Land for sale

Ffairfach, Near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19

Idyllic farm with a strong residential appeal. Enjoying far reaching views over the stunning River Towy Valley and nearby Llandeilo. In all, extending to about 149 acres.

Description
Hafod is an attractive and traditional livestock farm set in an idyllic and elevated position overlooking the River Towy valley. The farm is within the famous Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park but at the same time is very convenient to the popular shopping town of Llandeilo that is only about four miles to its centre. The farm has a strong residential appeal with an attractive farmhouse (thought to date c1850s) that has been completely renovated and refurbished to provide a comfortable family home combining character features with modern comforts. The farm is currently run as a livestock farm (beef and sheep) and offers new owners to carry on this vein while also possibly exploring other diversification avenues e.g. Holiday cottages, camping/glamping etc (stp – subject to planning). We have been informed by the owners that the coach house and adjoining stone barn have extant planning permission to convert into two, two bedroom holiday cottages for rental.

Accommodation Ground Floor
The front entrance leads into a large open plan kitchen living dining room, that takes up the whole of the ground floor space. The room features stone fireplaces at either end of the room with wood burning stoves providing warm focal points, character exposed floorboards, oak beams and flagstone floors. These rooms provide two living areas that are divided by an impressive oak staircase. At the rear of the room is the kitchen dining room with a smart fitted kitchen, worktops, breakfast bar, integrated appliances and a smart red Rayburn cooking range. A door leads off to a rear hall with door to outside and a shower room off. Another door leads to a new garden room/study extension that provides a peaceful room to retreat to overlooking the gardens and grounds.

First Floor
The fine oak staircase rises up from the ground floor open plan room to the first floor accommodation. The first floor includes five bedrooms, (four large rooms and one smaller). Three rooms overlook the front of the house and valley while the remaining two overlook the rear gardens and beyond. Thes bedrooms share the use of a shower room.

Externally
The farmhouse enjoys a pretty walled garden patio area to the front, perfect for alfresco dining while enjoying the views. To the rear if the house are landscaped gardens with lawned areas. The farm is approached by a smart tarmacadam drive that leads down to the traditional farm courtyard.

The Outbuildings
Around the farm courtyard are a collection of barns comprising a striking stone barn range with an old double coach house. We have been informed by the owners that the coach house and adjoining stone barn have extant planning permission to convert into two, two bedroom holiday cottages for holiday rental. In addition, there are three large modern outbuildings that were constructed for the keeping of livestock, storage of feed and machinery but serve a variety of useful purposes including workshops etc.

The Land
The farm extends to about 149 acres (about 148.90 acres) that circles around the farmstead. The land is divided up into manageable enclosures for livestock and machinery and comprises productive farmland for grazing and silage/hay making, parcels of amenity land and pockets of mature woodland. Parts of the woodland are designated ancient woodland.

Location
The farm enjoys an idyllic rural location in the famous Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park but at the same time is very convenient to the popular shopping town of Llandeilo that is only about four miles to its centre with shops, restaurants, pubs, schools and train station.

For those that enjoy the outdoors, the National Park provides the perfect backdrop while the dramatic Towy valley with the river and castles, adding even further stunning visual landmarks.

Good road connections provide quick access to neighbouring towns and south Wales (Llandovery about 13 miles, Carmarthen about 18 miles, Swansea about 24 miles and Cardiff about 67 miles) the Severn Bridge and into England (about 88 miles).

Square Footage: 1,730 sq ft

Acreage:
149 Acres



Additional Info
General Remarks and Stipulations

Method of Sale
Offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. The vendors may consider selling the farm with less land by negotiation.

Tenure and Possession
The tenure of the property is freehold. About 120-130 acres are currently let out on an annual tenancy ending in March 2026.

Services
Spring water supply. Mains electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil central heating.

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire. Council Tax Band D.

Designations
The farm is set within the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. There are some small areas that are designated Ancient Woodland.

Energy Performance Certificate
Rating D.

Basic Payment Scheme (bps)
The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and the Entitlements are included in the sale. The Vendor will make reasonable endeavours to transfer the relevant Entitlements to the Purchaser(s) after completion of the sale. Further details are available from the selling agents.

Agri-Environment Schemes
The Farm is not entered into any Schemes.

Sporting, mineral and timber rights
Sporting, mineral and timber rights over the land, so far as they are owned are included in the freehold sale.

Ingoing Valuation
If applicable, in addition to the purchase price the Purchaser(s) will take over and pay for all growing crops, cultivations and stocks and stores (e.g., feeding stuffs, hay, straw, fuels, oils etc) at valuation. Payment is to be made upon completion at the figure assessed by the Vendors’ value based upon caav rates or contractors’ rates where applicable and invoiced costs of stocks, stores, seed, fertiliser and sprays applied.

Fittings & Contents
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fittings and contents are excluded from the sale though some may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the vendor’s agents.

Machinery, Fittings & Contents
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all other machinery, fittings and contents are excluded from the sale though some may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the vendor’s agents.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not. Please check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact location of public footpaths/ bridleways.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
Any available plans, areas, and schedules are for identification and reference purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a farm we would ask you to as vigilant as possible for your own safety when making your inspection, particularly around the farm outbuildings, machinery and livestock.
Important notice

Savills, (any Joint Agents) and their clients give notice that:
They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.
They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars.
These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.
The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.
It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function, and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements.
They have not made any investigation into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of the land, air or water contamination. The purchaser is responsible for making their own inquiries in this regard.