Property description

The Carmarthen Penlan workhouse infirmary boiler house poor home and lodge were built circa 1837 by the Carmarthen Poor Law Union as part of the towns workhouse. Since then it has had a colourful past. Once stormed by protestors during the Rebecca Riots wo were dispersed by the 4th Light Dragoons. More recently the buildings have been used by Carmarthenshire County Council as offices.It is believed that the architect for the building was George Morgan, who is associated with many religious and public use buildings in Wales.Fine views are enjoyed from the property which is located in an elevated position, yet within walking distance of the town centre. The site includes ample opportunity for redevelopment into a unique range of dwellings. Space has been allocated to provide parking and garden areas.



A unique opportunity to purchase one of Carmarthen's historic landmark buildings.



It is believed that the architect for the building was George Morgan, who is associated with many religious and public use buildings in Wales.



Fine views are enjoyed from the property which is located in an elevated position, yet within walking distance of the town centre.



The site includes ample opportunity for redevelopment into a unique range of dwellings. Space has been allocated to provide parking and garden areas.



The property is located within easy walking of the town and all local amenities.



Fine town views will be enjoyed from the properties.



This is a Victorian stone building with accommodation over 2 floors, briefly comprising approximately 6 main rooms to the ground floor, plus 7 rooms at first floor level. Two unusual stone cantilevered staircases are found to the centre of the building, providing a grand entrance to each of the two upper flats. Fine views are enjoyed from the front of the building. Planning consent has been obtained

(Planning ref W16843 confirmed as valid in perpetuity as work has commenced) to convert the building into three spacious two bedroom apartments and a single large one bedroom apartment. Two apartments being at first floor level and 2 at ground floor level, all being totally self contained, with private accesses.



The Old Boiler House



A former boiler house benefiting from planning consent to convert and substantially extend the building to provide two modern style 2 bedroomed self contained maisonettes - (planning ref W16843).



A semi detached house with accommodation over two floors including hallway, kitchen, dining room, sitting room and shower room to ground floor plus 4 bedrooms at first floor level. Pleasant rural and town views are enjoyed from the property.



The Gate House



The original gatehouse to the site with huge opportunity to convert the space into an attractive dwelling. One ground floor room has a barrelled ceiling. The remainder of the space is open and provides the blank canvas for conversion into modern living space. A commemorative plaque on the building confirms the sites importance during the Rebecca Riots.



Parking/Grounds



Ample car parking is to be provided to the front of the infirmary. The red brick building is to be demolished and this area will become the car park. A communal garden area will be located to the rear of the building.



Services Mains electricity, gas and drainage.



Tenure The property is offered as freehold with vacant possession - to be confirmed by Solicitor.





Directions

The property is situated on the junction between Heol Penlan and Brewery Road, within easy walking distance of the town centre.