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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · LL36 9AJ
For saleReduced £75k (−10.7%) on 26 OctListed 535 days
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About
Dolffanog Fawr is a beautifully presented detached property, set in a highly desirable location with stunning rear views across open countryside towards Tal Y Llyn Lake.
Currently operating as a successful B&B with four guest rooms, the property also offers fantastic potential as a spacious family home.
It would suit those looking for ample living space or multi-generational accommodation under one roof.
The current owners have thoughtfully renovated and extended the home, creating generously proportioned rooms, all with en-suite facilities.
The property features oil-fired central heating and a wood-burning stove in the sitting room, along with double glazing throughout.
Set within approximately 0.55 acres, the grounds include extensive off-road parking to the front and a large, level lawned garden to the rear, where you can enjoy breathtaking views across the countryside towards Tal Y Llyn Lake and the Cader Idris Mountain Range.
The main entrance leads into a central hallway with a cloakroom W.C.
Off this is a well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable sitting room opening into a conservatory and stairs to two first-floor bedrooms that share a Jack & Jill bathroom.
From the hallway, further access is provided to a dining room, laundry room and the main sitting room with wood-burning stove and a rear hallway with stairs to the main first-floor landing.
This area offers three spacious en-suite bedrooms. An additional en-suite bedroom is situated above the garage, with its own private access.
There is potential to reconfigure the space to incorporate additional living accommodation in the garage, subject to planning approval, if desired.
This versatile property with its charming gardens, idyllic location and blend of character and modern convenience is likely to appeal to a wide range of buyers, and a viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all it has to offer.
Nestled in the heart of Eryri National Park, the area surrounding Tal Y Llyn Lake offers breath-taking natural beauty, with dramatic mountain backdrops including Cader Idris, peaceful open countryside, and a tranquil lakeside setting.
Popular for walking, fishing, and wildlife, this unspoilt landscape provides a perfect blend of rural charm and outdoor adventure-ideal for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle in one of Wales' most scenic locations.
Located approximately 8 miles away is the ancient market town of Dolgellau sits within an area of outstanding natural beauty set in the Southern Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of the Cader Idris mountain range.
Dolgellau is an excellent base for walkers and outdoor pursuits.
The town provides a small cottage hospital, primary & secondary schools, a tertiary college as well as restaurants, pubs, library, rugby & cricket clubs.
Council Tax Band: B £1819.00 Tenure: Freehold Status: Mixed - Commercial/Residential Entrance Hallway 3.14m x 2.02m Door to side and window to front, ceiling down lights, radiator, slate tiled floor.
Cloakroom/WC 2.05m x 1.38m Window to front, access to roof space, fully tiled walls, storage cupboard, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, carpet.
Dining Room 4.04m x 6.51m Window to rear with far distance views of Tal y Llyn lake and mountain range beyond, ceiling down lights, exposed stone wall with feature fireplace (unused) slate flagged hearth, built in cupboard, 2 radiators, carpet.
Inner Hallway 0.96m x 2.71m Pantry area, carpet.
Laundry Room 3.05m x 2.26m Window to front, cupboard housing boiler, space for an automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, space for a freezer, base unit, quarry tiled floor.
Rear Hallway 1.75m x 4.7m Coved ceiling, open understairs storage area, radiator, carpet. Staircase to landing.
Door into: Rear Vestibule 1.53m x 1.18m Door to side, window to rear with far distance views of Tal y Llyn lake and the mountain range beyond, timber and slate bench, slate tiled floor.
Sitting Room 4.03m x 6.54m Window to front, French doors opening out to the rear garden with far distant views of Tal y Llyn lake and the mountain range beyond, ceiling downlights, exposed stone walls, feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove on a slate hearth, 2 radiators, carpet.
First Floor Landing 4.44m x 4.35m Window to front, coved ceiling, access to roof space, linen cupboard, dado rail, radiator, carpet.
Door into a storage cupboard which was originally a door way between this landing and the adjoining first floor and could be easily reinstated.
Bedroom 1 4.35m x 3.16m Window to rear with views of Tal y Llyn lake and the mountain range beyond, window seat, picture rail, exposed chimney breast with open feature fireplace (unused), slate hearth, radiator, carpet.
En-Suite Shower Room 1.63m x 2.33m Window to rear with views, fully tiled shower cubicle with mains shower, mainly tiled walls, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, LED illuminated mirror, heated towel rail/radiator, cushioned flooring.
Bedroom 2 4.15m x 3.21m Window to front, window seat, picture rail, radiator, carpet.
Steps down to: En-suite Bathroom 3.0m x 2.15m Two windows to front, ceiling downlights, access to roof space, fully tiled walls, panelled bath with mixer shower, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, LED illuminated mirror, heated towel rail/radiator, cushioned flooring.
Bedroom 3 3.6m x 3.79m Window to rear with views of Tal y Llyn lake and the mountain range beyond, window seat, picture rail, exposed chimney breast with open feature fireplace (unused), slate hearth, radiator, carpet.
En-Suite Shower Room 2.5m x 1.42m Large shower cubicle with mains shower, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, LED illuminated mirror, heated towel rail/radiator, cushioned flooring.
Studio With its own independent access to the front and rear.
Hallway 1.94m x 6.63m Door to front and rear, ceiling down lights, exposed stone wall, radiator, slate tiled floor.
Carpeted staircase to: Landing 1.04m x 1.04m Access to loft, exposed stone wall, carpet.
Bedroom 4 3.82m x 6.54m Window to front, 2 windows to rear, skylight with views of Tal y Llyn Lake mountain range beyond, ceiling down lights, built in wardrobe with light, radiator, carpet.
There is also a sitting area with room for a sofa.
En-Suite Shower Room 2.45m x 1.63m Window to front, skylight to front, ceiling downlight incorporating an extractor fan, shower cubicle with mains shower and wet wall panelling, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, circular LED illuminated mirror, heated towel rail, cushioned flooring.
* From Entrance Hallway, door to the left leading to:- Kitchen 5.3m x 3.49m Door to side, window to side, window to front, ceiling down lights, 4 wall units and 11 base units under a worktop, space for dishwasher, space for 2 fridge freezers, tiled splashback, 2 1/4 sink, breakfast bar, space for a range style cooker with stainless steel splashback and extractor hood, storage cupboard, cushion flooring.
Second Sitting Room 5.17m x 3.48m Window to side, ceiling down lights, under stairs storage, radiator, carpet, staircase leading to bedroom 5 and bedroom 6, bi-fold doors into:- Conservatory 4.48m x 4.33m Fully glazed roof, French doors to rear, views across the gardens and open countryside, radiator, tiled flooring.
First Floor Bedroom 5 5.28m x 3.34m Window to rear enjoying the excellent views, window to side, radiator, carpet.
Jack & Jill Bathroom 1.58m x 3.45m Window to side, fully tiled walls, panelled bath and mixer shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C.
, mirrored wall units, heated towel rail/radiator, cushioned flooring, door into: - Bedroom 6 3.57m x 3.53m Window to front, access to loft, radiator, carpet.
Outside Accessed from the roadside over a gravelled driveway offering plenty of off road parking, with lawned front garden and a variety of shrubs and trees.
Gateways either side of the property provide access to the rear garden.
To the rear of the property there is a large lawned garden, with patio seating area enjoying stunning views across the open countryside, towards Tal Y Llyn lake.
There is a space for a hot tub, taking in the the stunning location.
Garage 3.72m x 6.7m Double doors to front, window to rear, electric light and sockets, 2 base units under worktop with sink and drainer, space for a washing machine, concreate floor.
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