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About
18 Mawnog Fach is a three-bedroom detached bungalow offering an exciting opportunity for purchasers seeking a project with excellent potential.
The property benefits from double-glazed windows throughout and provides well-proportioned accommodation, including open-plan living space and two generous double bedrooms.
Externally, the property enjoys a large enclosed gravel garden, off-road parking, and an adjoining brick-built garage beneath a flat felt roof.
The garage is well-equipped with plumbing and electrical supply, offering versatile use as a utility space, workshop, or additional storage.
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this property presents an ideal opportunity for those looking to modernise and create a home to their own specification.
The property is located in a desirable cul-de-sac in Bala, a charming market town set on the edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), best known for its stunning natural surroundings and strong sense of community.
The town sits beside Llyn Tegid, the largest natural lake in Wales, which offers a range of outdoor activities including sailing, kayaking, fishing, and scenic walking routes.
Bala provides a good selection of everyday amenities including independent shops, cafés, pubs, primary and secondary schools, and doctor's surgery.
It is also well connected by road, making it a popular base for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle within easy reach of surrounding towns and coastal areas.
Accommodation: Entrance Hall (0.78m x 1.19m): Accessed via a UPVC entrance door. Hallway (2.92m x 1.50m / 3.85m x 0.96m): L-shaped hallway providing access to the main living accommodation.
Kitchen / Lounge (7.25m x 3.63m): Open-plan living space with fitted kitchen units, two large double-glazed windows providing ample natural light, and a UPVC door leading to the rear garden.
Shower Room (2.19m x 2.39m): Comprising walk-in shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, and UPVC double-glazed window.
Boiler Room (0.61m x 1.06m): Housing the boiler and offering convenient storage Bedroom 1 (3.52m x 1.93m): Single bedroom with double-glazed window.
Bedroom 2 (3.04m x 3.58m): Double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and large double-glazed window.
Bedroom 3 (2.78m x 3.58m): Another double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and large double-glazed window. Services The property benefits from mains electricity, water, and drainage.
Heating The property is heated via gas central heating. Please note that the agent has not tested any services, appliances, or the central heating system.
Council Tax Band D Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way We are not aware of any wayleaves, easements, or rights of way affecting the property.
The property will be sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all such rights whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Planning We are not aware of any active planning applications in place in relation to the property.
Article 4 Directive If you own a residential dwelling (which is a main home) within the Eryri National Park area and wish to change the use to a second home, short term holiday let or specific mixed use, you will be required to obtain planning permission from Eryri's National Park Authority before undertaking the change of use.
If you own a dwelling that is already in use as a second home, short term holiday let or specific mixed uses (before 1 June 2025) - the Article 4 Direction will not affect the current use.
Building Survey & Condition No formal building survey has been carried out on the property in the past 12 months. The agents have not undertaken a full survey.
Directions From our Bala High Street office, head southwest for approximately 0.2 miles and then turn right onto Stryd Y Fron.
Take the first right onto Mawnog Fach and the property will be on your left in approximately 160 yards.
What3Words: ///blogs.profile.count Method of Sale The property is to be offered for sale by private treaty.
Tenure & Possession The freehold of the property is offered with vacant possession on completion of sale.
Local Authorities Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri/Snowdonia National Park - Viewings Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor's agents R G Jones - Health & Safety Given the potential hazards of property, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety.
DISCLAIMER These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
Intending purchasers or purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise of their accuracy.
No person in the employment of Farmers Marts (R G Jones) Ltd has the authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to the property.
Council Tax Band: D (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri) Tenure: Freehold
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