The Barn

Description

The Barn is a beautifully presented detached property tucked away in a sheltered corner of Carmarthenshire. It enjoys a high degree of privacy being located at the end of a gravel track and well screened by mature trees and hedgerows.

The property which was renovated in 2006 provides well maintained accommodation to include 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large sitting room, study, spacious kitchen/ breakfast room and a utility. It still retains character features in the form of exposed timbers to many of the rooms. This comfortable home is complimented by 2 useful paddocks including a stable block and a natural stream running along one boundary which incorporates an impressive natural waterfall.

Location

The Barn, Fforch-Y- Ddeuant is situated approximately 3 miles from the rural settlement of Gwynfe which has its own village hall and a place of worship; approximately 4 miles from Llangadog providing a good range of shopping facilities together with primary school and rail link on the Heart of Wales line. The market towns of Llandeilo and Llandovery are approximately 10 and 11 miles respectively, offering a more comprehensive choice of facilities whilst the administrative county town of Carmarthen is approximately 25 miles. The M4 motorway can be joined at Pontaberham providing excellent access into South Wales.
The property is located in an area known for its wonderful scenery and beautiful landscapes. Not to far away are the rolling hills of the Black Mountain, a perfect location for those who enjoy walking.

Walk Inside

The front door opens into the spacious Entrance Hall providing plenty of space to store coats and muddy boots. To the rear is a useful utility room housing the oil fired boiler together with plumbing for a washing machine, space for white goods and W.C. Closet housing the low level w.c. and pedestal sink. Double doors opens into the Kitchen/Breakfast Room; the heart of the house comprising of a range of kitchen units to include cupboard and drawer space and central island. The kitchen is complimented with a range of built in appliances to include dishwasher, fridge, freezer and cooking range with extractor over, together with a handy understairs storage cupboard. An external door leads to the rear garden whilst a further door leads via a small set of steps to the Sitting Room; a light and airy room providing a wonderful reception space with windows to either side and further door leading to the garden via a set of stone steps. The Study/Snug completes with ground (truncated)

First Floor

From the kitchen the staircase leads to the spacious first floor landing; the majority of the rooms to the first floor benefitting from a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The master bedroom has a large built-in wardrobe and ensuite shower room comprising shower cubicle, low level w.c. and pedestal sink. Next to the master bedroom is another double bedroom with a window to the front. A split landing leads you to the family bathroom comprising a 4-piece suite to include bath, separate shower, vanity wash hand basin and w.c. Beyond is a further double room with plenty of space for free standing bedroom furniture and a vaulted beamed ceiling. A small set of steps leads from the landing to the fourth and final bedroom; a generous single room built into the sloping roofline of the rear of the house with skylight flooding the room with natural light.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a gravel lane which runs through neighbouring farmland over which there is a right of way. The lane terminating at the gated entrance to the property which occupies a sheltered and peaceful position providing an ideal base for those seeking country style living or a rural retreat. The property itself sits in approximately 4.4 acres of gardens and grounds. The sweeping gravelled drive to the front providing ample parking with a small patio area at the front of the house providing an ideal space to sit and soak up the evening sun. Alongside is a lawned garden boxed by a mature hedgerow with a variety of apple trees. The gardens continue away from the house with a further area of lawn. The land is split into two paddocks one of which includes a stable block. A stream runs along one boundary incorporating a beautiful natural waterfall which is a particular feature of this wonderful property.