4-bedroom house · SA44 4PH
Sold STCListed 146 days
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About
** Character 4 bed dwelling ** 3.6 acres ** Central village location ** Close walking distance to village shop, place of worship and village hall ** Imposing property of local significance ** Useful cellar with huge conversion potential (stc.) ** 3.6 acres with river frontage and roadside boundary ** Potential for land diversification (stc.) ** South facing garden ** In need of sympathetic modernisation and refurbishment ** A once in a generation opportunity that must be viewed to be appreciated ** The property is situated within the rural village of Capel Dewi with its active community supporting the local facilities including village shop, community/church hall and church.
Nearby Llandysul offers a wider range of amenities and services including integrated primary and comprehensive schools, leisure centre, traditional high street offerings, local cafes, bars, restaurants, petrol station, mini supermarket and good public transport connectivity.
Carmarthen and the M4 connections and the Cardigan Bay coastline are all within 30 minutes drive of the property. The property benefits from mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Oil central heating. Fibre optic broadband. Tenure - Freehold. Council Tax Band E.
General An important property within the village, Rampant Lion has a wealth of original history dating back to its use as a public house believed 1841-1851 and last used as a family butchers, the property provides comfortable 4 bedroom accommodation with a wonderful southerly aspect overlooking the garden and the village below towards the church yard.
The property is in need of sympathetic modernisation and refurbishment and this is reflected in the valuation.
The 3.6 acres lies just south of the main garden area enjoying excellent road frontage and there is lower level riverside frontage to the Afon Clettwr.
A wonderful property within the Vale of Clettwr and is available for the first time in a generation.
The accommodation provides more particularly as follows: Front Hallway 5' 1" x 7' 3" (1.55m x 2.21m) accessed via glass panel uPVC door, 2 x side storage cupboards.
Front Living Room 13' 8" x 15' 4" (4.17m x 4.67m) with feature period tiled fireplace and surround with open solid fuel fire, radiator, window to front, multiple sockets, TV point.
Inner Hallway 1 With door to cellar, radiator, open staircase to first floor. Cloakroom With connecting door into Snug/Dining Room.
Ground Floor Bedroom 1 12' 7" x 11' 3" (3.84m x 3.43m) currently set out as additional sitting room but suitable as a bedroom, period tiled fireplace and surround, radiator, multiple sockets.
Rear Lounge 17' 6" x 16' 5" (5.33m x 5.00m) accessed from the inner hallway and also the kitchen with part exposed stone walls, feature dual aspect windows with views over the garden and Clettwr Valley below as well as views towards the church yard, radiator, TV point, multiple sockets, wall lights.
Kitchen 17' 4" x 14' 2" (5.28m x 4.32m) with oak effect base and wall units, Formica worktop, 11⁄2 sink and drainer with mixer taps, dual aspect windows overlooking the village and the church yard, uPVC tilt and turn windows, Belling oven and grill, fitted dishwasher, tiled splashback, electric hobs with extractor over, fitted fridge, spotlights to ceiling, breakfast bar with seating area.
Snug/Dining Room 13' 5" x 10' 1" (4.09m x 3.07m) also accessible from the entrance hallway with cream Rayburn (used for hot water and cooking), side window, tiled flooring, side alcove cupboard, connecting door to hallway, BT point.
Landing With window to half landing, Velux rooflight over, radiator, under-eave access, storage cupboard.
Front Bedroom 2 12' 1" x 10' 6" (3.68m x 3.20m) double bedroom, window to front, multiple sockets, radiator.
Front Bedroom 3 11' 2" x 13' 7" (3.40m x 4.14m) double bedroom, window to front, multiple sockets, radiator.
Front Bedroom 4 12' 5" x 12' 2" (3.78m x 3.71m) double bedroom, currently with 2 single beds, multiple sockets, radiator.
Bathroom Panelled bath with shower over, WC, single wash hand basin, radiator, airing cupboard, wood effect flooring, side window.
Cellar Accessed from the inner hallway with original slate flagstone steps leading down to the lower cellar area, with massive potential to be converted for additional living/bedroom space, independent annex or Airbnb guest house facility or indeed as a commercial use.
The flexibility it presents is fantastic and is a notable feature of the property.
To Front 1 11' 5" x 19' 6" (3.48m x 5.94m) former shop area with uPVC door to front, front windows, stainless steel sink and drainer, washing machine connection point, tiled flooring, barrel ceiling.
Room 1 18' 9" x 8' 9" (5.71m x 2.67m) with former open fire, side WC, barrel ceiling, multiple sockets.
With stairwell leading up to - Room 2 12' 9" x 9' 4" (3.89m x 2.84m) with barrel ceiling, window to side, tiled flooring.
Garage 15' 9" x 34' 7" (4.80m x 10.54m) With roller door to front, side windows, concrete base, 10' ceiling height, rear windows and door to garden, housing Worcester oil boiler, part exposed stone walls.
To Front 2 The property fronts onto the B4459 road with walled forecourt and paths leading through to south facing garden and steps leading down to lower tarmacadam forecourt with ample off-road parking for 3+ vehicles and access to the garage and cellar areas.
Rear And Side Extended Garden Area Predominantly laid to lawn with south facing patios with mature planting and hedgerows to borders, central footpath and access leading through to the land.
Potting Shed Accessed off the garage with door to side.
The Land Measuring 3.6 acres or thereabouts of grazing land, gently sloping from the roadside down to the Afon Clettwr along its western boundary. The land benefits from roadside frontage.
We believe that the land may have diversification potential in connection with tourism/commercial use subject to the necessary consents.
Optional Land There is also potential to secure an additional 5.1 acres of grazing land opposite the property, enjoying road frontage. Available subject to negotiation.
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