* Freehold
* Handsome grade II listed Georgian country retreat
* In need of upgrading works
* Retaining character features. Two reception rooms.
* Four bedrooms (one with en suite bath)
* Currently used as a family retreat/ successful holiday let
* Useful traditional stone barn in the grounds.
* Conversion potential (stp).
* Set in an idyllic and private position on the edge of the Crychan Forest. In all, set in about 0. 8 acres (stms).
* Yet only a short drive to the market town of Llandovery
Delightful hideaway property.
Description
Esgair Berfedd is a handsome grade II listed property that is described in its
listing “as a good example of a smaller gentry - house or larger farmhouse of
1800, acknowledging in its careful symmetry a Georgian tradition. ”. It has
been sympathetically renovated and refurbished over the years while retaining
its character features.
The location of this unique 200 year old farmhouse is wonderful for anyone who
is looking for complete peace and solitude; a perfect place to be able to just
walk out of the door to walk, mountain bike or ride completely undisturbed all
day. It is in a superb location for walking directly from the house and see a
wealth of wildlife with Red Kite overhead. The farmhouse has written on a
stone plaque over the door “Built in 1806 at the expense of Sam Griffiths”. We
have been informed by the sellers that he was the son in law of the great
Welsh composer William Williams (1717 - 1791), who wrote ‘O Guide me thou Great
Redeemer’ (better known as Bread of Heaven) whose 6th generation of
descendants still live a couple of farms down the valley.
The property is currently used as a family retreat and successful holiday let.
In 2009 it was featured in the Best 50 Holiday Cottages by The Guardian
/Observer
.
With the following review: ‘Proof that a rural location does not have to mean
skimping on comfort, this 200 - year - old farmhouse has been renovated in a cool
modern style while retaining beamed ceilings and oak floorboards. Ideal for a
stylish house party, it has stunning views along the valley. Sleeps seven. ’
Accommodation
Ground Floor
A welcoming front entrance leads into the reception hall with tiled floor and
doors leading off to the principal reception rooms. On the left is the
spacious sitting room with a very large stone ingle - nook fireplace with a wood
burning stove, the original bread - oven and with a heavy oak lintel beam. On
the right is the dining room with an elegant beamed ceiling, exposed
floorboards and a feature Victorian fireplace. Doors lead off both rooms to
the character kitchen breakfast room at the rear of the house with exposed
beams and an old fireplace. A door leads off to outside and a useful tiled
shower wet room with smooth pebble floor and WC.
First Floor
Wooden stairs rise up to the first floor accommodation that includes three
bedrooms with exposed floorboards and enjoying views across the valley to the
front. A family bathroom completes the floor.
Second Floor
A second staircase rises up to the second floor where there is a stunning
Moroccan style bedroom suite with exposed A - frames and a bath and sink.
Externally
The property enjoys generous gardens and grounds with a lawned garden area
that is perfect for alfresco dining. To the side of the garden are some old
barn ruins while to the rear of the house on a higher level is a stone barn
that is perfect for storage or possible conversion (stp – subject to
planning). In all, the property is set in about 0. 8 acres (stms - subject to
measured survey).
Holiday letting agency: Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages
Website page link:
Location
Esgair Berfedd is located in a stunning position in the Crychan forest in the
historical county of Carmarthenshire. Babel is the nearest hamlet.
The farmhouse is reached down winding country lanes and through the forest.
The popular market town of Llandovery is about 7 miles to the south - west with
shops, restaurants, a very good Heritage Centre, crafts shops and antique
shops.
Llandovery also has a railway station on the scenic Heart of Wales Line.
There are forest trails in the Crychan forest for walkers, cyclists and horse
riders.
The famous Brecon Beacons National Park is also close at hand to the south
providing a stunning playground for those that enjoy the outdoors.
The A40 road (about four miles to the south - west) provides quick access to
other neighbouring towns including Llandeilo (about 18 miles to the south -
west) and Brecon (about 21 miles to the south - east).
Square Footage: 1, 521 sq ft
Acreage:
0. 8 Acres
Additional Info
General Remarks and Stipulations
Services
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. There is no telephone or
internet. Satellite internet may be a solution.
Fittings & Contents
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fittings and contents
are excluded from the sale though some may be available by separate
negotiation. Further information is available from the vendor’s agents.
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including
rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, and
electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and
proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and
other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not. Please
check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact
location of public footpaths/ bridleways.
Note: We have been informed by the sellers that there is a public footpath
that runs through the garden. It has been drawn to our attention that bats,
which are a protected species may be present in the property.
Plans, Areas and Schedules
Any available plans, areas, and schedules are for identification and reference
purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as
to the description of the property. Any error or mis - statement shall not annul
a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills or the joint agents Clee Tompkinson &
Francis.

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