 Bedroom Property For Sale in Knighton
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Description
Dating back to 1897 and originally part of the Stanage Estate, Black Venn House offers well-proportioned and flexible accommodation.This delightful stone and brick property combines modern attributes with period charm; including high ceilings, feature fireplaces and large sash windows framing fabulous farreaching views.
The hall features Victorian glass fan lights and a beautiful tiled floor, off which is the bright sitting room with dual aspect windows and access to the conservatory allowing for all year enjoyment of the garden and countryside views.
There is a bright, characterful dining room with feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove and original bread oven. The kitchen/breakfast room has an excellent range of units and integrated appliances including an Aga, a double electric oven and an induction hob. Further space for appliances is located in the utility room, which also has an adjacent cloakroom. Completing the ground floor is a useful study, another cloakroom/WC and entrance lobby.
From the central hall, the original staircase rises to the first floor landing off which are four good size bedrooms (one being en suite); all enjoying fine views, along with a family bathroom.
The Barn Annexe and Outbuildings
Formerly a granary and wain shed converted as an annexe to the main house, this stone and timber clad detached annexe offers flexible accommodation. On the ground floor is an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, double bedroom and bathroom.
There is a large open studio with vaulted ceiling and triple aspect windows at first floor level. This can be accessed internally or by external steps making it a versatile space, perfect for entertaining or for use as an office/studio or play room.
Subject to any necessary consents, the annexe and studio/office could be set up for holiday lets. There is also an attached garage/workshop ith potential for stabling.
Next to the house is an incredbly useful oak built double carport with a machinery store come workshop.
General
Services: Mains electricity, drainage via new
treatment plant installed in 2024, shared private water via a spring and a bore-hole. House - oil central heating. Barn Annexe - electric heating (night storage).
Council tax: Band F.
Local authority: Powys County Council: .
Fixtures and fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.
Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
The gardens and grounds are a delight. On approach to the house, the drive passes a gorgeous pond; a haven for wildlife, and an area of woodland creating an wonderful dingle with meandering pathways, a cascading waterfall and a host of native trees, with snowdrops followed by a carpet of bluebells in the spring, and many seasonable bulbs, rhododendrons and camellias.
Throughout the garden there are plenty of vantage points to appreciate the setting and stunning views.
The more formal garden has areas of lawn with borders of well-stocked herbaceous and flowering beds.
A kitchen garden is tucked to one corner along with a small orchard, a substantial fruit cage and a potting shed.
The adjoining meadow /paddock amounts to about 1.8 acres and has a wonderful poisition affording some lovely views across the valley. In all, the property is about 3.7 acres.
Bucknell 3 miles, Knighton 4 miles, Leintwardine, 5 miles, Presteigne 7 miles, Ludlow 14 miles, Hereford 27 miles, Shrewsbury 31.5 miles.
Black Venn enjoys a superb rural location surrounded by breath-taking countryside on the Powys/Herefordshire/Shropshire border. The villages of Bucknell, Leintwardine and the market town of Knighton are all within easy reach and offer day to day amenities. As is brilliant Presteigne which boasts some excellent independent shopping, including a superb deli, green grocers and fishmongers, butchers, and the best pizza restaurant in the region!
Bucknell and Knighton have railway stations on the Heart of Wales line. Further afield is the historic market town of Ludlow which is famed for its Castle, vibrant food and arts festivals, independent shops, period architecture and restaurants.
London can be reached by road or rail in about 3.5 hours; Ludlow and Craven Arms are on the main railway line; Manchester to Cardiff. Birmingham,
Manchester, Bristol and Cardiff Airports can also be easily reached.
Private schooling at Bedstone and Lucton are nearby. As are state options at Wigmore and Presteigne. Back to listing
