Property description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PEACEFUL RURAL LOCATION? A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR OWN COMPANY YET, STILL HAS EASY ACCESS TO IMPORTANT AMENITIES! THEN YOU WILL NEED TO VIEW TO APPRECIATE THE QUALITIES ON OFFER. An idyllic property situated near the village of Maentwrog. The property has been sympathetically restored with modern and energy efficient conveniences, whilst retaining distinctive period features. The house is in a tranquil location overlooking the Dwyryd Estuary within the beautiful Vale of Ffestiniog, it affords striking views both up and down the valley whilst retaining good transportation links to the nearby towns of Harlech and Porthmadog.An additional benefit to the property is a large slate outbuilding with development opportunities for conversion to cottages. A conservatory and new kitchen blend superbly with a classic lounge with its solid flooring and 'villager' multi-burner fire. The fire itself is within the original slate fire place. Spacious throughout, this property boasts three large bedrooms. The largest, amendable to being returned to its former mode of two rooms giving the property four bedroom status. Two bathrooms, three reception a small study and pantry. There is a laundry room within the south west wing of the house with a large log store in the north east wing. There are extensive gardens coupled with an off road area that affords extensive views to both the South West, North East and across the beautiful Ffestiniog valley. The Ffestiniog narrow gauge trains can often be seen traversing the valley on the opposite side of the valley. EPC: F.


Double doors lead to:

Vestibule
With timber glazed door leading to:

Entrance Hall
An impressive room with pitch pine exposed spindle staircase with side panel providing under stairs storage cupboard. Centrally carpeted with radiator set to side and panelled doors leading off to:

Lounge - 17' 1'' x 11' 5'' (5.21m x 3.5m)
A lovely cosy room and yet spacious with the feature being the natural stone fireplace in a small inglenook style with paved hearth housing Villager wood burner, timber mantle over with coving to ceiling and side shelving, panelled window providing views towards the estuary to the front with two double radiators providing background heat. Exposed wood strip floor and side ornamental cabinet with lighting. Wall light points and centre light point.

Dining Room/Sitting Room - 11' 8'' x 10' 9'' (3.56m x 3.28m)
With tiled floor, radiator set to side and the feature being the Ruabon brick fireplace with tiled hearth, plate rail to picture rail height with alcove shelves area, double radiator and sliding sash window to front. Doorway through to useful study.

Study - 6' 0'' x 4' 5'' (1.83m x 1.35m)
With fitted shelving, velux roof light window and sash window to front.

Pantry - 11' 11'' x 4' 4'' (3.65m x 1.34m)
With shelving to two walls and sash window looking into the morning room.

Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 12' 6'' x 9' 9'' (3.81m x 2.98m)
Highline base units in oak with working surface surround with one and a half single drainer sink unit and mixer tap over. Integrated dishwasher. Storage cupboards below incorporating pan drawer units with recess below a stone inglenook recess providing Rangemaster double oven fan assisted with 5 ring plus hob classic 110. Integrated extractor hood, tiled floor, double radiator set to side providing background heat with inset spotbulbs over. Window overlooking the rear and upwards towards the fields with doors leading off to:

Morning Room - 9' 6'' x 12' 1'' (2.92m x 3.7m)
With slate tiled floor with twin circuit underfloor heating, double glazed windows overlooking courtyard area and velux roof light windows over. Exposed stone wall to two elevations with warm air electric fan heater.

Conservatory - 10' 4'' x 12' 10'' (3.16m x 3.92m)
With tiled floor with twin circuit underfloor heating, uPVC double glazed construction overlooking the gardens to side with part stone facing elevations.

First Floor
Spacious L shaped landing with doors leading off to:

Bedroom 1 - 17' 0'' x 11' 4'' (5.2m x 3.47m)
The vendor has informed us that this bedroom was once petitioned off to make two bedrooms. However it has now been converted to one larger bedroom. Exposed wood strip floor with double radiator and built in double and single wardrobe with glass front doors and lighting within. Feature exposed stone wall with beam over and sash style windows to front and rear providing views over your land to the rear and the countryside and estuary to the front. Could be converted into 2 bedrooms.

Shower Room
With wash hand basin, low level WC and Shower cubicle.

Bedroom 2 (Front) - 10' 4'' x 11' 3'' (3.16m x 3.45m)
With single radiator set to side, access hatch to loft, sliding sash style window to front.

Bathroom
Coloured suite comprising off set corner bath with Mira sports electric shower and screen over. Low suite w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, two single radiators and tongue and groove clad walls to dado height. Built in airing cupboard, velux roof light window and inset spot bulbs, sliding sash window overlooking rear.

Bedroom 3 (Rear) - 11' 1'' x 12' 8'' (3.4m x 3.87m)
With double radiator, exposed part stone wall with former fireplace, sash style window to rear.

Outside
Adjoining the property is a lean to outhouse (laundry room) of stone and a lovely slate riven courtyard area set immediately outside the morning room.

Laundry Room - 8' 0'' x 4' 6'' (2.44m x 1.39m)
With belfast sink, plumbing for automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and power.

The Outbuildings
A single storey range built of stone with pitch slate roof over with one dormer window to the front elevation. Planning permission has been granted for the renovation and conversion of the unit into a residential unit.

Former Forge - 12' 6'' x 12' 9'' (3.83m x 3.9m)
With double doors.

Former Stable - 15' 2'' x 10' 5'' (4.64m x 3.2m)
With double doors, high vaulted ceiling and door to side.

Workshop - 5' 10'' x 15' 6'' (1.8m x 4.74m)
With ladder style stair to crog loft over room 1. Stable door to:

Former Shippon - 14' 11'' x 11' 0'' (4.55m x 3.38m)
With window to front.

Former Shippon - 22' 11'' x 12' 8'' (7m x 3.88m)

Outside
A sweeping drive leads up to the property providing ample off road parking for several vehicles. Set immediately to the front is a formal lawned garden area that extends around to the rear providing additional enclosed garden areas overlooked by the conservatory and set slightly elevated so as to provide views over the countryside and the estuary. To the rear is a slate riven courtyard setting adjacent to the morning room. Set to the side of the property are the outbuildings with their own lawned garden areas that extend beyond with the potential for a separate access through an established gateway.

The Land
The land extends on an incline to the rear of the property in two enclosures suitable for livestock grazing.Os Ref 9556 1.32 Acres0059 0.17 Acres9262 0.48 AcresOutbuildings and part garden, house and garden in addition to above.

Property Features :

• 19th Century Home, On The Outskirts Of The Village
• Sitting in around 2 acres
• Useful Range Of Outbuildings With Planning Permission
• Fitted Modern Kitchen , Rangemaster Double Oven Fan
• Overlooking The Estuary

Property Info:

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