4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Oakdene, Temple Avenue, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1

An elegant, sympathetically modernised, Edwardian semi-detached house, with three receptions, four double Bedrooms, three Bath / Shower Rooms, mains gas CH, PVC dg, Garage, Studio and enclosed rear garden, set in a popular location near the Lakeside Park and only 600 yards from the town centre.

A well proportioned, 4-storey, semi-detached house, built around 1905 from brick walls with part rendered elevations, under a slate roof. Extending to a generous 2,382 ft2 (or 226 m2), it has been tastefully modernised to form a comfortable family home that has a lower ground floor which is ideal for working from home or use as an annex for a relative. It has mains gas central heating, PVC double-glazed windows, original plaster cornicing and it briefly provides: Ground Floor: Entrance Lobby, Hall, Lounge, Dining Room and Kitchen; Lower Ground Floor: Rear Hall, Pantry, Sitting Room / Study, Kitchenette and Shower Room; First Floor: Landing, two double Bedrooms, Dressing Room and Bathroom; Second Floor: Landing, two double Bedrooms and Bathroom. In addition there is a small forecourt and an enclosed rear garden with a large patio, Studio, a level lawn, flower borders, gravelled patio area, raised beds, Greenhouse / Potting Shed and Garage (with rear access). EPC - D ( 64 ) Council Tax - Band D

Oakdene has a pleasant Southerly aspect and is located in a quiet side street, about 70 yards from the main A483. This is a popular residential area because it is so convenient, roughly 200 yards from the Lakeside Park and a bus stop, and only 600 yards from town centre amenities. The rear garden has good privacy and a shared tarmac lane at the rear gives access to the garage. Llandrindod Wells is a pretty Victorian Spa Town and since 1974 the County Town and administrative centre of Powys (In 2011 the population was 5,109), and it has a Tesco Superstore, Aldi Supermarket, successful schools, Hospital and Railway Station (Shrewsbury to Swansea line). Local leisure facilities include a Sports Centre, indoor and outdoor bowls (International quality), renowned 18-hole Golf Course (with driving range), thriving U3A (over 250 members), Theatre, Library, Game and Coarse fishing, and beautiful parks. Rightmove surveys over the past 10 years have declared LD1 (Llandrindod Wells postal area) to be “the friendliest place to move to in the UK” and “Happiest Town in Wales” on numerous occasions. The market towns of Builth Wells, Rhayader, Knighton, Brecon and Newtown are 71⁄2,11,20,24 and 27 miles distant, with Hereford, Abergavenny, Merthyr Tydfil and Aberystwyth all about an hour’s drive. Cardiff, Swansea, Worcester and the Severn Bridge are all about a 13⁄4-hour drive. (Note - All times dependent on traffic conditions and any new wag speed restrictions)

Ground Floor

Storm Porch

Having a half glazed door with a stained glass fanlight over (with name), tiled floor and glazed door to

Entrance Hall

Having an open staircase to first Floor, radiator, original plaster coving and doors to dining room and

Lounge (3.96m x 4.88m)

Having a small wood burning stove set in an alcove fireplace with a pine surround, plaster cornicing, telephone & TV Points, bay window to front (south) and two radiators.

Dining Room (2.95m x 3.15m)

Having a window to the rear, opening to the kitchen, radiator and a staircase to the Lower Ground Floor (with a curtain).

Kitchen (4.5m x 3.3m)

Having a modern range of grey coloured cabinets incorporating nine base cupboards, seven wall cupboards, work tops with tiled surrounds, inset Asterite 11⁄2 bowl sink, gas & electric cooker points, chimney cooker hood. In addition there is a feature fireplace with a pine surround, built in larder, alcove shelving, plaster coving, laminate flooring, radiator, window to rear, spot light bar. (Hotpoint gas cooker is available).

Lower Ground Floor

Note - Pine floor boards have been laid over insulation in some parts to improve insulation.

Rear Hall

Having an understairs storage area, half-glazed door to the rear garden and doors to the Study, Kitchenette, Shower Room and

Freezer Room / Pantry

With fitted shelving and electric consumer unit.

Sitting Room / Study (3.9m x 4.42m)

Having a wood burning stove set in a large alcove fireplace with a pine mantle shelf over, pine floorboards, TV point, radiator, bay window to front and alcove cupboards.

Kitchenette (3.56m x 3.33m)

Having a range of oak affect cabinets incorporating six base cupboards, two wall cupboards, glazed wall cupboard, stainless steel single drainer sink, work tops with tiled surrounds, tiled floor, radiator, alcove shelving, and window to the rear.

Shower Room

Having a toilet, pedestal wash basin, shower cubicle with an electric shower and curtain, radiator, plumbing for washing machine, wainscotting, radiator, shaver point, wall heater and two windows.

First Floor

Split landing on two levels with a radiator and open stairs to the second floor level.

Bathroom

Being very spacious and having a white suite incorporating toilet, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath and a shower cubicle with an electric shower and glazed door, together with tiled surrounds, ladder towel heater, shaver light and window to the rear.

Bedroom 1 (Rear) (3.68m x 3.5m)

Having a radiator, plaster coving and two alcove cupboards with shelving.

Dressing Room (3.73m x 1.85m)

Having a radiator, laminate flooring, windows to front and door to Bedroom 2 (2 pine triple wardrobes available)

Bedroom 2 (Front) (3.43m x 4.67m)

Having laminate flooring, radiator, plaster coving, television point and bay window to South.

Second Floor

Note - Partially sloping ceilings - Split landing on two levels with a radiator.

Bathroom

Being very spacious and having a white toilet, pedestal wash basin and panelled bath with mixer taps, together with tiled surrounds, ladder towel heater, shaver light and window to rear.

Bedroom 3 (Side) (3.3m x 3.53m)

Having a radiator and an Ideal Gas Boiler (new in 2017).

Bedroom 4 (Front) (5.44m x 3.94m)

Having two radiators, two windows to South and television point.

Outside

Oakdene is approached over a flight of seven steps from the pavement, and there is a small walled forecourt with wrought iron railings and a path runs down the side with a tall door. At the rear there is a large paved terrace with an outside light, water tap, log store and studio / summer house (10’ x 8’ An insulated timber structure with double-glazed windows, lighting and power points). Three steps lead down to a small lawn with herbaceous flower borders and a winding brick path leads to the Garage, rear access and a gravelled patio with an aluminium greenhouse (6’ x 4’), adjoining potting shed (6’ x 4’), and raised beds, with good privacy from tall wooden fencing and shrubs.

Garage (4.57m x 2.6m)

A Compton prefabricated concrete model with a corrugated iron roof and an up and over door.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession on completion. No forward chain.

Fixtures & Fittings

Described in this brochure are included in the price.
Note - Some furniture is available to purchase by separate negotiation.

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water, drainage and telephone are connected. Note - The Agents have not tested the installations. Estimated Broadband download speed 75mb.

Local Authority

Powys County Council, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5LG Tel:

Council Tax

Band ‘ D’ ( £2,242.42 for 2025 / 2026 )