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24 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
24 bed
8 bath

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  • Tenure: Freehold
A fantastic opportunity to purchase an existing Holiday Accommodation Business set in 43 acres of West Wales countryside. The Holiday Accommodation Business has four luxury cottages comprising a farmhouse and three barn conversions with additional amenity space within. Included in the sale is Faerdre Manor which is in need of refurbishment but could offer a new purchaser either a magnificent home to live in with far-reaching views or included in the Holiday Accommodation mixture at Happy Donkey Hill (Faerdre Fach) to further grow this flourishing Business.

The property enjoys sublime views across The West Wales countryside and all of the cottages are five-star properties. The Business is known as dog friendly and enjoys a high proportion of returning trade every year.

All the Cottages are 5 Star Rated Accommodation meaning the Accommodation Business is ranked at the highest level. Each cottage is fully equipped with central heating and log burners for those cosy evenings. Kitchens are fully equipped and have everything guests may need. With the exception of Millers Cottage, all accommodation has at least one bath and one shower. In terms of technology, all cottages have wifi throughout, large flat-screen Smart TV’s in the sitting rooms. Bluetooth towers for sound and excellent broadband. All the properties boast their own private use hot tubs with covered roofs and the Wheelhouse has a sauna.

Rooms

Farm House:

Dining Room:
16'1" x 15'0" Entrance porch with UPVC door leading into dining room with part pine paneled walls. Radiator, quarry tiled flooring, original Rayburn with a range of base level units to the side. UPVC double glazed window to front. Original exposed wooden ceilings. an under stairs cupboard, and telephone point.

Kitchen:
17'11" x 8'2" Modern kitchen offering an extensive range of eye & base level units. Stainless steel double bowl sink unit. Part tiled walls. Slate tiled floor, fridge/freezer. Built in dishwasher (All white goods remain), eight ring gas hob with extractor hood. Spotlight lighting, radiator. Dual aspect with four UPVC windows boasting beautiful views over countryside and beyond.

Entrance Hall:
UPVC double glazed window with door leading to extensive raised patio area with decking and magnificent views.

Sitting room One:
14'10" x 10'9" Rear aspect with double glazed window to rear with magnificent views, laminate wooden flooring, radiator, picture railing.

Sitting Room Two:
14'10" x 13'5" Dual aspect. Two UPVC double glazed windows, one large window with exceptional views. Woodburner, quarry tiled flooring & TV point (wall mounted Smart TV to remain).

Landing Area:
Stairs to first floor landing giving access to dogleg staircase leading to a further landing.

Bedroom One:
14'11" x 10'8" Large side aspect bedroom with UPVC double glazed window, TV point (wall mounted Smart TV to remain)& radiator.

Bathroom:
Luxury suite, corner panel enclosed bath, large vanity unit, low level WC, large walk in electric shower unit, part pine panelled walls and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two:
14'11" x 12'10" Large bedroom to the rear of the farmhouse with original Victorian fireplace. Dual aspect with two UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear with magnificent views. Radiator, ensuite shower with pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, walk in double shower unit with Creda electric shower, part tile walls, shaver light point.

Access to Lower Ground Floor:
Access from the Dining Room via an original slate staircase, down to the lower ground floor which houses a cloakroom and bedroom three.

Bedroom Three:
17'3" x 10'2" Bedroom with electric heater, access to ensuite bathroom with panel enclosed bath, cloakroom, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rails, underfloor electric heating and UPVC double glazed window to rear.

Outside:
Decking area enclosed by wooden fencing. Steps lead down to further raised patio/decking area. To the left there is a large luxury hot tub and roofed hot tub area. To the rear, there is a large seating area with the most extensive views. Additionally there is a lawned area to the rear of the property enclosed by timber panel fencing.

Stables/Holiday Cottage:
20'5" x 16'4" The Stables is approached via a entrance porch with feature UPVC double glazed door leading into a large, open plan sitting room/kitchen which offers a range of modern eye and base level units with stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, feature UPVC woodgrain effect double glazed window which overlooks the courtyard. Large flagstone flooring with log burner, radiator & TV point (wall mounted Smart TV to remain) and an understairs cupboard. Kitchen has built-in indesit electric oven and four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor.

Bedroom One (First Floor):
17'3" x 16'6" Large dual aspect bedroom with laminate wooden flooring, two UPVC woodgrain effect double glazed windows, two double built in wardrobes, feature original beam ceilings. and a sensational Japanese Maple wooden bath with mixer taps, shower attachment and built in seat. This is in a raised area and certainly a fantastic feature of the room

Ensuite (Bedroom One):
Shower with vanity wash hand basin low level WC, feature shower unit with four shower settings, a rainfall head and hand held shower head. Part tiled walls. Velux window to roof, cushioned flooring.

Wheelhouse:
17'3" x 16'0" (Games Room) 15'9" x 8'11" (Gym) In the cottage complex, there is a building called the Wheelhouse and this building features a games room which is split level with a gym area and a table tennis area. Access is given via two double glazed patio sliding doors. There is additionally a sauna and bathroom in this space as well.

Dairy Cottage:
22'1" x 14'8" (Sitting/Dining Room) Attractive grey slate effect tiled flooring leading into rear entrance hall with radiator. Steps down to a spectacular sitting room/ dining room, which is dual aspect with two UPVC double glazed wood grain effect doors, two front and rear.Two UPVC double glazed wood grain effect windows to the courtyard. Additionally there is a UPVC double glazed woodgrain effect picture window to the rear. Wooden flooring, spectacular original beam ceiling, large built in woodburner within centerpiece fireplace.

Bedroom One:
10'10" x 10'6" Double bedroom with original beam ceiling, UPVC double glazed woodgrain effect window overlooking courtyard, radiator, laminate flooring.

Bathroom:
Large panel enclosed bath, waterfall tap, lower level for WC, vanity wash hand basin, large double walk in shower unit with rainforest shower attachment. Part tiled walls, wall mounted mirror/light shaver point.

Bedroom Two:
11'2" x 10'7" Double bedroom with patio doors to courtyard. Original beam ceiling, laminate wooden flooring & radiator.

Bedroom Three:
11'4" x 10'6" Front aspect. UPVC double glazed woodgrain effect window to side. radiator, original beam ceiling, laminate wooden flooring, door to ensuite shower with feature shower unit with rainfall effect shower, low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, heated towel rail, part tiled walls & slate effect tiled flooring.

Millers Cottage:
Attractive outside patio seating area.

Kitchen:
15'9" x 11'2" Extensive range of shaker style kitchen units with one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap. Extensive range of eye and base level units. Dishwasher, electric oven with four ring ceramic hob and stainless steel extractor fan . Fridge/freezer, radiator, ceiling inset spotlighting & understairs cupboard (All white goods to remain).

Sitting Room:
15'9" x 11'1" Front aspect. UPVC double glazed woodgrain effect window to front. Wood burning stove. TV point (wall mounted Smart TV to remain), ceramic tiled floors, spotlighting & radiator.

First Floor Landing:
Access to loft space. Velux window.

Bedroom One:
16'6" x 11'3" Front aspect. Wooden flooring. UPVC double glazed window wood grain effect. Radiator. Built in wardrobe and vanity area.

Bedroom One - Ensuite:
Corner shower cubicle with Triton T 80 Electric shower. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Part tiled walls, heated towel rail, shaver point & double glazed Velux window.

Bedroom Two:
16'6" x 11'1" Front aspect. UPVC double glazed window to front. Radiator. Built in wardrobe cupboard. Wood flooring. UPVC window/door to rear elevation giving access to small private elevated decked area.

Bedroom Two - Ensuite:
Heated towel rail, Corner shower cubicle with electric shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, heated towel rail, shaver light point, inset ceiling spotlights. Velux window.

Courtyard:
In the courtyard, there are attractive seating areas and each cottage has its own designated garden areas. These have access to the raised decking area to the rear of the properties, which also gives access to the individual roofed hot tub areas for each of the 3 courtyard cottages. There are roof mounted solar panels (4kW) and these feed into the hot tubs to help heat them. The views from this raised area are stunning, overlooking The West Wales countryside and beyond. The Courtyard also has a guest laundry room, and a boiler room cleaning store.

Outside:
The grounds of Happy Donkey Hill extend to approximately 43 acres of rolling countryside with the most incredible elevated views potentially giving potential for additional holiday accommodation units subject to the necessary planning permissions. This property may well suit equestrian pursuits with beautiful paddocks, great riding locally and sublime views. The property is in a semi-rural location yet extremely convenient for the coast, the towns of Llandysul, Lampeter, Aberaeron and Carmarthen are all within easy striking distance of the estate.

Faerdre Manor:
Formerly used as an accommodation unit for the local authorities but offering potential owners accommodation or to add to the development mix of Happy Donkey Hill. This large property is in need of complete refurbishment but offers a fantastic opportunity for the new owners to either develop the property into additional accommodation for the holiday business or own a large property with amazing views overlooking the 43 acre estate. See floorplan for specific rooms, this property would suit complete re adaptation.

Entrance Porch:
UPVC double glazed door.

Entrance hall:
Stairs to first floor landing. Additional door gives access to an extensive suite of rooms. Front aspect was used as a bedroom. Door to wet room, level WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted shower unit.

Bedroom/Office:
15'0" x 12'11" Previously used as a manager's office. Dual aspect.

Reception Room:
25'1" x 17'5" Fireplace, two radiators, original door. Side door two additional Reception Room with fireplace. UPVC double glazed window with great views leading to side lobby with door to rear garden.

Bedroom Two:
15'9" x 14'11" Front aspect. UPVC double glazed windows. Level WC, wash hand basin and panel bath.

Kitchen:
11'3" x 10'1" Side aspect with kitchen in need of modernisation. Storage cupboard, access to utility room area & access to additional laundry area. Door to rear.

Bedroom Three:
13'6" x 6'9" UPVC double glazed windows. Side aspect.

Bedroom Four/Office Space:
15'9" x 6'11" Access to Reception Room and Bedroom Five

Bedroom Five:
13'0" x 10'2"

Utility Room:
14'5" x 9'2"

Sitting Room:
17'5" x 17'4" UPVC double glazed windows. Fireplace. Access to Reception Room.

First Floor Landing:
Double glazed window to side.

Bedroom One:
10'2" x 8'5" Excellent views. access to a wet room with low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin, wall mounted shower unit

Bedroom Two:
18'9" x 10'0" Rear aspect

Bedroom Three:
17'6" x 6'5" Front aspect with shower vanity wash hand basin.

Bathroom:
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panel enclosed bath, enclosed shower cubicle, radiator and a second wet room with low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and wall mounted shower unit.

Bedroom Four:
15'8" x 8'2" Rear aspect with vanity wash hand

Bedroom Five:
15'10" x 14'10" Rear aspect bedroom with finishing wash hand basin

Bedroom Six:
14'11" x 13'4" Front aspect. Wash hand basin with amazing views.

Bedroom Seven:
13'0" x 8'3" Front aspect. Wash hand basin with amazing views.

Bedroom Eight:
13'4" x 11'9" UPVC double glazed windows. Wash hand pedestal

Bedroom Nine:
11'1" x 8'10" UPVC Double glazed windows

Additional Accommodation:
Additional accommodation includes significant outbuilding areas with a large, stable complex with four stables, high storage area covered with box profile roofing and power and lights. Behind this area is a further range of stabling with access to four further loose boxes again enclosed by box profile roofing with an indoor small arena there is additional vehicular access to this area for deliveries of hay etc which can avoid using the main entrance of Faerdre Fach. All of the paddocks are well fenced with water supplies via spring water and there are 2 Livery yards, one with 7 stables (Happy Donkey Hill) and 6 stables (Faerdre Manor). Site is also covered by a comprehensive CCTV system.

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