5 bedroom detached house for sale

A 17 acre smallholding with fishing rights on the River Dyfi together with delightful traditional 3 bedroomed farmhouse, 2 bedroomed apartment & outbuildings.

Energy Efficiency Rating : 45 (E)
Tenure : Freehold
Council Tax Band : F

A 17 acre smallholding with fishing rights on the River Dyfi together with delightful traditional 3 bedroomed farmhouse, 2 bedroomed apartment & outbuildings.

The Garreg abuts the main A487 trunk road at the Northern fringe of Ceredigion, convenient to the popular attractions of Machynlleth, Aberdyfi, Borth and Aberystwyth. The Cambrian line divides the property and the Dyfi junction station is but a short distance.

The university and market town of Aberystwyth is rich in cultural activities and is some 14 Miles to the South. The town having an excellent range of amenities to cater for the large local and student populations.

Garreg is filled with character & history and has been under the same ownership for nearly 50 years this being a superb and rare opportunity to acquire such property.
The elevated spot boasts stunning North-Westerly views across the river and beyond towards Snowdonia National Park.

Follow the link to the Video Walk Through tour to take a look at the well laid out accommodation. Viewings to appreciate the property are highly recommended!

Points of Interest:

*The property sits on a rock outcrop ("Garreg" is Welsh for stone) in an elevated position above surrounding fields. The buildings have the lowest EA flood risk rating.
* The apartment is currently connected to the main house, forming a 5 bedroom dwelling. It used to be a holiday let and has it's own driveway, entrance and secluded garden and can easily be separated from the main house to become self-contained again.
* The apartment lounge with panoramic views and fast internet access has provided a perfect work-from-home office space.
* The 12 acres of riverside land is an SSSI. It does not need any maintenance and brings in a small amount of annual income.
* The riverside land is separated from the main property by the Cambrian light railway which provides a flood defence.
* There are 3.5 acres of grazing land next to the house.
* A private driveway and courtyard provide for ample off road parking.
* There is an extensive mature garden and vegetable plot.
* The property has fishing rights along an 800 yard tidal stretch of the River Dyfi.
* Within the courtyard there are outbuildings and storage rooms (roughly 1600 sq. feet) that (subject to planning permission) could be converted to accommodation or workshops.
* There are roughly 1300 sq. feet of additional farm buildings.

Tenure - Freehold.

Services - Mains water & electric. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agent; Aled Ellis & Co, 16 Terrace Rd, Aberystwyth.
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All photographs have been taken with a wide angle lens and room dimensions are approximate.

Council Tax - Ceredigion Council - Band F.

Entrance To The Property - The main residence and outbuildings are approached via a tarmacademed private driveway leading to a gated courtyard with ample parking.

The Accommodation -

Garreg Main House -

Entrance - Double wooden doors into the side porch entering in to the main living area of the home.

Living Room - 5.78m x 5.53 (18'11" x 18'1") - A spacious and light reception room hosting an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and many features such as the original exposed beams. With access to inner hallway and

Kitchen - 4.17m x 2.61 (13'8" x 8'6") - Comprising a fitted kitchen with a range of base units, appliance spaces and dual aspect windows. Leading to

Utility/Office - 4.93m x 3.38m (16'2" x 11'1") - A convenient utility space and through room with access to workshop/ inner access to apartment.

Inner Hallway - With front entrance door, stairs to first floor accommodation and door to

Dining Room - 6.69m x 3.41 (21'11" x 11'2") - A charming dining area with feature fireplace and large rear & front windows enjoying fine views over the immediate gardens and Dyfi estuary.

First Floor Accommodation - Landing

Bedroom 1 - 6.74m x 4.29m (22'1" x 14'0") - A commodious master bedroom with built in wardrobes and vanity unit wash basin

Bedroom 2 - 3.94m x 3.43m (12'11" x 11'3") - A twin or double bedroom with feature fireplace and wash hand basin.

Bathroom - Comprising a panelled bath with electric shower over, wc and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3 - 3.44m x 2.57m (11'3" x 8'5") - Another good sized double bed bedroom.

Garreg Apartment - The apartment has it's own driveway, private entrance and secluded garden. Generous living area, 2 bedrooms, kitchenette and bathroom. Prime for Airbnb or for family members coming to stay!

It is currently connected to the main house via a staircase in the workroom which provides convenient access from the main house, creating a great space for anyone looking to work remotely from home.

Externally -

The Land - The land amounts to approximately 17 acres. Around the house are mature gardens , to the rear 3.5 acres of grazing land. The remainder of the land is along a tidal stretch of the river Dyfi which includes 800 yards of fishing rights. This part is an SSSI, sitting between the Dovey Osprey Project and the RSPB at Ynyshir. It is unsuitable for livestock, needs no maintenance and earns a small annual income. It is high in conservation value and teems with wild life.

The Outbuildings - Garreg benefits from having a range of traditional outbuildings and with the right planning consent, outstanding potential for conversions. The first outbuilding adjoining the main house is being utilised as a workshop, large storage rooms and garages if required.
The second barn is also split into three rooms and was previously utilised as a commercial space.
The further two outbuildings are to the rear of the homestead, the black barn being utilised for wood storage and the stone outbuilding was formally for keeping livestock.

The Gardens -

Directions - from Aberystwyth - Take the A487 North for 11 miles to Glandyfi. On the northern edge of the village, the turn in to Garreg is on your left hand side denoted by our For Sale board.
From Machynlleth - Take the A487 South for 5 miles to Glandyfi and Garreg's driveway entrance is the first on your right.