PRICE Offers in the region of  £460,000

viewing  By Appointment Through The Smallholding Centre Only

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque 200 hectare Hafod Estate, an area rich in natural beauty and resource as well as a haven for red kites, buzzards and other wildlife , this delightful property comprises an unspoilt detached house with adjoining barns suitable for conversion to extend accommodation or for holiday lets (subject to normal consents) set in approximately 2.75 acres of land that has been managed organically (not certified) for the last 27 years.

The property is south facing. Most of the land, including the garden and polytunnel, lies to the front of the house and thus enjoys a delightfully sunny aspect over the summer months. The house, with its own private water supply, has recently been renovated to a sympathetic and ecologically considered standard, including the use of lambs wool insulation throughout. The tailor-made wooden windows bring in plenty of light to the large rooms, most of which have been finished with lime render and painted with natural ‘eco’ paints. In addition, the bespoke kitchen at the back of the house overlooks a woodland and stream, offering a hint of the calm and tranquillity that permeates the rest of the house.

Many of the original features of the property have been preserved and maintained including the exposed beams and wooden floorboards. The hearth in the Living/Sitting Room is flagged with hand-carved stone and flanked by an oak mantel; echoing the minimalist decorative theme evidenced in the rest of the house. The overall effect is one of a generous celebration of the original character and features of the house, all of which have been left to shine and delight in their simplicity.

The house offers flexible accommodation, as the rooms are large and adaptable. Briefly, as they stand currently, they include a Hall, Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen/Breakfast Room on the ground floor with two Bedrooms and a Bathroom on the first floor. In addition, the outbuildings adjoining the house (currently used for wood and other storage) provide ample opportunity for extension and conversion (subject to the normal planning consents).

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

HALL     4.22m x 2.37m (13’10”) Front entrance door; stairs to first floor; archway to Kitchen; radiator

LIVING ROOM     5.24m x 4.71m (17’2” x 15’5”) Exposed chimney breast with inset woodburning stove on hand carved stone hearth (serves domestic hot water and central heating system); 2 radiators; 2 windows to front; exposed beams; wooden floorboards

DINING ROOM     4.25m x 4.23m (13’11” x 13’10”) Fireplace with beam over; red and black quarry tiled floor; 2 windows to front; radiator; archway to Kitchen; exposed beams; shelving in alcove

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST     7.66m x 2.14m (25’2” x 7’) Doorway to rear garden; 3 windows to rear, 2 of which are double glazed, plus 2 rooflights to rear; sloping ceiling; wooden floorboards in Breakfast area, red and black quarry tiles in Kitchen area; radiator; exposed beams and A frames; range of wooden base units with wooden worksurfaces over; stainless steel oven with 6 burner hob (LPG); plumbing for washing machine

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING     Wooden floorboards; Velux window to rear; radiator

BEDROOM 1     4.3m x 3.75m (14’1” x 12’4”) Window to front; Velux to rear; radiator; exposed A frames; airing cupboard with shelving; cupboard housing hot water tank

BATHROOM     3.65m x 2.69m (12’ x 8’10”) WC; wash hand basin with tiled splashback; free-standing painted claw foot bath (the vendor may take the bath); shower cubicle; exposed beams and A frames; storage cupboard; storage space; radiator; cupboard housing LPG boiler for back-up hot water supply; window to front

BEDROOM 2     4.24m x 4.24m (13’11” x 13’11”) Window to front; Velux to rear; 2 radiators; exposed A frames

EXTERNALLY

The property is approached via a private lane from the Forestry Commission access road. There is space for parking alongside the lane. To the rear of the house is a pleasant garden area which has a stream boundary.

Most of the land lies to the front of the house, across the lane. Part of this is vegetable garden with a large POLYTUNNEL. The rest provides a fenced paddock for grazing. There is also a small paddock across the river behind the house and another small area behind the Barn / Workshop.

In total the property extends to approximately 2.75 acres. We are advised that the land has been used organically for the last 27 years.

The Buildings

Attached to the house is an L-shaped range of stone and slate barns. These offer the potential for storeys, the same as the house. They currently provide storage space, but would be ideal for conversion, further accommodation or workshop space as required (subject to necessary consents. Immediately adjacent to the house is room measuring 7.58m x 4.27m. This has a door to the front and rear. Adjoining this is a long barn, extending back behind the rest of the building. This is currently divided into several areas for storage, but measures approximately 13m x 5.58m overall. The front storage room retains the original cobbled floor.

Adjoining the barn is a small stone PIGSTY.

There is a further stone and slate BARN / WORKSHOP measuring approximately 6.27m x 4.4m. This has a concrete floor.

SERVICES

Mains Electricity; Private Water; Private Drainage; Council Tax Band E; Woodburning Stove serving Hot Water and Central Heating (with LPG back-up boiler for hot water)

DIRECTIONS

For directions to this property and an appointment to view please contact THE SMALLHOLDING CENTRE

THESE DETAILS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED BY THE VENDORS. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED WE HAVE NOT SEEN COPIES OF ANY PLANNING CONSENTS, ARCHITECTS, OR OTHER CERTIFICATES. BOILERS OR OTHER FITTED APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED. WE DO NOT HOLD A STRUCTURAL SURVEY REPORT ON THE PROPERTY. WHERE A PROPERTY HAS LAND, WE HAVE CHECKED THE ACREAGE WITH THE VENDORS BUT HAVE NOT MEASURED A LAND PLAN. THE ACREAGES ARE, THEREFORE, ONLY AN APPROXIMATION. TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS SHOULD CHECK THE CURRENT AVAILABILITY WITH THE AGENT BEFORE VIEWING.