As the name suggests, positioned alongside the River Teifi itself and enjoying fabulous views of the waterway, this property enjoys an abundance of charm and character with wonderful features being arranged over one level. The Accommodation briefly comprises: Kitchen/Diner, Living Room with Vaulted Ceiling, Three Bedrooms, with the Master Bedroom having an Ensuite. Forming part of the original stables to Castell Malgwyn, this is a unique opportunity to live in a historical courtyard setting.

History Of Stable Court - Originally known as Stable Court (now of course The Courtyard) there is extensive information online about the main house Castell Malgwyn (of which the Courtyard was once part).
The stable court lies to the north of the house, on low-lying ground next to the River Teifi. It is entered on its east side from the drive through large, square piers, about 3.5m high, of cut Cilgerran stone. They are topped by large ball finials on curving plinths and are flanked by walls sloping down to lower piers about 1.2m high. The main piers are set at a slight angle to the drive and stable court, perhaps indicating a different original alignment of the drives. To the south a low wall curves round from the outer pier and continues as the east parapet of the lower bridge. The former stables and coach houses are ranged around a large square court of single storey Cilgerran stone buildings with pitched slate roofs. In the centre of the east side is an imposing entrance tower with a high round-arched entrance, upper storey room, stepped gables with stone clock faces in the centre of both outer and inner sides, and a tall octagonal cupola on top with an octagonal dome supported on round, wooden arches.

History - In the north-west corner of the court is a two-storey building with a flat parapet hiding the roof. In its north-east corner is a taller, octagonal dovecote with a curving slate roof topped by a ball finial. Between the stone corner piers are slate panels with triangular openings. The stables and coach houses have been converted into holiday accommodation but double doors remain on the north (three), south (one) and west (one) sides. The interior has been gravel surfaced.
The stable court was part of the improvement programme of Abel Lewes Gower. It was built in 1844-45, designed by the London architect Ambrose Poynter. He also designed the lodge and entrance piers, which were built at the same time.

Situation - The Courtyard boasts a majestic location found off the shared entrance to Castell Malgwyn (now renamed Hammet House). It stands alongside the River Teifi and enjoys fine views over the river and picturesque surrounding woodland landscape, as well as having direct access out onto the river public footpath. The village of Llechryd has a good range of local amenities for basic every day needs, whilst the larger town of Cardigan is only a few miles further afield and provides a wide range of amenities, services and facilities, including a lottery funded redeveloped Castle, activities such as river boating, shopping and many cafes and places to eat. The River Teifi is a famous salmon fishing river as well as a natural beauty hot spot for walks and leisure pursuits. Within a few miles journey of Llechryd is a spectacular North Pembrokeshire & Ceredigon coastline, a major visitor destination with a wealth of beaches, coves and cliff top walks to be enjoyed, as well as boating, dolphin watching and water sports. The area is easily accessible, having good road links to Carmarthen, which is roughly 40 minutes drive away from where dual carriageway links connect on to the M4, as well as rail link with regular trains to Swansea, Cardiff and beyond.

The Courtyard - This is accessed under the imposing clock tower via a arched double gated entrance which leads to the inner communal garden area/courtyard from where access to each individual cottage is obtained.

River Cottage -

Kitchen/Diner - 4.80m x 3.33m (15'9" x 10'11) - Entered via wooden double glazed door to the front, quarry tiled floor, oak fronted wall and base storage cupboards with work surfaces over, sink unit, eye level double oven, 4 ring electric hob, pull out extractor hood, plumbing for washing machine, integrated fridge/freezer, plumbing for dishwasher, wall mounted Grandee boiler servicing the domestic hot water and central heating system, part tiled wall, leaded window overlooking the river, fitted seating area, part exposed stone wall, radiator, opening through to living room, latch door to:-

Bedroom 1 - 3.45m x 2.90m (11'4" x 9'6") - Quarry tiled floor, window to courtyard, radiator, door to:-

En-Suite Shower Room - WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower enclosure, tiled floor and tiled walls, heated towel radiator, window, recess ceiling downlighters.

Lounge - 7.57m x 4.83m (24'10" x 15'10") - Slate tiled floor, French doors with side windows opening out on to a patio, enjoying wonderful river views, wood burning stove, part exposed stone walls, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, leaded window enjoying river views, radiators, door to:-

Inner Hallway - Tiled flooring, windows, radiator, beamed ceiling, fitted cupboards, doors to:-

Bedroom 2 - 3.66m x 3.07m (12' x 10'1") - Tall beamed ceiling, slate tiled floor, leaded window enjoying river views, radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 4.85m x 2.95m (15'11" x 9'8") - Tall beamed ceiling, slate tiled floor, windows to the front and rear, radiator, part exposed stone wall.

Bathroom - 3.66m x 3.18m (12' x 10'5") - Suite comprising Jacuzzi style bath unit, shower enclosure, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel radiator, tiled floor, part tiled wall, beamed ceiling, frosted leaded window.

Outside - The courtyard area itself is of relatively low maintenance being mainly gravelled with some established plant and shrub borders designed around a central seating area. River Cottage also benefits from a garden to the rear.

Managers Notes - Clocktower Cottage - The cottage flooded in 2018. Since then the Environment Agency have fitted British standard Kite-mark approved flood barriers to both the main archway entrance to the Courtyard and the entrance doorway to Clocktower cottage. In addition to this, the cottage has been fitted with two automatic "sumps and pumps" to instantly remove any water ingress and pump this out (although this precaution has never been required). Further more, all the electrics have been re-done and discreetly set at a higher level, the oil boiler is wall mounted, the kitchen carcasses are made from a bespoke flood proof heavy duty PVC (not MDP) and the doors are all solid wood. The ovens are set within tall units, as is the fridge. The cottage has never flooded since.

Services, Etc. - Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Local Authority - Pembrokeshire County Council
Property Classification - E
Tenure - Freehold and available with vacant possession upon completion.

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