Foelgastell, Llanelli Offers in the Region Of £549,950
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- PERIOD DETACHED COTTAGE STYLE RESIDENCE.
- SET IN JUST OVER 1 ACRE OF LANDSCAPED GARDENS.
- 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS. 3 LIVING ROOMS. 3 WC's.
- 2 BATHROOMS. CONSERVATORY.
- WEALTH OF CHARM AND CHARACTER.
- FULLY INSULATED HOME OFFICE WITH WC.
- 2.5 MILES CROSS HANDS.
- 10 MILES CARMARTHEN. 6.5 MILES M4 MOTORWAY.
- FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION THAT WOULD SUIT MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING.
- ENJOYING THE PEACE AND TRANQUILITY OF A RURAL SETTING.
- SET WELL BACK OFF THE ROAD.
- HALF MILE A48 DUAL CARRIAGEWAY.
- 0.75 OF A MILE OF FOELGASTELL.
- 1.5 MILES VILLAGE SHOP/POST OFFICE AT PORTHYRHYD.
- 3 MILES NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF WALES.
- 8 MILES AMMANFORD.
- **CONTACT US FOR AN IN-PERSON VIEWING OR VIRTUAL VIEWING OF THIS PROPERTY**.
A most conveniently situated very well presented period DETACHED 'COTTAGE' style RESIDENCE situated set well back off a Class III Council maintained road amidst the countryside that has been sympathetically modernised and updated since 2012 that offers spacious 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMED/3 RECEPTION ROOMED ACCOMMODATION (split-level ground floor) affording a wealth of charm and character that was extended in the 1980's and 1990's together with a purpose built fully insulated HOME OFFICE with WC that could easily be utilised as a studio, hobby room, gym or as an overspill bedroom all set in just over ONE ACRE or thereabouts of landscaped gardens and grounds within 0.5 of a mile of the A48 'Carmarthen to Cross Hands' dual carriageway, is within 0.75 of a mile of the hamlet of Foelgastell, is within 1.7 miles of the Primary School at Cefneithin, is within 1.5 miles of the village shop and Post Office at Porthyrhyd, is within 3 miles of the Primary School at Llanddarog and National Botanic Garden of Wales at Porthyrhyd and the centre of Cross Hands and its Business Park, is within 8 miles of the town of Ammanford and is located some 10 miles south east of the readily available facilities and services at the centre of the County and Market town of Carmarthen. The property enjoying ease of access to the M4 Motorway at Pont Abraham (6 miles), Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Ffos Las Racecourse at Carway and the extensive sandy beach at Cefn Sidan sands that is some 15 miles distant. The City of Swansea with its high speed rail link to Paddington London is some 18 miles distant.
Applicants should note that the property has been completely refurbished and updated by the vendors since 2012 to include 2 new central heating boilers, upgrading and partial re-wiring of the electrical wiring system, some new ceilings, provision of the fully insulated home office by 'West Wales Garden Rooms', provision of an EV charging point, new kitchen, new bathrooms, creation of additional parking, landscaping of the grounds, provision of a separate WC, oak framed porch, wood burning stoves etc.
The dwelling has been sympathetically and tastefully modernised and upgraded by the vendors yet retains a wealth of charm and character and is believed to date back to the turn of the 18th Century, was formerly two dwellings and reputedly stone from the former quarry was utilised in the construction of Kidwelly Castle.
OAK PILLARED CANOPIED ENTRANCE PORCH
with composite entrance door with double glazed lights to
RECEPTION HALL
with Matwell. Ceramic tiled floor. 2 Power points. Ash boarded double doors to the dining room. Cloak hooks. C/h thermostat control. Ash boarded door with stained glass/leaded lights to
SEPARATE WC
6' 6'' x 4' 9'' (1.98m x 1.45m) overall
with radiator. PVCu opaque double glazed window. Fitted airing cupboard. Plumbing for washing machine. Combined 'two in one' wash hand basin and WC.
INNER HALL
with tiled floor. Radiator. Display shelf. Understairs storage cupboard.
'FARMHOUSE' style FITTED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
21' 5'' x 11' 10'' (6.52m x 3.60m)
with C/h timer control. Tiled floor. Double aspect. 3 PVCu double glazed windows. Staircase to first floor. 'Worcester' oil fired central heating boiler. 9 Power points plus fused point. Radiator. PVCu opaque double glazed door with dog flap to rear. Range of fitted base and eye level kitchen units incorporating a Butlers sink with tiled splashback, dishwasher and 'Belling' cooking range with tiled splashback. Serving hatch to the dining room.
DINING ROOM
15' 4'' x 10' 1'' (4.67m x 3.07m) min.
with ceramic tiled floor. 2 PVCu double glazed windows to fore. Radiator. Serving hatch to the kitchen with ash double doors. 6 Power points. Electricity consumer unit. Ash boarded door with steps down to
SPLENDID SITTING ROOM
21' 2'' ext. to 24' 2" x 15' 1'' (6.45m ext. to 7.37m x 4.59m)
with 8 power points. Ceramic tiled floor. 2 PVCu double glazed windows to fore. 2 Radiators. Part recessed downlighting. 5 Wall light fittings. Feature stone fireplace incorporating a woodburning stove. Pine fitted cupboards and book shelving. Ash boarded door to the rear hall. Glazed pine double doors to
CONSERVATORY
15' 6'' min. x 9' 8'' (4.72m x 2.94m)
PVCu double glazed on a dwarf wall under a double glazed glass roof. Radiator. 4 Power points. PVCu part double glazed door to outside.
REAR LOBBY
with dining area. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. PVCu double glazed window to rear. Part vaulted 'T&G' boarded ceiling. Semi circular staircase providing access to bedrooms 1 and 2 with hardwood treads and wrought iron feature balustrading.
SHOWER ROOM
7' 2'' x 5' 11'' (2.18m x 1.80m)
with tiled floor. Part tiled walls. PVCu opaque double glazed window. Chrome towel warmer ladder radiator. Wall light with shaver point. 2 Piece suite in white comprising WC and wash hand basin. Shower enclosure having an electric shower over and shower screen with tiled drying area off.
GARDEN ROOM
14' 11'' x 10' 5'' (4.54m x 3.17m)
with 2 wall light fittings. Boarded effect laminate flooring. Exposed beamed and boarded ceiling. 'Contura' wood burning stove on slate hearth installed in 2013. PVCu double glazed sliding patio overlooking the rear garden. Radiator. 5 Power points. Applicants may be interested to note that the garden room has been used as a self-contained holiday letting unit and as an annexe for a family member.
KITCHENETTE OFF
with boarded effect laminate flooring to match the garden room. Canopied cooker hood. Splashback. Fitted base and eye level kitchen units. Radiator. PVCu part opaque double glazed door to outside. Cloak hook. Opening to
UTILITY ROOM
7' 6'' x 5' 4'' (2.28m x 1.62m)
with boarded effect laminate flooring. PVCu double glazed window. Electricity consumer unit. Range of fitted base and eye level kitchen units incorporating a sink unit with wooden worksurfaces. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. 'Worcester Greenstar Heatslave 12/18' oil fired central heating boiler. 6 Power points.
FIRST FLOOR -
approached via 2 separate staircases.
LANDING
with access via retractable loft ladder to a partly boarded loft space with electric light. 1 Power point. Ash boarded door to
FRONT BEDROOM 1
15' x 13' 5'' (4.57m x 4.09m) overall
'L' shaped with 2 PVCu double glazed windows to fore. Radiator. 7 Power points. Part exposed beams. Built-in cupboard off with ash boarded door.
FRONT BEDROOM 2
14' 10'' x 9' 10'' (4.52m x 2.99m)
with radiator. Part exposed beams. PVCu double glazed window. Fitted seating area. 6 Power points. Ash boarded door to the landing.
FROM THE HALLWAY OFF THE 'FARMHOUSE' style KITCHEN
a staircase gives access to
GALLERIED style LANDING
22' 4'' x 7' (6.80m x 2.13m) overall
with boarded effect laminate flooring. Double aspect. PVCu double glazed window to side enjoying a view of the entrance lane. Double glazed 'Velux' window. Radiator with decorative cover. 4 Power points. Telephone point. Oak boarded door to
FRONT BEDROOM 3
16' 9'' x 10' 4'' (5.10m x 3.15m)
with part vaulted/sloping ceiling. 4 Power points. 2 Double glazed 'Velux' windows. Radiator. Display shelving.
REAR BEDROOM 4
14' 2'' x 12' 9'' (4.31m x 3.88m) overall
slightly 'L' shaped with radiator. PVCu double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and former quarry and from which a far reaching view is enjoyed. Fitted double wardrobe with radiator. 4 Power points. Oak boarded door to the landing.
BATHROOM
7' 11'' x 6' 7'' (2.41m x 2.01m)
with ceramic tiled floor. Fully tiled walls. PVCu opaque double glazed window. Chrome towel warmer ladder radiator. 3 Piece suite in white comprising wash hand basin, WC and panelled bath. Shower enclosure with electric shower over and shower door. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Oak boarded door to the landing.
EXTERNALLY
The property is approached via a short tarmacadamed lane which is shared with the adjoining property known as 'Castell'. The property occupies landscaped gardens and grounds that extend to just over one acre or thereabouts which surround the main residence with lawned areas and gardens which are planted with established ornamental trees and shrubs. Part of the land remains as a wildlife area with native wild flowers. To the front of the main residence is a cultivated garden which includes a productive vegetable garden with raised beds and there is a pathway from this main garden to a more secluded lawn and garden area with evergreen trees and two large wildlife ponds with natural vegetation. The rear garden area is mainly within the natural quarry area and has been part terraced and which incorporates a further pond with decked seating area off. Paved sun terrace. Small orchard with apple and pear trees. Crazy paved/decoratively stoned terrace off the Conservatory. 2 OUTSIDE WATER TAPS. OUTSIDE LIGHT and POWER POINT. OIL STORAGE TANK. 7.5Kw EV car charging point. Situated to the side of the residence lies 'The Quarry Office'.
CEDAR WOOD GREENHOUSE
8' x 6' (2.44m x 1.83m)
with concreted floor.
'THE QUARRY OFFICE'
18' 2'' x 11' 4'' (5.53m x 3.45m) overall
'L' shaped fully insulated and purpose built in 2017 by 'Garden Rooms Wales' on concrete block supports with cedar cladding. Boarded effect laminate flooring. Electric panel heater. 2 PVCu double glazed picture windows. 20 Power points. Fitted wall unit. 8'6" (2.59m) Vaulted ceiling height. Ideally suited for use as a studio, overspill bedroom and/or gym.
SEPARATE WC
with boarded effect laminate flooring. PVCu opaque double glazed window. 2 Piece suite in white comprising WC and wash hand basin. Fitted wall cupboard. Wall mounted electric fan heater.
WORKSHOP
15' x 12' (4.57m x 3.65m)
of concrete block/brick construction. Concrete floor. Fitted workbench. Power and lighting. 8 Power points. 2 Single glazed windows. Entrance door with glazed side screen.
POTTING SHED
13' 4'' x 11' 4'' (4.06m x 3.45m)
timber framed with workbench. Power and lighting. 4 Power points. PVCu double glazed window to rear. 3 Single glazed windows to fore.
DECKED TERRACE TO REAR
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