3 bedroom property for sale

Productive former dairy farm extending to 137.71 acres or thereabouts
Detached farmhouse offering an abundance of character features and 3/4 bedrooms
Extensive range of traditional and more modern farm buildings
Useful block of pastureland which is capable of early growth
Occupying a pleasant rural setting yet only 14 miles from the town of Carmarthen
EPC E. A quality livestock farm worthy of an early inspection

Situation - Specifically at OS Grid Reference: SN 3536 in the rural community of Penboyr in the county of Carmarthenshire. Enjoying a pleasant rural setting and accessed by a network of minor council roads within 2 miles west of the A484 Carmarthen (14 miles distant) to Cardigan (17 miles distant) roadway. Carmarthen is considered the administrative town for the county of Carmarthenshire and provides a comprehensive array of commercial, educational and recreational facilities together with excellent road and rail connections to the larger towns of south Wales. The M4 connection at Pont Abraham is only a 20 minute drive from the town of Carmarthen.

Directions - See location plan.

Description - A former dairy farm extending to 137.71 acres or thereabouts to include an extensive range of traditional and more modern farm buildings which are suitable for livestock production. The farmhouse comprises a detached two storey traditionally constructed residence offering an abundance of character features and residential appeal, providing well proportioned living accommodation and 3/4 bedrooms, being ideally suited for family occupation. Selective upgrading is now required to the residence which offers considerable potential and there is an excellent opportunity to re-develop the outhouse which is situated to the rear of the farmhouse. Situated within a belt of productive land the sale of Maesllan offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a quality livestock unit which offers extensive farm buildings in a pleasant rural setting. Maesllan is described in more detail (approx. dimensions only):

Ground Floor -

Front Hallway - With stairs rising to the first floor and doors to:

Parlour - 4.72m x 4.11m (15'6" x 13'6") - Overlooking the fore with radiator and wash hand basin.

Living Room - 4.98m x 4.88m (16'4" x 16') - The focal point of the room being the inglenook fireplace with beam above and housing the wood burning stove, beamed ceiling, radiator and access to:

Conservatory - 5.79m x 2.29m (19' x 7'6") - Overlooking the front garden with flagstone floor and door to:

Wet Room - 2.29m x 2.13m (7'6" x 7') - Incorporating a pedestal wash hand basin, W.C., and an electric 'Mira' shower unit.

Kitchen - 6.48m x 4.95m and 5.18m x 3.96m (21'3" x 16'3" and - Well proportioned affording a range of base and wall mounted units with complimentary work surface above, incorporating a single stainless steel sink and drainer unit, valuable island unit with built in wine rack, tiled flooring and radiator. The focal point being the 'Stanley' oil fired range, space for an electric cooker, windows to the side, two 'Velux' windows and door to the rear entrance. Due to the layout of the kitchen, an area is currently utilised as a study but could be incorporated into a dining area.

Rear Entrance - With access to either side of the property, steps rise to the kitchen whilst access is also provided to:

Shower Room - With W.C., wash hand basin and 'Triton' shower, also housing the oil fired central heating boiler.

Out House - 4.57m x 3.58m (15' x 11'9") - With loft above 15' x 12' under a corrugated sheeted roof.

Storage Area - 3.96m x 2.13m and 4.57m x 3.66m (13' x 7' and 15' -

Returning To The Main House -

First Floor -

Landing - With doors leading to:

Bedroom 1 - 4.90m x 4.11m (16'1" x 13'6") - Overlooking the fore with radiator.

Bedroom 4/Study - 2.95m x 1.70m (9'8" x 5'7") - Window to the fore and radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 4.88m x 3.73m (16' x 12'3") - Overlooking the fore with radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 3.51m x 2.59m (11'6" x 8'6") - With sloped ceiling and radiator.

Grounds - The level front garden is laid to lawn and incorporates a variety of established shrubs and is bordered to the roadside by a stone wall with ornamental garden gate.

Side Grounds - To the side lies a generous kitchen garden which includes numerous raised fruit and vegetable beds, polytunnel, glasshouse, timber garden shed and summer house. The gardens provide a very appealing setting and are ideally suited to any keen gardener or those looking for generous outside space.

Farm Buildings - An extensive range of farm buildings are located within the homestead combining both modern and traditional stone ranges from the 18th/19th century, former stables with loft above, former cowshed (68' x 38', solar panels to the roof structure) which have considerable conversion appeal. Other traditional farm buildings include a workshop, generator shed grain store etc.

The more modern agricultural farm buildings were previously used for dairy production and comprise a number of steel and block cubicle housing, various barns, former dairy and parlour pit, two open silage clamps, farm yard manure store and above ground slurry store. To the side of the dairy lies an open fronted steel framed building (88' x 39').

Traditional Farm Buildings -

Farm Buildings - Opposite the homestead, lies a modern steel framed building (80' x 39') with hardcore floor and used for the storage of machinery, but could be adapted and used for livestock production is required.

Land - In total to the farm extends to some 137.71 acres or thereabouts which includes the homestead and is mainly laid to pasture with the exception of 20.1 acres or thereabouts of steeper woodland and tracks.

Divided by a minor council maintained roadway the land is mainly level to gently sloping being well fenced and straddling the 170m contour with the steeper slopes positioned along the west boundary. Capable of excellent productivity the land offers a very good grazing or cropping platform and there is a piped water system to a number of field troughs sourced from the mains supply.

Within the land stands the remains of a Motte and Bailey castle.

Services - We understand the property has the benefit of mains electricity and water together with a private drainage system. Oil fired central heating system.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession upon completion (legal advisor to confirm).

Local Authority: Carmarthenshire County Council, County Hall, Carmarthen

Property Classification: Band E (online enquiry only)

Entitlements: Units to be transferred with the sale of the property

Public Rights of Way: Please note that a footpath crosses the farm but is away from the residence. Being situated around the slurry store and follows the track.

General Remarks - An excellent opportunity to acquire a productive livestock farm which offers a traditional farmhouse, range of traditional outbuidlings which no doubt offer conversion potential subject to consent together with a range of more modern farm buildings which are ideally suited for livestock production. A versatile former dairy unit situated in a productive grass growing area suitable as a standalone unit or the farm would superbly compliment an existing farming business. An early inspection is strongly advisable.

Broadband Availability - According to the Ofcom website, this property has both standard and ultrafast broadband available, with speeds up to Standard 1.0 Mbps upload and 7 Mbps download and Ultrafast 220 Mbps upload and 1000 Mbps download. Please note this data was obtained from an online search conducted on ofcom.org.uk and was correct at the time of production. Some rural areas are yet to have the infrastructure upgraded and there are alternative options which include satellite and mobile broadband available. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries into the availability of services with their chosen provider.

Mobile Phone Coverage - The Ofcom website states that the property has the following indoor mobile coverage
EE Voice - No & Data - No
Three Voice - No & Data - No
O2 Voice - Likely & Data - Likely
Vodafone. Voice - Likely & Data - Likely
Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages. Please note this data was
obtained from an online search conducted on ofcom.org.uk and was correct at the time of production. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries into the availability of services with their chosen provider.

General Remarks - An excellent opportunity to purchase a quality stock farm which offers extensive farm buildings in a very productive grass growing area. Equally suited as a stand alone or second unit. The substantial farmhouse offers an abundance of character features and considerable potential to create a lovely family home. To fully appreciate the quality of this farm an early inspection is highly recommended.