Guide price£750,000
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5 bedroom detached house for sale
Rock House, 81 Gwscwm Road, Pembrey, Burry Port
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Property description & features
- Waterside location
- Idyllic & peaceful
- Estuary views
- Charm & character throughout
- Substantial living spaces
- Endless potential
- Dual entrance
- Beautiful garden
- Ample off road parking
- Close to all local amenities
Welcome to a truly splendid 5-bedroom Georgian property exuding timeless character and graced with captivating views of the cityscape and estuary, extending all the way to the iconic Whiteford Lighthouse. This South-facing home is rich in history and boasts substantial living spaces, picture-perfect sunsets of an evening and awaits a new owner to infuse it with their personal touch.
Chain Free, Freehold, Tax Band - G, Electric/Gas, Septic Tank.
Nestled within a generous plot, the property is surrounded by meticulously landscaped gardens, presenting a tranquil retreat. Positioned on an elevated site, the home not only captures breath-taking vistas but also presents endless possibilities for those seeking a residence of both distinction and potential.
Steeped in history, Rock House and its adjoining properties, Rock House Bungalow and Rock House Mews, have a rich heritage dating back to the mid-1800s when they were part of a grand estate. In this bygone era, Rock House and the bungalow were interconnected by a corridor, leading to a ballroom, and possibly changing rooms for the estate's tennis courts. The Mews served as the servants' quarters and stables, and the tennis court still graces the Mews grounds at the bottom of the garden. Over time, the estate underwent changes, and Rock House, once boasting a third-floor attic room, played a unique role as a schoolroom for local children, leaving an indelible mark on the property's historical tapestry, with this transformation occurring sometime in the 1900s.
Just a stone's throw from Rock House, Burry Port in Carmarthenshire offers a wealth of attractions. Explore the maritime charm of Burry Port Harbour, enjoy the nature trails and golden sands of Pembrey Country Park, or tee off at Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club. Llanelli Beach, Burry Port Lighthouse, and Burry Port Marina provide tranquil coastal escapes. With nearby Cefn Sidan and Burry Port Beaches, each with its own allure, your adventures are just moments away from Rock House.
Let us explore in more detail.
Approach - After Journeying through the town of Burry Port, you'll be led to an inviting lane guiding you to the dual entrances at Rock House, offering a convenient exit through the sweeping drive lined with mature trees. Ample parking for multiple cars awaits, and as you approach the majestic original front door sheltered by a lit porch, you'll catch glimpses of the beautiful Estuary views through the trees.
Step Inside.
Entrance - 5.48 x 5.02 (17'11" x 16'5") - Upon entering, the charm, character, and original features of Rock House immediately captivate. The grand space welcomes you with high ceilings adorned with intricate coving, showcasing elegant wooden flooring and panelled walls. Two feature radiators and a sash window to the side add to the allure. A grand sweeping stairway to the first floor, complete with a double-high ceiling, provides a regal ascent, offering views of the large feature window located on the second floor to the rear. This entrance serves as a gateway to all the main living spaces, the first floor, a cloakroom, and a glass storage cupboard with fitted shelving.
Cloakroom - A useful ground floor cloakroom housing a WC, wash basin, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, a frosted sash window to the rear with extractor fan, an under stairs storage cupboard, and space to hang outdoorsy outerwear.
Lounge - 5.50 x 5.13 (18'0" x 16'9") - This substantial lounge is naturally bright, thanks to the side sash window and large bay window to the front which offers picturesque views of the city and estuary. The room also boasts wooden flooring, high ceiling adorned with feature coving, and an open fire with a marble surround and hearth.
Sitting Room - 5.10 x 3.81 (16'8" x 12'5") - The sitting room is generously sized, featuring double patio doors that lead to the front garden, offering beautiful views. With high ceilings, wooden flooring, a feature radiator, and an electric fireplace with a marble hearth.
Library - 4.63 x 3.93 (15'2" x 12'10") - The library at Rock House is a functional space with high ceilings adorned by charming beams. It features carpeted flooring, stone/panelled walls, and a window to the rear. This room also benefits from fitted shelving, storage cupboards, and a desk complete the room with spotlighting.
Dining Room - 6.74 x 4.04 (22'1" x 13'3") - Step up into the dining room, located at the front and enhanced with a large bay window and double patio doors. This bright space treats you to beautiful estuary views creating a perfect space for socialising or unwinding. The room features tiled flooring, a dado rail, spotlighting, coving, a gas fireplace, and an intercom system.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.32 x 4.04 (17'5" x 13'3") - Ascend two steps, the kitchen at Rock House is well-equipped with an array of wall and base units. Integrated appliances include a double stainless-steel sink with drainage, NEFF dishwasher, NEFF microwave, Classic 110 double oven with grill, warming drawer, 5-ring gas hob, and elevated extractor fan. The kitchen boasts tiled flooring, dual aspect windows, coving, and spotlighting. Additionally, there's room for a desirable kitchen island/breakfast table and a free-standing appliance, ensuring functionality for your culinary needs.
Connected to the kitchen, an inner hallway grants access to a utility room and leads out to the rear and side of the property. This convenient space also offers room to store your outdoor shoes and coats.
Utility - The useful utility room provides extra wall and base units, a single stainless-steel sink, and tiled flooring. It has a window and offers space for two under-the-counter appliances and one slimline appliance.
Gallery Landing - Ascend the grand stairway with a carpet runner from the entranceway to reach the gallery landing. This substantial space offers an abundance of natural light through the huge feature window to the rear. Here you have carpeting underfoot, complemented by high ceilings with feature coving and a feature radiator. From this central point, you have access to all the bedrooms, the family bathroom, and a storage cupboard with fitted shelving.
Bedroom One With En-Suite - 4.41 x 4.13 (14'5" x 13'6") - This substantial bedroom is flooded with natural light which streams in through the large bay window to the front, framing spectacular views. The room features carpeting, elegant coving, built-in wardrobes/units, and a convenient private en-suite. The en-suite has the pleasure of housing a WC, wash basin, electric shower cubical, radiator with heated towel rail, extractor fan, spotlighting, laminate flooring, and a sash window to the side.
Family Bathroom - Ascend three steps to the lavish family bathroom, which is fully equipped with a WC, wash basin with storage underneath, feature free-standing bath with hand-held shower head, feature radiator with heated towel rail, electric shower cubical, carpet, high ceilings, a sash window to the rear, and an array of floor to ceiling storage cupboards.
Bedroom Three With En-Suite - 5.12 x 3.60 (16'9" x 11'9") - Descend three steps to bedroom three where a window to the front offers beautiful views. The room is appointed with carpeting, coving, a wash basin with storage underneath, a light with a shaving point, and spotlighting above the sink. Built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and storage above adding practicality. The en-suite houses a WC, electric shower cubical, extractor fan, spotlighting, carpet, and part tiled wall.
Descend three steps where you will find a further three bedrooms.
Bedroom Two With En-Suite - 4.07 x 3.88 (13'4" x 12'8") - Bedroom two is another generously sized space, featuring a large bay window to the front offering exceptional views. This room boasts carpeting, high ceilings with coving, spotlighting, and an en-suite. Housing a WC, wash basin with storage underneath, light with shaving point, electric shower cubical, extractor fan, spotlighting, tiled flooring, and part tiled walls.
Bedroom Four - 4.06 x 3.15 (13'3" x 10'4") - Bedroom four is located to the rear and offers carpeting, high ceilings, coving, and spotlighting. The room also includes a window for natural light, a washbasin with storage underneath, and lighting with a shaving point.
Bedroom Five - 2.98 x 2.98 (9'9" x 9'9") - Bedroom five is the smallest of the bedrooms, offering carpeted flooring, high ceilings, coving, and spotlighting. The room includes a washbasin with storage underneath, a light with a shaving point, and a window to the side.
Step Outside... - Rock House is surrounded by a generous and beautifully presented garden, adorned with an array of trees, shrubs, and plants. From the ground, you can enjoy an exceptional view of the city and estuary, making it an ideal space to entertain guests. The outdoor area offers a patio with steps leading down to a well-maintained lawn bordered by fencing and mature shrubs. Completing the external space are a potting shed and a desirable workshop, enhancing the versatility and charm of the property.
Local Area - Nestled against the breath-taking backdrop of the Gower Peninsula, with panoramic views of Carmarthen Bay's coastal beauty, Pembrey Country Park stands out as one of Wales's premier visitor destinations, seamlessly blending coastal allure with rustic countryside charm. Pembrey Burrows and Cefn Sidan, boasting eight miles of pristine golden sands, have become integral parts of an expansive leisure area managed by local authorities. Visitors can indulge in a variety of attractions, from Ski Pembrey's artificial ski centre and toboggan ride to scenic mountain walks, idyllic picnic spots, a classic links golf course, and the historic Pembrey Old Harbour.
The Coastal Park stretches over 22 kilometres along the Loughor estuary, undergoing a remarkable transformation into a diverse array of tourist attractions, wildlife sanctuaries, and leisure facilities. This coastal gem boasts golden shorelines at Machynys, Llanelli Beach, and Burry Port Sands. At the heart of the Coastal Park lies Wales's newest marina, featuring a 450-berth facility, offering a maritime experience like no other.
Additional Property Information - Chain Free
Freehold
Tax Band - G
Electric/Gas
Mains Water - Billed
Septic Tank - Located next door
Chain Free, Freehold, Tax Band - G, Electric/Gas, Septic Tank.
Nestled within a generous plot, the property is surrounded by meticulously landscaped gardens, presenting a tranquil retreat. Positioned on an elevated site, the home not only captures breath-taking vistas but also presents endless possibilities for those seeking a residence of both distinction and potential.
Steeped in history, Rock House and its adjoining properties, Rock House Bungalow and Rock House Mews, have a rich heritage dating back to the mid-1800s when they were part of a grand estate. In this bygone era, Rock House and the bungalow were interconnected by a corridor, leading to a ballroom, and possibly changing rooms for the estate's tennis courts. The Mews served as the servants' quarters and stables, and the tennis court still graces the Mews grounds at the bottom of the garden. Over time, the estate underwent changes, and Rock House, once boasting a third-floor attic room, played a unique role as a schoolroom for local children, leaving an indelible mark on the property's historical tapestry, with this transformation occurring sometime in the 1900s.
Just a stone's throw from Rock House, Burry Port in Carmarthenshire offers a wealth of attractions. Explore the maritime charm of Burry Port Harbour, enjoy the nature trails and golden sands of Pembrey Country Park, or tee off at Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club. Llanelli Beach, Burry Port Lighthouse, and Burry Port Marina provide tranquil coastal escapes. With nearby Cefn Sidan and Burry Port Beaches, each with its own allure, your adventures are just moments away from Rock House.
Let us explore in more detail.
Approach - After Journeying through the town of Burry Port, you'll be led to an inviting lane guiding you to the dual entrances at Rock House, offering a convenient exit through the sweeping drive lined with mature trees. Ample parking for multiple cars awaits, and as you approach the majestic original front door sheltered by a lit porch, you'll catch glimpses of the beautiful Estuary views through the trees.
Step Inside.
Entrance - 5.48 x 5.02 (17'11" x 16'5") - Upon entering, the charm, character, and original features of Rock House immediately captivate. The grand space welcomes you with high ceilings adorned with intricate coving, showcasing elegant wooden flooring and panelled walls. Two feature radiators and a sash window to the side add to the allure. A grand sweeping stairway to the first floor, complete with a double-high ceiling, provides a regal ascent, offering views of the large feature window located on the second floor to the rear. This entrance serves as a gateway to all the main living spaces, the first floor, a cloakroom, and a glass storage cupboard with fitted shelving.
Cloakroom - A useful ground floor cloakroom housing a WC, wash basin, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, a frosted sash window to the rear with extractor fan, an under stairs storage cupboard, and space to hang outdoorsy outerwear.
Lounge - 5.50 x 5.13 (18'0" x 16'9") - This substantial lounge is naturally bright, thanks to the side sash window and large bay window to the front which offers picturesque views of the city and estuary. The room also boasts wooden flooring, high ceiling adorned with feature coving, and an open fire with a marble surround and hearth.
Sitting Room - 5.10 x 3.81 (16'8" x 12'5") - The sitting room is generously sized, featuring double patio doors that lead to the front garden, offering beautiful views. With high ceilings, wooden flooring, a feature radiator, and an electric fireplace with a marble hearth.
Library - 4.63 x 3.93 (15'2" x 12'10") - The library at Rock House is a functional space with high ceilings adorned by charming beams. It features carpeted flooring, stone/panelled walls, and a window to the rear. This room also benefits from fitted shelving, storage cupboards, and a desk complete the room with spotlighting.
Dining Room - 6.74 x 4.04 (22'1" x 13'3") - Step up into the dining room, located at the front and enhanced with a large bay window and double patio doors. This bright space treats you to beautiful estuary views creating a perfect space for socialising or unwinding. The room features tiled flooring, a dado rail, spotlighting, coving, a gas fireplace, and an intercom system.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.32 x 4.04 (17'5" x 13'3") - Ascend two steps, the kitchen at Rock House is well-equipped with an array of wall and base units. Integrated appliances include a double stainless-steel sink with drainage, NEFF dishwasher, NEFF microwave, Classic 110 double oven with grill, warming drawer, 5-ring gas hob, and elevated extractor fan. The kitchen boasts tiled flooring, dual aspect windows, coving, and spotlighting. Additionally, there's room for a desirable kitchen island/breakfast table and a free-standing appliance, ensuring functionality for your culinary needs.
Connected to the kitchen, an inner hallway grants access to a utility room and leads out to the rear and side of the property. This convenient space also offers room to store your outdoor shoes and coats.
Utility - The useful utility room provides extra wall and base units, a single stainless-steel sink, and tiled flooring. It has a window and offers space for two under-the-counter appliances and one slimline appliance.
Gallery Landing - Ascend the grand stairway with a carpet runner from the entranceway to reach the gallery landing. This substantial space offers an abundance of natural light through the huge feature window to the rear. Here you have carpeting underfoot, complemented by high ceilings with feature coving and a feature radiator. From this central point, you have access to all the bedrooms, the family bathroom, and a storage cupboard with fitted shelving.
Bedroom One With En-Suite - 4.41 x 4.13 (14'5" x 13'6") - This substantial bedroom is flooded with natural light which streams in through the large bay window to the front, framing spectacular views. The room features carpeting, elegant coving, built-in wardrobes/units, and a convenient private en-suite. The en-suite has the pleasure of housing a WC, wash basin, electric shower cubical, radiator with heated towel rail, extractor fan, spotlighting, laminate flooring, and a sash window to the side.
Family Bathroom - Ascend three steps to the lavish family bathroom, which is fully equipped with a WC, wash basin with storage underneath, feature free-standing bath with hand-held shower head, feature radiator with heated towel rail, electric shower cubical, carpet, high ceilings, a sash window to the rear, and an array of floor to ceiling storage cupboards.
Bedroom Three With En-Suite - 5.12 x 3.60 (16'9" x 11'9") - Descend three steps to bedroom three where a window to the front offers beautiful views. The room is appointed with carpeting, coving, a wash basin with storage underneath, a light with a shaving point, and spotlighting above the sink. Built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and storage above adding practicality. The en-suite houses a WC, electric shower cubical, extractor fan, spotlighting, carpet, and part tiled wall.
Descend three steps where you will find a further three bedrooms.
Bedroom Two With En-Suite - 4.07 x 3.88 (13'4" x 12'8") - Bedroom two is another generously sized space, featuring a large bay window to the front offering exceptional views. This room boasts carpeting, high ceilings with coving, spotlighting, and an en-suite. Housing a WC, wash basin with storage underneath, light with shaving point, electric shower cubical, extractor fan, spotlighting, tiled flooring, and part tiled walls.
Bedroom Four - 4.06 x 3.15 (13'3" x 10'4") - Bedroom four is located to the rear and offers carpeting, high ceilings, coving, and spotlighting. The room also includes a window for natural light, a washbasin with storage underneath, and lighting with a shaving point.
Bedroom Five - 2.98 x 2.98 (9'9" x 9'9") - Bedroom five is the smallest of the bedrooms, offering carpeted flooring, high ceilings, coving, and spotlighting. The room includes a washbasin with storage underneath, a light with a shaving point, and a window to the side.
Step Outside... - Rock House is surrounded by a generous and beautifully presented garden, adorned with an array of trees, shrubs, and plants. From the ground, you can enjoy an exceptional view of the city and estuary, making it an ideal space to entertain guests. The outdoor area offers a patio with steps leading down to a well-maintained lawn bordered by fencing and mature shrubs. Completing the external space are a potting shed and a desirable workshop, enhancing the versatility and charm of the property.
Local Area - Nestled against the breath-taking backdrop of the Gower Peninsula, with panoramic views of Carmarthen Bay's coastal beauty, Pembrey Country Park stands out as one of Wales's premier visitor destinations, seamlessly blending coastal allure with rustic countryside charm. Pembrey Burrows and Cefn Sidan, boasting eight miles of pristine golden sands, have become integral parts of an expansive leisure area managed by local authorities. Visitors can indulge in a variety of attractions, from Ski Pembrey's artificial ski centre and toboggan ride to scenic mountain walks, idyllic picnic spots, a classic links golf course, and the historic Pembrey Old Harbour.
The Coastal Park stretches over 22 kilometres along the Loughor estuary, undergoing a remarkable transformation into a diverse array of tourist attractions, wildlife sanctuaries, and leisure facilities. This coastal gem boasts golden shorelines at Machynys, Llanelli Beach, and Burry Port Sands. At the heart of the Coastal Park lies Wales's newest marina, featuring a 450-berth facility, offering a maritime experience like no other.
Additional Property Information - Chain Free
Freehold
Tax Band - G
Electric/Gas
Mains Water - Billed
Septic Tank - Located next door
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