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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · LL42 1RL
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About
Flat 3, Fern Villa is a beautifully presented top-floor, two-bedroom apartment located within an impressive converted Victorian villa on the outskirts of Barmouth.
The property is Leasehold but each owner holds one third of the Freehold. Having been very well maintained by the current owner, the flat offers generous and well-proportioned living space.
The front-facing rooms enjoy far reaching sea views, enhancing the property's appeal.
Its spacious layout makes it ideal for a range of buyers, whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or searching for a coastal retreat.
The flat is currently used as a second home under the Article 4 Directive. The property benefits from gas-fired central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout.
Externally, the flat enjoys off-road parking, with one allocated parking space along with a charming seating area.
To the rear, beautifully maintained communal terraced gardens offer additional outdoor seating areas, shared and cared for by the three flat owners.
Accommodation includes: a communal entrance hall with stairs to Flat 3, private entrance hallway with storage/cloakroom cupboard, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, charm, and location this lovely property has to offer.
Location Barmouth is a charming seaside town on the west coast of Snowdonia in Gwynedd, North Wales.
Famed for its long sandy beaches, Victorian architecture, and stunning mountain backdrop, it's a favourite for both holidaymakers and those seeking a peaceful coastal lifestyle.
The town offers a variety of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, along with easy access to scenic walking and cycling routes, including the beautiful Mawddach Estuary Trail and Snowdonia National Park.
Council Tax Band: B - £1,814.02 Tenure: Leasehold (999 years) Ground Rent: £0 per year Service Charge: £0 per year 1/3 share of the Freehold.
Any external maintenance required for the building or grounds is split three ways between the three flat owners.
Status: Second Home Communal Hall Door to front leading into a very well presented communal hallway, staircase leads up to the second floor landing and front door to Flat 3.
Useful under eaves storage cupboards housing electricity meter.
Entrance Hallway 3.55m x 1.51m T Shaped, door to rear from communal hallway, frosted internal window to communal staircase, storage cupboard, radiator, carpet.
Sitting Room 4.57m x 4.95m Window to front with sea views and far distant coastal views, window to side, feature fireplace with coal flame effect gas fire, slate hearth, wall lights, radiator, carpet.
Kitchen/Dining Room 4.56m x 3.34m Window to side, 11 base units under a marble effect worktop, 1 1/4 stainless steel sink unit and drainer, space for cooker, tiled splashback, extractor fan above, grey wall unit which conceals a former window revela housing a combi boiler run on a Nest system, space for fridge freezer, space for tumble dryer, space for automatic washing machine, shelving, radiator, cushion flooring.
Bedroom 1 2.79m x 3.9m Window to front with sea views and far distant coastal views, built in wardrobe and storage units with overhead lights, radiator, carpet.
Bedroom 2 2.13m x 3.59m Window to front with far distant sea views, dado rail, shelving, radiator, carpet.
Bathroom 3.48m x 1.62m Velux window to rear, panel bath with mains shower over and bi-fold shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with LED illuminated mirror above, partly tiled walls, vanity low level W.C.
with combination vanity wash hand basin, wall mounted electric blow heater, radiator, cushion flooring. Outside A driveway leads up from the road to off road parking for the residents.
Flat 3 benefits from 1 allocated parking space together with an outdoor seating area next to it.
Communal gardens are located to the rear of the property, being very well kept and offering various seating areas for the residents to use.
Value & comps
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