* Freehold
* Stunning location in upper Towy Valley
* 4 bedroom cottage with attached Corn Mill
* 20 acres of ground
* Riverside frontage
* Equestrian opportunities
Set in the stunning upper Towy valley close to the the popular village of
Rhandirmwyn is this delightful country property set in about 20 acres enjoying
river frontage. The lovely Grade II listed cottage contains bundles of
character whilst the adjoining well preserved Corn Mill adds to the charm.
Also complimented with an external office, stables and a menage.
**Description**
Nantybai Mill is a delightful country smallholding set deep in the upper
reaches of the Towy valley. This lovely property is blessed with stunning
level riverside meadows, a 4 bedroom character cottage with an attached former
Corn Mill, a home office, stables, menage and useful timber built storage
barn.
The house is believed to date from the C19 when it is thought to have been
added to the rebuilt Corn Mill which is reputed to date back to 1202 ad when
it is understood to have been a grange to the Strata Florida Abbey. The
property is now Grade II listed, the reasons given were: - It is an integral
water corn mill and millers house, especially notable for its early origins,
and as containing a remarkably complete set of machinery, including a very
well preserved corn - drying kiln.
**Location**
This lovely property nestles comfortably into the upper reaches of the Towy
Valley just one mile from the popular village of Rhandirmwyn and a short
distance from the scenic road that leads to the Lynn Brianne Dam. The area
around Rhandirmwyn is known for the stunning scenery associated with this area
of Wales and the abundance of wildlife including Red Kites. The market town of
Llandovery (8 miles) offers a varied range of local shops and a supermarket.
From Llandovery there are good road links to Brecon, Llandeilo and a little
further away the M4 corridor.
**Walk Inside**
A stable door opens into the light and airy kitchen providing one of 2
entrances into the property. The kitchen incorporating a range of units to
include cupboard and drawer space with inset sink unit, recess for cooker and
attractive tiled flooring. An inner hall leads to the living room having a
storage cupboard ideal for shoes and boots. On entering the living room, you
are immediately struck by the beautiful inglenook fireplace incorporating
former bread oven and inset wood burning stove on a slate hearth, attractive
tiled flooring, exposed beams and staircase leading to the first floor with
useful understairs storage area. A window and door opening to the front
providing a wonderful vista down the valley. The dining room completes the
ground floor accommodation being dual aspect and having a further fireplace
with inset wood burner.
**First Floor**
A staircase leads to the first floor having a feature stone wall, exposed
beams and traditional timber doors, all of which add to the character of the
property. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, the master located to the front with
built - in wardrobes and beautiful views over your grounds to the open
countryside beyond. The family bathroom offers a 3 - piece suite to include
paneled bath with shower over, w. c. And pedestal sink.
**The Corn Mill**
Attached to the former miller’s house is the Corn Mill which is a well
preserved building thought to have origins back to the early 1200's. The
ground floor has a partial cobbled floor. The upper floor contains many of the
mill workings although access to these areas is limited for safety reasons.
**Walk Outside**
The property stands in about 20 acres of gardens and grounds. Immediately
around the house are the lawned gardens, a traditional stone barn, loose
boxes, storage and an extremely useful home office. Beyond the gardens is an
80' outbuilding ideal for livestock or storage and an all weather menage.
The farmland is identified on the attached plan and is made up of several
versatile fields and a lovely riverside meadow. A further 7 acres of largely
stony ground includes a natural stream that has been identified to contain
higher than normal levels of lead. This 7 - acre area has been allowed to
develop into a natural habitat with an impressive range of flora, fauna and
bird life. It is recommended that this area should not be grazed by livestock.
Natural Resources Wales regularly monitor water quality and can provide
advice.

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