Detached Grade II Listed Smallholding standing in some 2.9 Acres or thereabouts complete with an extensive range of traditional outbuildings (also Listed), formerly a planned farmstead established in the area by the Newborough Estate after 1850. Viewing highly recommended. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a historic Grade II listed, registered smallholding and an extensive range of outbuildings (also listed). Situated in the heart of the countryside yet within easy reach of the coastline, the main A499 trunk road and new Caernarfon by-pass is this Detached Grade II Listed Farmhouse standing in some 2.9 Acres or thereabouts, formerly a planned farmstead established in the area by the Newborough Estate after 1850. The farmhouse forms a two storey cruciform-plan with the outbuildings and closed wall that runs along the eastern boundary creating a square like open yard, doubtless where much farming activity was seen in times gone by. There are two separate main outbuildings, each divided into several store rooms, stables and suchlike plus a Bothy and three pigsties. Needless to say, the outbuildings could prove advantageous and be put to a number of uses such as workshops/studios/stables whilst offering enormous conversion potential for other uses (subject to planning consents and approvals). The main dwelling offers much charm and character with its thick walls, sash windows and exposed floorboards and is surprisingly spacious with 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom whilst there's a working open fireplace to the lounge with original fireplaces also present to two other rooms. The property offers a large garden, ample private parking with the land appearing to offer good grazing land and equestrian pursuit. Benefiting from oil fired central heating, the accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Hall, Lounge, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Landing, 3 Bedrooms and Bathroom.The property is located roughly 4 miles south of the Royal town of Caernarfon amidst beautiful countryside yet located near a good network of roads that link up all the major towns and villages including Caernarfon, Porthmadog and Pwllheli. The new by-pass speeds up travel times to Bangor, the A55 expressway and further afield by some margin, making this location all the more appealing. For amenities, schools, shopping and numerous leisure facilities, you are spoilt for choice with all the above available in Caernarfon and outlying districts. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_caernarfon-d197351/for-sale_i69836950
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Rarely does a property such as this come to the market, offering the potential to walk into the mountains from your own front door. The property has been lovingly refurbished and modernised over the years by its current owner yet at the same time it is sympathetic to its era.The property comes with the bonus of an extremely successful detached holiday cottage located within the grounds, offering both seclusion and peace to the holiday renters, in addition to maintaining the privacy of the main property.In all, you will find approximately two acres of land which slopes down towards one of the local rivers creating a delightful feature to enjoy from the purpose-built seating areas within the grounds, where better to sit with a glass of something nice, enjoying both the views and the sounds of running water.Main propertySet in an elevated position, the property offers some incredible views to the north, encompassing both coastal views over towards Anglesey in addition to the mountain tops of Mynydd Y Cilgwyn and Clogwyn Melyn, with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) being with in easy sight on a clear day. The situation ofthe property offers mountain views on all sides too.Entrance to the property is via a spacious entrance hall, boasting a considerable double-glazed front door, featuring side panel windows, creating a light and airy space. Additionally complementing the entrance, you will find sizeable Velux windows to the vaulted ceiling. A traditional rural entrance hall with cloaks space and boot room space etc.It is worth mentioning here too the underfloor heating, which is afforded throughout the ground floor, helpfully powered by a n air source heat pump bringing the heating of the property into the21st century. On a practical basis the bathroom radiators are duel-fuel allowing easy all year round use if required.A family bathroom is situated to the rear of the entrance hall, tastefully modernised featuring a P shower bath incorporating a plumbed waterfall head shower in addition to waterfall taps. The room affords a pedestal wash basin, a low-level WC, chrome towel radiator and window too.To one side of the entrance hall, you will find the utility room, featuring a vaulted ceiling allowing for ample hanging space for washing complemented by a radiator for winter drying. A range of work surfaces and storage cupboards with a stainless-steel sink arrangement are offered here too with plenty of additional space for various appliances , including plumbing for two automatic washing machines. A window features, in addition to a upvc double glazed door leading out to the side of the property which provides easy access across to the holiday cottage. From here you will find a further shower room, fitted with a plumbed step in shower , a low-level WC, a pedestal wash basin and chrome towel radiator.To one side of the entrance hall, you will find the utility room, featuring a vaulted ceiling allowing for ample hanging space for washing complemented by a radiator for winter drying. A range of work surfaces and storage cupboards with a stainless-steel sink arrangement are offered here too with plenty of additional space for various appliances, including plumbing for two automatic washing machines. A window features, in addition to a upvc double glazed door leading out to the side of the property which provides easy access across to the holiday cottage. From here you will find a further shower room, fitted with a plumbed step in shower, a low-level WC, a pedestal wash basin and chrome towel radiator.The opposite side of the entrance hall provides a more living style approach. A significant, contemporary open space, incorporating both sitting, dining and kitchen area. The kitchen area is fitted with a modern range of base, wall and drawer units, in addition to an island with breakfast bar. As one would expect in a rural home, a sizeable 7 burner range features, with complementary extractor hood. Space for a freestanding fridge freezer, window with views across to the north and of course open space to the living area are afforded here too.The living area boasts a fabulous stone feature inglenook fireplace with a log burner. Two windows are offered here too, affording views out to the north. Beyond the family space is a respectably sized conservatory, providing an insulated panel ceiling for all year-round use. Additionally offering two extra external doors and of course the underfloor heating continues into this room.The ground floor provides space for the master bedroom suite, featuring double glazed French doors, incorporating side panels facing south and into the rear garden. You will additionally find fitted wardrobes with full length sliding mirror doors and some exposed stone which sings to the history and original construction of the property. The spacious room then provides you with access to its own en-suite bathroom, incorporating a bath with waterfall shower head and waterfall taps, a low-level WC, wall mounted wash basin, chrome towel radiator, windows and a continuation of the underfloor heating.A further bedroom is afforded on the ground floor featuring a upvc double glazed window on the south side and under floor heating.Moving upstairs, the modern wooden stairway boasts a 90 degree turn to lead you to a landing area which in turn provides access to the first-floor bedrooms. Here, a Velux window affords stunning views including Mynydd Graig Goch.The first of the bedrooms on this floor features upvc double glazed windows looking out into the mountains, exposed beams adding to the character and an additional modest upvc double glazed side window. The final bedroom on the first floor offers a Velux window and of course exposed beams. Both of the bedrooms to the first floor are heated by radiators.Holiday CottageThe holiday cottage is detached from the main residence, and it is possible to come and go from the car parking area below without interrupting your immediate neighbours. Successfully run over the last few years, it boasts an incredibly impressive occupancy rate. One look at the cottage and the views it offers, in addition to the location, authenticates the occupancy rate.The main room within the cottage offers a kitchen area incorporating base and drawer units with a stainless-steel sink and of course all the required appliances for cooking. In one corner you will find a beautiful log burner with surrounding seating and a dining area to one side. Moving through the property, you will additionally find a bathroom incorporating a P shower bath with feature waterfall heads below, a low-level WC, wall mounted basin, chrome towel radiator and a Velux window. The bedroom is spacious for a double room and all in all, the internal offering of the cottage is both stylishly decorated, with a degree of modern appointment, yet sympathetic to the era of the building.Outside the cottage you will find a private garden area, the predominant feature of which is the hot tub, cleverly positioned to look across the mountains towards Eryri (Snowdonia), so a glass of champagne while looking at the peaks of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) does not get any better than this!GroundsThe property has gated access from the village road, providing plenty of space for the parking of several motor vehicles. It was noted too, that there are two useful electric charging points. The property itself sits in an elevated position, well above the parking area, so comings and goings here, do not interrupt the views from the property. To one side of this area, you will find a man-made pond, creating a lovely feature. The remainder of the gardens are divided into areas for relaxing and sitting out, to enjoy the water coming down the mountainside through the edge of the property. A sizeable vegetable area and other garden features are provided too.Within the grounds you will find a storeroom / workshop building, useful for many purposes. The current owner of the property has a cosy self-sufficient office cabin built in the grounds with solar panels to provide electricity for part of the year, in addition to a multi fuel burner for heat. Not only is this an attractive looking building but of course incredibly practical.Sellers Insight"I moved to Llys Ifor in March 2016. Since then, the place has been a paradise of ever-changing landscapes, skyscapes, rainbows, mountain and sea views, backed by the sound of the river on the boundary. No two days are ever the same!"We have created a wildlife haven with half an acre of mixed woodland, a pond and patches of shrubs which give cover for all sorts of birds."Renovating the cottage into a larger home and restoring the derelict barn into a holiday cottage was so rewarding, and landscaping the fields into a garden with access to the river for people to enjoy has been a constant source of delight."There is a magic to this area of north Wales, and it nurtures everyone who visits here. Living here and creating a space for wildlife and humans alike to enjoy has been a privilege. The community are warm and friendly and love the occasional get together for a good party and there is an active village group who meet monthly to discuss things to benefit the villages of Nebo and Nasareth. It is a special place to live."Council Tax Band: EFreeholdEPC Rating: E For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_caernarfon-d197351/for-sale_i68793524
Beyond compare. This detached home, first recorded in existence as a mill in 1695, has been sympathetically restored to an exceptionally high standard. In a nod to the property's history as a mill, the current owner has left no stone unturned to create an outstanding and eye-catching home. Additionally, the property is perfectly situated to enjoy 360-degree views of the green space, predominantly agricultural fields and woodland.Entrance into the property is via a stable door, allowing access to the kitchen and dining space (18' 2'' x 17' 6'' (5.53m x 5.33m)). The kitchen area is fitted with a range of bespoke handcrafted base, wall and drawer units, manufactured from Victorian reclaimed pine, complemented by dark coloured work surfaces. Additionally incorporating a Belfast sink unit with mixer tap, a single draining board, integrated fridge freezer and automatic washing machine and an electric rangemaster oven with five ring electric hob. Three U.P.V.C double glazed box windows provide natural light into the room and you will additionally find a charmingly quaint, restored fireplace and ample space for a breakfast table over by the stable door. Flooring is laid to heritage Minster limestone tiles.Passing a bespoke oak staircase which leads you to the first floor, you will enter the dining room (18' 4'' x 9' 1'' (5.58m x 2.77m)). Affording three U.P.V.C. Double glazed box windows, a further restored fireplace and a continuation of the heritage Minster limestone tiled flooring.From the dining room, you enter a double bedroom (10' 11'' x 9' 1'' (3.32m x 2.77m)). Presented with U.P.V.C. Double glazed box windows and under floor heating. Additionally benefitting from an ensuite bathroom, fitted with a three-piece heritage Dorchester range suite, comprising of a bath, pedestal wash basin and low-level W.C. The elevations and floor are decorated with travertine tiles and as with the bedroom, the ensuite additionally benefits from under floor heating. Double glazed box window to the rear and of course a heated towel rail completes the picture.Ascending the oak staircase, you will arrive at a multifunction space (18' 6'' x 16' 10'' (5.63m x 5.13m)), offering idyllic, peaceful views to either side. Currently a sitting room, the space could with relative ease, be converted into an additional bedroom should you desire.From here, heading to the rear, you will find a door to the exterior and beyond to the rear garden. Presented with two U.P.V.C. Double glazed box windows, in addition to a radiator to one side is a cloakroom which is fitted with a two-piece heritage Dorchester suite with travertine tiles to elevations and floor, a double-glazed box window to the rear and a further heated towel rail.The main lounge (19' 5'' x 18' 10'' (5.91m x 5.74m)) of the property is simply stunning and beyond impressive, the main feature being the elevated cathedral ceiling which is fully exposed. Additionally featuring an extremely impressive inglenook fireplace with stone surround, slate hearth and currently furnished with a sizeable multi fuel burning stove. To one side, a bespoke oak staircase leads you onto the second floor. Seven U.P.V.C double glazed box windows are presented here in addition to an oak stable door leading you out from one side, stepping down on to an incredibly pleasant private courtyard.Ascending the stairs to the second floor, you are greeted by a modest landing offering views into the lounge. You will additionally find the last of the bedrooms here, a master (18' 6'' x 17' 2'' (5.63m x 5.23m)). Affording U.P.V.C. Double glazed box windows, a fitted wardrobe and of course an ensuite bathroom, fitted with a three-piece Heritage Dorchester suite which incorporates a sunken bath, a pedestal wash basin, and a low-level W.C. Heated towel rail.Externally the property stretches to 0.75 of an acre and boasts a mix of formal garden, neatly divided into distinct areas. At the furthest point, you will find a wildlife pond boasting a bridge crossing the stream that runs to the bottom boundary of the property.Double gates provide access into the grounds from the single-track road, opening to gravelled parking and one of the pedestrian accesses to the property. To one side of the property is a defined paddock area which continues to wrap around to the rear. The current owner has implemented some incredibly clever features including a walkway to the middle floor from the rear garden, yet at the same time, ensuring light is provided to all windows on the ground floor. You will additionally find a delightful courtyard area to the side of the property which can be accessed from the lounge via external steps, further shaded by the original mill building.The original mill building (18' 7 x 27' 7 (5.67m x 8.43m)) is a detached structure with pitch roof and is currently joined to the main property by a wall which has an open arch, an extremely pleasant feature. The mill building could relatively easily be converted, with the requisite planning to provide additional bedrooms or other types of accommodation. Ample scope too, for a covered walkway to join the two properties together.HistoryThe mill lies to the west of the farm Llwyn-y-Gwalch, on the other side of Lon Eifion, which is the old railway on the side of the road that runs from Penygroes to Bethesda Bach.There was a lake on the upper side of the mill to accumulate water from the river Llifow. The building is still standing and was converted into a home in the 20th Century after being in ruin for over 50 years.The first record of the mill perhaps is the daily workings in 1695 when the mill was owned by a gentleman from Bangor and a son of Rowland Morgan.Mentioned again in 1717, Grace heiress of Llwyn-y-Gwalch and her son and husband were the owners. By 1739, a Griffith Morris was working for them as the miller and it belonged to this family for years until Thomas Jones died in 1823.Morris Roberts lived there in 1827 and, as he was a miller by trade, he worked the mill that year.The mill was then owned by a nephew in law to Thomas Jones on the agreement that he adopted the name Jones.Between 1841 and 1861 a Robert Davies was named in the census as the tenant and miller of Llwyn-y-Gwalch.In 1871 William Hughes was the tenant.In 1889, it was bought by Frederick George Wynn, the Squire of Glynllifon for £2,700, the acreage being 5.5. Henry Hughes was the tenant at this time. He and his brother lived there for 60 years. Henry did the farming and his brother Daniel was the registrar.The mill still worked until 1927 and at that time the miller was Morris Griffiths, a man with only one eye.One of the millstones can be seen leaning on the wall at the front of the property.LocationThe property is situated in a countryside setting on a pleasant country lane. Predominantly accessed from Bethesda Bach, the area is particularly convenient for commuting with Caernarfon and Porthmadog, the towns either side, both within easy reach. Off the A487, you will find a primary school and public house available in nearby Groeslon. The main shopping town of Caernarfon is within easy reach too, approximately five minutes away and offers all the necessary amenities and leisure facilities to hand, including primary and secondary schools. Access into Snowdonia is a matter of minutes away, as is the nearby coastline and beautiful beaches, particularly at Dinas Dinlle. The property is particularly well positioned to take advantage of the area, the main town of Bangor with a hospital and mainline railway station, in addition to the university is approximately 15 minutes' drive away.Mains Water and Electricity, Septic Tank, Oil Heating Council Tax Band: FTenure: FreeholdEPC: D For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_caernarfon-d197351/for-sale_i71437300
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