* Freehold
* Attractive 66 Acre Smallholding
* 400 Year Old Stone Farmhouse
* Opportunity To Extend Into The Stone Barn Adjacent
* Fantastic Views Across Open Countryside
* Ongoing Livery Concern
* Quality Pasture Throughout
* Idyllic Location in Rural Vicinity
* Easy Access to Local Amenity
A stone built farmhouse reputed to be almost 400 years old set in some 66
acres of farmland in a lovely rural setting at the end of a private road yet
only a few minutes drive from the villages of St. Andrews Major, Wenvoe and
Dinas Powys. The property benefits from an ongoing livery concern and is a
fantastic equestrian and livestock smallholding for a potential buyer. There
is easy access to the capital city of Cardiff and excellent road links
particularly via the M4 and A48 to other major centres. Useful range of farm
buildings and ménage. The property is currently used as an equestrian centre
and enjoys an enviable reputation for sheep breeding.
In brief terms the accommodation comprises four reception rooms, cloak room,
kitchen, utility room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. A substantial adjoining
stone barn offers potential for additional accommodation.
The farm buildings include stone outbuilding, stable block x2, Dutch barn,
sheep cattle building, a variety of polytunnels, two storage buildings and
outdoor ménage.
**Accommodation**
**Ground Floor**
**Entrance Porch (1. 40m x 2. 74m (4'7 x 9))**
Pitched roof. Glazed timber storm door. Part glazed inner door.
**Living Room (3. 66m x 4. 29m (12 x 14'1))**
Double glazed window with deep sill enjoys views over the front garden. Beamed
ceiling. Cast iron glass fronted wood burning stove set on flagstone hearth
with timber mantle. Doorway to staircase with understairs storage.
**Dining Room (2. 36m x 4. 19m (7'9 x 13'9))**
Open plan with the living room. Double glazed window with deep sill enjoying
views over the front garden. Timber lined recesses either side of former
fireplace. Beamed ceiling.
**Inner Hallway (6. 48m x 0. 94m (21'3 x 3'1))**
Quarry tiled floor. Doorway to kitchen. Beamed ceiling.
**Sitting Room (3. 07m x 5. 23m (10'1 x 17'2))**
Double glazed French doors with matching window to side enjoying views over
the front garden. Three wall light points.
**Inner Hall**
Velux roof light.
**Study (2. 06m x 3. 91m (6'9 x 12'10))**
Split level entrance. Pitched ceiling. Large Velux window to side. Inset
ceiling lighting.
**Shower Room (1. 73m x 2. 21m (5'8 x 7'3))**
Roca suite in white comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
Kudos semi circular corner shower cubicle tiled internally and fitted with
Triton shower. Tiled floor. Walls half tiled. Extractor. Opaque glazed window.
**Kitchen (2. 87m x 2. 74m (9'5 x 9))**
Half glazed doorway to rear yard. Pitched ceiling. Range of wall and base
units finished in oak style with marble effect work surfaces and tiled
splashbacks. Stainless steel single drainer single bowl sink unit. Space and
plumbing for washing machine. Built under Creda double oven finished in black.
Four ring ceramic hob over. Built under Neff dishwasher with décor panel.
Walls part colour washed stone. Quarry tiled floor.
**Utility Room (3. 05m x3. 07m (10 x10'1))**
Open plan to effectively be part of the kitchen. Matching quarry tiled floor.
Range of similar units and worksurfaces. Space for fridge freezer. Window
overlooking the rear yard.
**First Floor**
**Landing (2. 29m x 2. 41m (7'6 x 7'11))**
Stairway from sitting room. Access to roof storage space via hatch. Part
pitched and boarded ceiling.
**Bedroom One (2. 64m x 2. 87m (8'8" x 9'5"))**
Front garden views. Part pitched and beamed ceiling. Extensive range of floor
to ceiling fitted wardrobes and shelving.
**Bedroom Two (3. 84m x 5. 26m (12'7" x 17'3"))**
Windows to front and rear. Pitched and beamed ceiling. Range of floor to
ceiling fitted wardrobes.
**Bedroom Three (3. 15m x 5. 26m (10'4" x 17'3"))**
Views over front garden. Cast iron fireplace.
**Bathroom (3. 02m x 3. 10m (9'11 x 10'2))**
Suite in white comprises, timber paneled bath with tiled splash back, low
level wash hand basin set into vanity unit, shelved airing cupboard, window to
rear.
**Adjoining Barn (5. 49m x 14. 94m (18' x 49'))**
Two storey built in stone with new roof. Electric light and power. End window.
Doors to either side.
**Boiler House**
Accommodating Grant Euroflame oil fired boiler which heats the central heating
system. Hot water is provided by an immersion heater to the tank in the
bathroom.
**Land & Farm Buildings**
**Land**
Ysguborgoch extends to approximately 66 acres of good quality arable/pasture
land and mixed native woodland within one ring fence boundary. Ysguborgoch is
made up of approximately 46 acres of grade 3b pastureland land whilst also
benefiting from approximately 17. 55 acres of mixed native woodlands. The land
benefits from mains water supply serviced through water tanks, internal stock
proof fencing comprising of a mixture of sheep and cattle fencing with mature
well maintained hedgerows. The 2023 Basic Payment Scheme (bps) payment and
entitlement are not included in the sale.
**Stone Outbuilding (17. 98m x 9. 98m (59'0" x 32'9"))**
The building comprises of traditional pointed stone walls, exposed timber
trusses under a corrugated sheet roof. The building is current used for horse
stabling and storage purposes.
**Stable Block (11. 00m x 5. 49m (36'1" x 18'0"))**
This stable block comprises of three loose boxes constructed of rendered block
under a corrugated sheet roof.
**Dutch Barn (22. 86m x 7. 62m (75 x 25))**
A steel portal frame building under a dutch style barn corrugated sheet roof
with hardcore flooring.
**Sheep/Cattle Building (22. 86m x 10. 67m (75 x 35))**
A modern steel portal frame building, fibre cement roofing, concrete panels
and box profile sheet cladding with concrete floor and apron/feed passage.
**Polytunnels**
Two polytunnels are in situ currently used for sheep housing and general
storage purposes. The first polytunnel comprises of a white sheet and
galvanised frame extending to 60ft x 30ft. The second polytunnels comprises of
a green sheet, galvanised frame with concrete base extending to 30ft x 30ft.
**Storage Building (10. 67m x 4. 57m (35 x 15))**
A timber frame storage building, corrugated sheet roof and cladding with
concrete floor.
**Modern Storage Building (9. 14m x 7. 62m (30 x 25))**
A modern galvanilsed steel portal frame storage building, fibre cement
roofing, box profile sheet cladding with concrete base.
**Stable Block**
An 'L' shape stable block comprising of 9 loose boxes (12ft x 12ft), 1 foaling
box and tack room. Constructed of block, rendered and under a corrugated sheet
roof with concrete flooring.
**Menage (39. 98m x 19. 99m (131'2" x 65'7"))**
Ysguborgoch benefits from a substantial menage arena surfaced with a free
draining sand and PVC granular mix and post and rail surround.
**Services**
Ysguborgoch benefits from mains electricity supply, mains water supply and
cesspit foul drainage.
**Vat**
The prospective purchaser should familiarise themselves with the VAT status of
the property. Should any sale of the property become a chargeable supply for
the purpose of VAT, such Tax shall be payable by the purchaser(s) in addition
to the contract price.
**Plans, Areas & Schedules**
Any plans have been prepared to the foremost accuracy based on Land Registry
plans. Any plans within these particulars are published for illustrative
purposes. The accuracy of such plans are not guaranteed.
**Boundaries**
A purchaser shall and will be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries.
Neither the vendor or selling agents will be responsible for defining said
boundaries or the ownership thereof.
**Disputes**
Should a dispute arise as to the boundaries or any point referenced in the
General Remarks, Stipulation, Schedule, Plan within the Particulars of Sale,
the question will be referred to the arbitrator specified by selling agents,
whose decision acting as expert shall be final.
**Health & Safety**
Due to the nature of the property, neither the seller nor agents are
responsible for the safety of those viewing. All those viewing the property do
so at their own risk.
**Anti Money Laundering**
As part of our obligations under the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017,
Harris & Birt will require any purchaser or tenant to provide proof of
identity along with any other supporting documentation requested.
**Viewing Arrangements**
Viewing to be arranged for daylight hours and by appointment only through the
sole agents.
**All Enquiries**
Harris & Birt
67 High Street
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7AF
Contact: Richard T Harris BSc (Hons) mrics or David Lakin AssocRICS Email:

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