4 bed detached house for sale

With 1-Bedroom Self-Contained Annexe, Aberarth, Aberaeron SA46

Open the front door at Cam Nesaf and the sea is waiting for you. Framed in the glass, beyond the rooftops of the village, Cardigan Bay stretches to the horizon. It is a view you never tire of, and it follows you into every front-facing room of the house.

Built in 1895, Cam Nesaf is a classic double-fronted Victorian villa, elevated just enough to command the bay. Twin gables, two-storey bay windows, decorative quoins and a spectacular cast-iron veranda give it real presence. It has the confident proportions of its age: High ceilings, generous rooms and light pouring in from the coast.

The original craftsmanship has been cherished. An encaustic tiled floor greets you beneath stained and leaded glass. Through the hall, an ornate plaster archway rests on scrolled corbels, beneath deep cornicing, with a turned newel post rising to the first floor. Fireplaces, coving, picture rails and period flooring run through the house.

Two large reception rooms face the sea, each one a place to watch the weather roll in across the bay. A long kitchen runs the full width of the rear. Upstairs, four bedrooms share those same memorable views from the front.

Then comes the flexibility modern families need. Above the single garage sits a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, ideal for visiting family, a home office, or teenagers wanting their own space. It also offers potential for use as holiday accommodation, providing an opportunity to generate additional income, subject to any necessary planning permissions and consents.

Behind the house, secluded banked gardens and woodland of approaching three-quarters of an acre climb the hillside, private and sheltered. To the front, there is generous parking, with the bay laid out before you.

This is a rare chance to own one of the landmark homes of Aberarth: A house with history, space and a view that will stay with you long after your first visit.

Location

Aberarth is one of the prettiest coastal villages on Cardigan Bay, set where the River Arth meets the sea. The Wales Coast Path runs through the village, and the shingle beach is a short stroll from the door.
The Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron, with its colourful quayside, independent shops, cafés and restaurants, is just over a mile south. Aberystwyth, with its university, hospital, mainline railway station and wider shopping, is around 14 miles north along the coast road.
This is a coastline for walking, sailing, dolphin-watching and long evenings watching the sun set over the bay.

From Aberaeron, take the A487 north towards Aberystwyth for just over a mile into Aberarth, where Cam Nesaf will be found on the right.

Entrance Vestibule (1.79m x 1.37m)

Original half-glazed front door framed by stained and leaded glass side panel and overlights, opening onto a beautiful Victorian encaustic tiled floor. The first glimpse of Cardigan Bay greets you through the door itself.

Reception Hall (5.85m x 4.79m)

A wonderfully spacious hall that sets the tone for the whole house. An ornate plaster archway on scrolled corbels divides the hall, beneath original coving and deep cornicing. Wide period timber floorboards run underfoot, with original four-panel doors opening to the principal rooms. The showpiece is the original staircase: A barley-twist newel post with ball finial, turned balusters, a broad moulded handrail and warm pitch pine treads still bearing their original stair-rod fittings, with handsome oak panelling beneath, rising to a half landing lit by a tall window. A radiator with decorative covers. The hall continues through to the kitchen at the rear.

Sitting Room (4.22m x 5.89m)

A wonderful, light-filled room centred on a magnificent Victorian fireplace, its black surround set with decorative tiled panels and a wood-burning stove on the hearth. Arched alcoves with wall lights sit either side of the chimney breast. Above, an ornate ceiling rose, deep cornicing and picture rail; below, stripped timber floorboards. The panelled bay window frames a sweeping view over the village rooftops to Cardigan Bay - the perfect spot to watch the light change across the water. Radiator.

Dining Room (4.28m x 5.12m)

A superb entertaining room, its bay window looking over the rooftops of Aberarth to the open sea. Brick-arched fireplace housing a cast-iron stove. Ornate ceiling rose, deep cornicing, picture rail and stripped timber floorboards. Ample space for a large dining table, with room for a full library wall. Radiator.

Kitchen/Diner (9.93m x 3.33m)

A long, sociable kitchen running the full width of the rear of the house - the true heart of the home. Fitted with a range of cream Shaker-style wall and base units under warm solid wood worktops, with a peninsula creating a natural divide and mosaic tiled splashbacks. Pride of place goes to a blue electric aga with two ovens, twin hotplates and a separate infrared grill, bringing that classic country-kitchen warmth all year round. Plumbing for a washing machine, under-cabinet lighting and a slate-effect tiled floor. At the far end there is ample room for a family dining table.

Cloakroom

Tucked beneath the stairs, with WC and wash hand basin, and a further understairs storage area - particularly useful for household cleaning materials, with space for coats, boots and beach kit.

Landing (4.12m x 3.89m)

The staircase rises past a tall half-landing window to a wonderfully spacious, galleried landing. Wide original pine floorboards, deep cornicing and original four-panel pine doors to all rooms, with the turned balustrade and carved newel drops continuing the Victorian theme. Ample room for a reading chair or console. Radiator.

Principal Bedroom (4.22m x 5.89m)

A beautiful, generous double bedroom at the front of the house, its deep bay window filled with the sweep of the Cardigan Bay coastline. An attractive Victorian fireplace with marble-effect surround and decorative tiled inserts makes a lovely focal point, with original timber floorboards underfoot. Although the house fronts the A487, the uPVC double glazing keeps it wonderfully peaceful. Radiator. Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room (1.79m x 2.27m)

Quadrant shower enclosure with thermostatic rainfall shower and metro-tiled surround, traditional pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC with macerator, and original timber floorboards. A glazed opening leads onto the Victorian Cast-Iron Veranda and Balcony.

Bedroom 2 (3.96m x 5.12m)

A second generous front-aspect double, with its own deep bay window looking over the village rooftops to the breaking surf of Cardigan Bay - a view to wake up to every morning. Original timber floorboards and plenty of space for wardrobes and a reading chair in the bay. UPVC double glazing. Radiator.

Bedroom 3 (4.22m x 3.33m)

A good-sized, light-filled bedroom to the rear, with two uPVC double-glazed windows looking out over the green, banked gardens. Attractive original wooden flooring. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 (3.46m x 2.45m)

Rear-aspect bedroom with uPVC double-glazed window and the continuation of the original wooden flooring - ideal as a single bedroom, nursery or study. Radiator.

Family Bathroom (3.23m x 2.13m)

A four-piece suite in keeping with the age of the house: A freestanding slipper bath for long, lazy soaks, separate shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Tiled flooring and uPVC double-glazed window to the rear. Radiator.

The Loft

Above the first floor is a substantial loft space benefiting from dormer windows. Subject to the necessary permissions, it offers exciting scope to create further accommodation

Self-Contained Annexe

Set above the single garage is a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, giving Cam Nesaf rare flexibility. Its large kitchen/dining room enjoys wonderful views to the front across the Cardigan Bay coastline. It is ideal as overflow accommodation for visiting family and friends, a teenager’s retreat or a home office with a view, with potential for holiday accommodation, subject to any necessary planning permissions and consents.

Kitchen/Diner (5.16m x 4.19m)

A large, bright living space with fitted kitchen and room to dine, framed by sweeping sea views to the front.

Bedroom (3.57m x 3.76m)

Bathroom (2.33m x 1.83m)

Patio (2.27m x 2.53m)

Balcony

Victorian cast-iron veranda and balcony

Cam Nesaf makes a wonderful first impression. The rendered façade is picked out with quoins and moulded window surrounds, crowned by twin gables with decorative bargeboards beneath a slate roof. At its heart is a breathtaking Victorian cast-iron veranda: Fluted columns with ornate capitals carry three scrolling filigree arches, topped by a matching balcony railing with fleur-de-lis finials. Beneath it, encaustic-tiled steps lead to the original front door with its stained-glass surround.

Garden

Cam Nesaf stands within grounds approaching three-quarters of an acre in total, arranged in two distinct areas. To the rear of the house, an enclosed, tiered walled garden features established planting, creating a sheltered and private setting. To the Annexe side, a separate wooded area is enclosed by stock fencing, with mature trees and a pergola providing a peaceful spot to enjoy the surroundings.

Parking - Driveway

A sweeping tarmac driveway provides generous off-road parking for several vehicles, with views across the village to the sea.

Situated beneath the Annexe, the original garage benefits from power and lighting and offers excellent potential as a workshop, hobby space or additional storage.

Parking - Garage

The single garage is conveniently situated beneath the annexe and benefits from both power and lighting.