Carmarthenshire Properties - House for Sale - up to 130,000 

A rare opportunity to acquire a most conveniently situated PERIOD RESIDENCE (mid to late 19th Century) that affords improvable 5 BEDROOMED/3 RECEPTION ROOMED character accommodation with many original features together with an adjoining former cottage that has been subdivided into 2 letting units comprising a GROUND FLOOR 1 BEDROOMED FLAT and 2 BEDROOMED FIRST FLOOR FLAT situate at the junction of ‘Abergwili’ and ‘Bronwydd Roads’ within a short level walking distance of Glangwili Hospital and within a level walk of Carmarthen town centre. The property being located due to its dual road frontage on a regular bus route.

ENTRANCE PORCH, RECEPTION HALL, LIBRARY/STUDY, SITTING ROOM, INNER HALL, UNDERSTAIRS STORAGE CUPBOARD, LIVING/DINING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 21’ x 16’8, SCULLERY/PANTRY/REAR HALL, CONSERVATORY, SIDE HALL, REAR ENTRANCE PORCH, REAR HALL, UTILITY ROOM, REAR ENTRANCE HALL (to Bronwydd Road), STORE ROOM, SEPARATE WC, LANDING, BATHROOM, FITTED AIRING/LINEN CUPBOARD, 5 BEDROOMS, KITCHENETTE. BASEMENT/CELLAR. Adjoining COTTAGE subdivided into 2 LETTING UNITS comprising a 1 BEDROOMED GROUND FLOOR FLAT and 2 BEDROOMED FIRST FLOOR FLAT. ONE ACRE of level mainly lawned garden and grounds incorporating a tarmacadamed entrance drive and tennis court. Detached double garage 35’ x 15’.

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET SINCE THE 1950’S.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A POTENTIAL  RE-DEVELOPMENT SITE IN CARMARTHEN TOWN THAT IS WITHIN THE CARMARTHENSHIRE UNITARY PLAN DEVELOPMENT LIMITS.

SITE AREA – 1.15 ACRES OR THEREABOUT IN TOTAL (Garden 1 Acre).

FRONTAGE TO BRONWYDD ROAD – 125 metres (410ft) & ABERGWILI ROAD – 130 metres (425ft).

The accommodation has the benefit of: -

OFF-PEAK ELECTRIC HEATING.

PVCu DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS.

9’4 and 8’1 CEILING HEIGHTS to the ground floor.

FROM THE RESIDENCE VIEWS ARE ENJOYED OVER THE LOWER TOWY VALLEY TOWARDS LLANGUNNOR.

MANY CHARACTER FEATURES INCLUDING PANELLED INTERNAL DOORS, PINE SKIRTING BOARDS, ORIGINAL FLOORS ETC

The accommodation comprises with approximate measurements:

ENTRANCE PORCH 15’3 x 6’11 with ceramic tiled floor. Half PVCu double glazed under a polycarbonate roof. PVCu double glazed double doors to fore. Panelled entrance door and side screens with opaque glazed lights to

RECEPTION HALL 14’11 x 4’8 with feature quarry tiled floor. Feature coved ceiling. Picture rail.

LIBRARY/STUDY 14’9 x 13’ with feature fireplace. T&G boarded walls. PVCu double glazed window. Beamed ceiling. Fitted cupboards with book shelving over. Wall mounted electric heater. Suspended floor.

SITTING ROOM 14’11 x 14’3 with double aspect. 3 PVCu double glazed windows. Picture rail. Alcove with fitted cupboard and display shelving. Fire surround. Wall mounted electric heater. 2 wall light fittings.

INNER HALL 13’2 x 7’9 with feature quarry tiled floor to match the reception hall. Feature pine staircase to first floor. Understairs storage cupboard. Feature coving. Picture rail.

LIVING/DINING ROOM 16’6 x 13’2 plus PVCu double glazed box window 6’1 x 4’11 from which glorious views are enjoyed over the lower Towy valley towards Llangunnor. Feature tiled fireplace. Double aspect. Wall mounted electric heater. Picture and dado rail. Suspended floor. 2 PVCu double glazed window.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 21’1 x 16’8 with suspended floor. Feature coved ceiling. Alcove with (formerly the Billiard room) fitted cupboard and display shelving over. Picture and dado rail. Wall mounted electric heater. Canopied cooker hood. Range of fitted base and eye level kitchen units incorporating a sink unit. Part tiled walls. Telephone point. Opaque glazed door to

REAR HALL/PANTRY/SCULLERY with red and black quarry tiled floor. T&G boarded ceiling. Wall to wall/floor to ceiling fitted cupboard. Part glazed door to

CONSERVATORY/SUN ROOM 19’6 x 5’10 with red and black quarry tiled floor. PVCu double glazed and timber single glazed windows with views over the lower Towy valley towards Llangunnor. Reinforced glass roof. Fitted shower cubicle. Glazed/panelled door to the inner hall. Interconnecting door with ground floor flat.

SIDE HALL with red and black quarry tiled floor. T&G boarded ceiling. Electric meters. Door to

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH with tiled floor. Part PVCu double glazed double doors to Bronwydd Road.

REAR HALL 16’10 x 6’7 with red and black quarry tiled floor. Secondary staircase to first floor (for servants use).

UTILITY ROOM (former kitchen) 15’ x 14’2 with PVCu double glazed window to fore. Red and black quarry tiled floor. Butlers sink. Fitted wall units.

REAR/SIDE ENTRANCE HALL (to Bronwydd Road) with quarry tiled floor. Vitreous enamel sink unit. T&G boarded ceiling.

INNER HALL

SEPARATE WC OFF

STORE ROOM/HALLWAY 11’ x 8’3 with tiled floor. PVCu door to the car port. Gas meter. T&G boarded ceiling.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

BASEMENT/CELLAR 14’3 x 10’ with red and black quarry tiled floor. Electric meter. Door to outside. Window now blocked up.

FIRST FLOOR – 8’1 ceiling heights

LANDING with PVCu double glazed window with stained glass/leaded effect lights. Coved ceiling.

REAR BEDROOM 1 16’6 x 13’3 plus PVCu double glazed box window 6’2 x 4’11 from which glorious views are enjoyed over the lower Towy valley towards Llangunnor and beyond. Picture rail. Double aspect. 2 PVCu double glazed windows. Former fire surround with wall lights over. Coved ceiling. Telephone point. Interconnecting door with bedroom 2.

FRONT BEDROOM 2 16’4 x 14’11 with double aspect. 4 PVCu double glazed windows with views over the lower Towy valley towards Llangunnor. Former fire surround with wall lights over. Electric heater. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. Interconnecting door with bedroom 1 and door to landing.

INNER LANDING with picture rail.

BATHROOM with half tiled walls. Access to loft space. 3 piece coloured suite comprising enamelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Opaque PVCu double glazed window. Fitted airing/linen cupboard.

FRONT BEDROOM 3 14’11 x 9’4 with former fire surround. Electric heater. PVCu double glazed window. Picture rail. Coved ceiling.

FRONT BEDROOM 4 15’ x 14’11 with built-in cupboard off. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. PVCu double glazed window. Electric storage heater. Interconnecting door with bedroom 3 and door to

INNER LANDING 21’4 in length with glazed door giving access to the first floor flat.

REAR BEDROOM 5 12’9 x 15’5 extending to 17’2 with PVCu double glazed window from which views are enjoyed over the lower Towy valley towards Llangunnor. Picture rail. Electric storage heater. Opening to

KITCHENETTE 12’8 x 5’3 with sink unit having a water heater over.

Bedroom 5 and the kitchenette having previously been utilised as a bed-sit.

THE COTTAGE

The Cottage at rear was originally detached but many years ago was extended and connected to the main residence and subsequently subdivided into 2 LETTING UNITS.

GROUND FLOOR FLAT

OFF-PEAK ELECTRIC HEATING.

PVCu DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS.

The accommodation briefly comprises: -

ENTRANCE PORCH with terrazzo tiled floor. PVCu double glazed window. Part PVCu double glazed entrance door. Part glazed door to

LIVING ROOM 14’9 x 13’4 with red and black quarry tiled floor. Wall mounted electric heater. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. Tiled fireplace. PVCu double glazed window. Telephone point.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13’ 7’10 with part tiled walls. Range of fitted base and eye level kitchen units incorporating a sink unit with water heater over. Built-in cupboard off. Glazed double doors to

UTILITY ROOM with plumbing for washing machine. Interconnecting door with main residence.

INNER HALL with PVCu double glazed window (formerly the main entrance hall).

SHOWER ROOM with WC and wash hand basin with fitted cupboard beneath. Shower enclosure with electric shower over – not tested. BUILT-IN AIRING/LINEN CUPBOARD. Part tiled walls.

BEDROOM 17’5 x 13’1 with wall mounted electric heater. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. PVCu double glazed window.

FIRST FLOOR FLAT

The first floor flat can be accessed either from the main residence or from the entrance hall abutting ‘Bronwydd Road’ and comprises: -

GAS HEATERS – not tested.

PVCu DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS.

LANDING that gives access to the main residence landing with picture rail. 2 single glazed windows.

HALLWAY

BATHROOM with 2 piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and enamelled bath with electric shower over – not tested. PVCu double glazed window.

FITTED AIRING/LINEN CUPBOARD

SEPARATE WC with part tiled walls. Coloured WC. Opaque PVCu double glazed window. 2 built-in cupboards.

KITCHEN 8’2 x 7’5 with range of base and eye level kitchen units. Part tiled walls. Sink unit. PVCu double glazed window with views over the lower Towy valley towards Llangunnor. Plumbing for washing machine.

SIDE LANDING with 2 PVCu double glazed windows. Picture rail.

BEDROOM 1 14’6 x 9’5 with PVCu double glazed window enjoying views over the lower Towy valley towards Llangunnor.

BEDROOM 2 9’5 x 7’10 with PVCu double glazed window enjoying views over the lower Towy valley towards Llangunnor.

LIVING ROOM 14’2 x 13’3 with fitted gas fire – not tested. PVCu double glazed picture window enjoying views over the lower Towy valley towards Llangunnor. Picture rail.

EXTERNALLY

The residence is approached via a tarmacadamed entrance drive that terminates to the front of the residence. The gardens are mainly lawned and incorporate a former tennis lawn and amount to just under 1 Acre. In addition there is a gated access to the side of the former cottage onto Bronwydd Road.

To the grounds lies: -

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP 34’10 x 15’ with double door access. Brick built. Electricity connected. Loft over. Inspection pit.

DIRECTIONS: - From Carmarthen town centre the property is located by travelling along ‘Priory Street’ passing the ‘Amphitheatre’ and ‘Tanerdy Petrol Filing Station’. Continue past ‘Tanerdy Lodge Public House’ to the roundabout and take the second exit (Abergwili Road) and the entrance to the property is the first of the left hand side opposite the turning for ‘Brynderwen’.

HOME INFORMATION PACK: - ‘Bone Fide’ applicants may view by prior appointment the Home Information Pack free of charge at our offices. Upon written request and once the H.I.P. is fully complete a hard copy can be provided to ‘Bone-Fide’ applicants at a charge of £25.00 plus VAT per copy.

SERVICES: - Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. Telephone subject to B.T Regs.

COUNCIL TAX: – BAND F 2009/10 = £1,692.89p
FLATS – Bands A and B 2009/10 = £781.34p and £911.55p (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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