Nestled within rolling hills, ancient woodland and a patchwork of sheep laden fields hides a very special home indeed.
If you can find it, there's a single track, dead-end country lane that appears to go to nowhere but actually its final destination is total tranquillity and a duet of characterful buildings that will instantly enthral you.
The main building is a classic, traditional Welsh farmhouse with robust white-washed stone walls and a cute entrance porch that combine to entice you into surely a charming country home inside?
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Opposite the farmhouse is a converted barn that intrigues from the instant you see it too, with one whole section of the end wall on the ground floor now glass instead of stone.
It's obviously been converted, and is tempting you with characterful treasures to be unearthed inside too. Website British Listed Buildings states that the property is a farm complex called Nantllanerch that was listed Grade II in 1998.
The reason stated is because it is a 'largely early 19th century mountain farmstead retaining much of its historic fabric and for its group value with the barn opposite'. The barn is also Grade II listed and is thought to date back to 1816. It gained its listing for retaining almost all of its historic fabric.
Before wandering into the farmhouse, a slow stroll around the grounds of this enchanting property will surely make you fall in love with it even more, especially with the views of the distant Black Mountains as your backdrop
It might take a while to explore as the site extends to about 4.6 acres but it's not a problem if dusk does descend as you're still wandering the fields, woodland and nooks and hidden wonders of the garden.
Because, when it's dark, the beauty of the location of this Powys home continues; there are no neighbours for at least two kilometres so the home is perfect for stargazing.
But it is also within the Brecon Beacons dark sky reserve as well as within the heart of the famous and much-loved Brecon Beacons National Park.
With all that energy exerted whilst discovering the land, it is probably time to go inside and hunt down some food, and the predominantly 17th century farmhouse is the perfect place to hopefully find some hearty grub cooked in a farmhouse kitchen.
Step inside via the cute porch and the farmhouse has all the character and charm you were hoping for when you arrived - and oodles of it too.
Straight into the sitting room and of course there's the much hoped for inglenook fireplace, and this one is an amazing specimen, with an open grate and bread oven still in existence, and a fabulous, vast beam mantle above.
Imagine nestling up next to that beast of a fireplace on a cold winter's evening - perfect. Also perfect are the additional period features of ceiling beams, flagstone floor and whitewashed stone walls that complement it and make this room a classic country farmhouse scene.
The interior design is a visually gorgeous mix of classic furniture in tactile fabrics such as leather, wool and velvet, with farmhouse and antique pieces added and a colour pallet that reflects the glorious tones of nature throughout the seasons that surround this stunning abode.
And this timeless decor that is so appropriate for the house, that still has modern accents to ensure it is not stuck in a past time, continues throughout the home.
Moving to the right through the living room, the stunning kitchen diner awaits and it's maybe not what you were expecting. No cosy, small farmhouse rooms here, this space is huge.
Opening up the whole of this wing of the house has created an incredible room, featuring a double-height space that extends to the roof beams and ensures they are one of the stand out features in this most sociable of spaces.
The dining area is a zone that oozes style mixed with enough space to welcome at least 10 people to the table, warmed by the corner log burner and the heated conversations.
Classic and vintage furniture pieces add the extra character to the beams and stone walls. And the choice of the statement, over-sized rattan light fittings ensure they are the crowning glory in this wonderful space.
The tactile textures continue in here too, as do the nature-based colour tones that include the introduction of a muted and elegant shade of pale yellow.
The kitchen is tucked under the first floor landing mezzanine and again looks to nature to inspire, with the main units made of wood but joined by a modern, matt tone of grey to ensure a splash of contemporary colour.
The kitchen diner also showcases some of the clever design incorporated into restoring and reviving this farmhouse into a home for modern living and creating a unique abode.
The bespoke, floating staircase is a good example of good design, made from smooth blonde wood that hugs the exposed stone wall, accompanied by black wrought iron floor-to-ceiling balustrades that make sure you don't fall off.
And while you're in the dining area, look up to see how the design of this renovation project has included a mezzanine glass wall created by black rimmed panes of glass cut and installed into the structure of the roof.
This creates a mezzanine with views down in to the dining area as well as sharing light. See how this has been done to great effect too in a Victorian villa conversion in Cardiff.
At the far end of the ground floor is a second reception room that is currently used as a family space, as it benefits from a broken-plan layout with the adjoining living room.
The two spaces are partially separated by central wall beams that create a screen but there is access and views between the two rooms on either side of this structure.
This bonus second reception space also has a fireplace that oozes individual charm and reminds you of the vintage pedigree of this incredible property.
From the family room, there is access into a very welcome boot room at the very end of the house, happily relieving you of your muddy welly boots before you trample the countryside into the rest of the home after a day out walking.
This ground floor also has a cloakroom, utility room and a sun room with a bank of glass doors that connect this space to the garden.
Upstairs in the farmhouse, the tasteful decor and impressive design continues across four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The principal bedroom triumphs the roof structure and stone walls of the historic building, with the bed placed against the chunky protruded stone upper section of the family room's chimney breast to get the best views of the character in this space.
Wander into the ensuite and you may never want to leave, especially if you love a soak, as the slipper bath has been cleverly positioned to take centre stage in the room.
More clever design in here, with the shower tucked behind a constructed partition wall behind the bath meaning both spaces, and both people bathing, have privacy.
And if gorgeous bathrooms make you happy, the family one along the corridor will have you beaming because in here you will find another roll-top bath.
In this space the bath is placed next to a floor-to-ceiling window so nature is your perfectly placed and only companion. And don't worry, remember the nearest neighbour is over two kilometres away.
The farmhouse has four bedrooms in total, but there are more to find in the converted and renovated barn opposite.
The care and attention afforded to the farmhouse during its renovation has definitely been extended into the barn - it is gorgeous too.
The single-storey building has been transformed into potentially a four bedroom property, with bedrooms popping up where maybe you least expect them.
The main space is the generous, central kitchen diner that has again been allowed to sing to its full potential by being kept as a single space.
There are no walls or ceilings to interrupt the flow and the view of that very engaging exposed beam roof and double height space above you.
The kitchen is so well designed into a newly constructed single- storey wall, which creates a raised mezzanine level behind it, that it blends beautifully within its surroundings.
This wood clad kitchen wall echoes the ceiling and roof beams and the simple lines and fresh white and grey tones of the kitchen proclaim its modern influences, but in an elegant and understated way.
The kitchen flows into the central dining area which is flanked by the large barn door openings either side. This eating zone then flows into a seating area huddled around a central log burner.
At the other end of this delicious space, next to the kitchen, there are two doorways to choose from to explore further.
The side door takes you to one of the bedrooms, a delightful space that has a wall of glass and a door out to the garden. The room has a quirky and unexpected mezzanine level that tucks into the slope of the roof - surely the most peaceful of reading nooks?
The other door in the kitchen takes you down to another bedroom and bathroom tucked under the kitchen mezzanine, as well as accs to a door to the sun room.
This is the space with the wall of glass that first greets you when you arrive at the property and spot the converted barn.
This room could easily become another bedroom if four in the barn were required, and what a bedroom it would be with that wall of glass letting the rural vista completely dominate.
The current principal bedroom in the barn protrudes from the main building to one side, accessed from the lounge area and separated by an added, internal black and glass partition wall.
The bed is totally in the right spot in this room - opposite a wall of sliding doors out to the garden and the fresh air, peace and beautiful Welsh countryside that inhabits the other side of it.
This double dose of delightful rural retreats on the one site are as flexible as the some of the spaces within them, obviously able to accommodate multi-generational living or a home with a holiday let, subject to getting the necessary permissions.
Nantllanerch is on the market with a guide price of £2m with Savills who can be contacted at their Cardiff office on 029 2036 8915 or at their London Country Department on 020 7016 3820.
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