Brecon Road — Brecon Road

Set at the head of an elegant sweeping driveway, Oakfield is a magnificent Grade II listed country residence, enjoying a slightly elevated position amidst open farmland and commanding glorious views across the unspoilt Wye Valley. Believed to date from circa 1820, the house is a fine example of Regency architecture, retaining a wealth of period features including graceful bay sash windows, an impressive curved cantilevered staircase and exquisitely detailed marble fireplaces. The principal house provides exceptionally generous and versatile accommodation, including a self-contained one-bedroom apartment on the second floor. Further ancillary accommodation is found within the detached coach house, where a first-floor one-bedroom apartment offers excellent guest or income potential. The house is entered through imposing double doors with an elegant fanlight above, opening into a welcoming reception hall with attractive flagstone flooring that continues through to the inner staircase hall. The beautifully proportioned family room enjoys a dual aspect and features part timber-panelled walls, decorative cornicing and picture rails, centred around a Clearview log-burning stove. Beyond lies the breath-taking dining room, an outstanding entertaining space highlighted by floor-to-ceiling curved sash windows with working shutters, exposed floorboards and an open fireplace. The drawing room is equally impressive, offering garden access, far-reaching views and a further Clearview stove, while a fully wood-panelled library provides a more intimate retreat. A cloakroom completes this level. The inner hall links the reception rooms to the kitchen, which is fitted with bespoke cabinetry topped with a combination of granite and oak work surfaces. A substantial central island incorporates a breakfast bar for informal dining, alongside a double Belfast sink, range cooker, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave. The kitchen is further complemented by a pantry, additional store room and utility. Beyond this area is a versatile room ideal for use as a study, the boiler room, and connecting staircases leading to the upper floors, the swimming pool and down to the cellar rooms. The indoor swimming pool complex, added by the current owner, is a particular highlight, featuring a pool, shower area and space for seating, all bathed in natural light from large picture windows overlooking the grounds. Doors open onto a balcony, providing an ideal setting for summer entertaining. The principal staircase ascends to the first floor, where all six bedrooms benefit from their own en suite bath or shower rooms. The principal bedroom is especially noteworthy, showcasing elegant bay sash windows and breathtaking, far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. A secondary staircase leads to the second floor, which forms a self-contained apartment comprising a kitchen, dining room, sitting room and a bedroom with adjoining bathroom—ideal for independent living, staff accommodation or rental income. The Coach House Situated adjacent to the property’s turning circle, the detached coach house provides garaging for two vehicles, along with three well-proportioned storage rooms. Both internal and external staircases lead to the first-floor apartment, which centres around a remarkable 48-foot open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room, complete with exposed floorboards, characterful ceiling timbers and a large sky lantern. The apartment further includes a bedroom, shower room and separate WC, making it an exceptional and highly flexible addition to the estate. View payable Stamp Duty for this property