Olchon House Farm, Longtown

Property Details: - Type: Barn - Bedrooms: 8 - Bathrooms: 4

Agent: Hamilton Stiller Estate Agents - Ross-on-Wye Phone: 01989 493612

<strong></strong> <strong></strong> Barn for conversion<br /><br />This unconverted barn carries planning permission for conversion into two detached properties, each of which would boast four bedrooms. The two-acre plot is tucked away in the Olchon Valley, Herefordshire's best-kept secret. This scenic and diverse valley is enveloped by the Black Mountains of South Wales and therefore boasts stunning views and rich wildlife.<br /><br />Location<br />Longtown, the nearest village, is a few minutes' drive from the barn. It is appointed with a family-run country inn, an award-winning independent village shop and post office, a village hall, an art studio, and a primary school that is graded 'Good' by Ofsted. There is also a 12th-century castle, which gives the village a striking skyline. The Offa's Dyke footpath - a walking trail that spans 177 miles along the English-Welsh border and passes through diverse landscapes - runs close to Longtown and therefore the hike is easily accessible.<br />A little further afield - around six miles away - there is another idyllic village; Ewyas Harold, which is contiguous with the neighbouring village of Pontrilas, and this carries even more amenities, including a post office, a GP surgery, a dentist's surgery, a veterinary's surgery, a reputable primary school, a fish and chip shop, a butcher's shop, several public houses, and various places of worship. <br />More comprehensive facilities can be found in the cathedral city of Hereford, or the market towns of Ross-on-Wye, Abergavenny, and Monmouth.<br /><br />The proposal at a glance<br />Herefordshire Council granted planning permission on July 7, 2025 (reference P251501/PA4). The existing building - a five-bay steel-frame barn with a pitched roof - has permission to be converted into two properties. The central bay would be removed, therefore creating two detached homes. <br />Once completed, each home would be over 200 square metres in size, and the total plot size is circa two acres.<br />The completed properties would be set over two storeys. Both would have four bedrooms, and each master bedroom would also have an en-suite shower room. There would also be an open-plan dining kitchen, two reception rooms, a family bathroom, a cloakroom, and a utility/plant room. <br />In terms of parking arrangements, there is a concrete hardstanding, which would give a total of six parking bays.<br />Owing to the valley location, the grounds gradually slope downhill to the Olchon Brook, a tributary of the Monnow, offering a phenomenally beautiful landscape to explore. <br /><br />General <br />Services<br />In the location, mains electricity and water are available. There is also a telephone line in the vicinity. However, there is no mains gas supply or public drainage; therefore, a septic tank or domestic treatment plant will be required, and the heating source is likely to be via an air source heat pump or LPG. <br /><br />Directions<br />Beginning at Longtown Village Hall, turn left out of the car park and pass the castle and the primary school. Keep on following this road for around three-quarters of a mile, then turn left towards Brass Knoll. Continue along this road, and when you reach the sign for Lower House Farm, instead take the downhill left-hand fork in the road. Continue for around 450 metres, then take the right-hand turning. Continue on this lane for around just shy of half a mile, and the barn will be on the right-hand side. <br />What3Words: <a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/amended.buns.proclaims">amended.buns.proclaims</a><br /><br />Distances<br />Longtown 1.5 miles • Abergavenny 12 miles • <br />Hay on Wye 12 miles • Hereford 20 miles • Monmouth 22 miles • Ross-on-Wye 27 miles •<br />Agent's note: The acreage would need to be verified by your solicitor.<br /><br />