An exciting and imaginative opportunity to refurbish and extend an impressive farmstead in the lee of Hay Bluff with stunning views within the Brecon Beacons National Park

Designed to create 5 bedrooms with 3 reception rooms and an
open plan kitchen/living room.  Two one-bedroom
holiday cottages along with a substantial traditional barn
for recreation and a three bay Dutch barn.
In all about 10 acres

Hay on Wye 3 miles  Brecon 14 miles  Hereford 23 miles (all distances are approximate)

SITUATION
Brynglessy stands prominently in the northeast corner of
the Brecon Beacons National Park. The popular and historic
town of Hay on Wye is nearby. The property nestles discretely
against Hay Bluff, a dominating feature of the northern
slopes of the Black Mountains. The views are sensational over
the Wye valley and beyond, and the area provides remarkable
opportunities for recreation be it walking, mountain biking,
horse riding and hang gliding to name but a few. Hay on Wye
holds two internationally renowned annual literary festivals
in May and November. Schools are excellent in the region and
road access is fast and effective, especially to the Heads of
the Valley network and south to the M4 at Newport.

THE PROPERTY
Brynglessy has all the elements of durability and potential.
A well-built house which, although in need of complete
refurbishment, is solid and stands proudly in the Black
Mountains landscape. The panoramic views are both
interesting and tantalising, especially to the north and east
with its proximity to Hay Bluff. Once a small working farm,
its range of traditional buildings (along with a modern Dutch
barn with excellent potential) illustrates its history and
agricultural capabilities. However, times have changed and
today the scope and potential of the property is exciting and
refreshing and stands in readiness for the next chapter.

PLANNING
Two planning permissions have been granted namely
22/21329/FUL and 22/21621/FUL which can be seen on the
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority’s website. The
former grants consent for a “Two-storey side extension,
new entrance porch, elevation changes and the integration
of the attached garage structure into the primary living
accommodation “ approved in April 2024. The latter consent
is “to convert former agricultural barns into two holiday lets
and a multi-purpose amenity space” and was approved in
March 2025.

The extension to the farmhouse links a single story barn once used as a cow byre to create a magnificent open plan kitchen, dining and living space, with concertina
doors to the unrivalled panoramic views. This section
measures approx. 15m x 5m and provides phenomenal
space within which to do something special. The gable end
extension, with its beamed and glazed construction, has been
based on the renowned Llwyn Celyn in the Llanthony Valley,
with the new spectacular master bedroom suite allowing for
views of the Bluff upon waking. The house provides
four further ground floor rooms and four additional
en-suite bedrooms.

FARM BUILDINGS
An impressive traditional barn and associated farm buildings
form the opposite side of the yard to the house. The singlestory section will house two holiday cottages, whilst the main
barn itself measuring 17m x 6m will provide considerable
opportunity for indoor recreation or striking home working/
office area. The Dutch barn adjoins at the rear, and again,
provides for a myriad of uses and versatility.

THE LAND
There are two grass fields that run with Brynglessy. The larger
of the two lies directly below the house, whilst the other is
immediately above. An attractive garden area sits to the side
adjoining the house, and would make the ideal spot for a
natural swimming pond subject to the necessary consents. In
all 10 acres.

DIRECTIONS (POSTCODE HR3 5QN)

What3words: sofas.pinch.cove

SERVICES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
Mains electricity and water (to the farm buildings) are
available on site. Private drainage and oil- fired central
heating. None of the services have been tested.

There is a public footpath which crosses the field below the house.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Bengough Property 01568 720159.