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1 Ystrad House

A town garden behind a Regency Villa of earlier origins. A narrow entrance door opens revealing unexpected calm and timelessness. A small walled garden with box hedging and greenhouse lead to broad lawns, wide borders with soft colour schemes and mature trees. More intimate features: pots, urns and pools add interest and surprise.

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1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House
1 Ystrad House

About 1 Ystrad House

The grounds of Ystrad House, a Regency Villa of earlier origins, were once extensive, but have been greatly reduced over the last 70 years. The section acquired by us together with part of the house in 2002 was a barren wilderness, the only remains of its former state being some mature yew trees. Since then we have developed a garden, the aim being that of calm and tranquillity reminiscent perhaps of a sepia photograph. In fact a secret and unexpected town garden. This has been achieved by using broad lawns and wide borders with understated colours and the creation of vistas. More intimate features including pots, urns, pools, sudden turnings and a viewing platform lend interest and surprise.

The entrance to the garden, a narrow door, from an often busy street, opens into a small walled garden and greenhouse. This leads to the main formal area which eventually merges with wooded glades leading to a walk alongside the River Teme. The concept is not yet complete and inspiration is ongoing.

Location details

1 Ystrad House,
Knighton,
Powys,
LD7 1EB

Directions to 1 Ystrad House
Take the turning opp Knighton Hotel (A488 Clun) travel 225yds along Station Rd. Yellow House, red front door, at junc with Church Rd. Enter by side gate in Station Rd.

1 Ystrad House openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Lawns and gravelled paths mostly flat, except access to riverside walk.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at 1 Ystrad House. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 1 Ystrad House. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 1 Ystrad House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at 1 Ystrad House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. 1 Ystrad House seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.