4 bedroom house

LOCATION

Talsarn lies in the heart of the Aeron Valley, within 6 miles of the West Wales Harbour Town of Aberaeron and equidistant to the University Town and Market Town of Lampeter. Aberaeron lies on the Cardigan Bay Coast. Aberystwyth, Cardigan and Carmarthen are within easy commuting distances.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

The placing of Plas Trefilan on the open market provides prospective purchasers with the opportunity of acquiring one of the Aeron Valley's most important country houses. The property is a Grade II former Rectory & is set within its own extensive gardens & was once the home of the Vicars & Rectors of St Hilary's Church nearby. The property has a pleasant South facing position with views over open farmland & is easily accessible to the surrounding towns of the regions with the Cardigan Bay coast at Aberaeron within 15 minutes, likewise to the University town of Lampeter & with Aberystwyth within a 20 minutes drive.

Plas Trefilan has at much expense invested into its accommodation in recent times by the existing owners providing up-to-date yet characterful family proportioned accommodation. The accommodation can be subdivided with relative ease to incorporate the former servants quarters to the rear of the house as a separate self-contained annexe or le...

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This is a diversely appealing country house which has many features which can only be fully appreciated on inspection. The property should be noted as a Grade II Listed property with Messrs. CADW , The Welsh Government of Ancient Monuments governing body.

The Main House

Built substantially in the traditional manner in the Georgian fashion likely to have been constructed in the Mid 19th century & is Grade II Listed. It provides the following:-

GROUND FLOOR

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Imposing Reception Hall

Stunning, unique front entrance porch that leads directly to the hallway. With an attractive semi circular staircase. Antique style radiator.

Drawing Room

14' 1" x 13' 6" (4.29m x 4.11m) With a feature fireplace, open flue, slate hearth shelved recess, dual aspect windows, one to South & one to West giving sun throughout the day & second door to dining room.

Dining Room

17' 2" x 11' 7" (5.23m x 3.53m) With shelved recess & antique style radiator, and with easy access to the kitchen and hallway.

Inner Hallway

With radiator.

Rear Entrance Hallway

With part glazed rear door to exterior & interconnecting door to Annex (former servants quarters).

Kitchen / Diner

29' 9" x 14' 2" (9.07m x 4.32m) Wow Factor. A Traditional Shaker style country cream kitchen with hardwood & granite worktops, with display cabinet in dresser style. boasting a AGA 3 electric amp range providing cooking facility & finished in black. Various appliance spaces are incorporated including fridge space, space for automatic dishwasher, multi-fuel stove, providing for domestic hot water & heating. Side entrance door to garden.

Utility Room

19' 0" x 5' 5" (5.79m x 1.65m) With deep glazed sink, tiled floor & door to rear courtyard.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

None

Traditional Cellar

With Grant Oil Fired Central Heating Boiler running all domestic systems. An external access point.

FIRST FLOOR

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Spacious Galleried Landing

This is approached via a most attractive original semi-circular staircase which opens to a good sized landing with a fantastic feature recess ceiling opening, bringing ample light over the staircase.

Master Bedroom

14' 8" x 13' 2" (4.47m x 4.01m) Located to the front of the property with an antique style radiator.

Family Bathroom

With feature cast iron bath & mixer tap & pedestal wash hand basin, oak boarded floor, low level flush w.c. , heated towel rail & radiator.

Front Bedroom 2

14' 0" x 13' 6" (4.27m x 4.11m) With feature Victorian fireplace & built in shelf cupboard. Antique style radiator.

Rear Bedroom 3

13' 2" x 15' 1" (4.01m x 4.60m) With large walk-in airing cupboard with copper cylinder, immersion heater and antique style radiator.

Dressing Room / Potential 2nd Bathroom

11' 3" x 5' 2" (3.43m x 1.57m) With plumbing in situ for use as an additional bathroom if desired.

Rear Bedroom 4

Fitted pine bookcases, antique style radiator and door leading to bedroom 5/ studio.

REAR ANNEXE/FORMER SERVANTS QUARTERS

Comprises as follows:-

Ground Floor

None

Living Room/Studio

19' 0" x 15' 6" (5.79m x 4.72m) With doors to exterior.

Adjacent Room/Potential Office/Gym

15' 9" x 10' 8" (4.80m x 3.25m) Suiting use to provide Kitchen or Bathroom if desired with plumbing connection available.

Internal Staircase To Studio / Bedroom 5

19' 2" x 15' 2" (5.84m x 4.62m) Currently utilised as a games room with vaulted beams & stone exposed stone walling & radiator. With interconnecting door to bedroom 4.

EXTERNALLY

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Detached Double Garage

28' 10" x 19' 9" (8.79m x 6.02m) of block construction under a slate roof with stone fascia.Electricity connected.

Parking and Driveway

The property has a traditional gated tarmacadam driveway with ample parking & turning area to the front..

Gardens

Mature grounds are provided with fruit garden and orchard within the grounds, incorporating various lawns, shrubs & mature trees. The grounds are intersected by a stream. Across the stream via its own bridge the property has a recently established orchard with a variety of fruit trees. In addition there are other garden areas with some 28 raised beds. These all have water connected to each & within the paddocks are connected a pigsty, stable & various conservation areas with natural water supply & two conservation ponds.

Land

The land has been specifically laid out with conservation in mind & would appeal to those who have horticultural interests, alternatively for EQUESTRIAN PURPOSES or for the property to function as a RESIDENTIAL SMALLHOLDING.

In all the property extends to 9.44 acres or thereabouts.

Equestrian Pursuits

With prolific pasture, and well fenced paddocks. The property lends itself beautifully for those with equestrian pursuits at heart. The lower back offers stabling and level pasture for riding.

Stables

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Note

The land offers potential as a glamping/campsite with it's South facing location, it's rural aspect & the paddock having a separate roadside access point. (Subject to the necessary planning consents from Ceredigion County Council planning department).

Fruit Tree Orchard

Offering an extensive recently established orchard with a variety of fruit trees and bushes.

Vegetable Garden

An established garden, with 28 raised beds with self harvesting water connection.

Stream Which Intersects & Runs Along The Boundary Of The Homestead

None

Tenure & Possession

We are informed that the property is freehold & will be vacant on completion.

Council Tax

Band G

Agents Comments

Highly desirable country property, beautifully presented period house, with extensive grounds & paddocks. Worthy of early viewing.