Price £399,950 - New Instruction


  • 3 acre secluded smallholding providing a tranquil retreat.
  • 2 barns one suitable for residential conversion
  • Convenient access to Llangeitho, Tregaron, Lampeter and Aberystwyth
  • Rustic 2 bedroomed character cottage with large pantry & attic room
  • Recent Solar panels, air source heating, and enhanced insulation.
  • Pantry suitable as ground floor studio/bathroom/study
  • Includes a well-equipped polytunnel and a traditional orchard.
  • Accessed via a shared lane, the property is ideally suited for 4x4 vehicles.
  • Potential for self-sufficiency and sustainable living.
  • Space for gardening, smallholding or permaculture projects

TRANQUIL SECLUDED RETREAT. Tucked away in the peaceful rolling countryside of Ceredigion within 3 acres of private land, this charming rustic two-bedroom cottage features two inviting reception rooms, perfect for relaxation or entertaining guests, a rear kitchen/dining room, a utility room and large pantry alongside. Two comfortable bedrooms, bathroom and further loft room upstairs. Original features, natural surroundings and far-reaching rural views create an atmosphere that feels removed from the pace of modern life yet has recently undergone eco improvements, including the installation of solar panels, air source heating and enhanced insulation, afforded by an Eco 4 grant to provide an EER ratingof grade A. The property is complemented by a polycrub Polytunnel as well as two Stone barn ranges aprox 20m x 7m and 13m x 5
At the heart of the property lies a productive cider-making orchard, creating a unique small-holding lifestyle with the potential to harvest, press and produce your own traditional Welsh cider. The land offers space for growing food, keeping animals, developing permaculture projects, or simply enjoying the freedom & tranquillity of country living.




Situation & Location
Situated within the rural community of Llangeitho, a historic village in the Aeron Valley known for its beautiful countryside and heritage. The postcode area is characterised by detached rural properties, farming communities and a notably low-density countryside setting. Ideally positioned for those looking for peace and seclusion, approached via initially a a shared council maintained tracking ending at the adjoining property, and then via a hard based track, also being a lane used by the adjoining farmer to access the fields, which skirts the property.

The property has attractive views over the Aeron valley being approximately a mile from the popular Aeron valley village of Llangeitho having good range of local amenities including shop/cafe, public house, primary school and places of worship. The property is also convenient to the larger towns of Tregaron providing ages 4 - 16 schooling and a good range of local amenities, nestling in the foothills of the Cambrian mountains, with Lampeter and Aberaeron also being within convenient driving distance. The larger town of Aberystwyth is approximately half an hours drive to the north.

Please note
Please kindly note: To ensure a smooth process for our sellers, viewings are reserved for proceedable buyers. Parties requiring a mortgage will be required to provide a valid Decision in Principle (DIP) or proof of cash funds or alternative proof, prior to a viewing being confirmed.

Construction
The cottage is a traditional stone built cottage, recently having been subject to a Eco 4 Improvement Scheme including the installation of solar panels, air source heating, new radiators, improved internal and roof insulation to improve the energy efficiency of this home.

GROUND FLOOR

Accommodation

Front Entrance Door
Leading to

Central Entrance Hall
Quarry tiled floor, radiator, understairs storage cupboard and door leading to

Sitting Room - 14'2" (4.32m) x 8'6" (2.59m)
window to front elevation, quarry tiled floor, fireplace housing wood burning stove, radiator. Potential for Bedroom 3.

Living Room - 14'9" (4.5m) x 12'3" (3.73m)
Characterful room double aspect windows to front and side elevation, , red and black quarry tile floor, two radiators, beamed ceiling. Fireplace boarded up.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 14'2" (4.32m) x 11'7" (3.53m)
with a small range of modern kitchen: three base units, four drawers and kitchen sink, cooker and applaince spaces. Beamed ceiling, up-right radiator, tiled floor. The units could be added to, as required.

Pantry Room - 15'0" (4.57m) x 5'11" (1.8m)
window to front, side and rear. Divided in to two rooms. This would be ideal as a bathroom or studio,

Boot/ Utility Room/ Side Porch - 13'5" (4.09m) x 5'6" (1.68m)
Fitted base units and wash basin. Plumbing for washing machine.Tiled floor. Radiator, with side entrance.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Double Bedroom - 14'2" (4.32m) x 8'3" (2.51m)
window to front with amazing aspect of rolling welsh countryside, radiator.

Bathroom - 8'3" (2.51m) x 5'7" (1.7m)
With bath having electric shower unit over, wash hand basin, toilet, radiator, vinyl flooring.

Main Bedroom - 14'1" (4.29m) x 12'3" (3.73m)
With window to front with amazing aspect of rolling welsh countryside, exposed timber flooring, front windows, opening to -

Loft Room - 14'3" (4.34m) x 11'3" (3.43m)
useful with sloping ceilings with insulated ceiling having two velux roof windows, rear window, radiator, pressurised hot water cylinder.

Outside
Approached initially via a council maintained tarmac no-through road for a third of a mile, ending at the adjacent property, with then a hard based track approx 300 metres which we would advise is accessed by 4x4`s only. This leads to a gravel forecourt with private gated private parking, two substantial stone barns with conversion potential (subject to any necessary consents). The approach lane skirts off to the left leading to the next agricultural property,

Range 1 - 26'0" (7.92m) x 15'8" (4.78m)
a former coach house plus adjoining cow shed, solid stone with partly box profile re-roofed - timber storage to far end.

Range 2 - 16'8" (5.08m) x 18'0" (5.49m)
divided into 3 area, the first being a former stable,

No 2 Central barn Ideal as garage - 13'8" (4.17m) x 18'0" (5.49m)
with high access

No 3 Adjoining loose box - 17'0" (5.18m) x 15'1" (4.6m)
this would be ideal to convert into residential accomodation, subject to planning.

The Land
To the side of the cottage is a lawn with a central Polycrub polytunnel.
There is 3 acre parcel of level land to the rear, the Paddocks have been gradually restored and maintained throughout the current owners possession with drainage and hedging works carried out. Divided into different areas supporting the sustainable lifestyle of the current occupier with vegetable beds, willow plantation for bio mass production, and an impressive traditional apple orchard with some lovely varieties of heritage Welsh/English cider culinary and desert apples, including some perry and pears. Originally planted for cider production. One notable tree is Kingston Black cider.
There is also an enclosed paddock with 2 old pig arcs. This being ideal for small livestock.


Services
We are informed the property is connected to mains electricity with a solar pv array, mains water, private drainage. The property has recently been subject to an Eco 4 Improvement Grant to include the provision of air source heating. EER RATING: A.

Council Tax Band E

Anti Money Laundering
The successful purchaser will be required to produce adequate identification to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. Appropriate examples include: Passport/Photo Driving Licence and a recent Utility Bill. Proof of funds will also be required, or if a mortgage is required a copy of a mortgage decision in principal. The successful purchaser(s) will be charged £20 including vat, per person for digital AML verification. We appreciate your cooperation to avoid any delays in finalising the sale.

Important Information
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make or give nor do we or our employees have the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. Please contact the office before viewing the property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you we will be pleased to check the information for you and to confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We would strongly recommend that all the information which we provide about the property is verified by yourself on inspection and also by your conveyancer, especially where statements have been made by us to the effect that the information provided has not been verified. LLOYD HERBERT & JONES HAVE NOT TESTED ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING, PLUMBING, DRAINAGE OR OTHER APPLIANCES. THE MENTION OF ANY APPLIANCES AND OR SERVICES WITHIN THESE SALES PARTICULARS DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THEY ARE IN FULL AND EFFICIENT WORKING ORDER.

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Council Tax
Ceredigion County Council, Band E

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

EER Chart

The Energy-Efficiency Rating is a measure of a home's overall efficiency. The higher the rating, the more energy-efficient the home is, and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be.

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Water Mains Supply
Sewerage Private Supply
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Garden/Outside Space No
Parking No
Garage No

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