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About
Pantyfen Isaf is a historic Grade II Listed farmhouse set within a secluded rural position near Llanfihangel-ar-arth, Carmarthenshire.
The property offers four bedrooms and a range of well-proportioned reception rooms retaining considerable period character, together with traditional outbuildings offering scope for conversion, subject to the necessary consents.
Entrance Hall (2.65m x 1.18m) Original flagstone flooring, painted pine panelled ceiling, radiator and staircase to first floor.
Snug/Study (3.2m x 4.2m) A charming and versatile reception room, ideal for use as a cosy snug, home office or additional living space.
The room retains plenty of traditional character with a painted pine-panelled ceiling and an exposed stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, creating an attractive focal point.
A sash window to the front provides natural light and pleasant views, while a radiator completes the room.
Dining Room (4.7m x 4.3m) A spacious and elegant dining room offering ample space for a substantial dining table and ideal for both everyday dining and entertaining.
A traditional sash window overlooks the front garden and provides plenty of natural light, while recessed ceiling spotlights provide additional illumination.
The room also benefits from a radiator and characterful period detailing.
Sitting Room (4.00m x 4.29m) A generously proportioned and inviting sitting room, rich in traditional character with exposed timber ceiling beams and an inglenook-style fireplace housing a cast-iron multi-fuel stove, creating an attractive focal point.
Dual-aspect windows provide plenty of natural light and pleasant views over the surrounding garden, while the spacious proportions offer ample room for a variety of seating arrangements.
Kitchen (9.1m x 2.4m) Positioned along the rear of the property, the recently updated kitchen is fitted with a range of attractive shaker-style base and wall units, complemented by light work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap.
A traditional aga provides a characterful focal point, while windows to the rear allow plenty of natural light and provide pleasant views over the garden.
The kitchen extends into a useful additional area with characterful flagstone flooring, offering further space for appliances, storage or informal dining.
An exterior door provides convenient direct access to the garden, creating a practical connection between the house and outside space.
Principal Bedroom (4.0m x 3.8m) A charming and characterful double bedroom featuring exposed painted ceiling beams and a window to the front.
The room offers ample space for a double bed and freestanding furniture, with a traditional panelled door adding to the cottage-style character.
Bedroom 2 (4.0m x 3.2m) A further well-proportioned double bedroom featuring exposed painted ceiling beams and a window to the front, allowing for plenty of natural light.
The room offers ample space for bedroom furniture and benefits from a radiator. Bedroom 3 (3.2m x 2.8m) A comfortable rear bedroom featuring painted ceiling beams and a window overlooking the garden.
The room offers space for a double bed and freestanding furniture, with a radiator completing the accommodation.
Bedroom 4 (2.45m x 2.04m) A compact bedroom featuring a window to the front, painted timber ceiling and exposed beam.
A characterful timber-panelled wall adds warmth and traditional charm, while the room could also lend itself well to use as a nursery, home office or hobby room.
Family Bathroom (3.90m x 2.82m) A spacious bathroom with plenty of character, featuring a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC.
Painted timber ceilings and exposed beams complement the traditional feel, while a window provides natural light.
The room also benefits from a useful adjoining walk-in airing cupboard and wardrobe area, providing practical space for linen and household items.
Outbuildings A range of traditional stone outbuildings, whitewashed elevations under slate and corrugated roofs, set around a gravelled yard/parking area.
Good potential for conversion to additional accommodation, subject to planning permission (STPP) - including possible holiday letting use - and subject to the necessary consents from the local planning authority and Cadw given the listed status of the main house.
Planning permission granted for multi-purpose agricultural building of 24m x 14m.
Garden Informal cottage-style planting immediately around the house giving way to open pasture/paddock beyond, post-and-rail and hedge boundaries, mature tree cover, and a wide rural outlook over rolling countryside.
Value & comps
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