Property description
SUMMARY
A charming country cottage with quality outbuildings set in a peaceful rural location with lovely views in about 3 acres
DESCRIPTION
A charming country cottage with quality outbuildings set in a peaceful rural location with lovely views in about 3 acres
Situation
Green Acres is situated on the lower slopes of Cefn Drum, a spectacular location north of Swansea above Pontarddulais, overlooking the Loughour Estuary with views southwards towards Gower. The entire 890 hectare area of Cefn Drum is registered common land where there are historic rights to graze cattle, sheep and ponies. There is also a diverse range of important habitats and part of the common has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest(SSSI). It is open access land and provides opportunities for quiet recreation, excellent walking on designated footpaths, bridle paths and bird watching.
Today Pontardulais is a thriving community with easy access to the south wales communications network. The M4 at junction 47 is approximately 4 miles and Swansea approximately 8 miles. The translation of the name Pontarddulais is Bridge on the Dulais , with Dulais meaning black stream , probably due to its journey through coal measures.
The Property
Green Acres is a homestead that has been that has been inhabited for over 200 years. Originally called Middleton hall the property belonged to the Landowner Duke of Beaufort. The name was changed to Cefn Drum House but is now known as Greenacres. Today the property offers spacious family accommodation whilst retaining its cottage charm. The current owners have lived at the property for over 30 years and ran a successful herb nursery. The poly tunnels are still in situ. A beautiful country garden has been created making use of the natural features and contours. The house has been very sympathetically modernised with bespoke timber windows, wood burning stoves and an original retro style coal fired Aga providing heating, hot water and cooking facilities.
There is direct access onto Cefn Drum and the property has Commoners Grazing Rights on Cefn Drum. Within the grounds are several post and rail paddocks, two timber stables with an adjoining feed/tack room or hay barn. There is also a timber workshop with a wood burning stove, a summer house with views down the Lougher Estuary, a double garage and a lovely stone building (formerly a stable with hay loft above).
Located in a picturesque rural retreat the property is ideal for a smallholder, equestrian, or horticulturalist.
Green Acres is approached from a quiet lane leading up the hillside towards Cefn Drum. Stone boundary walls and timber double gates open into the enchanting small holding. The drive leads up between gardens and paddocks to the cottage.
A part glazed timber front door opens into:
Ground Floor
Sitting/Dining Room
With a dual aspect, windows overlooking the front garden and meadows, exposed beamed ceiling, deep window sills, original working fireplace with an Oak mantel housing a cast iron wood burning stove set on a raised plinth. Door into:-
Farmhouse Kitchen
With twin windows overlooking the front garden and surrounding countryside, central coal fired Aga providing heating, cooking and hot water. Exposed beamed ceiling, quarry tiled floor, cream coloured floor and wall units with a contrasting quarry tiled work surface, double bowl sink, open shelving.
There is an adjacent pantry with a stone floor, traditional slate cold shelf and modern shelving.
Utility Room/Kitchen
With matching pine wall and floor units, matching work surfaces, stone floor, Belfast sink, door to outside and square opening into:-
Living Room
With a dual aspect overlooking paddocks and Cefn Drum, cast iron multi fuel stove set on a raised stone plinth, multi paned French doors open into:-
Conservatory
A pentagonal design with a very pretty view of the garden and adjacent meadows. French doors open into the rear garden and raised decking area.
Stairs from the farmhouse kitchen rise in a single flight up to:
Gardens and Grounds
Green Acres has been a very successful herb nursery for many years which was created by the owners who have lived at the property for approximately 32 years.
The gardens, grounds and hillside all merge to complement the property and its natural landscape. There is a very interesting perennial garden with lawns and well established herbaceous borders. The use of natural contours and stone walls has created a very interesting natural environment. There is also a broad footpath which leads up to the property and adjacent meadows which have fenced and hedgerow boundaries and provide good rotational grazing for horses and livestock.
There is immediate access to Cefn Drum providing lovely walks and riding terrain.
There are several useful buildings, ideal for a small holder/equestrian, which include a stone barn with adjacent log store, the stone barn was originally a stable and pig sty? There are two large poly tunnels, two loose boxes and hay store/tack room, a timber garage with twin doors, a decked al fresco dining terrace, a timber workshop with power and wood burning stove and finally a timber summerhouse offering panoramic views down the valley. The finishing touches include a mature honeysuckle clad pergola, natural stone boundary walls and some fine mature herb plants.
First Floor
Landing
Access to all rooms with a Velux window and large airing cupboard housing a lagged copper cylinder, ample shelving.
Bedroom 1
With a dual aspect, windows overlooking the front garden and paddocks to the side, vaulted ceiling, exposed pitch pine floor.
Bedroom 2
With a vaulted ceiling and window overlooking garden and adjacent hillside, loft access.
Bedroom 3
With a dual aspect overlooking the front garden and adjacent hillsides vaulted ceiling, loft access, exposed pitch pine floor.
Bedroom 4
With a window to the front overlooking the garden.
Bathroom
A Pampas coloured bathroom suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and wc, electric shower over bath, vaulted ceiling, window overlooking the front garden.
New Room
Marketed by pa black
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