3-bedroom bungalow · SY20 9JD
For saleListed 228 days
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About
Y Fron is an exceptionally well-presented and extensively refurbished three-bedroom detached bungalow, situated on the edge of the village.
Set in a slightly elevated position, the property enjoys outstanding views down the valley towards the surrounding mountains and occupies a generous plot of approximately 0.37 acres.
The current owners have undertaken a comprehensive programme of renovation, completing the property to an impressive standard throughout.
The accommodation offers well-proportioned rooms filled with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming living environment.
A particularly notable feature of the property is the beautifully landscaped garden.
This includes a generous Mediterranean-style patio area with a barbecue space, terraced lawns, and steps leading up to an elevated seating area at the top of the garden, which enjoys superb views across the property and down the valley.
Within the grounds there is also a studio, ideal for use as a hobby room or home office, along with a very useful workshop. The garden is well stocked with a variety of shrubs, trees and plants.
The accommodation is accessed via a front door leading into an L-shaped entrance hallway, which provides access to all rooms.
To the right is a comfortable sitting room featuring a wood-burning stove and bi-fold doors opening to the front, allowing the views to be fully enjoyed.
To the left of the hallway is a spacious and contemporary kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of modern units and a Rayburn, along with bi-fold doors to the front.
A doorway leads from the kitchen to the rear hallway and utility area.
The bedrooms are all accessed from the entrance hallway and comprise two double bedrooms and a single bedroom, along with two modern shower rooms.
Externally, the property offers ample off-road parking for several vehicles and further benefits from UPVC double-glazed windows and doors, together with oil-fired central heating.
Y Fron is a truly impressive home that will appeal to a wide range of buyers seeking a beautifully presented property ready for immediate occupation, with exceptional views and well-maintained gardens.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this property has to offer.
Location Dinas Mawddwy is a picturesque village set within the southern part of Eryri National Park, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and open countryside.
The village enjoys a convenient position between the market towns of Machynlleth and Dolgellau.
The village offers a welcoming rural community and provides a small range of local amenities including a village cafe and public house, with a garage and store located at Mallwyd.
The area is particularly popular with outdoor enthusiasts, offering easy access to scenic walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, with the nearby Cader Idris mountain range being one of the region's most iconic landmarks.
Dinas Mawddwy combines a peaceful countryside setting with good road links, making it an attractive location for both permanent residents in this rural setting.
Council Tax Band: E - £2,986.11 Tenure: Freehold Hallway 7.87m x 4.02m 'L' shaped, door and window to front, wall lights, access to loft space, radiator, slate flagged flooring.
Sitting Room 4.92m x 3.72m Bi-fold doors to front with valley and mountain views, free standing multi-fuel stove on a slate hearth, wall lights, radiator, engineered oak flooring.
Kitchen/Dining Room 4.23m x 7.06m Bi-fold doors to front with valley and mountain views, wall lights.
Kitchen area: Window to rear, large larder unit, 11 base units, to include integral fridge and freezer and dishwasher, under a marble effect worktop, tiled splash backs, 11/4 stainless steel sink and drainer, Neff pyrolytic integral oven and induction hob with extractor fan above, open chimney breast housing Rayburn, oak shelves, radiator, slate flagged floor.
Door into: Inner Hallway 1.84m x 2.25m Door and window to rear, ceiling downlights, slate flagged floor.
Utility 2.9m x 2.18m Door to either side, Triplex roof, window to rear, door in to W.C, W/T with space for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, workstation with ceramic sink, tiled splash backs, tiled floor.
* From Entrance Hallway, doors to:- Bedroom 1 3.69m x 3.76m Window to front with valley and mountain views, radiator, engineered oak flooring.
Bedroom 2 2.98m x 3.28m Window to side overlooking garden, radiator, engineered oak flooring.
Bedroom 3 2.76m x 2.22m Window to rear overlooking garden, built-in wardrobes, radiator, engineered oak flooring.
Shower Room 1 1.94m x 2.21m Window to rear, large shower cubicle with mains shower, ceiling downlights, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and light above, heated towel rail/radiator, tiled floor.
Shower Room 2 2.09m x 2.21m Window to rear, large shower cubicle with mains shower, ceiling downlights, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and light above, heated towel rail/radiator, tiled floor.
Outside To the front: Driveway leading from the road to ample off road parking, car port area and shed to the side of the property.
To the side and rear:- Mediterranean style patio area with built-in BBQ providing a large outside seating area and entertaining space, slate flagged flooring, wall lights surround the patio area.
The gardens are terraced with a lawned area, with steps rising to the upper parts of the garden with seating area commanding excellent views across the valley and mountains in the distance.
There is a useful gateway at the top of the garden leading out to the road.
To the side of the property there is further garden areas, featuring pond, greenhouse and access to the detached studio and workshop.
Studio 4.18m x 1.92m Timber studio with veranda area, currently utilised as a craft room, but could be used as a home office or similar.
French doors to front, free standing woodburning stove on a slate hearth, electric, outdoor power sockets. Workshop 2.72m x 6.54m With power and lighting.
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