4 bedroom smallholding

Offered for sale on the instructions of the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
An approx 10.45 acre smallholding in an enviable location next to the the Botanical Gardens and convenient for both Llanarthney and Llanddarog. Originally 2 semi detached dwellings, the now detached single homestead has not been occupied for at least 20 years and is in need of total refurbishment, but currently comprises 2 LIVING ROOMS, 4 BEDROOMS, A KITCHEN AND A BATHROOM. Extensive range of both traditional and modern buildings and excellent quality gently sloping grazing land.
Empty property - no onward chain. Offered for sale by online auction on Thursday 22nd September 2022.

Location & Directions - Conveniently yet peacefully located at OS grid ref SN 518 173 in a set back position next to the B4310 Porthyrhyd to Nantgaredig road. The ever popular village of Llanddarog is approx 3 miles away, Porthyrhyd is approx 1.3 miles away, the county town of Carmarthen is 8 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 first exit and proceed for approx 200 yards where the entrance will be seen on the right - approx 200 yards before the main entrance to the Botanical Gardens and identified by an Evans Bros “For Sale” board.

Construction - We believe the property is built of brick / block cavity walls with elevations rendered under a duo pitched tiled roof to provide the following good-sized accommodation. FRONT ENTRANCE HALLWAY with a red quarry tiled floor and a door off to the living room.

Living Room - 4.416 x 3.328 (14'5" x 10'11") - Having a red quarry tiled floor and a Rayburn - needing attention.

Sitting Room - 4.391 x 3.324 (14'4" x 10'10") - Red quarry tiled floor and an open fireplace in a traditional tiled grate.

Kitchen - 3.414 x 2.492 (11'2" x 8'2") - With a red quarry tiled floor, a range of base and eye level units, integrated electric cooker, 4 ring hob and formica type worktops.

Bedroom 1 - 3.357 x 3.334 (11'0" x 10'11") -

Bedroom 2 - 3.334 x 3.329 (10'11" x 10'11") -

Separate Toilet - 1.668 x 0.877 (5'5" x 2'10") -

Bedroom 3 - 3.338 x 3.334 (10'11" x 10'11") -

Bedroom 4 - 3.335 x 3.319 (10'11" x 10'10") -

Bathroom - 2.451 x 2.369 (8'0" x 7'9") - With a panelled bath and pedestal washbasin.

Externally - The homestead is approached by a hardcored drive, while to the front of the dwelling there is a good sized lawn with mature trees. To the side, there is a hardcore hardstanding (next to the outbuildings) big enough for at least 10 vehicles. We estimate that the dwelling, yard, buildings and grounds extend to approximately 1.2 acres.

The Land - We estimate the whole property extends to approx 10.45 acres as per the boundary plan. We we estimate the drive, yard, buildings and silage clamp extend to approximately 1.2 acres which leaves approx 9.25 acres of excellent quality clean grazing in 2 enclosures.

The Outbuildings - The outbuildings are conveniently situated in one block to the rear of the dwelling and comprise a brick built range of STABLES under a pitched tiled roof and measuring 43’ 6” x approx 14’. A DAIRY approx 25’ x 18’. A GARAGE 14’ x 12’ 6”. A steel framed (block infill) ATCOST type GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING measuring approx 74’ x 21’.

A CUBICLE SHED 37’ 5” x 43’ 5” of steel framed construction under a pitched roof. SILAGE CLAMP approx 70’ x 47’. A steel framed zinc clad GENERAL PURPOSE SHED approx 30’ x 20’ currently used as a hay shed. 4 BAY DUTCH HAY BARN steel framed and zinc clad and measuring approx 80’ x 16’ 10” with a FULL LENGTH LEAN TO approx 80’ x 7’ 6”.

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

Services - Mains electricity is in the area but may not be connected. Private drainage but will possibly need to be upgraded. Mains water - not tested and the buyer is advised to find / provide stop cocks.

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 property is being sold with vacant possession and the owners inform us the bales and stock will be cleared before legal completion.

4. 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 22nd September 2022.

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