2 bedroom house

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION ON 3RD NOVEMBER 2022. An exceptionally attractive approx 1.27 ACRE freehold RESIDENTIAL HOLDING just 8.5 miles from Carmarthen town centre and comprising a charming extended DETACHED 2 BED COTTAGE in good condition. The cottage benefits from LPG CENTRAL HEATING and a good sized level / gently sloping lawn / paddock. The property is located in a very attractive rural location between the ever popular villages of Llanddarog and Llanarthney; some 30 minutes from Swansea and just 9 miles from the M4 at Pont Abraham. Empty property - no onward chain.

Location & Directions - Conveniently yet peacefully located at OS grid ref SN 532 178 in a set back position next to an unclassified council maintained lane, approx 1.75 miles from the popular Towy Valley village of Llanarthney. The ever popular village of Llanddarog is approx 3.5 miles away, Porthyrhyd is approx 1.7 miles away, the county town of Carmarthen is 8.5 miles to the west while Swansea is 21 miles (approx 30 minutes drive) away mainly along the M4. From Carmarthen take the A48 East as if heading towards Swansea or Cardiff. After approx 7.5 miles turn left towards the National Botanic Garden Of Wales (shortly after the Llanddarog junction) and continue to the roundabout. Take the 2nd exit (not the turning for the Botanic Gardens) and proceed for approx 1 mile, where the entrance will be seen on the left - identified by an Evans Bros “For Sale” board.

Construction - We believe the property is built mainly of traditional solid stone with more recent block cavity extensions, under a duo pitched slated roof, to provide the following charming accommodation.

Front Entrance Lobby - With a half glazed door to the front, WALK-IN STORAGE CUPBOARD to the side and an arrow slit window.

Downstairs Toilet - 2.106 max x 2.162 max (6'10" max x 7'1" max) - WC, pedestal washbasin and neatly set Worcester LPG boiler for both the central heating and domestic hot water.

Living Room - 5.542 x 5.107 (18'2" x 16'9") - Having an attractive open fireplace and 2 picture windows to the front, smooth rendered ceiling, under-stairs storage area.

Kitchen - 3.846 x 2.762 (12'7" x 9'0") - With a red tiled floor and fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units incorporating a single drainer twin bowl ceramic sink, 4 ring gas hob, a Beko oven, ample formica type worktops and half tiled walls.

Study / Dining Area - 4.178 x 2.153 (13'8" x 7'0") - Triple aspect windows.

Utility Area - 2.856 max x 1.197 (9'4" max x 3'11") - Red tiled floor. plumbing for an automatic washing machine and half glazed side door.

First Floor - LANDING with a walk-in cupboard and loft access.

Bedroom 1 - 5.567 x 3.052 (18'3" x 10'0") - 2 large picture windows to the front and fitted with full width mirror fronted wardrobes.

Bedroom 2 - 3.491 x 3.076 (11'5" x 10'1") - Window to the rear and double mirror fronted wardrobes.

Services - Mains electricity. Private drainage. NB: The current Septic Tank does not comply with the most recent regulations, so prospective buyers will eventually need to budget for a new sewage treatment plant which does comply with Natural Resources Wales regulations. LPG central heating. NB: When the current LPG tank runs out, prospective buyers will be required to reposition the LPG tank to within their boundary - assuming of course they want to keep LPG heating. Private water . NB: The current water is supplied by a shared private bore hole. The buyers will be allowed to continue with this arrangement for 6 months from the date of completion, but in the meantime they will be expected to make their own arrangements ie either to connect to the main water supply or provide their own bore hole within their own boundary. A quote has already been given for a new borehole and a PDF copy can be made available on request at any Evans Bros office.

Bathroom - 2.065 x 1.977 (6'9" x 6'5") - Mostly tiled and fitted with a modern white 3 piece bathroom suite including a panelled bath with shower unit over, pedestal washbasin and WC. Wall mounted extractor fan.

Externally - The cottage is set in approx 1.29 acres of level to gently sloping grounds with some mature trees around the boundaries. To the rear there is a small patio area and an area big enough for a vegetable garden.

Boundary Plan - PLEASE NOTE THIS PLAN IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY.

Agents Notes - 1. The sale is subject to approval by the Charity Commission. An application has been submitted but if the required approval is not through in time, we reserve the right to postpone the auction.

2. The Legal Pack (Draft Contract, Local Searches, Property Information Form etc) will be available online after registering at

3. The owners will NOT consider a pre auction offer and assuming the approval from the Charity Commission is through in time, the property will be sold by online auction on the 3rd November 2022.

4. Interested parties are asked to make sure they view the property and get their solicitors to check the Legal Pack BEFORE submitting a bid.

5. The gate visible in some of the photos leads to adjoining land owned by the owner. NO RIGHT OF WAY WILL BE NEEDED AND AFTER THE AUCTION, THIS GATE CAN BE CLOSED OFF IF NEEDED.

Auction Guidelines - Guide prices are issued as an indication of the expected sale price which could be higher or lower. The reserve price which is confidential to the vendor and the auctioneer is the minimum amount at which the vendor will sell the property for and will be within a range of guide prices quoted or within 10% of a fixed guide price. The guide price can be subject to change.

Please be aware that the “Guides” are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, every Lot will be offered subject to a reserve price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). This reserve figure cannot be higher than 10% above a single figure guide. Following the fall of the hammer contracts are exchanged and there is no going back!

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Registering For The Auction - Before bidding, prospective buyers will firstly need to register. Please click on the listing on (under the "Property Auctions" tab) and click on the "Log In / Register To Bid" button. The auction is scheduled to end on Thursday 3rd November 2022 at 7:30 pm (subject to any bid extensions).

Council Tax - We understand the property is in Council Tax band C and that the Council Tax payable for the 2022 / 2023 financial year is £1,546 which equates to approximately £128.90 per month before discounts.



Marketed by: Evans Bros, Carmarthen