3 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 reception rooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 0.27 acres
- Period
- Detached
- Garden
- Restored
- Rural
Yr Helfa is powered by a smart technology off grid system, which includes a weather station. There is both solar and water solar PV, a biomass boiler, along with gravity feed water with filtration and sterilisation treatment centre. There is a smart controlled energy efficient back-up generator. Biofuelled underfloor heating is found throughout, controlled by a smart zoned control. All of this has helped Yr Helfa achieve an EPC rating of A, a remarkable and extremely rare rating for a property of stone build construction.
The property has a well established income as a unique holiday property business let. Please ask the agent for further detail.
Gardens and land
Yr Helfa stands within approximately 0.27 acres of grounds. The boundary walls are constructed from local stone and slate. A number of seating areas have been created to take in the simply awesome 360 degree views. To the front of the house is a raised stone built BBQ area. A large driveway provides plenty of parking.
Parking
The current owners rent three parking spaces from the local farmer on an annual basis approximately half a mile from the property.
The access route from the car parking spaces is officially over the bridge (not via the existing ford). The access track passes over two different owners land.
Agents note
Helfa Fawr is situated in a conservation area.
Whilst the property has previously been classed as residential, Yr Helfa is currently classed as a commercial property (C6 status). The property can be occupied for up to 31 days at a time. Guests can stay for up to 31 days at a time and can request an extension to this time period if required.
The property is currently classed as C6 commercial. A recent preplanning application 02/11/23 yielded a positive response from the local council authority who would be generally supportive of a change of use of the dwelling/house from the current use to class order C3 residential. An approved planning application would now be required.
Services
Water and solar PV, Wind turbine, back up smart generator, private drainage, private water supply
Yr Helfa stands in a beautiful mountain setting on the Llanberis side of Yr Wyddfa, nestled directly at the foot of Moel Cynghorion forming part of the Moel Eilio, a notable section of Snowdons Horseshoe trail. The property has 360 degree unobstructed panoramic mountain views that take in Snowdon, the Snowdon Mountain Railway trains making their way towards the peak and towards Anglesey, to the North.
Located on the shores of Lake Padarn, the town of Llanberis is renowned for its outdoor pursuits, including rock climbing and mountaineering. The town provides an array of amenities, including local shops, outdoor retailers, restaurants, pubs, and a primary school.
Within easy driving distance lies the Caernarfon Bay coast, and Anglesey a little further beyond. Approximately 8 miles away, the historic town of Caernarfon offers an extensive range of services, along with schools, recreational facilities, and the world-famous 13th Century castle. Further along the coast is Bangor, boasting its university and city conveniences.
Communication links are excellent, with the A55 providing a link between the North Wales coast and Chester, as well as the motorway network connecting to Liverpool and Manchester. A direct train route to London can be had from Holyhead.
Distances: Llanberis 1.2 miles, Bangor 12.9 miles, Betws-y-Coed 16.5 miles, Conwy 23.4 miles, Chester 69.2 miles, Liverpool 85 miles, Shrewsbury 77. 5 miles. (Distances are approximate)
Directions (Postcode LL55 4UW)
The property is reached via local authority roads until approximately 0.5 miles away, where the road changes to a private track with right of way, accessed via 4 x 4 vehicles only.
From Llanberis continue along the A4086. At the roundabout in front of The Legacy Royal Victoria Hotel, take the first right onto Victoria Terrace. Continue up past the cattle grid at the end of Victoria Terrace and follow this road up past the first cafe. Continue up the hill, passing the turn off for the Llanberis path and under the bridge which the Snowdon Mountain Railway passes over. The entrance to the parking area is approximately 150 metres on the right hand side. Please note that there is about a half a mile walk from the car park to Yr Helfa. Please leave all gates that you pass through as you find them.
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