4 bed detached house for sale

Cribyn, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48

*online walk-through available*
impressive modernised 4-bedroom smallholding with 36 acres, outbuildings & development potential

Set in a wonderfully private rural location, this superbly modernised 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom split level residence sits within approximately 36 acres of land, offering an exceptional lifestyle opportunity for those seeking space, versatility, and countryside living.

Of the total acreage, approximately 30 acres are quality pastureland—ideal for grazing—with natural water supply running through, and the remainder comprising established woodland, adding privacy, character, and potential for recreational use.

The main residence has been fully renovated, re-roofed and modernised throughout, including new wiring and insulation, creating a comfortable and energy-efficient home. The layout offers spacious accommodation with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, ideal for families or multi-generational living.

Outbuildings & Development Potential:

• Dairy with Planning Permission: A detached former dairy building with existing planning permission for conversion into a 2-bedroom holiday let—a fantastic income opportunity.
• Attached Outbuilding: Previously used as kennels, now functioning as storage. This building presents further conversion potential (subject to planning).
• Double Garage/Workshop: An electrically powered double garage currently used as a workshop, ideal for hobbyists or small-scale enterprise.
• Open-sided Barn: A large, open-plan structure currently used as a wood store, ideal for additional storage or agricultural use.

Accessed via a private track, the property offers a spacious driveway with turning area, ensuring privacy and ease of access.

Located in the quiet village of Cribyn, the property is just a 10-minute drive from Lampeter, a thriving university town offering a wide range of amenities including:

• A variety of independent shops, supermarkets, and cafes
• Traditional pubs and eateries
• Doctor’s surgery and dental clinics
• Primary and secondary schools, as well as University of Wales Trinity Saint David
• Regular public transport links and essential services

For those who love the coast, the charming seaside towns of Aberaeron and New Quay are both within a 20-minute drive. Aberaeron boasts harbour side dining, boutique shopping, and Blue Flag beaches, while New Quay is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Famous for its resident bottlenose dolphins, New Quay offers incredible boat trips where you can spot marine wildlife, as well as opportunities for sailing, kayaking, and fishing. Its sandy beaches, colourful harbour, and vibrant seaside atmosphere make it a perfect escape for relaxation and adventure alike.

This exceptional property combines modern comfort with traditional rural charm, and with its extensive land, outbuildings, and development potential, it offers a rare opportunity to create a dream lifestyle in the heart of Ceredigion.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Featuring front-facing double doors and a double-glazed UPVC window, this space also includes commercial tiled vinyl flooring, a wall-mounted radiator, and convenient coat hooks. Additional highlights include under-stair storage and an exposed stone wall at the rear.

Living Room (6.7m x 4.14m)

With an 8kw multi-fuel burner with shelving above, French doors opening to the rear garden, two wall-mounted radiators, exposed wooden beams, front-facing double-glazed windows, and elegant engineered oak flooring.

Snug (3.19m x 2.24m)

Boasting a wall-mounted radiator, a deep rear-facing double-glazed window, built-in storage with a seating area, an exposed stone wall, and stylish engineered oak flooring.

Kitchen/Dining Room (8.15m x 3.28m)

The newly fitted kitchen showcases a charming Belfast sink, 5 burner gas hob, double oven, built-in fridge freezer, and spice drawer, along with a range of wall- and floor-mounted cupboards. A recently installed 4kW log burner adds both warmth and character, complemented by sheet vinyl flooring and an exposed stone wall. A breakfast bar opens into the sunroom, creating a bright and inviting space.

The dining area features a wall-mounted radiator, a gently rounded wall with a double-glazed window, exposed wooden beams, integrated shelving, and a cozy seating nook—ideal for relaxed meals or casual entertaining.

Just behind the kitchen, the utility area adds practicality with a large rear-facing double-glazed window, a sink and drainer, floor-mounted cupboards, and space for a dishwasher or washing machine.

Sun Room (5.4m x 2.41m)

This light-filled space boasts a double-glazed roof lantern, with natural light streaming in through two side-facing windows, a front-facing window, and both front and rear external glass doors. Additional features include vinyl flooring and a wall-mounted radiator.

Cloakroom (1.31m x 2.25m)

Includes a toilet and water basin, fitted shelving, plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, a side-facing double-glazed frosted glass window and sun tube. Finished with a Villeroy and Bosh suite

First Floor

Bedroom 1 (6.2m x 3.28m)

The master bedroom features carpeted flooring, front and both side-facing double-glazed windows, fitted wardrobes, a wall-mounted radiator, and tall, vaulted ceilings.

Bedroom 2 (4.04m x 3.22m)

With carpeted flooring, a walk-in wardrobe, a wall-mounted radiator, rear and side-facing double-glazed windows, and a borrowed light internal window.

Bedroom 3 (3.19m x 2.24m)

Small double bedroom with carpeted flooring, a rear-facing double-glazed window, wall-mounted radiator, built-in shelving, and spotlights.

Bedroom 4 (2.87m x 2.56m)

Small double bedroom featuring slightly sloped ceilings, oak flooring, a front-facing double-glazed window, spotlights, and a wall-mounted radiator.

Shower Room (3.28m x 1.85m)

Includes an Old London basin and cabinet, a toilet, a shower, an illuminated shaving mirror, a rear-facing double-glazed window, a wall-mounted radiator, built-in storage space, robe hooks, sheet vinyl flooring and vaulted ceilings.

Bathroom (3.2m x 2.75m)

Featuring a freestanding bathtub, toilet, Marble topped vanity unit and an illuminated, heated mirror. The bathroom also includes a front-facing Velux window, a front-facing double-glazed window, a wall-mounted heated towel rail, and sheet vinyl flooring.

External

Garden

Front — Gated access opens onto a track leading to the property, with a spacious driveway and turning area.

Rear- To the rear, the property features a spacious private lawned area that extends into a wooded section, creating a true wilderness retreat. Additional highlights include a polytunnel, a base for a greenhouse, a well, chicken coop, and a wildlife pond.

Land

The 30 acres of pasture have been thoughtfully divided into 17 paddocks, offering a mix of flat and sloped terrain. Designed with equestrian potential in mind, the paddocks benefit from mains water access, two wildlife ponds, and access to a natural spring. A wooded area near the house features a scenic footpath, teeming with wildlife and bordered by mature flowering plants, creating a serene, natural retreat. An additional 6 acres of woodland is situated toward the rear boundary of the property, providing a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife. Externally, the property aslo benefits from a chicken coop and run.

Outbuildings

Log Store (27'7" x 18'6") with power and lighting. Comes with approximately two years’ worth of firewood, which will stay with the property.

Storage/ Former Kennels (27'7" x 9'8") attached to the property, featuring lighting and power.

Open-Sided Barn (60" x 30'2")

Dairy (38'6" x 17'6") *contact the office for further details on proposed planning*
The dairy benefits from planning permission for conversion into a two-bedroom holiday let.

Workshop/ Double Garage (39'11" x 17'6") Featuring power and lighting, workbenches, ample sockets, and a front-facing window.

Services

We have been advised that the property benefits from mains electricity and water. It has private drainage via a septic tank and features gas central heating, with the gas tank located in the rear garden. Additional heating is provided by a log burner in the kitchen and a multi-fuel burner in the living room.
Council Tax Band: D
EER: Tbc