Living in a country barn that you have sweated and toiled to transform into a dream home from a rundown rural outbuilding is a life experience that few can boast about, but many are surely envious of - maybe not the work but definitely the outcome.
Decades ago the idea of converting a cow shed or hay barn into a home to impress would have seemed unlikely, but now these unique and characterful properties are becoming harder to find in their raw state, unconverted and ripe to be made into your perfect rural retreat.
And if you do find one that is still untouched by a fearless renovator, then getting planning permission to get the farm building to become a delightful dwelling can be a long and complicated journey.
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Even then, finding a barn that is in an enchanting location that can offer panoramic, countryside views and a sense of isolation and yet not be too far to make an emergency dash for milk is a tricky balance to satisfy both demands.
But rest easy on your seemingly impossible search, because Bwlch Barn appears to offer all of the above, and much more to add to the list too.
Firstly the location is within the stunning Wye Valley but does not have the high price tag of being in this world famous valley further south, within the expensive county of Monmouthshire. The site is further north, nearer the source of this mighty river and so the barn and its 6.6 acres of land are offered for sale for £200,000.
The barn is just off a road through the area which is convenient to get to that emergency milk supply at the village of Llangurig just a few miles down this road, and then onto Llanidloes for more amenities.
But the barn is away from the road, up a dirt track that climbs steeply from the tarmac, allowing the barn an elevated position within a pocket of sheltering trees and blessed with far-reaching views as the immediate neighbours, rather than the road below.
The agent selling this Powys barn in need of a full and thoughtful renovation project thinks the building offers prospective purchasers a rare chance to create their dream home out of a spectacular traditional stone barn with many endearing original features.
The barn is considered by the agent to be of unusually generous proportions and will provide beautiful open-plan accommodation bringing together traditional rural architecture and modern day living if the balance of the old and the new within the interior design is careful and well-thought out, with the essence of the barn kept as the core of the features.
Full planning permission is approved for the conversion of this former agricultural building to form a dwelling, the erection of a garage building, alterations to existing vehicular access, installation of sewage treatment plant, demolition of adjoining building and all associated works, with details available to view on Powys County Council's website under reference 21/0238/FUL.
Briefly, the planning covers the conversion to create a ground floor with a sitting room, an open-plan living, breakfast and kitchen area, bedrooms two, three and four, a family bathroom and a utility room.
On the first floor the details show a dining deck over the sitting room, an extra 'open' deck, a shower room and the master bedroom. And outside the designs show more details on the approved planning for a detached double garage.
The land offered is currently approximately 6.62 acres and includes, as well as the protective woodland around the barn, two fields ideal for hobby farming or equestrian use. If more land is yearned for, there is the chance to negotiate the size of the plot to an acreage more inline with your escape to the country dreams.
Bwlch Barn is for sale for £200,000 with Halls Estate Agents, call their Welshpool branch to find out more on 01938 555552 And don't miss the best dream homes in Wales, auction properties, renovation stories, and interiors - join the Amazing Welsh Homes newsletter , sent to your inbox twice a week.
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