8 bedroom property for sale

Ynyswen House is a wonderful Grade II listed Period farmhouse believed to date from the 15th Century, which has been the subject of much refurbishment where every attempt has been made to retain and enhance the many wonderful original features to provide a spacious family home which offers versatile accommodation. The property stands in grounds of 5 1/2 acres or thereabouts nestled in an elevated location above the Cothi valley . It comprises: Reception Hall, Farmhouse Kitchen with Hergon range, Utility Room, Sitting Room with stone fireplace, Dining Room with fireplace, Library, Shower Room, 5 first floor Bedrooms and Bathroom, Second floor Master Suite with bathroom, Bedroom and Games Room. Ground floor self contained basement with Kitchen/Living Room, Bedroom/Sitting Room, Bathroom and Pantry. Oil fired central heating. Stone barn with adjoining loose box. Stable block with 4 boxes. General purpose store sheds and Wood store. Delightful established gardens with patio and pond, Kitchen garden and spacious courtyard. 2 Grazing Paddocks.
Viewing essential to appreciate

reception hall 5.23m(17'2'') x 1.93m(6'4'')
Stained glass panelled entrance door. Exposed beam ceiling. Quarry tiled floor.

Another hall aspect

Sitting room 5.26m(17'3'') x 4.16m(13'8'')
1.56m wide bay window to front elevation. Cast iron multifuel stove in stone recess with beam above and slate hearth. Huge exposed ceiling beams. Radiator.

Another room aspect

Farmhouse kitchen/breakfast 5.24m(17'2'') x 4.61m(15'2'')
1.70m wide bay window to front elevation. Hergom oil fired range for cooking set in deep Inglenook style fireplace with exposed beam above and stone hearth. Belfast sink unit with teak draining board. Base and wall cupboards with worksurface and tiled surround. Built in painted panelled door Kitchen and larder cupboards. Impressive exposed beam ceiling. Flagstone floor.

Another room aspect

Lean to side porch 2.00m(6'7'') x 1.97m(6'5'')
Stable style door.
Utility room 2.01m(6'7'') x 1.72m(5'8'')
Plumbed for automatic washing machine. Quarry tiled floor.
Inner hall 5.18m(17'0'') x 2.22m(7'3'')
Staircase to first floor and steps down to basement annexe. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator.
Shower room 2.31m(7'7'') x 2.02m(6'7'')
Mira shower in tiled and glazed cubicle. Pedestal hand basin and low level W.C. Exposed beam. Radiator.
Library/lounge 5.37m(17'7'') x 4.31m(14'2'')
Exposed ceiling beams and much exposed wall timber work. Pine panelled floor. Radiator.
Dining room 5.11m(16'9'') x 5.09m(16'8'')
Efel oil fired enamel stove (not connected) in marble surround fireplace on tiled hearth. Attractive cornice work and arch. 2 Radiators.

Another room aspect

half landing

With window seat.

First floor

Main landing 2.40m(7'10'') x 2.25m(7'5'')
Exposed ceiling and wall timberwork. Stairs to second floor. Telephone point. Radiator.
Bedroom 1 5.13m(16'10'') x 5.10m(16'9'')
Painted surround fireplace with slate hearth. 2 Radiators.

Another room aspect

Bedroom 2 7.72m(25'4'') x 2.52m(8'3'')
Sloping ceiling with impressive exposed beams. White washed stone walls to one elevation. 2 Ceiling skylights. Eaves store cupboards. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 5.26m(17'3'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
Decorative stone inset fireplace with beam above and slate hearth. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator.

Another room aspect

Bedroom 4 4.21m(13'10'') x 3.43m(11'3'')
Ceiling beams. Radiator.
Bedroom 5 3.31m(10'10'') x 1.76m(5'9'')
Ceiling beams. Radiator.
Bathroom 3.00m(9'10'') x 1.70m(5'7'')
Rolltop freestanding bath, pedestal hand basin and low level W.C. Tiled to dado height. Exposed ceiling beam. Radiator.

Second floor

Landing 2.26m(7'5'') x 2.13m(7'0'')
Vaulted beam ceiling.
Master suite 6.33m(20'9'') x 5.35m(17'7'') max
Vaulted beam ceiling with dormer window. Much exposed wall timber work. Built in cupboard housing the water tanks. Two Ceiling skylight. Recessed area for double bed. 2 Radiators. Doubled Glazed Window.

Another room aspect

Bathroom 5.50m(18'0'') x 2.17m(7'1'')
Roll top free standing bath, pedestal hand basin and low level W.C. Vaulted beam ceiling. Part tiled walls. Radiator.
Bedroom/dressing room 5.30m(17'5'') x 2.70m(8'10'')
Vaulted beam ceiling. Much exposed wall timberwork. Ceiling skylight. Radiator.
Games room 5.12m(16'9'') x 3.92m(12'10'')
Vaulted beam ceiling. Pine panelled floor. Two Ceiling skylights.

The annexe

This can be approached via the internal staircase that leads down from the rear hall or can be accessed directly by the external door at the side of the main building.
Kitchen/living room 5.41m(17'9'') x 4.23m(13'11'')
Double ceramic sink unit with feature slate dairy tray to the side. Inglenook fireplace with bread oven and impressive exposed beam above. Built in larder cupboard. Exposed beam ceiling and much exposed wall timber panelling. Flagstone floor. Door to side elevation. Cupboard containing Central Heating Boiler. Doubled Glazed Window.

Another room aspect

Sitting/dining/bedroom 5.06m(16'7'') x 4.96m(16'3'')
Internal pointed stone wall. Exposed beam ceiling. Pine panelled floor. 2 Radiators. Double Glazed Windows.

Another room aspect

Larder/pantry area 2.72m(8'11'') x 1.89m(6'2'')
Ceiling beams. Plumbed for automatic washing machine. Tiled floor. Double Glazed Window.
Bathroom 2.57m(8'5'') x 1.88m(6'2'')
Panelled bath, hand basin and low level W.C. Exposed beams. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Column radiator.

Outside

The property is approached via a wide entrance from the county road. The drive leads into a spacious parking area alongside the homestead from where a pathway leads to the garden and front entrance door.

The buildings

These are located to southern side of the homestead and are approached by a pathway from the front of the house or from the rear. They comprise

Traditional stable block

An attractive stone building with two loose boxes 4.92m x 4.78m and 4.78m x 4.54m. Adjoining this building is a further lean to loose box or general storage building.

Stable block

Located opposite the stone building and providing three pony boxes together with a larger loose box 4.49m x 3.75m
former hay barn 6.30m(20'8'') x 3.06m(10'0'')

Courtyard

To the front of the stables is a spacious paved courtyard with pathway that leads back towards the house alongside which is a logstore.

Gardens

To the front of the house is a delightful cottage style garden area with feature brick paved Celtic circle patio approached via a small bridge over the adjoining fishpond. Around this there are well stocked herbaceous borders, raised flower beds and rock gardens that lead towards the mature Rose arbour.

Alongside the entrance drive and parking area is a further garden area with flower bed and kitchen garden that opens onto the first paddock at the side of the house.

Pasture paddock

The main paddock is located to the rear of the homestead and is bordered by a native woodland that makes a lovely feature. The paddock has frontage to the county road.

Services

We are advised that the property is connected to mains electricity. Private water and drainage.

Tenure and possession

We understand that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be given on completion

Council tax

We are advised that the property is in Band 'G' and that the liability for the year 2011/2012 is £1894.89

Education

A wide range of state schools are to be found in Nantgaredig, Cwrt Henri, Llandeilo, Ffairfach and Carmarthen (Welsh language secondary education) - Private schools include Llandovery College, St Michaels, Llanelli and Christ College, Brecon (independent schools

Sporting & recreational

There are wonderful opportunities for walking, riding and cycling from the property. Hunting is with the Llandeilo. The Rivers Towy and Cothi are noted for their Salmon and Sewin (Sea Trout) fishing, membership of associations is by application. There are Golf courses at Carmarthen. Llandybie and Garnant. The area is noted for its ancient castles and Gardens, with Aberglasney and the Botanic Garden of Wales within half an hours drive. The extensive Gower, Carmarthen and Pembrokeshire coastline are within an hours drive.

Location

Ynyswen House is situated in a lovely rural location adjacent to a working farm. It is approximately 4 miles from the A. 40 which provides easy access east to the Country Market town of Llandeilo which provides a good range of amenities together with rail link on the 'Heart of Wales' line. The county administrative town of Carmarthen to the west is approximately 10 miles and the M.4 motorway can be joined at Pont Abraham providing access to the University city of Swansea and of course is the main route to the rest of the country.

Viewing

By appointment with bjp

After hours contact

Jonathan Morgan
N.B.
These details are a general guideline for intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer of contract. Bjp have visited the property, but not surveyed or tested any of the appliances, services or systems in it including heating, plumbing, drainage etc. The Sellers have checked and approved the details, however purchasers must rely on their own and/or their Surveyor's inspections and the Solicitors enquiries to determine the overall condition, size and acreage of the property, and also any Planning, Rights of Way, Easements, or other matters relating to it.

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