Yr Hen Efail

A delightfully secluded residential smallholding set in approximately 4.5 acres nestling in a pretty valley location tucked away with no near neighbours along a private lane through the adjoining farmers land.
This elegant property offers characterful 5 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed accommodation with annexe potential and well preserved stone barns.
The property is on the outskirts of the rural community of Pontsian nestling in the pretty Clettwr valley some 4 miles from the Teifi valley and market town of Llandysul and also convenient to the larger towns of Lampeter, Newcastle Emlyn and within approximately 15 minutes drive of the Ceredigion heritage coastline renowned for its sandy beaches and secluded coves.

Description - A delightful country property that really does have to be inspected to be fully appreciated. The deceptively spacious accommodation has a large principle reception room and kitchen/diner and offers up to 5 bedroomed, 3 bath-roomed accommodation with significant scope for further conversion of the well maintained traditional barns with the adjoining barn having had planning consent for conversion in 2007 (Now lapsed)

The property is elegantly presented offering refurbished accommodation, many attractive retained features including beamed ceilings, attractive slate floors to the ground floor with vintage style cast iron radiators and with the benefit of oil fired central heating and double glazing. The property affords the following accommodation -

Front Entrance Door To -

Hallway - 5.84m x 1.93m overall (19'2" x 6'4" overall) - With exposed stone walling, slate flooring, radiator, storage cupboard for coats and shoes.

Living Room - 6.10m x 4.37m (20' x 14'4") - An impressive room highlighted by the impressive inglenook fireplace having oak beam over with wood burning inset on a slate hearth with original bread oven, beamed ceiling with inset spot lighting, two front windows, staircase to first floor with understairs storage cupboard and with rear door to rear patio

Ground Floor Bedroom 1 - 4.34m x 2.79m (14'3" x 9'2") - An attractive room with double aspect windows, painted and exposed stone walling and chimney breast, radiator, beamed ceiling

Staircase To First Floor - - Landing with velux roof window

Bedroom 1 - 4.34m x 3.15m (14'3" x 10'4") - With double aspect windows, exposed 'A' frame, radiator, door to walk-in built-in wardrobe

Shower Room 1 - With corner shower cubicle, wash basin and toilet. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 4.34m x 2.79m (14'3" x 9'2") - Double aspect windows, exposed 'A' frames, radiator.

Ground Floor - Off The Main Hallway -

Kitchen/Dining Room - 9.30m x 3.81m overall (30'6" x 12'6" overall) - With ample space for entertaining, a nice light room with rear picture window to the south facing elevation and two independent external doors. The property has bespoke kitchen units at base and wall level with sink unit having granite work surfaces, incorporated Belfast sink unit, matching display cabinets, feature slate flooring, space for fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, recess with electric range having induction hob, two rear entrance doors including the dining area one having a feature corner return picture window.

Utility Cupboard Off - housing the oil fired central heating boiler, plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer.

Inner Lobby - Radiator, door to -

Bathroom - with slate flooring, feature circular wash basin set in a retro painted wash stand, roll top bath with mixer shower attachment, toilet, heated towel rail, recess shower with feature wireless remote controlled electronic controls.

Steps Down To - Inner Lobby - with feature separate front entrance door set under a original coach house arch, quarry tile flooring

Bedroom 4 - 4.50m x 2.77m (14'9" x 9'1") - Double aspect windows, radiator

Shower Room - With corner shower, toilet, wash hand basin, radiator

Stairs Up To Landing - - with access to loft storage area

Bedroom 5 - 3.66m x 3.66m (12'0" x 12'0" ) - With vaulted ceiling having velux roof window, exposed 'A' frames.

Externally - A feature of this property is its delightful secluded rural location approached via a hard based lane through the adjoining farmers fields to a private homestead with the main house flanked by the two sets of buildings. The property stands in mature gardens and grounds, well laid out with grassed lawned areas, feature rear patio being paved with barbeque area..
To the rear of the detached barn is a lovely tucked away grassed area currently with a retro caravan and timber decked area that would make a lovely glamping area.

Former Cow Shed - 8.84m x 4.50m ( 29' x 14'9") - Attached to the main residence is a former Cowshed with original stalls in-situ with power and light connected, rear lean-to Calf Shed. This had planning permission for conversion into a granny annexe in 2007 (although now lapsed)

Lean To Calf Shed - 3.89m x 2.26m (12'9" x 7'5") -

Detached Barn 2 - 4.27m x 3.61m plus 5.79m x 4.57m (14' x 11'10" p - With workshop and then open Coach House/Barn/Stables both with power and light connected.

Adjoining traditional Pig Sty.

The Grounds - To the front of the property is a feature pond, now used as a duck pond, together with adjoining hen house with further grounds including recently established orchard area.

The Land - To the front of the property is a level to gently sloping paddock being a species rich meadow, running down to the river Clettwr which is designated as an SSSI due to wildlife habitat and being occupied by otters.

Services - We are informed the property is connected to mains water, mains electricity and private drainage. Oil fired central heating . Telephone subject to BT transfer regulations. High speed broadband available. The owner informs us that on the 29th August 2022 the upload speed was 11.2 Mbps and the download speed was 46.7 Mbps.

Directions - what3words: blows.shark.conjured
From Lampeter take the A475 Newcastle Emlyn road to the square at Rhydowen, Turn right for Pontsian. In Pontsian turn left in front of the old shop continue over the bridge up the hill and the entrance is the first on the left (opposite Pantmoch Farm entrance)



Marketed by: Evans Bros, Lampeter