* Freehold
Occupying an idyllic position in the hamlet of Old Radnor, nestled in the
Welsh countryside, Little Harp is a charming 17th - century cottage. Having
undergone sensitive renovations as well as an extension, the house is now
characterised by the simple, pared - back interiors contained within its stone
walls. The village is in a wonderful position, near the Radnor Valley and
surrounded by ancient woodland and rolling open fields. Despite its
wonderfully rural location, it is within easy reach of the popular towns of
Hay - on - Wye, Presteigne, Kington and other quaint villages.
Setting the Scene
Little Harp is a 17th - century stone cottage surrounded by private gardens. Its
neighbours in the small village of Old Radnor are sheep fields, a Grade
i - listed church and the famous Harp Inn, recently named the 'Best Country Pub
in the UK' by The Good Pub Guide.
The beautiful Welsh Marches encompasses a wide range of landscapes: Amazing
river valleys, rugged but mineral - rich hills and ridges, and flat fertile
plains. This diversity, and the relatively unspoilt nature of the countryside,
have made it perennially popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Artists and writers have also long been drawn to the area for its rich history
and enchanting scenery. For more information, please see the History section.
The Grand Tour
The cottage is set back from a quiet no - through road at the end of a short
private drive. The original doorway leads into the two adjoining reception
rooms, both of which feel snug and welcoming, with deep inset fireplaces and
log - burning stoves. Solid oak beams remain intact, and the original flagstone
flooring runs underfoot. Stone walls have been washed in white, and the copper
piping remains exposed.
A set of timber - framed glass doors at one side of the main living space allow
light to flood through and create a pleasing visual connection to the
surrounding garden. The dining area is naturally lit and opens onto a stone
terrace dug into the garden, which, in the late afternoon, is drenched in a
golden light.
The modern kitchen extension is the most recent addition to the house and has
been beautifully designed. Custom - made worktops have been crafted from beech
felled from the neighbouring woodland, and glazed doors open the entire space
to the garden in warmer months. A utility room and ground - floor cloakroom are
adjacent and have been recently retiled with added underfloor heating.
The upper floor is given over to three bedrooms; rich in rural charm, two sit
in the oldest part of the house and are home to an abundance of original
features including stable doors and inlets carved into curving stone walls.
The third bedroom is part of the modern extension. All sleeping areas have
been beautifully decorated in neutral tones, creating a wonderful sense of
quiet and calm. A family bathroom and generous airing cupboard are also
positioned on this level.
The Great Outdoors
Surrounding gardens, bordered by mature hedging, are primarily laid to lawn
and have great scope for vegetable and flower beds. A stone outbuilding
positioned on the upper level has the potential to be easily converted to
further accommodation or a studio, relevant permissions permitting.
Views onto the surrounding valleys from the hamlet are breathtaking, with
field - on - field of rolling countryside. The Harp Inn is within walking distance
of the cottage, and the Michelin - starred restaurant, The Stagg, is also very
close by car in nearby Titley.
Out and About
Presteigne, six miles from Old Radnor, is a charming town with an excellent
fishmonger, greengrocer, butcher and delicatessen offering artisan bread on
Saturdays. There is also a good selection of bookshops, a library, a leisure
centre, a bank and a good selection of pubs. The River Lugg runs just below
the medieval church of St Andrew in Presteigne, marking the border with
England. There is also an independent cinema in Presteigne. Kington, which
lies even closer to the house, is a lovely town and home to the annual Kington
Walking Festival.
Hay - on - Wye lies 15 miles north of Harp Cottage, a lively town on the River Wye
famed for its many bookshops and the revered literary event, the Hay Festival
or, as it’s been coined, ‘the Woodstock of the mind’. Old Radnor is
approximately 25 miles from Hereford’s train station, which offers services to
London in approximately two and a half hours and services to Bristol in around
one hour and 40 minutes.
Council Tax Band: Currently used as a holiday home business
Please note that this property is owned by an employee of The Modern House
Ltd.
Images by Ben Draguisky and Elliot Sheppard.

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