A truly unique opportunity to purchase a distinguished Grade II Listed country residence formerly part of the Cawdor Estate. Set in an idyllic countryside location, this exceptional period farmhouse, which is in need of renovation, offers a rare possibility to acquire a substantial rural holding extending to approximately 70 acres and located in a fine position enjoying ever changing views. The area is almost entirely agricultural or forestry based and is particularly well endowed with wildlife. It is ideal for bird watching, walking, fishing and other country pursuits.
The main farmhouse is beautifully proportioned and boasts spacious accommodation throughout featuring many original features and comprises; kitchen, dining room, living room, parlour and pantry to the ground floor with 2 staircases to the first floor with 5 bedrooms and bathroom. Externally the property is set just off a minor county road and approached via a gated entrance to yard and L shaped stone and slate outbuildings.
The property is situated about 1 mile from the village of Rhandirmwyn which has a public house with The Towy Bridge public house located less than half a mile away. The larger town of Llandovery being just over 8 miles distance and offers comprehensive shopping facilities with a variety of shops, post office, patisserie, butcher, doctors surgery, cottage hospital, public houses/restaurants, junior school and Llandovery College in the private sector together with swimming pool and supermarket on the outskirts of town.
The house accommodation comprises as follows:
Entrance Hall With staircase leading to first floor.
Parlour 3.96m x 3.58m (13' 0" x 11' 09") With open fireplace in a tiled surround.
Living Room 4.39m x 3.66m (14' 05" x 12' 0") With open fireplace in a tiled surround. Dual aspect windows.
With Understairs Cupboard being former rent collecting office with flag stone flooring. Shelving.
Kitchen 5.23m x 2.72m Max (17' 02" x 8' 11"Max Max) With dual aspect windows.
Rear Hall With staircase leading to first floor. Door to outside.
Dining Room 4.27m Max x 3.96m (14' 0" Max x 13' 0") With solid fuel Rayburn. Understairs cupboard
Kitchen/Pantry 3.71m x 2.11m (12' 02" x 6' 11" ) First Floor Bedroom 1 5.13m x 3.28m (16' 10" x 10' 09" ) Landing Bedroom 2 3.99m x 3.63m (13' 01" x 11' 11") Bedroom 3 2.64m x 1.88m (8' 08" x 6' 02" ) Bedroom 4 4.39m x 2.79m (14' 05" x 9' 02" ) Bedroom 5 4.29m x 2.82m (14' 01" x 9' 03" ) Bathroom 3.61m x 2.54m (11' 10" x 8' 04" ) With panelled bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Storage cupboard.
EXTERNALLY The property is approached by a gated entrance just off a minor country road leading to yard area and a range of traditional stone and slate outbuildings with some needing works of renovation and comprising; Carthouse with staircase to first floor. Former Dairy and Former Cubicle Shed. Behind the main yard is a useful holding pen and Dutch Barn. To the front and side of the main property is a small garden with stone built Ty Bach(outside toilet) and Storage Shed
Land The land extends to approximately 70 acres in total. The enclosures are in permanent pasture and runs along the River Towy. The land includes approximately 40 acres of level land which would be suitable for silage. The other enclosures are more sloping with approximately 10 acres of woodland. The land is split by a minor country road as can be seen from the attached map.
Services We are advised that mains electricity, mains water and private drainage serve the property.
Broadband and Mobile phone Standard broadband is available in the area.
Local Authority Carmarthenshire County Council, District Offices, 3 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LE. Tel: (01267) 234567.
Viewing Strictly by appointment please through the selling agents Messrs Clee Tompkinson & Francis through whom all negotiations should be conducted. Please contact our Llandovery Office (01550) 720440.
Tenure Freehold.
