Under offer
• CHARACTERFUL & UNIQUE 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN LOVELY GROUNDS
• ECONOMICAL GROUNDSOURCED UNDERFLOOR HEATING THROUGHOUT
• COMPLETELY RENOVATED INCLUDING ELECTRICS & NEW ROOF 2008/9
• MODERN BATH AND SHOWER ROOMS, GOURMET KITCHEN/DINER
• ROOF TERRACE OVERLOOKING LOVELY LANDSCAPED REAR GARDENS
• PEACEFUL LOCATION CLOSE TO LLANDEILO, 25 MINS FROM THE M4
• IDEAL FAMILY OR HOLIDAY HOME IN A BEAUTIFUL RURAL LOCATION
OVERVIEW
Gwynfryn (meaning White Hill), is an old Welsh cottage estimated to be 300 years old, standing peacefully in an elevated position within sizeable grounds and gardens. The home has been artfully transformed into a contemporary home of unique style which radiates charm and is filled with good-heart.
The current owners completely renovated and modernized the home in 2008/2009 and have continued to embellish and adorn the property ever since. It is unique, eclectic, charming and filled with character reflective of the property's heritage, but benefitting from the comforts of modern day conveniences such as underfloor heating, draught free windows and doors, modern wall and ceiling lights with variable control light switches and dimmers throughout, multiple wall sockets, and aerial and ethernet connections in the main rooms.
A revised layout provides an easy flow throughout the home with an open plan kitchen and dining area leading to a spacious lounge with inset woodburner, good sized snug/TV room, ground floor shower room and utility area. Special features include lovely rounded walls, and stained glass features to the front door and sitting room window, as well as a spiral staircase from the entrance hall to the bedroom/studio above. Upstairs are three additional spacious bedrooms, a family bathroom, walk in wardrobe, sunny terrace overlooking the tiered garden which is accessible from three of the four bedrooms, plus a master bedroom with French doors to a delightful Romeo-and-Juliette balcony.
A LITTLE ABOUT THE SPECS:
Utilizing natural materials that include granite, marble, oak, chestnut and terracotta gives a feeling of warmth and comfort throughout as well as being aesthetically pleasing. The design is unique, and quality construction during renovations coupled with a meticulous finish results in a home that is built to last.
Concerned about our environment, keen to eliminate fossil fuel requirements, provide green credentials and long term economy, the owners have installed an efficient groundsource heating system which provides energy to an electric Worcester 8kW heat pump efficiently transferring warmth to the underfloor heating network. This results in a pleasing, gentle and even temperature throughout the home.
Connection to a photovoltaic, solar panel system on the roof has already been installed but panels not yet fitted. If completed, this would add further economy to the household electricity costs providing green energy to the groundsource heat pump.
LOCATION
Carmarthenshire offers some of the most varied landscapes with stunning scenery, spectacular beaches, lakes and woodland, historic castles and superb botanical gardens. The ancient market town of Llandeilo, in the heart of Carmarthenshire's Tywi valley, is a chic shopping destination with a surprising diversity of small shops, cafes and galleries. The market town of Carmarthen - the oldest town in Wales offers many independent shops selling local produce and individually designed arts and crafts, along with the usual high street department stores. Road and rail links are excellent.
EDUCATION
Local schools are just four minutes by car.
Primary (bilingual): Ysgol Gynardd Ffairfach, secondary: Ysgol Bro Dynefawr.
Primary schools in Llandeilo include: Welsh school Ysgol Cymraeg Teilo Sant, and English school Llandeilo C.P. School.
GWYNFRYN
Accessed from the A483 a private tree lined driveway rises past an extensive front lawn to a parking area in front of the house which is well set back from the road. The pretty gardens and grounds with the White Hill behind provide a pleasing setting.
A pretty front porch provides shelter before entry through a bespoke door with stained glass window giving entry to a welcoming entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
Marble floors, a spiral staircase and lovely curved wall are features of the open plan entrance hall leading through to the kitchen/diner.
Shower Room
A ground floor shower/wet room with toilet, urinal and hand basin features beautiful marble tiles to the floor and shower walls and inset waterproof ceiling lights.
Utility Room
Fitted storage cupboards and shelves and bespoke granite sink. The 8kW groundsource heat pump occupies this room along with the consumer unit and cable channel to the rooftop for installation of solar panels.
Kitchen/Dining Room
The heart of the home! This modern kitchen with granite worktops and solid oak cabinetry, white Belfast double sink and range of fitted white goods will please the family chef! Honey coloured terracotta tiles (with underfloor heating) extend seamlessly into the dining area alongside. Ceiling speakers and spotlights.
Dining Area
Spacious enough to seat a crowd and with the benefit of plenty of natural light and garden access via the French doors to the Indian stone patio. Double doors to the Snug/TV room.
Snug/TV Room
A great room to relax in with fitted wool carpet, front facing window, dimmable ceiling light and double-doors to the dining/kitchen areas.
Lounge
Open plan access from the kitchen into a spacious lounge featuring an inset wood burner, oak floor boards, front facing window, dimmable wall and ceiling lights, alcove with sound system set-up and power sockets, stairs to the first floor and door to the snug/TV room.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Wooden hand rail, dimmable wall and ceiling lights, and circular light tunnel illuminate with natural light from the roof top. Walk in wardrobe with hanging and shelf space.
Master Bedroom
Dimmable ceiling light. Access to the roof terrace, and French doors to a Romeo-and-Juliette balcony providing lovely rear garden views and an abundance of pure, fresh county air!
Bedroom
High ceiling with exposed original oak rafters. Dimmable wall and ceiling light and access to the roof terrace.
Bedroom
Built-in cupboards. Dimmable wall and ceiling lights and French doors to the roof terrace.
Bedroom
High ceiling with exposed original beams, built-in cupboards, dimmable wall and ceiling lights, and a unique kaidansu - which is a built in cupboard section with integrated steps above. Mezzanine/gallery with ornamental railing and access to two finished and lighted loft storage spaces, which is accessed from the kaidansu.
Family Bathroom
A luxury bathroom entirely clad in pure white marble tiles with wall and ceiling lights. Oval double ended bath, circular designer glass hand basin atop a bespoke vanity unit, bidet and toilet.
ROOF TERRACE
A glorious sun terrace with stunning garden and countryside views. Expertly sealed with industry-standard heavy duty rubber matting. Three dimmable wall lights controlled from each of the three adjoining bedrooms. Weather proof power socket.
GROUNDS
Gwynfryn nestles peacefully into approximately ½ acre (2000 square metres) of grounds and gardens surrounded by neighbouring pastures and woodland. There are no direct neighbours. The front garden is set mostly to lawn with flower beds, a pond, one of two exterior water taps, a large parking and turning area and private driveway.
The other three sides of the house are surrounded by natural Indian stone flagstones with a wide circular area of steps leading from the paved patio onto the south facing, terraced back garden which harbours a multitude of established shrubs and flowers. To the top of the garden is a small old stone ruin (with electricity) which could be converted into a studio, workshop or potting shed.
The property also includes a concrete-based shed consisting of a wooden structure cladded with corrugated iron, and fitted with light and power. Not at its best but functional, it would offer a nice space for a car port for two cars.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity.
Septic tank in good microbial health (empty every 3/5 years)
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Groundsource heat pump
Upvc double-glazed windows
Modern insulation: 100mm floor, 200mm roof space, 45mm outside walls, 25 mm bridge walls
Opportunity exists for the installation of Photovoltaic Solar Panels on the roof with connection already in place.
COUNCIL TAX
Band E 2020 / 2021 £1939
DIRECTIONS
Gwynfryn is set back from but located directly off the A483 between Llandeilo and Ammanford. Coming from Llandeilo, it's approx. 1.3 miles from the roundabout in Ffairfach, on your left hand side. From Ammanford, it's approx. 1.6 miles from Derwydd village, located on your right hand side.
NOTE: 10 minute drive to Llandeilo, 25 mins to Carmarthen, 25 mins to the M4, 60 mins to Cardiff and 1hour 40 mins to Bristol.
