Tanyfoel
Llanfihangel | Llanfyllin | Powys | SY22 5HZ
TANYFOEL
KEY FEATURES
Situated on a hillside with breathtaking 360-degree views, Tanyfoel is a detached, threebedroom farmhouse set on approximately 42.8 acres of diverse natural landscape. The property includes an established holiday letting business that recently generated up to £50,000 annually. This business features a detached five-bedroom barn conversion that can accommodate up to twelve guests, and an open-plan barn with a mezzanine level, suitable for up to three guests. Both buildings are strategically positioned on the property, offering stunning views of the surrounding valley and hills.
The 42.8-acre estate is a wildlife haven, boasting a variety of natural habitats such as pasture, meadow, ancient woodland, and a private stream. The elevated location of the site, combined with minimal light pollution, makes Tanyfoel a prime ‘dark sky’ destination, perfect for stargazing enthusiasts and allowing for further development of the property. The set up of the property allows for a more self-sufficient lifestyle even providing the potential to go completely “off grid” subject to the relevant consents.
Tanyfoel presents a well-established business with the opportunity for further development and potential for expansion to include glamping sites, shepherd huts, or log cabins (subject to the necessary consents and planning approvals). The site’s remarkable features, panoramic views, and proximity to some of Wales’ most renowned tourist attractions make it an ideal location for such ventures. This really is an opportunity not to be missed and viewing is highly recommended.
The Farmhouse: Dating back to the early 19th century, Tanyfoel is a charming detached property that seamlessly blends historic character with modern conveniences. The heart of the home is a spacious kitchen/diner, featuring bespoke solid oak units and a well-proportioned utility room and cloakroom for added convenience. The sitting room exudes warmth and coziness, centered around an original Inglenook fireplace with a log burner. Adjacent to the sitting room, the sunroom offers panoramic views through large, oak-framed windows and glazed double doors that open out onto the garden.
Upstairs, the farmhouse boasts three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A highlight of the upper floor is the large balcony area, which offers breathtaking views down the valley. An external laundry room is available to service the holiday accommodation, ensuring both functionality and privacy.
In keeping with the property’s sustainability ethos, the patio and gardens include a generous growing area, complete with productive raised beds, a greenhouse, and a fruit cage. The private terraced patio provides an ideal space for entertaining, allowing guests to enjoy the sunshine and stunning views. The patio leads onto a one-acre paddock, perfect for keeping small livestock and poultry, adding to the farmhouse’s rural appeal.
SELLER INSIGHT
We moved to Tan Y Foel in April 2013 from West Sussex with a dream of being more self-sufficient. We thought that food and energy prices were rising even then, but that was nothing compared to now! We wanted to take as much control of our future bills as we could, and ease into retirement with a house that we knew would be efficient on heating, water and electricity, and have an income from the holiday lets that would enable us to enjoy a comfortable living.
From a background in building renovation and conservation the farmhouse just really needed updating, the rooms were already well proportioned and had bags of character. Out came the inefficient oil-fired central heating system and in went the ground source heat pump for underfloor heating and hot water, with solar panels to offset the electricity usage of the pump.
It was important to us that the look of the barns or the farm didn’t change so it still tucked into the Foel (a bare hill in Welsh) and looked like it always had. The inside was a different matter entirely. To heat the barns, we chose an efficient biomass boiler fuelled by logs from felled and fallen trees on the site itself. We replant what we use and there is no road transport of the fuel. The heating plant qualifies for RHI payments until 2041.
The garden had to be started from scratch with raised beds, places to sit, flowers and colour all year round, but low maintenance. It’s worked! Using permaculture methods, no-dig, natural manure and mulch, we have a plentiful supply of all the fruits and veggies that we like to eat, plus a few eggs from the ducks.
Our hope is that there is someone out there who can continue the vision and become the new owner. We’re in the most beautiful place, there’s not a bad view from anywhere on the land and there’s bags of further development opportunity out there for the taking.”* *
The Owl House: The Owl House is a beautifully restored stone barn, originally built in the 1820s, that has been tastefully refurbished to preserve its historic charm. The renovation highlights original features such as exposed stonework, wooden beams, and trusses, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. With five bedrooms, the Owl House comfortably accommodates up to twelve guests, making it an ideal retreat for larger or multiple families seeking a country escape.
The property offers multiple living spaces, including a stunning dual-aspect dining room that provides breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Outside, a spacious decking area extends to a separate gravelled entertaining space, complete with a stone-built barbecue. This setup allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the serene landscape and enjoy outdoor dining experiences in a truly picturesque setting.
Tawny Barn: Tawny Barn provides a versatile option, either as supplementary accommodation to the larger barn or as an ideal holiday retreat for individuals, couples, or a small family. The open-plan ground floor layout features a well-equipped kitchen, a cozy living area, and a sleeping space, complemented by an enclosed shower room. A mezzanine level offers additional private living space, seamlessly connected to the open-plan area below. The barn’s standout feature is an impressive picture window that perfectly frames the stunning views of the lush surrounding countryside, making it a serene and inviting getaway.
Step Outside
A spacious tarmac driveway provides easy access to both barns, with ample parking and turning space for multiple vehicles. The property also features a steel-framed tractor shed (10.97m x 4.48m), offering additional storage for cars or machinery. Additionally, there is a garage and extra storage buildings that house the biomass boiler.
Set within approximately 42.8 acres of varied terrain, including pasture, rolling hills, ancient woodland, and the Nant Y Graig Ddu stream, the land is crisscrossed with natural footpaths, quiet seating areas, and several breathtaking viewpoints. This creates a true wildlife haven for both the owner and guests of the holiday let. The land also holds potential for equestrian use, particularly in the fields north of Foul Street, which have direct access to the local stream as a natural water source. Livestock fencing surrounds the entire farmstead, with a reliable water supply and troughs in all fields.
The garden, meticulously designed from scratch, features raised beds, seating areas, and year-round blooms, all while being low maintenance. Employing permaculture methods, such as no-dig techniques, natural manure, and mulch, the garden yields an abundant supply of fruits and vegetables. There is also space for keeping ducks, providing a steady supply of eggs.
The current owners have worked with the environment agency on bat and owl habitat. There are two barn owl bat boxes on the perimeter of the wood and small bird boxes for garden birds along with swallow specialist nest boxes. There are several bat habitats, a large roost for the lesser horseshoe bat and other mitigation measures for the several other species of bats that en-habitat Tan Y Foel.
There is currently three years wood supply, the current year cut to size ready for the gasifying biomass boiler with a further two years sitting in readiness for processing. This will be sold separately unless a separate agreement can be reached. The timber is sycamore, oak and ash.
Location
Llanfihangel is a quaint village nestled in the scenic countryside of Powys, Wales. A short drive to the west lies Llanfyllin, a charming market town known for its vibrant community and rich cultural heritage and provides a range of amenities including a convenience store, independent shops and cafes, a butchers and a school. To the north is the town of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant perhaps best known for being close to Pistyll Rhaeadr, one of the highest waterfalls in Wales. Further to the east, the town of Welshpool offers a more bustling atmosphere, with its larger array of shops, cafes, and historical sites. The town provides a wide range of services including supermarkets, schools, a leisure centre, train station and array of shops and cafés. Within easy reach of the Midlands Motorways, 75 mins from J11 of the M6, and mainline rail at Welshpool with good connections to London, Birmingham and rest of the network
Holiday Letting Business - In recent years, the current owners have built a highly successful business, capitalizing on the two distinct barn conversions and the stunning grounds they occupy. The barns are designed with sustainability in mind, featuring a biomass boiler that powers the heating systems for both properties and sixteen solar panels that significantly reduce electricity consumption. The business boasts a bespoke website and holds a Five-Star rating on Sykes Holiday Cottages, with annual earnings reaching up to £50,000 (financial details available upon request).
There is considerable potential to expand the business (subject to necessary consents and planning) given the extensive land surrounding the property. Opportunities abound for year-round visitor attractions, including wildlife tours, exploration of ancient woodlands, and ‘dark sky’ nights, all of which could enhance the property’s appeal and profitability.
Services:
Ground source central heating (main house)
Log-Burning Biomass-fired central heating (barns)
Mains electricity - offset by solar panels (main house & barns)
Private drainage - septic tank (main house)
Private drainage - treatment plant (barns)
Mains water - metered
Tenure: Freehold.
Council Tax: Main house: Band F, Owl House: Band F, Tawny Barn: Band A
Broadband: Fibre not required. Currently using EE Cellular broadband, speeds in excess of 60MBPS
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£1,550,000
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