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Crickadarn, Builth Wells

Wales

£575,000

Listed on 10/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Country House
Area
2150 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This four-bedroom farmhouse occupies a rural setting with approximately 7.3 acres arranged in three paddocks. The house has external wall insulation and an air source heat pump, with solar PV panels also noted. The accommodation includes a glazed garden room, a farmhouse kitchen with fitted units, a Rayburn and a traditional fireplace, a sitting room with a wood-burning stove, and a utility and boot room. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. One bedroom has an external staircase and a small kitchenette, providing a separate-use option subject to suitability and any necessary checks. A substantial stone barn with lean-to structures, along with an attached storage building, provides workshop and general storage space. The land and outbuildings offer scope for a range of rural uses, subject to the relevant requirements. The property is about 1.5 miles from Crickadarn, with Erwood and the market towns of Brecon, Builth Wells and Hay-on-Wye within reach. Services are stated as spring water, septic tank drainage, mains electricity and an air source heat pump; the installations have not been tested. A right of way crosses the initial driveway.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a distinctive rural project: a four-bedroom farmhouse with character features, several spacious living areas, an established garden, around 7.3 acres and a useful range of outbuildings. The house looks usable rather than in need of major internal work, with dated finishes offering scope for a light refresh; the external wall insulation and air source heat pump are valuable improvements already in place.

The asking price of £575,000 works out at £267 per sq ft, above the local average of £236, so the entry price is a clear weakness. All-in purchase and works costs also look tight against local benchmarks, which tempers the appeal for a project buyer despite the land, outbuildings and character.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated décor and mixed flooring while retaining the exposed beams and stone fireplaces.
  • Make use of the approximately 7.3 acres and established garden for a rural or smallholding lifestyle.
  • The range of outbuildings offers flexible workshop, storage and hobby space.

Key risks

  • Some outbuilding roof sheets look weathered; inspect to establish whether repairs are needed.

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Map

Location

Crickadarn, Builth Wells
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Cilmeri Rail Station

    7.4 miles

    Train · Cilmery

  • Builth Road Rail Station

    7.9 miles

    Train · Builth Road

  • Garth (Powys) Rail Station

    8.9 miles

    Train · Gwarafog

  • Llangammarch Rail Station

    9.2 miles

    Train · Llangammarch

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,172
Based on a loan of £431,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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