4 bed detached house for sale

Garth Vale, Aberarth, Aberaeron SA46

Fine & Country West Wales is delighted to present Garth Vale - a quite exceptional double-fronted Edwardian residence dating to 1907, positioned in the charming coastal village of Aberarth on the Cardigan Bay coastline. This is a property of rare distinction: Generous, light-filled principal rooms, a wealth of original period features, beautifully maintained tiered gardens with sublime sea views, and unusually - a detached Victorian stone studio to the rear that opens a world of creative or ancillary possibilities.

Set less than 200 metres from the beach and the All Wales Coastal Path, and just one mile from the Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron, the property combines true coastal lifestyle living with the convenience of excellent local amenities. Aberystwyth - the coastal university and administrative capital of West Wales - lies just half an hour to the north.

The current owners have invested thoughtfully throughout: All windows have been renewed with wooden sash sealed double glazed units to the front elevations and uPVC double glazed sash windows to the rear. Hilary shutter blinds have been fitted to all bay windows on the front elevation, a Worcester Bosch oil-fired combination boiler installed and regularly serviced, and a top-of-the-range Masterclass kitchen and new shower room fitted - all ensuring the character of the house is fully matched by its comfort and practicality.

This is a home that must be seen to be truly appreciated - for its scale, its serenity, and the extraordinary elevated garden bench from which Cardigan Bay stretches to the horizon.

EPC Rating: E

Location

Aberarth is a tranquil coastal village on the A487 - the principal road connecting the towns of the Ceredigion coast. The beach and the all-Wales Coastal Path are less than 200 metres from the front door, and the village is served by a regular bus route.
Aberaeron - one of the most attractive Georgian harbour towns in Wales, with its full range of independent shops, restaurants, cafés, primary and secondary schooling - lies just one mile to the south. The coastal university town of Aberystwyth, with its further education facilities, mainline rail connections and broader retail and professional services, is approximately 30 minutes to the north. Lampeter University Town is similarly accessible to the south-east.

Entrance Hall (4.65m x 1.73m)

A welcoming introduction to the quality within: Recessed front entrance door, half-glazed with original engraved glass and the house name set in an engraved fanlight over. Original arched cornices and covings, dado rail and central heating radiator. The pièce de résistance is the impressive original pitch pine and mahogany staircase rising to the first floor.

Reception Room / Study (5.08m x 3.23m)

Into bay window to front with Hilary shutter blinds. An elegant room with Edwardian cast iron fireplace set within an antique wood surround, alcoves to each side, picture rail and double panel radiator.

Dining Room (5.21m x 3.28m)

Into bay window with shutter blinds. A generously proportioned formal dining room with Edwardian cast iron fireplace with original tiles and painted wood surround, alcoves with built-in cupboards, picture rail and double panel radiator. French doors open through to the interconnecting kitchen and family spaces beyond.

Open Plan Kitchen / Sitting Room (4.93m x 2.59m)

A magnificent interconnecting series of spaces extending the full depth of the house. The kitchen area (16'2" × 8'6") is fitted with a recently installed Masterclass kitchen: Grey base and wall cupboard units, black granite worktops and upstand, larder unit and quarry tiled flooring. This opens into the Family Sitting Room (20'9" × 13'9") with quarry tiled floor, corner-positioned Victorian-style fireplace, and a beautiful curved end wall with south-facing French doors opening directly to the rear garden and patio. Wired for wall lights.

Breakfast Room (3.17m x 3.12m)

A charming and practical room with original red and black quarry tiled floor. Features an Esse electric range oven with hotplate, induction hob, plate rack and twin ovens. Fitted Masterclass base and wall cupboards with black granite worktops, Belfast sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher and double glazed windows to side and rear. Tall modern radiator.

Downstairs Shower Room (2.49m x 1.30m)

Fully tiled throughout with corner shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin and extractor fan. Appliance space with plumbing for washing machine and outlet for tumble dryer.

Galleried Landing (5.64m x 1.75m)

A large split-level galleried landing approached via the original period staircase. Central heating radiator, window to front with shutter blinds offering sea views over the rooftops towards the bay. Spring ladder access to loft.

Bedroom One (5.11m x 3.05m)

Into bay window with shutter blinds and fine sea views. Exposed timber floors, Edwardian cast iron fireplace, picture rail and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two (5.00m x 3.07m)

Into bay window with shutter blinds, again with sea views. Edwardian cast iron fireplace, picture rail, central heating radiator and exposed timber floors

Bedroom Three (3.15m x 3.15m)

With central heating radiator, Victorian fireplace and windows overlooking the garden.

Bedroom Four (3.17m x 1.80m)

With central heating radiator and window overlooking the rear courtyard.

Shower Room (2.57m x 2.57m)

A recently installed, beautifully appointed suite comprising walk-in shower with mains rainfall head and pull-out handset, driftwood-effect lined walls, grey vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, low level WC. Housing for the Worcester Bosch oil-fired boiler (installed c.3 years ago, regularly serviced). Velux window, stainless steel heated towel rail.

Detached Stone Studio

To the rear of the main residence lies a characterful detached stone cottage dating from approximately 1860, renovated and refurbished whilst retaining an abundance of period character. Currently used as an art studio by the vendors, the building lends itself readily to a wide range of alternative uses - home office, creative studio, guest annexe or workshop - subject to any necessary consents.

Open Plan Ground Floor (7.14m x 3.84m)

A versatile and atmospheric space with electricity and water connections including sink, oil-fired central heating and exposed oak beams.

Central Landing

Approached via dog-leg staircase from ground floor. Central heating radiator.

Room One (3.68m x 2.39m)

Exposed timber floor, ceiling beams, central heating radiator and built-in cupboard.

Room Two (3.68m x 2.51m)

Exposed timber floor, ceiling beams, central heating radiator and built-in cupboard.

Shower Room

Quarry tiled floor, low level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower unit.

Garden

To the front, a walled and railed forecourt provides off-road parking and frames the handsome double-fronted facade to best effect.
The rear gardens are a particular delight. A pleasant gravelled area with raised flower beds leads through a galvanised archway draped with a productive grapevine to a quarry-tiled courtyard, where a mature bay tree sits as a natural focal point - a sun-drenched south-facing haven.
Beyond, steps ascend through a pergola to a level lawn enjoying a southern aspect, planted with a plethora of flowers, apple trees and established shrubs. Further steps lead to an elevated viewing terrace - and it is from here, on the bench at the top of the garden, that Garth Vale reveals its most spectacular asset: An unobstructed panorama across the rooftops to Cardigan Bay, the sea glittering to the horizon. It is, quite simply, sublime.