6 bed country house for sale

Ciffig, Carmarthenshire SA34

Llwynybrain Mansion – A Handsome Country House with Income Potential

Llwynybrain, Ciffig, Nr Whitland, Carmarthenshire, SA34 0NG

Llwynybrain Mansion is an elegant and characterful country house set in approximately 3 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, surrounded by farmland and ancient woodland on the Pembrokeshire-Carmarthenshire border. This substantial six-bedroom home, originally a large agricultural estate and then vicarage, seamlessly blends period charm with modern enhancements, offering generous living accommodation, nicely maintained grounds, and stunning panoramic views of the Preseli Hills.

The property includes a converted Coach House, currently used as a business centre, with further potential for alternative uses such as 2-3 bedroom holiday accommodation, extended family annex or many other business uses(STP). With a biomass heating system providing a lucrative Feed-In Tariff income and planning permission in place for expansion of The Coach House, this is an outstanding opportunity for those seeking a family home with income potential.

Key Features

• Substantial unlisted 18th-century country house (extended in the 19th and 20th centuries) retaining many original features

• Six bedrooms (two en suite) and five reception rooms

• Charming period details including exposed beams, cornices, fireplaces & sash windows

Family bathroom, shower room and 2 en-suite shower rooms

• Oil-fired Aga in a well-appointed kitchen

• Woodburner in the family room

• Converted Coach House – currently a business centre with further development potential (STP)

• Additional office/meeting room/studio/gym

• Biomass heating system serving the house, business centre & meeting room – generating an annual Feed-In Tariff income of approx. £7,000 - £8,000 (index-linked for 20 years from 2014)

• Nicely landscaped gardens, an orchard/paddock, cottage garden & vegetable garden

• Mature trees & pond creating a private and peaceful setting

• 60m x 20m landscaped flat lawn with lighting & drainage.

Stables, a large poultry run and several useful sheds

• Ample parking for 10-12 cars plus courtyard parking and a second entrance with large gravelled area.

• Conveniently located just one mile from Whitland train station (direct services to Swansea, Cardiff, London & Manchester)

Close to excellent primary and secondary schools

• 7 miles from Blue Flag beaches and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

• Easy access to the A40, Narberth (7.5 miles), Carmarthen (15 miles) & Haverfordwest (18 miles)

Accommodation

Ground Floor & Cellar

A stone vestibule leads into an inviting reception hall with polished wood flooring. The house features a breakfast room, a formal dining room, a cosy living room with woodburner, a drawing room with a decorative fireplace, and a well-appointed, handmade kitchen with marble and wooden surfaces, an oil-fired Aga and built-in oven. Additional spaces include a walk-in larder, large boot room, utility room with belfast sink, shower room with WC, and a cellar. A dedicated office space with garden access offers a peaceful work environment.

First & Second Floors

The first floor offers five very large bedrooms, including an en suite bedroom, as well as a family bathroom and separate WC and access to substantial attic space.The second floor houses a sixth single bedroom with beautiful views and an en suite shower/WC room.

External Features

The property sits in nicely landscaped grounds, with open well-kept lawns, mature trees, a small arboretum, an orchard, cottage garden, vegetable patch and a pond. A large, flat lawn with lighting and drainage provides versatile outdoor space. Stables, a polytunnel, poultry run, and various outbuildings complete the estate’s practical features.

Coach House offices & Income Potential

The converted Coach House is a fully functioning offices with open plan space for 10-12 desks spread over 2 floors, high-speed broadband, kitchen facilities, a shower room and WCs and a beautiful free-standing woodburner. The 19th Century Coach House, converted in 2007, retains a lot of its historic charm, with exposed wooden beams and traditional quarry tiling, together with archtitect- designed wood and iron-work features. It has an attractive covered porch leading to a landscaped garden area with outside seating, panoramic views and an EV charging point, together with access to 10 adjacent parking slots. It also benefits from underfloor heating fuelled from the property's Biomass plant. Currently generating rental income from tenants on a rolling lease, this space also has planning permission for significant expansion (valid until approx. 2026) and potential for conversion into a three-bedroom holiday let or annexe (STP).

Services & Additional Information

• Mains electricity & un-metred water | Private drainage

• Biomass heating system (cost-neutral)

. Oil-fired aga and woodburners

• Two electric vehicle charging points

• Council Tax Band: G | Business Rates: 100% relief

Llwynybrain Mansion offers a rare combination of character, space, and income potential in a prime location close to coastline, countryside, and transport links. Whether as a family residence, lifestyle business, or investment opportunity, this is a property not to be missed.

Location

Llwynybrain Mansion sits peacefully on the Pembrokeshire-Carmarthenshire border, just one mile from Whitland with direct rail links to London, Cardiff, and Manchester. Surrounded by open countryside and ancient woodland, it offers easy access to the A40, Narberth (7.5 miles), Carmarthen (15 miles), and the Blue Flag beaches of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (7 miles). The area boasts excellent schools, vibrant market towns, and a rich natural landscape — ideal for those seeking rural charm with great connectivity.

Furnace Room (7.09m x 3.58m)

Meeting Room (6.25m x 4.07m)

Business Centre Groundfloor (6.83m x 3.95m)

Business Centre Upperfloor (7.52m x 5.87m)

Kitchen (3.95m x 3.70m)

Dining Room (5.01m x 4.16m)

Drawing Room (5.06m x 4.16m)

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.06m x 4.16m)

Living Room (5.01m x 3.86m)

Boot Room (4.64m x 2.76m)

Larder (3.54m x 1.90m)

Cellar Office (4.61m x 4.18m)

Store (4.65m x 3.83m)

Bedroom 4 (4.64m x 4.21m)

Bedroom 6 (3.14m x 2.97m)

Bedroom 5 (4.53m x 2.21m)

Bedroom 3 (5.01m x 3.85m)

Principal Bedroom (5.61m x 3.84m)

Bedroom 2 (3.10m x 2.96m)