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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · SY23 4BH
For saleReduced £15k (−5.5%) on 16 SepListed 212 days
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About
Gwel-ystwyth is a friendly lane of 6 semi detached houses built in 1953. No 1 is located on the B4340,9 miles South East of Aberystwyth coastal University town with main supermarkets and facilities.
5 miles from Pontrhydfendigaid (village shop) and Tregaron a traditional country town, 9 miles. Schools are at Llanilar, Llanfihangel y creuddyn, Pontrhydfendigaid, Aberystwyth and Tregaron.
1 mile from Llanafan village. The location off Trefriw Hill is enviable. The end property has some of the best views of the Ystwyth valley, open on three sides.
To the rear the 2 mile view over farm land enjoys spectacular sunsets on summer evenings.
From the windows see Penybont Wood, Gaer Fawr Roman Camp, Birch Grove (Roman), Tal Fan Hill, Cefn Blewog (Bronze Age).
The front enjoys morning sunshine and views over Penybont fields to Tynbedw woodlands. Enjoy fabulous walking country straight from the garden gate along Ystwyth Forest Trails.
Gwel-ystwyth lane is cycle way 81. It leads to a footbridge over Nant Cwm Tarw stream.
To the East from Llanafan Stone Bridge is the Ystwyth Gorge and Grogwynion Nature Reserve has been referred to as "Little Switzerland".
Buzzards, Red Kites, Herons and an abundance of bird life can be seen from the property.
The house Solidly built with brick cavity walls by the Forestry Commission and occupied by the same family since new.
This spacious semi detached house has been totally renovated over the past few years to form a light, warm, well insulated modern home with an efficient air source heating system.
It has double glazed white UPVC windows throughout. All finished in white, it has a brand new kitchen, bathroom, laminate flooring and good carpeting. Any of the quality furnishings can be included.
The roof was renewed with breathable felt, battens and cedar tiles in 2016. The end plot has a total area of approximately 535sq m.
A larger than usual garden has lawns, paving, flowers and shrubs to the front and rear. It offers plenty of potential for relaxation and creative landscaping.
Interior Ground Floor Kitchen; Light, all replastered insulated walls and ceiling in white matt with laminate floor. Views to three sides. LED flush ceiling lighting.
Ample chrome electric sockets along neutral grey worktops. Brand new gloss white wide drawer units. New and unused oven, induction hob with stainless contemporary extractor are fitted.
Fridge, freezer and washing machine are used and included. Radiator. Cloakroom with toilet, wash hand basin is all new. Dining Room: Matching laminate floor. Re-plastered walls & ceiling in white.
Large windows to the front and rear. Cupboard containing heating system. Understairs storage cupboard. Chimney breast fitted electric fire. Radiator and ample electric sockets.
Hall: With space for 2 seater settee. Glazed UPVC Front door, window, radiator. 2 glazed doors leading to dining room and lounge, staircase. Lounge: Very comfortable large carpeted room.
Window to front garden and Patio door to the rear with wide open views. Fitted sideboard / bookcase in alcove. There is a chimney breast which could be opened up for a fireplace. Radiator.
Stairs to first floor. Light Landing with toilet off. Bathroom: All new shower bath/ screen and wash basin. Tiled in neutral grey shade which matches kitchen colours. Radiator.
Bedroom 1: Large window with views over fields and woods for morning sunshine. Wardrobe and alcove. Electric sockets and radiator. Bedroom 2: Large window, views of front garden and hillside fields.
Wardrobe, Radiator, heated towel rail, sockets. Bedroom 3: Large window with amazing views over the river Ystwyth. Spacious mirrored wardrobes. Deep shelved built in cupboard (possible desk).
This room would make a perfect home office / dressing room. Radiator & socket. Front: Lawn, shrubs inc. Hydrangeas, Azaeleas, Quince and border plants, paving. Stone parking for one vehicle.
There is also lane-side parking. Rear: Large paved patio for evening sunsets, lawn, Blue Hydrangeas, Camelias and border plants, gravel. A perfect place for a conservatory, summerhouse or workshop.
Total plot area of approx 535 sq m. Services Fresh water is from a spring in the field above has always supplied the houses (Environmentally tested).
Drainage is to a joint septic tank in the field to the rear (Recent shared costs approx £60 per annum per household). 4G Mobile phone signal is excellent, the aerial is just 1 mile away.
Fast fibre Broadband is available on the boundary for connection and ideal for work from home.
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