Impressive country property with excellent equestrian facilities.

Description

Aelybryn is a handsome Edwardian property thought to date c.1918. It is currently rented out to a tenant who lives there and runs it as a popular country breaks bed & breakfast with stables for those who wish to bring their horses and kennels for dogs. The property will however be sold with vacant possession upon completion.

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Over the years the house has had uPVC double glazed sash windows, triple glazed windows in the kitchen breakfast room, new gas boiler, new skylights in the principal bedroom and en suite and a new lining to the swimming pool. The flexibility of the house as a home or semi-commercial premises adds extra potential for future owners. The excellent barns, stables, horse arena, pasture paddocks with views to the coast and outdoor swimming pool also offer exciting opportunities for leisure and tourism or simply enjoy oneself.

Accommodation Ground Floor
An impressive portico entrance leads into the reception hall with ornate Minton tiled floor. Doors lead off to the principal reception rooms. On the left is the dining room with original fire surround and living flame gas fire, that is currently being used an office. On the right is the main large sitting room with an attractive marble fireplace with living flame gas fire and views over the gardens. At the rear of the house is the large kitchen breakfast room that is currently being used as the bed & breakfast guest dining area. It has a green gas & electric Rangemaster 110 cooker, that has two electric ovens (one with a fan), a grill, pan warmer, griddle and also has a matching extractor hood over. There are fitted base and wall units, Belfast sink, room for a dishwasher and a fridge/freezer and a breakfast bar. There is plenty of room for a full-size dining table and chairs in the conservatory part of the kitchen and a sofa, creating that all important ‘family room’. Off the kitchen is a side porch and useful utility room. The utility room/boot room has a sink unit and other base units, plumbing for a washing machine and room for a dryer. It also has a cupboard which houses the gas boiler.

First Floor
Stairs rise up from the reception hall to the first floor accommodation that includes three generous bedrooms that overlook the grounds, gardens and surrounding countryside. Two of the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with bath and separate showers. One of the en suite bathrooms can be accessed off the landing for use by the third bedroom.

Second Floor
Stairs continue to the second floor principal bedroom that enjoys generous space, built in cupboard and an en suite bathroom with separate shower.

Externally
Aelybryn has impressive landscaped grounds and gardens with a smart driveway, lawned gardens, mature hedges, trees, bushes, shrubs and flower borders with plenty of areas to sit and enjoy the views.

Swimming pool
Beyond the side garden is a pretty summer house and outdoor heated swimming pool that is perfect for family, friends or guests.

Stables and outbuildings
The large courtyard at the side and rear of the house has ample space for vehicles etc. Arranged around the courtyard are attractive outbuildings including a stable block with five loose boxes, with water troughs and hay mangers, a hay store and further hay loft, a tack room with kitchen and staff room (currently used as a storage facility). The four sliding barn doors offer easy access to each paddock, making the barn usable as a very large field shelter. There are a further four stables fronting the courtyard all with water troughs, a double garage with height on one side for a horse trailer and workshop with clock tower above, all with power and lighting. There is a rear entrance to the property, to enable easy access with a horse lorry/trailer etc.

Horse arena
Measuring about 40m x 20m this all-weather horse arena has a chopped rubber surface.

The Land
The land is arranged around the homestead and is divided into various size paddocks. All paddocks have water and one has a stream. In all, the property extends to about 12.79 acres (stms – subject to measured survey).

Note: The property is tenanted and being used as a B&B, some of the photographs of the property were taken before occupation of the guests currently residing there and so the condition will have changed. Photographs labelled pre B&B are from c.2017.

Location

Aelybryn is situated in the peaceful hamlet of Llangwyrfon enjoying coastal views from the land and only about seven miles south from the famous university coastal town of Aberystwyth with its iconic seafront promenade. Aberystwyth is home to the National Library of Wales and the Arts Centre.

The town has a wide selection of restaurants and shops including delicatessens, book shops, boutiques and supermarkets along with a hospital and railway station providing national railway connections.

The area is noted for its wonderful countryside and stunning coastline overlooking Cardigan Bay with excellent walking and sightseeing particularly along the coastal path.

The scenery of the Rheidol Valley can be enjoyed via a narrow-gauge railway, which runs from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge.

Square Footage: 2,175 sq ft


Acreage: 12.79 Acres

Additional Info

General Remarks and Stipulations

Method of Sale
Offered for sale by private treaty.

Tenure & Possession
The tenure of the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Machinery, Fittings & Contents
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all 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
Plans 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.

Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a smallholding, viewers should take care and precaution with regard to their personal safety when viewing the property, particularly around any livestock, horses, dogs, farm machinery and buildings.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills.