• Open-plan kitchen with central island +
• Utility room with walk-in pantry +
• Downstairs WC with shower +
• Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom +
• Mature garden with established vegetable plot +
• Detached studio building +
• Solar thermal system for hot water +
• Private water supply and drainage system +
• Opportunity for almost off grid living +

Property Description

Set in the countryside, in the rural hamlet of Cusop Dingle, it has been comprehensively renovated and extended by the current owners so viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate both its location and potential.

Property Details

Agent Note:

Having lost a buyer well into the process, this property is now being priced for a fast sale, ideally to a cash buyer.
Located in the hamlet of Cusop Dingle, just 1 mile from the market town of Hay-on-Wye, is this renovated and extended detached barn conversion, offering a unique blend of character, comfort, and self-sufficiency.
The ground floor is centred around an open-plan kitchen, featuring a central island and a traditional wood-fired Esse range, which can be used to heat the thermal store —ideal for those looking to reduce their reliance on mains utilities. A rear single-storey extension, complete with underfloor heating, opens onto a full-length veranda and also provides access to the conservatory. Off from the kitchen, the utility room includes a walk-in pantry and leads directly to the garden, adding to the home’s practical appeal.
Three additional reception rooms offer flexible use, with the potential to serve as ground-floor bedrooms or home office spaces. These have all been lined with sheep’s wool to help further insulate them. The main living room boasts a log burner and doors leading out to a stone patio. Completing the ground floor is a convenient WC with a walk-in shower.
Upstairs, you will find the three bedrooms and family bathroom. The main bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and its own ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom retains plumbing from a former ensuite, now repurposed as additional storage space, while the third is served by a well-appointed family bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower. A flat roof above the extension can be accessed from this level, offering a potential seating area overlooking the garden. There's also an open attic space ideal for storage.
Externally, the property is equally well-equipped. There is off-road parking for multiple vehicles and a double carport, along with several useful outbuildings including a stone built workshop, shed, wood store, and additional storage spaces. A detached studio with its own plumbing and wood burner offers great potential for alternative use, subject to any necessary permissions. The garden is a highlight, with mature planting, established trees, and a range of sustainable features. The boundary, at the North side of the garden, slopes down to a brook and incorporates woodland and wildflowers. A wood-fired pizza oven and a separate outdoor sauna provide unique lifestyle touches, while the productive vegetable garden, polytunnel, three-bay compost system, potting shed, and chicken coop support a semi self-sufficient way of life. Services include a private water supply and drainage system, solar thermal panels for hot water, and heating via both oil and wood-fired systems. It is worth noting also that the extension is a straw bale build (timber framed) so is very well insulated and the roof is filled with about a foot of blown paper insulation, further adding to the energy efficiency. Altogether, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy flexible, rural living in a location that combines seclusion with convenience.