Powys
Powys is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, from the pleasant reservoirs of the Elan Valley to the rugged peaks of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
In all, Powys gives you over 2,000 square miles of open countryside, valleys, rolling hills, and cascading waterfalls for you to enjoy with walking and biking trails, bridleways for horse riding and lakes for wild swimming. Both the National Park and the tranquil beauty of the Elan Valley Reservoirs are a haven for wildlife watching, with Bannau Brycheiniog also offering a Dark Sky Reserve for stargazers looking for unadulterated views of the heavens.
New Homes in Powys
Living in Powys
Your new home in Powys is steeped in history and culture, with historic landmarks, castles and museums dotted throughout the county. From your new house you can explore attractions such as Powis Castle, a magnificent medieval fortress surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, or the National Cycle Museum in Llandrindod Wells, showcasing a fascinating collection of bicycles and cycling memorabilia. The Hafren in Newtown and Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon offer a diverse range of live performances, from theatre productions to musical concerts, providing entertainment for new house buyers of all ages.
Powys is also home to fantastic events and festivals including the world-famous Hay Festival of Literature with talks, book signings and appearances from top writers and celebrities, it’s the cultural event of the year. The Green Man festival is also one of the highlights, offering music, science and arts to some 25,000 visitors to Brecon. If you’re looking for something more traditional, put a date in your diary for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show – the largest of its type in Europe - all close to home.
Transport Links to National Parks
Connectivity in the region is excellent with the A40 towards the South connecting Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, through to Oxford in the East. The A470 connects the Eryri National Park in North Wales to Cardiff in the South, taking in Dolgellau, Llanidloes, Rhayader, Bulith Wells, Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil en route. A new build home in Powys - the largest and least populated of all the Welsh counties - is great for first time buyers, families and adventurous downsizers alike.