A superior 27 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE comprising a Grade II Listed Regency 4 BEDROOMED FARMHOUSE affording a wealth of charm and character together with 4 FULLY EQUIPPED SELF CONTAINED LINKED HOLIDAY COTTAGES (4, 3,3 and 2 BEDROOMS) that has been successfully run as a summer holiday complex situate adjacent to the remains of ‘Talley Abbey’ (Premonstretensian) and ‘St Michael’s Church’ together with approximately 27 Acres of level pastureland that is bounded by the Upper/Lower Talley Lakes and ‘Talley Mound’ (former Moat and Bailey Castle).
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A SUPERB PERIOD MIXED USE COUNTRY PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF THE WELSH COUNTRYSIDE WITH SUPERIOR SELF CATERING HOLIDAY/LETTING ACCOMMODATION.
The property is situated on the periphery of the rural village community of Talley that in turn is located just off the upper reaches of the beautiful Cothi river valley some 3 miles south of Llansawel and 7 miles north of Llandeilo and the A40 trunk road. The property enjoying ease of access to the Brechfa Forest that offers a wealth of walks/nature trails and is located some 23 miles of the County town of Carmarthen. The property enjoying ease of access to the Towy valley towns of Llangadog and Llandovery together with the Teifi valley towns of Lampeter, Llanybydder and Llandysul. The nearby Talley Woods offering 5 miles of walking and riding paths.
The property dates back to the early part of the 18th Century with the main house having been built circa 1830 for a member of the family of and on land that formed part of the Edwinsford Estate and subsequently used as the Estate Managers Residence.
The property is approached via 2 independent level hardcored entrance drives.
THE COTTAGES are located to the rear of the main residence alongside the ruins of the 12th Century Talley Abbey and comprise 4 No linked Cottages that afford 4, 3, 3 and 2 bedroomed gas centrally heated and double glazed accommodation. All of the cottages afford a wealth of charm and character with many features including wood burning stoves, open fireplaces, exposed beams. The cottages afford visitors the opportunity of exploring the many attractions in the area including the Dolau Cothi Goldmines, Dan-Yr-Ogof Caves, the historical town of Llandeilo, the Black Mountains, the beautiful Towy valley and the renowned fishing on the Cothi, Teifi and Towy rivers. In addition the nearby Brechfa Forest affords many numerous nature trails/country walks.
Y PLAS
Y Plas comprises the main residence that is Grade II listed and dates back to the Regency period (1830).
The residence occupies a delightful position within its own walled mainly lawned gardens and affords a wealth of character features to include stone fireplaces, a variety of floor finishes with traditional high ceilings providing light and airy accommodation. In addition several of the doorways are original with the large Gothic style windows having exposed timber lintels and within the Study/Home Office there are 'Dairy Trays' to 2 walls on stone pillars. A central feature of the farmhouse is the attractive timber staircase to a spacious landing at mezzanine level.
In addition many original features have been retained including original oak/pine panelled internal doors, exposed lintels, inglenook fireplace, exposed stone walls, ‘Georgian’ style windows to the façade etc.
The accommodation has the benefit of: -
OIL CENTRAL HEATING with thermostatically controlled radiators.
AMPLE POWER POINTS THROUGHOUT.
9’6 CEILING HEIGHTS to the ground floor.
MAINS GAS AVAILABLE.
THE FITTED CARPETS ARE INCLUDED.
The accommodation comprises with approximate measurements:
Feature oak panelled entrance door with stained glass/leaded lights.
RECEPTION HALL with oak double doors to the rear hall having a feature stained glass/leaded fan light. 8’11 wide opening to
LIVING ROOM 14’2 max x 13’10 with window to fore. 2 radiators. Feature fireplace incorporating a wood burning room heater having fitted shelving to either side. Picture rail. 2 wall light fittings.
SITTING ROOM 14’1 x 13’9 with double aspect. Telephone point. Radiator. 2 wall light fittings. Feature stone fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove.
REAR HALL with tiled floor. Radiator. 3’8 wide staircase to first floor. Stone staircase to lower ground floor. Part glazed door to rear.
FITTED KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 17’6 x 14’3 max with tiled floor. 2 Gothic style windows to the side with exposed lintels. Telephone point. Feature inglenook fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove. Door to sitting room. Range of base and eye level kitchen units incorporating a vitreous enamel sink unit all having pine/oak fronts. ‘Aga’ cooking range that heats the domestic hot water and 3 radiators. All freestanding units are excluded.
INNER HALL with original stone paved flooring.
SEPARATE WC OFF with tiled floor . 2 piece suite in white comprising WC and wash hand basin.
UTILITY ROOM 10’10 x 10’10 with original stone paved flooring. Window to rear. C/h thermostat and timer control. Sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Radiator.
STUDY/HOME OFFICE 18’8 x 11’7 suitable for a number of usages with telephone point. Double aspect. Paved flooring. Radiator. Access to loft space. Fitted pine worksurface to 2 sides covering over wall to wall 'Dairy Trays' on stone pillars. 8’6 ceiling height. Door to
SIDE HALL/BOILER ROOM with door to rear. Oil fired central heating boiler.
FORMER KITCHEN 13’ x 11’8 with original panelled door. Window to side. Feature fireplace incorporating an oven. Radiator. Access to loft space.
RECESSED REAR ENTRANCE PORCH
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
STONE STAIRWELL with understairs storage cupboard off.
STORE ROOM with window to side and further steps to
FORMER COAL CELLAR 13’8 x 11’ with paved floor. Vaulted brick ceiling.
FIRST FLOOR - 8’8 ceiling heights
HALF LANDING at mezzanine level with boarded floor (some original boards). Gothic style window from which rural views are enjoyed. Radiator.
LANDING with radiator. Window to fore. Towel warmer radiator.
FRONT BEDROOM 1 14’5 x 13’10 overall ‘L’ shaped with window to front with views towards the Black Mountain. Radiator. Access to loft space.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with 2 piece suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Shower enclosure. Wall light with shaver point. Radiator. Extractor fan.
FRONT BEDROOM 2 14’1 x 13’9 with ‘Victorian’ style fireplace. Radiator. Window to fore with views towards the Black Mountain.
REAR BEDROOM 3 17’6 x 14’4 overall ‘L’ shaped with double aspect. Original fireplace. Telephone point. Radiator.
EN SUITE BATHROOM with 3 piece suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin, WC and panelled bath. Extractor fan. Wall light with shaver point.
FAMILY BATHROOM with extractor fan. 3 piece suite in white comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. Radiator. Wall light with shaver point. Part tiled walls.
REAR BEDROOM 4 11’ x 10’9 extending to 14’11 with window to rear. Radiator. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback.
EXTERNALLY
Gated/walled lawned front garden with ornamental pond. Orchard to one side with lawned areas. Rear walled (on 2 sides) paved sun terrace with views of the former Abbey and a decoratively stoned kitchen garden with raised beds. The gardens to the main house amount to just over a THIRD OF AN ACRE.
To one side of the main residence lies a private entrance drive serving the main house and which links through to the Cottages and over which there is a right of way in favour of an adjoining property. To the east (Talley side) is a further hardcored entrance private drive that serves the cottages and main house and over which no rights of way exist in favour of any adjoining properties.
Situate to rear of the main residence lie: -
WORKSHOP 22’ x 10’6 approx of stone/concrete block construction. Double door access. Part loft over.
LEAN-TO GARAGE 28’10 x 12’10 with double doors. Concrete floor. Concrete block built.
SECURE WOOD STORE
OIL STORAGE TANK
THE COTTAGES
The cottages comprise converted former cowsheds/barns that afford superior character accommodation with each cottage having their own individual features and character. All cottages have open stone fireplaces with other features including exposed stone walls, exposed timber beams, roof tresses etc.
TY’R CRYCHYDD
(Heron House)
The cottage comprises a DOUBLE FRONTED END OF TERRACED COTTAGE that has the benefit of: -
GAS CENTRAL HEATING with thermostatically controlled radiators.
PANELLED INTERNAL DOORS.
DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS.
The accommodation comprises: -
Panelled entrance door to
RECEPTION HALL 14’6 x 7’4 with boarded floor. Staircase to first floor. Cloak hooks. Double glazed slit window. Understairs storage cupboard. Radiator. smoke detector. 4’3 wide opening to kitchen.
LIVING ROOM 15’7 max x 14’3 with boarded floor. Double aspect. 3 windows. Feature beamed ceiling. Feature inglenook style stone fireplace. 2 Radiators. 4 wall light fittings.
FITTED KITCHEN 12’ x 9’7 with red and black quarry tiled floor. Window with views of the Abbey. Wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. Recessed spotlighting. Range of fitted base and eye level light oak effect kitchen units incorporating a sink unit. Extractor fan. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM 9’10 x 6’1 with tiled floor. Extractor fan. Window to rear. 2 piece suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Quadrant corner shower tray with tiled surround and electric shower over. Radiator.
REAR HALL with part glazed door to
DINING ROOM 11’10 x 10’1 with window to side. Radiator.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 15’7 x 9’2 with radiator. Window to side. Pedestal wash hand basin. Wall light with shaver point.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING 19’1 x 8’7 with access to loft space. Double glazed velux window with views of the Abbey and St Michael’s Church. Exposed beam. Smoke detector.
BATHROOM 10’7 x 7’6 with double glazed velux window. Exposed beam. 4 piece suite in white comprising WC, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with electric shower over. Wall light with shaver point. Radiator.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 15’5 x 10’6 with double glazed velux window. Exposed beam ceiling. Radiator. Pedestal wash hand basin. Wall light with shaver point.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 3 15’7 x 10’10 with double glazed velux window. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. exposed beam ceiling. Wall light with shaver point.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 4 16’3 x 11’6 with large double glazed velux window enjoying views over the Abbey, St Michael’s Church, Upper Talley Lake and surrounding countryside. Radiator. Wall light with shaver point. Exposed beam ceiling. Pedestal Wash hand basin.
GOLWG Y BODA
(Buzzard’s Watch)
The cottage comprises a MIDDLE LINKED DOUBLE FRONTED COTTAGE
that has the benefit of:-
GAS CENTRAL HEATING with
thermostatically controlled radiators.
DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS.
The accommodation comprises: -
Part glazed door to
OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING ROOM 19’9 x 16’ overall with feature beam ceiling. 3 part double glazed windows. 1 wall of exposed stone. Smoke detector. ‘Victorian’ style fireplace. 2 radiators. Staircase to first floor. Range of fitted base and eye level light oak effect kitchen units incorporating a sink unit, wine rack, oven, hob and cooker hood. Gas fired central heating boiler. Extractor fan. Wall light fittings.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING with exposed stone wall. Smoke detector. Access to loft space.
BATHROOM with 3 piece coloured suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, WC and panelled bath with electric shower over. Extractor fan. Radiator. Double glazed window overlooking the Abbey and St Michael’s Church. Wall light with shaver point.
FRONT BEDROOM 1 8’8 x 8’5 with double glazed velux window enjoying views over the Abbey, St Michael’s Church grounds and the upper lake. Radiator. 2 Wall lights.
REAR BEDROOM 2 10’6 x 8’ with double glazed velux window. Radiator. 2 Wall lights.
REAR BEDROOM 3 8’2 x 7’1 with double glazed window. Radiator.
GWAL Y DWRGI
(Otter’s Holt)
The cottage comprises a double fronted MID
TERRACED COTTAGE that has the benefit of: -
GAS CENTRAL HEATING with thermostatically
controlled radiators.
DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS.
OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING ROOM/KITCHEN 18’6 x 16’10 with ceramic tiled floor. Double aspect. 3 windows. Part tiled walls. Feature fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove. Exposed beams. Smoke detector. 2 radiators. Range of fitted base and eye level kitchen units incorporating a sink unit, glazed display unit and plate rack. 4 wall light fittings. Understairs storage cupboard. Staircase to first floor. Gas fired central heating boiler.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING with access to loft space. Smoke detector.
BATHROOM with double glazed velux window. 3 piece suite in cream comprising pedestal wash hand basin, WC and panelled bath with electric shower over. Radiator. wall light with shaver point. Part tiled walls.
FRONT BEDROOM 1 8’8 x 8’5 with double glazed velux window with views over the Abbey, St Michael’s Church grounds and the upper Talley lake. Radiator. 2 Wall lights.
REAR BEDROOM 2 10’6 x 8’ with double glazed velux window. Radiator. 2 Wall lights.
REAR BEDROOM 3 8’2 x 7’1 with double glazed window. Radiator. Wall light fitting.
LLETY’R BARCUD
(Red Kite Lodge)
Comprising a DOUBLE FRONTED END OF LINK COTTAGE that has the benefit of: -
GAS CENTRAL HEATING with thermostatically controlled radiators.
DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS.
LIVING/DINING ROOM 19’2 x 17’1 with boarded floor. T&G boarded walls to dado height. 2 Radiators. 4 wall light fittings. Stone fireplace. Triple aspect. Beamed ceiling. 3 windows. Smoke detector. Part glazed stained glass door to
FITTED KITCHEN with part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Double aspect. 2 windows. Vitreous enamel sink. Glazed display cupboard. Range of base kitchen units. Gas central heating boiler. Extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING with double glazed velux window. Smoke detector. Access to loft space. Fitted cupboard.
BATHROOM with 3 piece coloured suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Wall light with shaver point. Double glazed velux window with views over the Abbey, St Michael’s Church grounds and the upper lake.
FRONT BEDROOM 1 12’4 x 8’5 with exposed beamed ceiling. Window with views over the Abbey, St Michael’s Church grounds and the upper lake. Radiator.
REAR BEDROOM 2 11’8 x 8’5 with double aspect. Exposed ceiling. Radiator.
Ample private car parking fronting the holiday letting cottages.
THE LAND
The land is for the most part laid to pasture and which borders the Abbey, upper and lower Talley lakes.
HOME INFORMATION PACK – as the property exceeds 5 Hectares (12 Acres) no Home Information Pack is required for this property although Energy Performance Certificates have been obtained.
GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATES – applicants should note that there are Gas Safety Certificates in respect of the 4 Holiday Letting Cottages.
SERVICES: - Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. Telephone subject to B.T Regs.
COUNCIL TAX: –
Y Plas House – BAND H 2009/10 = £2,161.76p (oral enquiry only)
LOCAL AUTHORITY: - Carmarthenshire County Council County Hall Carmarthen.
AGENTS NOTE: - None of the services or appliances, heating, plumbing or electrical installations mentioned in these sales particulars have been tested by the Selling Agent. Photographs and/or any floor layout plans used on these particulars are FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY and may depict items, which are not for sale or included in the sale of the property.
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