House, Llanfechain, Powys

Aithnen is an impressive period residence offering nearly 6,800 sq ft of total internal space, including a main house rich in architectural character and historic features. Heavy exposed timber framing, vaulted ceilings and traditional stonework combine with a versatile layout, creating an appealing family home with significant equestrian potential. The grounds provide a wonderful balance of open grazing and an idyllic rural environment for both horses and their owners.

The accommodation was fully renovated in 2011 and extended in 2015 by the current owners and is centred around an expansive kitchen and breakfast room, featuring an ESSE range, characterful tiled flooring and a vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame beams. Adjacent to the kitchen is a bedroom with built-in storage and en suite bathroom. The ground floor also comprises a generous sitting room centred around a wood-burning stove, a formal dining area and charming snug with spiral staircase and log burner. A utility room with skylights, which could serve as a secondary fitted kitchen. An adjacent shower room completes the ground floor, which is supplied with underfloor heating throughout this level.

On the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a traditional-style family bathroom with a roll top bath, while exposed floorboards add further period character. A spiral secondary staircase provides access from bedroom two down to the ground floor shower room and contributes to the flexible layout.