Price Guide: 525,000

Ref: 0gwa58 Gwarcoed, Esgairdawe, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 7SA

Picturesque, Peaceful and Private with Glorious Far Reaching Views …

Small Farm / Smallholding of c.47 Acres (incl. 10 acres woodland),

suitable for equestrian or livestock use, with Versatile 4/5 Bed Farmhouse,

range of Useful Outbuildings, and pastureland with some woodland

Llansawel village 4 miles, Lampeter 7½ miles, Llandeilo 14 miles, Coast 20 miles, Carmarthen 24 miles

Enjoying a completely private setting and superb sweeping views across the surrounding countryside, this most attractive smallholding would be ideal for a variety of uses including equestrian and livestock, and offers flexible family accommodation with scope for an annexe and also a stone barn with development potential. (EER: E) FARMHOUSE – a period, stone built slate roofed residence with later additions and extended into an adjoining stone barn (scope for a S/C annexe, possible B&B provision), offering diverse, spacious accommodation comprising: Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, Lounge/Dining Room, Conservatory, Reception Room/Bedroom 5, Shower Room, Sitting Room, Study, Shower Room 2. First Floor: Master Bedroom 1 with living area (above Sitting Room), 3 further Bedrooms.

OUTBUILDINGS – include a large 100 x 50 ft. Modern G.P. Barn with integral Farm Office/Games Room & Shower Room, Implement Store & Workshop, Garage with adjoining small pen, Stone Barn (possible development project STPP), and numerous field shelters and structures for animal shelter in several of the fields.

CIRCA 47 ACRES (to be confirmed) – comprising predominantly gently sloping and sloping pastureland surrounding the farmstead, including c.10 acres of woodland, shelter belts and a pond.

LOCATION – set amidst picturesque rolling countryside not far from Brechfa Forest at the southernmost reaches of the Cambrian uplands, yet within easy driving distance of villages, towns, and the coast. Llansawel village is 4 miles away with a primary school and public houses, and the University town of Lampeter is 7½ miles distant providing good market town amenities including a comprehensive school. The Cardigan Bay coast is about 20 miles away and there are numerous visitor attractions within easy travelling distance.

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Penybanc Farm Office, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9DU V.A.T. Registration No: 479 7600 00

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

Ground Floor –

ENTRANCE PORCH: The slate roofed open-fronted entrance porch has a door leading into the Entrance Hall. ENTRANCE HALL: 19’3” x 9’ max. An L-shaped hall with tiled floor, vaulted ceiling with partially exposed

A-frames and purlins, window to the front, Velux roof light, and doors off to the Cloakroom, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, and Lounge/Dining Room.

CLOAKROOM: With W.C. and wash hand basin, tiled floor and window to the front. KITCHEN/

BREAKFAST ROOM:

22’10” x 7’8”. Range of cream wall and base units with granite-effect work surfaces, 4-ring ceramic hob, tiled splashbacks, ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap, plumbing and space for a dishwasher, built-in storage cupboards, oil-fired boiler serving the central heating and hot water system, door to the Inner Hall.

LAUNDRY ROOM: 19’6” x 6’5”. Vaulted ceiling with partially exposed A-frames and purlins, window to the front and external door to the side, two Velux roof lights, sink unit with work surface and cupboard below, plumbing and space for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, built-in heated cupboards, large airing cupboard, tiled floor.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: 24’5” x 15’1”. Exposed stone chimney breast with lovely Inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel cast-iron stove on a slate hearth, with slate shelf behind and former bread ovens, with bressumer beam above, wood-effect flooring, exposed ceiling timbers, former fireplace recess to the other side of the room with inset beam and exposed stonework, and two sets of French doors leading out to a rear gravelled verandah area and terrace. CONSERVATORY: 8’6” x 7’7”. Tiled floor with underfloor heating, windows on three sides, and double external

doors. INNER HALL &

PASSAGEWAY:

15’6” x 8’ (including staircase). Staircase to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard, tiled floor, built-in cloaks cupboard, further storage cupboard, access to Rear Porch 1, steps down to Passageway with tiled floor and doors off to Reception Room/Bedroom 5 and Shower Room 1, and at the end a door connecting through to a lobby with slate-tiled floor, steps down, and opening out into the Sitting Room.

REAR PORCH 1: 10’3” x 9’. Windows on either side, door to storage cupboard, ceramic tiled floor and external door to the rear.

RECEPTION ROOM/ BEDROOM 5:

14’9” x 12’10”. Stone fireplace housing a coal-effect fire with inset tiles on either side on a slate hearth, two sets of French doors leading out to the rear landscaped patio area. SHOWER ROOM 1: 9’ x 7’9”. White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled W.C., and

bidet, large fully tiled shower enclosure, fully tiled walls and tiled floor, extractor fan, and obscure-glass window to the front aspect.

First Floor –

LANDING: Staircase from the Inner Hall leads up to the first floor landing, with built-in eaves storage space, two Velux roof lights, partially exposed A-frames, and doors off to 3 Bedrooms. BEDROOM 2: 15’ x 8’11”. Vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames and purlins, window to the rear. BEDROOM 3: 12’5” x 10’8”. Built-in storage cupboard, partially exposed A-frames and purlins, window

to the rear.

From the Passageway and Lobby at the end of the Inner Hall: Scope for Annexe:

Accessed from the lobby at the end of the Passageway, the following part of the accommodation incorporating the Sitting Room with open-plan Study and Master Bedroom above, Shower Room, Rear Porch 2 and Verandah, offers scope for a self-contained annexe if desired (perhaps for B&B provision).

SITTING ROOM: 21’2” x 17’. Tiled floor with underfloor heating, ceiling downlights, exposed stone walls, display recess, two wide openings through to the Study Area, open-tread staircase directly into the Master Bedroom, and door to Rear Porch 2 and Verandah.

OPEN-PLAN STUDY: 15’5” x 6’3”. Cast-iron feature log burner, tiled floor with underfloor heating, two small windows to the front aspect, partially exposed A-frames, door through to Shower Room 2. SHOWER ROOM 2: 9’3” x 5’9”. Contemporary suite comprising a wash hand basin and close coupled W.C., large shower enclosure with drencher head unit and shower attachment, space for a bath if required, chromium towel rail/radiator, ceiling downlights, tiled floor, predominantly tiled walls, some exposed stonework, partially exposed A-frame and purlins, Velux roof light to the rear and obscure-glass window to the rear.

REAR PORCH 2 AND VERANDAH:

15’ x 7’. Rear Porch 2 and Verandah with slate-effect flooring providing a pleasant sheltered area to sit and enjoy the country views.

First Floor –

MASTER BEDROOM 1 above SITTING ROOM:

21’7” max. x 18’3” plus recess for bed measuring 10’ x 8’. A spacious Bed/Living Room, accessed only from the Sitting Room, with oak wood flooring throughout, built-in high rise bed with built-in storage beneath, recess with hanging rail and storage space, partially exposed stonework, exposed ceiling timbers, partially exposed A-frames and purlins, feature full height and width triangular window into the rear gable end, Velux roof light to the side aspect, and further large window to the side enjoying stunning views across the property’s land and the countryside beyond.

GWARCOED FLOOR PLANS

Floor 1:

THE APPROACH, GARDENS & GROUNDS, OUTBUILDINGS and LAND:

THE APPROACH: The property is approached off a quiet country lane, then via its own 500 yard track, which continues into the arrival area at the homestead, where there is ample parking and turning space.

The A482 (Aberaeron-Lampeter-Llanwrda road) can be accessed 3 miles or so northerly. GARDENS & GROUNDS: There are grassed grounds all around the farmstead buildings, and sheltered south-facing garden areas to the rear of the residence with terrace, lawns, octagonal summerhouse with its own patio, a timber patio deck with balustrade, and a gateway and steps down to a charming walled and tiered garden area beyond the sitting room verandah with little ponds on various levels. The ‘secret’ walled courtyard at the rear of the Farm Building can be accessed via a gateway from the garden. There is also a sizeable timber cabin. The views are a wonderful feature, sweeping far across rolling countryside and changing with the seasons, and the property is a delight for bird and nature enthusiasts.

OUTBUILDINGS:

FARM BUILDING: Adjacent to the residence, being of partial block and steel construction with profile cladding and timber cladding, divided into two sections:-

Section 1:

30’4” x 15’. With vehicular access to the front and interconnecting door through to Section 2.

Section 2:

30’4” overall x 16’11” overall (divided into two areas). Also with vehicular door at the front and in the area to the rear a further large doorway leading out to an enclosed ‘hidden’ courtyard with gated access to the rear garden feature courtyard and landscaped areas. LARGE GENERAL

PURPOSE BARN:

100’ x 50’ approx. Large G.P. Barn with integral Stables, Office/Games Room and Shower Room. Of steel frame and partial block construction with profile cladding and profile roof, steel vehicular doors to both end elevations, and wide central concrete floor, currently divided to provide animal housing and storage space.

Internal areas:-

2 Block Built Stables (ample space for more). Integral Room: 16’10” x 10’.

Farm Office/Games Room: 38’1” x 20’. Fully boarded throughout with glazed French doors leading out to the side elevation, and door off to the Shower Room.

Shower Room: 9’ x 5’2”. With fully tiled shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin, and W.C., tiled floor, window to the side aspect.

SINGLE GARAGE: Block and timber frame Single Garage with vehicular doors to one end and pedestrian door to the other, and adjoining lean-to small animal pen.

DETACHED STONE BARN:

The Stone Barn has been re-roofed with a timber and profile roof. The main structure is in need of further attention. The building would perhaps be suitable for a conversion project, subject to the necessary planning permission being obtained.

Section 1: 20’ x 15’4”. Section 2: 20’ x 9’.

SMALL BRICK OUTBUILDING:

A small brick building in a paddock at the front of the farmhouse, ideal as a livestock field shelter.

THE LAND: We are informed that the property amounts to circa 47 Acres in all (to be confirmed), with the land totally surrounding the farmstead, comprising predominantly pastureland and including c.10 acres of woodland, shelter belts and a pond. The pasture is a mix of level, gently sloping and some steeper land. We have been informed by the current owners that they have obtained excellent hay crops over the years.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE, SERVICES, VIEWING, AND LOCALITY:

PERFORMANCE:

SERVICES: We understand that the property is connected to mains metered water and mains electricity and has a private drainage system. The residence has oil-fired central heating, together with some electric underfloor heating and log burners. Telephone is understood to be connected and should be available to purchasers subject to the usual transfer arrangements.

COUNCIL TAX: We are informed that the property is within Council Tax Band “D” (Carmarthenshire County Council)

FIXTURES & FITTINGS:

Fixtures and fittings that are referred to within these particulars will be included in the sale unless otherwise stated.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY:

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way declared and undeclared.

N.B. Please note that there is a footpath which travels along the first portion of the driveway then follows the periphery of the woodland – being well away from the house and buildings.

TENURE & POSSESSION:

We are informed that the property is freehold with vacant possession on completion, by arrangement.

VIEWING: By appointment with PROFILE HOMES

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THE LOCALITY:

The property is situated in the western part of the scattered rural community of Esgairdawe, an area of picturesque hills and valleys with sparkling streams, farm and pastureland, and quiet lanes.

Rhydcymerau village shop is about 4 miles south-westerly on the B4337, the road that skirts Brechfa Forest – the largest area of Forestry Commission property in Wales, covering around 50 square miles, with extensive bridleways and tracks for horse riding and cycling, as well as winding forest roads. The famous mountain biking course is about 7 miles south near Abergorlech in the lovely Cothi valley, also well known for its salmon.

Llansawel village is 4¼ miles south-easterly with a primary school, public houses and places of worship.

Lampeter is 7½ miles northerly from the property, a traditional market town in the Teifi Valley providing a good selection of shops, main post office, a leisure centre with swimming pool, cafes, restaurants and pubs, doctors and dentists, primary and secondary schools, and a University – the oldest in Wales (1822) and the smallest in Britain, occupying a beautiful setting in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains. Lampeter’s summer events include a Food Festival, the Rhys Thomas James Eisteddfod, the Drovers Arts Festival, and a Carnival.

Llanybydder is about 7¾ miles north-westerly, a small market town also by the River Teifi with a variety of independent shops and businesses, doctor’s surgery and chemist shop, pubs and eateries, and primary school. The Teifi river forms the boundary between Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire and is popular with fishermen (subject to permits) and canoeists. There are lovely places to visit all along its route from the Cambrian Mountains to Cardigan Bay.

The Dolaucothi Gold Mines are about 8 miles by road easterly amidst wooded hillsides overlooking the Cothi valley, with trails leading up into the mountains. The Gold Mines were first exploited by the Romans 2000 years ago, then worked again from the 19th _{Century up until closure in 1938, and the site is now a museum with tea room and gift shop. Caio Forest is the}

neighbouring area – a mostly coniferous, upland forest established over moorland extending over approximately 25 square miles, with excellent horse riding and walking opportunities. Beyond the forest are the wild, empty Cambrian uplands of Mynydd Mallaen (the mountain rises to about 1,500 feet), a remote region with deeply cut valleys, numerous streams, waterfalls, moorland plateau and marshland.

Llandeilo is 14 miles southerly, off the A40, at the fringe of Brecon Beacons National Park – a small, delightful town with distinctive shops, galleries, pubs, hotels, restaurants, main post office, health centre, dentists, schools, churches, and railway station on the scenic Heart of Wales line (Swansea to Shrewsbury). The town dates back to the 13th _{Century, and was once}

the medieval capital of Carmarthenshire, but the development of Llandeilo really grew in the 18th _{Century as a market town}

and banking centre for cattle drovers. The town retains its old world charm, with narrow streets, historic Georgian buildings, and an old stone single-span bridge over the river Towy. Dinefwr Park is just outside Llandeilo, with a 17th _{Century manor}

house (Newton House), woodland, mill pond, fallow deer and white cattle, and the Castle Woods Nature Reserve, which offers a walk to the Welsh 12th _{Century Dinefwr Castle, perched on a rocky crag commanding stunning views along the Towy Valley.}

Carmarthen is 24 miles south-west, the ancient county town and administrative centre with excellent shopping amenities, multi-screen cinema, primary and secondary schools, university college, general hospital, main line railway station and access to the A48/M4-link road. The National Botanic Garden of Wales is about 7 miles east of Carmarthen, featuring the Great Glass House designed by Norman Foster.

The magnificent Cardigan Bay Coast is within easy driving distance, famous for its marine wild life, cliff-top walks, secluded coves, and golden beaches, with Aberaeron 20½ miles north-westerly and New Quay 28 miles north-west.

NOTES:

have been produced in good faith and are intended only for guidance and assistance. These particulars do not constitute a contract or any part of a contract. The vendors have checked and approved these details.

PROFILE HOMES have visited the property but have NOT surveyed or tested any of the appliances, services or systems in it including heating, plumbing, drainage, etc. Measurements and room dimensions are not guaranteed to be accurate and are given for guidance only. Purchasers must rely on their own and/or their Surveyor’s inspections and their Solicitor’s enquiries to determine the overall condition, size and acreage of the property, and also on Planning, Rights of Way, and all other matters relating to it.

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