Norton, Presteigne, Powys

Location

Centrally positioned between the charming towns of Knighton and Presteigne, the village of Norton offers the perfect balance of peaceful village living with convenient access to local amenities. Knighton and Presteigne, both just 3–4 miles away, provide a good selection of shops, schools, and leisure facilities, while the surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits. The historic market town of Knighton, approximately 5 miles away, benefits from a railway station on the Heart of Wales line, providing direct connections to Shrewsbury and Swansea. For a wider choice of shops and services, the larger towns of Leominster and Ludlow are within 15 miles, while the cathedral city of Hereford lies around 28 miles away, offering comprehensive shopping, cultural attractions, and excellent transport links.

Ground Floor

The property is full of charm and character throughout, decorated sympathetically to enhance the cottage’s features and create a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. Entering through the rear of the property, a door opens into the kitchen, a space brimming with character. Three rear-facing windows allow natural light to flood in, with a range of cupboards and drawers, Belfast sink, inset space for an electric cooker, and space for a fridge/freezer, with plumbing and provision for a washing machine. A useful understairs pantry, exposed stone wall, and adjoining dining area complete this attractive room. The living room is a delightful reception space, featuring a woodburning stove and a large front-facing window. From here, a door opens into the front entrance hall, a practical area ideal for coats and shoes.

First Floor

Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first-floor landing, which provides access to the roof space and an airing cupboard. The main bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe and cupboard, with a window overlooking the front. Bedroom two is positioned at the rear. The bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, and a rear-facing window.

Parking and Garaging

The shared driveway leads to the rear of the properties, where there is a shared courtyard area. Directly adjacent to the cottage is a single garage with an up-and-over door, currently utilised as storage/workshop space. The current owner parks her car in front.

Gardens

Typical of this era, the gardens are arranged in sections. To the left of the garage, stone steps lead up to the first area, currently utilised as a shaded private patio. (Please note, neighbours have a right of way over this area to access their gardens.) Meandering around is the main lawned garden, set in an elevated position and sympathetically landscaped. This space includes a level lawn, a brick-paved patio with covered seating, and provision for a greenhouse – an ideal setting for the keen gardener, or simply a space to be enjoyed. The front of the house is accessed via stone steps that lead up to the gravelled area by the main door, Ideal for sitting and watching the world go by, should one wish.

AGENTS NOTE

The land is subject to rights of way over the driveway at the rear of the property. We are advised by our client that the roof was renewed in 2016, with the chimney rebuilt in 2022.