5 bedroom detached house for sale

An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a charming country residence set within approximately 17.31 acres, Benefiting from extensive outbuildings and 800 yards of fishing rights.
Situation
Garreg is situated within an elevated and private setting, with superb north-westerly views across the river Dyfi and further towards Snowdonia national park. Garreg is superbly positioned, with the market town of Machynlleth approximately 5 miles to the north and the popular seaside university town of Aberystwyth approximately12 miles to the southwest.

Machynlleth offers a good range of local amenities, with schools, eateries, pubs, art gallery golf course, hospital and train links, with Aberystwyth benefiting from a harbour, independent shops, main hospital, and rail station.

The local area provides a plethora of recreational activities, with an abundance of walks in both the local vicinity and slightly further afield into Snowdonia national park. In addition, the Michelin star restaurant Ynyshir is within 2 miles and the national eco-centre The Centre for Alternative Technology within 8 miles. As the property benefits from direct water frontage onto the river Dyfi there are plenty of options for fishing and water sports. Aside from sporting activities, the property is a short distance from the Dyfi Osprey project and other nature reserves, as such there is a wide array of wildlife on display throughout the year, adding to the already remarkable setting.

On the education front, the area is particularly well stocked in both primary and secondary education facilities with both Aberystwyth and Bangor providing university options.

With regards commuting, the property is well situated with multiple rail networks nearby, with Dyfi junction within half a mile from the property, providing excellent access to the wide national rail network.

The Property
Garreg represents an extremely rare opportunity, having not been on the market in nearly 50 years. The name Garreg derives from its direct location, having been built on an outcrop of rock foundations set well up from surrounding fields. It is believed that the property was originally constructed in the late 18th century and was originally classed as a smallholding.

As a whole, Garreg includes a farmhouse, an impressive range of outbuildings, which offers substantial development potential, subject to the relevant planning permissions and a
self-contained flat, which could provide an additional income, or be used as ancillary living depending on requirements.

The property enjoys magnificent views across an ever-changing landscape, with the river Dyfi altering with the tides, further views towards Snowdonia national park providing the most dramatic of backdrops. Aside from its views the property itself is noteworthy, with the front and rear aspect designed as a typical stone cottage. However, to the side, the property has historically been modified to provide a typically symmetrical Georgian façade.

The property and its outbuildings are located at the end of a well-maintained tarmacked private drive, which is accessed behind two decorative slate pillars. The property has two parking areas, the main one, located at the end of the driveway and slopes down to a large gravel parking area, which has space for numerous vehicles. With the second parking area, accessed just before the main, behind a large gate which has previously been used as a private access for the apartments use and again provides space for numerous vehicles.

The Accommodation
Double hardwood doors open into an enclosed storm porch, which in turn opens into the heart of this wonderful home. A spacious family reception room, with slate flooring under carpet flooring, the room hosts a large brick backed inglenook fire surround, fitted with a wood burning stove and has wonderful, exposed beams which is a particular feature throughout the property. The reception room splits the property, with one side leading to an internal hallway which hosts the staircase and further external entrance into the property as well as leading into the formal dining room, which has elaborate but fitting wallpaper and enjoys glorious views through the triple aspect windows and also contains a fireplace, this time with a tiled surround.

Returning to the reception room, a doorway leads into the galley kitchen, which is fitted with wall and floor mounted cabinets under worktops on both sides, with a variety of fitted appliances. The kitchen also providing external access to the rear garden. To the end of the kitchen an open passageway leads into a spacious utility boot room, with WC and numerous storage cupboards, as well as a further external door leading into the workshop.

To the first floor, a wide landing provides access into the three spacious bedrooms, the principal bedroom benefiting from a wash hand basin and a large, fitted wardrobes running along one wall. Each of the bedrooms enjoys a differing aspect externally and are serviced by the family bathroom, which comprises a bath with overhead electric shower, wash hand basin and WC, which concludes the internal accommodation.

Garreg Flat
The secondary accommodation is accessed via stone steps from its own driveway, leading to the entrance or via a staircase located within the workshop. The main entrance opens into an internal corridor, providing access into a generous living room, two bedrooms and a kitchenette, cleverly fitted with a range of cabinets and appliances, with the kitchen in turn leading into a bathroom suite.

Outbuildings
Garreg benefits from numerous outbuildings within its grounds, the first section adjoins the main residence and runs beneath the apartment. This section of barn is split into three main rooms, which comprise a well fitted workshop, which also contains a door leading into the main residence and a staircase providing access directly into the apartment. A further large storage room, which could be further utilised should the need arise and an open fronted garage, with a block dividing wall leading to a further storage area and adjoining wood store.

The second barn, formally acted as a commercial operation is adjacent the first row of barns and is similarly split into three rooms, two larger rooms either side of the inner hall are supplemented by a smaller storage room to the rear. This barn however benefits from an additional room to the first floor, as well as a further adjoining “bunk house” which is accessed externally and was historically used as a children’s den and has a WC installed.

The final two outbuildings are a Dutch barn, known as the Black Barn, due to its black painted corrugated iron sheets, which is utilised as a timber storage area and finally a slate and stone built agricultural building, formally an agricultural animal store is located just behind the Black Barn.

Gardens and Ground
Garreg benefits from numerous and varying gardens surrounding the property. The main gardens are located to the western side of the premises and are split into numerous differing sections, which include a raised former vegetable patch behind a dry-stone wall with two green houses, a spacious lawned area which is generously stocked with a host of native trees and shrubberies to provide depth to the garden. Along the external boundary of the garden runs a path, following the circumference of the boundary until it finally reaches a secluded stream, which has a small stone bridge leading to a tranquil seating area which looks back onto the gardens.

The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, but due to the nature of the location, also has an array of wild reeds growing which surround the end of the stream in the main garden. This garden also provides an access into the two fields. The first of which is known by the current owners as the “three-acre field” and is laid to permanent pasture behind a dry-stone retaining wall. The access of this field also leads conveniently to the Black Barn providing excellent access.

The final riverside field, which is a SSSI and accessed directly across the single track Cambrian Coast railway line at a set crossing point, is responsible for much of the acreage of site at approximately 12.63 acres and is the field which adjoins the river Dyfi. This particular field has raised banks across its length with several points to access the river itself. This section enjoys 800 yards of fishing rights both from the banks and within the river itself.

Fishing Rights
As mentioned above, the property enjoys exclusive fishing rights along the banks and within the river Dyfi. While there are no formal catch records on file for this particular section of river, Natural Resource Wales do have active records for further upstream.

During the time Garreg has been in the current family’s ownership, they have taken full advantage of the fishing rights along the Dyfi, they have provided the following quote regarding the fishing history.

“We have fished here for nearly 50 years and have caught a range of species including salmon, sea trout, brown trout, large sea bass, mullet and flounder- a unique combination of fresh and salt water fishing experience. We often fish with ospreys overhead and otters in the water. Being tidal, care must be taken, and we will provide the purchaser with our experience of techniques and wading safety.”

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
The property is serviced by mains electricity, water, oil and private drainage.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 26 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 03/04/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different. None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with no onward chain.

Local Authority
Ceredigion County Council.
Council tax band F.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible.