Cwmau Uchaf

Description
True rural privacy and seclusion normally comes at the price of convenience and practical living, but not in the case of Cwmau Uchaf. Perched high on the south facing slope of the Towy Valley, the far reaching views from this five bedroom farmhouse are truly inspiring. What is equally impressive is that from the quiet lane that winds down from the house the county town of Carmarthen and its transport links are less than five minutes' drive away. From the almost nine acres of ground that come with the farmhouse you get stunning views over the valley and towards the black mountains with its position basking in the sun throughout the day.

Dating to the mid-1800s, the main farmhouse makes the most of these sweeping views with three reception areas and five bedrooms spread over two floors. A basement and large unconverted attic space add even more functionality to this intriguing property. Added to this there are a huge range of outbuildings included with the sale. Next to the main property there is a fabulous studio space that would be ideal as a home office or holistic treatment room. Subject to the relevant planning or change of use, this could alternatively form an ideal annex to the main property, making it ideal for extended family or as a rental unit. In addition to this there are two large stone barns along with two metal Dutch barns to the rear of the main house. One of the stone barns has lapsed planning permission to be converted into a self-contained annex giving it huge potential for these plans to be developed to create a range of letting accommodation.

The main house was originally two farm cottages and, as a result, offers very spacious accommodation spread across two floors with the benefit of a large loft space which could provide even more space if needed. The ground floor mainly comprises of three spacious living areas that all look out to the front of the building. The largest is the open plan kitchen/dining room with a Rayburn range at its heart. Next to this, a central living room offers a cosier option for entertaining with a wood burning stove set in the large hearth as its focal point. Off this living room is a large utility and storeroom along with a door opening out to the entrance hallway. To the other side of the main entrance hall you find the main sitting room with a wood burning stove at one end. On the first floor you find the family bathroom and five good-sized bedrooms with the master having an ensuite shower room. The staircase continues to the unconverted attic that offers huge conversion potential and would enjoy absolutely breath-taking views over the valley below.

From the beautiful seclusion of Cwmau Uchaf's elevated position it is easy to forget that the county town of Carmarthen is less than five minutes' drive away. It is ideal for anyone who wants to combine living at the end of a private lane with no immediate neighbours with the benefit of having local amenities within easy reach. The transport links, shops, and restaurants of Carmarthen are all moments from the property and the M4 corridor heading east is directly accessible.

As you climb the winding private lane to Cwmau Uchaf you arrive at a property as exciting and captivating as its beautiful setting.

Main House

Entrance Hall
One of several entry points to the home, the entrance hall that opens to the south facing front of the property is your formal introduction to the property. The hallway opens on either side to two reception rooms and has the staircase to the first floor in front of you. Beside the staircase up there is another leading down into the basement of the property which provides useful storage.

Living Room
The main living room is found to the right hand side of the hallway and provides a wonderful reception room to the home. With a window to the front, the space is flooded with natural light and a wood burning stove set in a wooden fireplace provides a lovely focal point.

Sitting Room
Across the hall from the living room is another, more intimate, seating area. This space also has its own wood burning stove in a large hearth. This room opens into the large open plan kitchen/dining room and has a doorway to the rear leading into the utility and storeroom.

Utility
The hand utility room provides an excellent additional storage space to the kitchen and houses many of the additional white goods. A door to the side opens into the rear courtyard with a window beside it bringing in natural light. A range of kitchen base units provides storage and a butler style sink with under-counter space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Storeroom
Off the utility is a very large storage room which runs along the back of the house. This space could easily fill several uses as a home office, playroom, or additional living space to suit any buyer. Three windows along the rear and side of the room provide natural light.

Kitchen / Dining Room
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the large open plan kitchen/dining room which is found in the oldest part of the building. This impressive and welcoming room has a porch and door to the rear of the house and provides a practical entrance point to the property. In addition to the door to the rear there is a pair of French windows with internal shutters to the front of the building. The room comprises of a lovely mixture of the bright kitchen wall and base units and a large area for a dining table. The perfect space to host guests or for the family to gather, the space is immediately a warm and cheerful space to relax. At one end of the room is the Rayburn range cooker which also provides hot water in the cooler months. Complementing this is a Bosch oven and hob along with a fitted under-counter fridge. The kitchen units extend to the end of the room to add more storage to the main kitchen space. At the end of the room the second of the two staircases in the property leads up to a side landing which gives access to two of the five bedrooms found in the main house. Under the staircase there is a handy pantry for even more storage.

Side Landing
Up the second staircase is a small landing with a window to the front and doors to the master bedroom and bedroom four. There is potential for these two bedrooms to be combined into a large master suite and dressing room which would have its own access to the ground floor from this landing.

Bedroom One
The master bedroom has a large window to the front of the property along with a door to both the side landing and the second bedroom (which could be closed off or opened up as required). This bedroom also has an ensuite shower room situated at the rear corner.

Ensuite Shower Room
A compact space that offers a shower, hand basin, and lavatory for the master bedroom.

Bedroom Four
Next to the master bedroom is another good-sized bedroom with a window to the rear of the property looking out over the courtyard. This bedroom shares the same side landing as the master bedroom for access.

Main First Floor Landing
The main staircase from the first floor rises from the entrance hallway and connects all of the other bedrooms in the property. A split landing leads you back to bedroom five and the family bathroom at the rear of the property with the other stairs leading to bedrooms two and three at the front of the building.

Bedroom Two
Situated at the front of the house, this bedroom enjoys lovely views out over the valley. This bedroom has a large airing cupboard and built in wardrobes with shelves and draws along one wall and ample room for freestanding storage. A door can take you into the master bedroom from here - an opening which could easily be closed off if required.

Bedroom Three
Across the main landing from the second bedroom is another good-sized double which shares the same outlook over the valley as its neighbour. A well-proportioned space, this bedroom would be ideal for guests or extended family.

Bedroom Five
To the rear of the property is the fifth and final bedroom which offers another good-sized space. Built into the sloping roofline of the rear of the house, this bedroom has a window to the side and a skylight above which both bring in natural light. This bedroom is positioned across the hall from the family bathroom.

Family Bathroom
A similar size to bedroom five, this family bathroom offers a large soaking tub, separate shower, hand basin, and lavatory. Both the hand basin and lavatory are set in vanity units that provide additional storage space.

Attic
The attic is accessed via the staircase which rises up from the main first floor landing. A large space with huge conversion potential, it currently adds even more storage to the house. The space would comfortably accommodate one, if not two, further bedrooms or could provide a stunning master suite which would have breath-taking views over the valley below.

Studio / Home Office
To the side of the main property is a series of outbuildings that are currently uses as studio/office space. Subject to relevant planning or change of use this could easily form a separate annex or rentable unit to compliment the main property.

Entrance / Kitchenette
The outbuilding next to the main house is comprised of an entrance hallway (which includes a covered walkway to the front of the house). This entrance leads into an inner kitchenette/utility space with a door to the studio and to the cloakroom at the rear.

Cloakroom
The cloakroom serves this part of the property and opens off the kitchenette. If this space is utilised as a home office this is a great addition as it eliminates the need to go back into the main house.

Studio Space
The largest part of this first outbuilding this room provides an excellent workspace, treatment area or home gym. It also has a door to the studio space next to it so could be reconfigured to form one larger unit.

Studio
Next to the first outbuilding is another open plan studio space. Currently used as occasional overflow accommodation for the main property this space could form an excellent base for a self-contained annex subject to any relevant planning or change of use.

Open Plan Living Space
This open plan space encompasses a living, sleeping, and cooking area with doors out to the large decking area at the front of the property. A wood-burning stove at the centre of the space provides plenty of warmth to the room, along with being a lovely focal point.

Shower Room
Off the deck at the front of the studio you have access to another shower room which offers a lavatory, hand basin set in vanity and a shower cubicle.

External
Cwmau Uchaf is approached via a sweeping private driveway that leads up from the adopted highway to the property. Lining the drive are mature hedgerows and woodland covered with seasonal flowers and mature shrubs. The property itself sits in approximately 9.5 acres of ground and is predominantly made up of pasture and woodland. To the rear of the house is a large courtyard made up of grass and hard standing.

The main gardens run along the front of the property and take full advantage of both the south facing aspect and the south facing position. Patio and decking seating areas run along the length of the building and make an ideal place to take in the spectacular views and outlook from the house. The gardens continue away from the house and proceed downhill, providing a delightful mix of mature planting, lawns, and sheltered seating areas.

To the side of the main house the range of outbuildings and studio space extend to the west with ample storage for garden tools in a range of sheds at the far end including an outbuilding currently used as a gym. To the rear of the house are the two large stone built barns along with two metal framed Dutch barns behind them.

Council Tax band - F

Directions
If approaching Cwmau Uchaf from the east, proceed to Carmarthen then take the A40 heading west signposted for Fishguard and St Clears. Proceed for approximately 2.5 miles then take the unsignposted right hand turn just before the petrol station, crossing the eastbound carriageway and heading uphill. Follow this road all the way uphill, ignoring the private road sign, bearing right as you climb until you reach Cwmau Uchaf at the end of lane.

If approaching from the west, take the A40 from St Clears and proceed towards Carmarthen. Immediately after passing the Tenby Road Petrol station as you approach Carmarthen, turn left off the A road and proceed as above.