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See how verdicts work2-bedroom detached house · LL38 2RQ
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About
Hen Bopty is an attractive 2 bedroom detached cottage built from traditional stone beneath a slate roof, full of character and charm.
Situated in the peaceful hamlet of Friog, the property enjoys a convenient location within half a mile of local amenities in Fairbourne, the beach, and the Cambrian Coast Railway line.
Beautifully maintained and presented in excellent condition throughout, the cottage retains a wealth of original features, including exposed beams, a slate open fireplace, and charming low-level doorways, while thoughtfully incorporating modern touches for comfortable living.
The accommodation briefly comprises: a welcoming sitting room, cosy snug, and a kitchen/dining room with direct access to the enclosed rear garden.
The garden features a gravelled seating area, lawn, and a variety of mature shrubs and trees. The ground floor also benefits from a bathroom.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and an open landing area that could serve as an occasional third bedroom or use as an office area if required.
To the front of the property, there is a summer house, a gravelled area, and off-road parking for two vehicles.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this delightful cottage has to offer.
Location Friog is a charming hamlet on the outskirts of Fairbourne which is a village on the coast of Barmouth Bay to the south of the estuary of the River Mawddach in Gwynedd, surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park.
The 2 mile stretch of the sandy beach at Fairbourne to Friog is backed by steep pebble banks and at the northern end joins the Mawddach Estuary, while at the southern end the beach is squeezed between sheer cliffs and the sea.
There are local shops, a post office in the village, a main line railway station and Barmouth with its greater variety of shops, harbour and Leisure Centre can be reached by train across the viaduct.
Council Tax Band: Exempt - holiday let status Tenure: Freehold Porch 1.22m x 0.85m Door to front, slate roof, quarry tiled flooring.
Door into: Sitting Room 3.89m x 4.34m Window to front, door to rear, window to rear, feature slate open fireplace housing woodburning stove, exposed beams, built in cupboard, 2 radiators, oak flooring.
Downstairs Bathroom 1.84m x 1.64m Window to front, "P" shaped bath with mains shower over, mixer tap shower attachment, shower screen, low level WC, wash hand basin, fully tiled walls, extractor fan, shaver socket and light, radiator, tiled flooring.
Snug 2.67m x 2.56m Window to rear, exposed beams, under stairs storage, radiator, oak flooring.
Kitchen/Dining Room 2.63m x 4.27m Window to front, French doors to rear leading out to rear garden, exposed beams, 5 wall units, 5 base units under a timber worktop, space for Aga electric cooker, space for slimline dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, double Belfast sink, tiled splash back, radiator, quarry tiled flooring.
Rear Porch 1.09m x 1.02m Stable door to side, window to rear, door into sitting room, tiled flooring.
Open Landing 2.63m x 4.21m Carpeted stairs to landing area: Velux to front, exposed beams and "A" Frame, tongue and groove ceiling, wall light, radiator, carpet.
This area can be used as a study/occasional 3rd bedroom. Bedroom 1 2.77m x 4.35m Velux to front, exposed beams, tongue and groove ceiling, radiator, carpet.
Bedroom 2 3.97m x 4.38m Velux to front, window to rear with window seat, exposed "A" Frame and exposed beams, tongue and groove ceiling, radiator, carpet.
Outside To the front: Parking for 2 vehicles, summer house, gravelled seating area, oil tank, recently installed boiler. To the Rear: Lawn area, planted borders, mature trees and shrubs.
Value & comps
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