* Freehold
* Beautifully Appointed Detached Farmhouse known as "Wern Fawr Farm"
* Located in a Private and Elevated Position
* Set in c. 225. 29 acres within a Ring Fenced Boundary
* Extensive Range of Modern & Traditional Outbuildings
* Stunning Views across the Glamorganshire Countryside
* Stunning Lowland Farmstead
* Close to the Village of Ystradowen
Wern Fawr Farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a productive and
picturesque mixed farm a short distance from the market town of Cowbridge.
Wern Fawr Farm comprises a five bedroom farmhouse in a secluded location
surrounded by outstanding views of the Glamorganshire countryside.
Agriculturally, Wern Fawr extends to approximately 225. 29 acres of mixed
arable and pastureland within a ring fenced boundary with modern and
traditional livestock and storage buildings.
Ystradowen continues to be a highly popular Vale of Glamorgan village with
local facilities including village church, very active village hall, village
pub, garage and small convenience store. Just a few minutes down the road is
the market town of Cowbridge and the village is in the catchment area of the
highly regarded Cowbridge Comprehensive School. Other facilities in Cowbridge
include a wide range of shops, both national and local including Waitrose,
sporting and recreational facilities including leisure centre, cricket club,
tennis club, squash club and more. Ystradowen is situated within the heart of
the rural Vale of Glamorgan with the heritage coastline just a few miles to
the south and enjoys easy access to the main road network including the M4 and
A48.
**Accommodation**
**Ground Floor**
**Entrance Porch**
The property is entered through an oversized oak front door leading to the
entrance hall. Skimmed walls. Two UPVC double glazed windows to front and side
elevations. Tiled flooring. Doorway through into utility room. Half glazed
doorway opens through into entrance hall.
**Entrance Hall**
Space for shoes and cloaks. Skimmed walls and ceilings. Matching tiled
flooring. Communicating door through into cloakroom/WC.
**Cloakroom/Wc**
Two piece suite comprising low level dual flush WC and pedestal hand wash
basin. Half tiled Travertine walls. Further skimmed walls and ceiling. Vinyl
laid Travertine effect tiled floor. Fitted radiator. UPVC double glazed opaque
window to front elevation.
**Dining Hall (6. 06 x 5. 96 (19'10" x 19'6"))**
Fantastic heart of the home space with pointed stone fireplace, oak mantle
with inset Worcester clear view log burning stove set into an attractive
chimney breast on a flagstone laid hearth. Two UPVC double glazed patio doors
open out onto a patio laid terrace to rear. Skimmed walls with coved and
skimmed ceiling. Matching porcelain tiled flooring. Two fitted double
radiators. Good sized under stair storage space. Communicating doors to most
ground floor rooms. Quarter turn staircase leads up to open landing.
**Sitting Room (7. 28 x 4. 09 (23'10" x 13'5"))**
Excellent sized principal reception room. Attractive log burning stove set
into a pointed stone chimney breast. Range of UPVC patio doors leading out
onto rear terrace. Further range of UPVC double glazed windows. Skimmed walls.
Coved and skimmed ceilings. Oak laid flooring. Range of wall lights.
**Study (4. 09 x 3. 06 (13'5" x 10'0"))**
UPVC double glazed windows enjoying those fantastic views across open
countryside beyond.
**Kitchen/Breakfast Room (7. 61 x 3. 93 (24'11" x 12'10"))**
An attractive country kitchen comprising a range of shaker style wall and base
units in a country cream with oak work surfaces. Features include cream four
door Aga with two hotplates, further underset double oven and warming drawer.
Sunken china Belfast double sink with chrome mixer tap. Space for integrated
inset dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer behind matching decor panel.
Freestanding island with oak work surface and space for breakfast bar. Range
of UPVC double glazed windows to all elevations. Skimmed walls with tiled
splash backs. Skimmed ceiling. Slate tiled flooring. Fitted radiator. Plenty
of space for table and chairs. Wooden stable door opens into rear hall/boot
room.
**Boot Room**
Good sized boot room with UPVC half glazed door opening out onto rear garden.
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Skimmed walls and ceiling.
Terracotta tiled flooring. Fitted radiator.
**Shower Room**
Three piece suite in white comprising oversized walk in shower cubicle,
integrated chrome shower and showerhead attachment. Low level WC and wall hung
wash - hand basin set on an oak vanity unit. White tiled splash backs. UPVC
double glazed opaque window to front elevation. Further skimmed walls and
ceiling with extractor fan. Matching tiled flooring to boot room. Fitted
radiator.
**Utility Room (3. 78 x 1. 70 (12'4" x 5'6"))**
Further range of shaker style wall and base units set under and over a mottled
effect work surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome
power mixer tap. Plenty of space for washing machine and tumble dryer. UPVC
double glazed window to front elevation and half glazed door opening into
entrance porch. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Terracotta tiled flooring. Fitted
radiator. Worcester floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler.
**First Floor**
**Landing**
Accessed via full turn carpeted staircase to open landing with attractive full
length UPVC double glazed window enjoying all those fantastic views across the
open countryside beyond and benefiting from excellent light levels into the
first floor. Skimmed walls. Skimmed ceiling. Range of chrome spotlighting.
Communicating doors to all first floor rooms. Fitted radiator. To the far end
of the landing is an excellent sized airing cupboard with hanging rails and a
range of open shelving that currently houses the pressurised hot water
cylinder which is fully skimmed with fitted carpet. (6ft by 2ft).
**Master Suite Bedroom One (4. 10 x 3. 06 (13'5" x 10'0"))**
Excellent sized double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front
elevation enjoying a truly fantastic view across the open countryside beyond.
Skimmed walls. Skimmed ceiling. Fitted carpet. Fitted radiator. Built in
double wardrobe. Communicating door through into master en - suite.
**Master Suite Bathroom One**
Newly fitted three piece suite comprising roll top claw footed freestanding
bath with chrome mixer mid taps. Low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin
with underset shaker style vanity unit in a dove grey finish. Half tiled white
porcelain walls with further skimmed ceilings. Range of inset ceiling
spotlighting. Attractive tiled flooring. UPVC double glazed windows to side
elevation. Fitted floor mounted heated towel rail/radiator.
**Bedroom Two (3. 93 x 2. 92 (12'10" x 9'6"))**
Currently in use as dressing room to the master suite but could easily be used
as an additional double bedroom. Two UPVC double glazed windows to rear
elevation. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Fitted cream carpet. Fitted radiator.
**Bedrooom Three (3. 85 x 2. 90 (12'7" x 9'6"))**
Currently in use as an office but another good sized double bedroom if
required. UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Skimmed walls. Skimmed
ceiling. Fitted carpet. Fitted radiator.
**Bedroom Four (2. 96 x 2. 94 (9'8" x 9'7"))**
UPVC double glazed window to rear. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Fitted carpet.
Fitted radiator. Built in double wardrobe with open shelving inset. Wall
mounted wash hand basin with chrome taps.
**Bedroom Five (3. 01 x 2. 43 (9'10" x 7'11"))**
UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Skimmed walls and ceiling. Fitted
Carpet. Fitted radiator
**Bathroom Two**
A modern well fitted shower room currently comprising oversized walk in shower
cubicle behind a chrome glazed shower screen with ceiling mounted rainfall
shower head, separate sleek shower head fitment with a Mira shower wall
control. Fully tiled shower enclosure. Built in shelving. Pedestal wash hand
basin with oversized vanity unit in a shaker style country cream. UPVC double
glazed opaque window to front elevation. Half tiled walls with further skimmed
walls and ceiling. Inset LED spotlighting. Terrazzo style porcelain tiled
flooring. Fitted double radiator.
**Wc**
Two piece suite in white comprising low level dual flush WC and corner
mounted, wall hung, 'Roca' wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Half tiled
walls. Further skimmed walls and ceiling with inset LED spotlighting. Terrazzo
style porcelain tiled flooring. UPVC double glazed opaque window to front
elevation. Fitted radiator.
**Driveway And Gardens**
Wern Fawr Farmhouse is accessed via an attractive driveway leading up to the
front of the property, traversing through your own pasture and buildings to
reach the main house. Situated in such an elevated position means it benefits
from fantastic views across the countryside beyond and the farmhouse takes
full advantage of this.
There is ample parking to the front for numerous cars and a patio laid path
leading to the entrance porch. Further double gated access to the rear which
provides access to the double garage behind. Formal gardens are mainly laid to
lawn and are well manicured throughout. To the rear is a patio terrace flanked
by local limestone, raised vegetable beds and attractive lawned parcel
situated from the rear porch as well as wildflower meadow.
**Garage**
Excellent sized detached garage built in a steel portal frame with two steel
double doors opening into an excellent sized storage space. Plenty of space
for numerous vehicles. Natural light via translucent ceiling lights
throughout.
**Land And Buildings**
Wern Fawr Farm extends to approximately 225. 29 acres within a ring fence
boundary. The land includes mixed pasture land and sporadic mixed native
woodland. There is both natural and mains water supply services together with
bore hole water. Mains electricity is supplied to all buildings. Wern Fawr
Farm benefits from an extensive range of traditional and modern agricultural
buildings. There is a traditional stone barn which may have development
potential, subject to planning.
**Agricultural Building (27. 43m x 21. 34m (90' x 70'))**
A painted steel portal framed agricultural building, fibre cement roof with a
vented ridge, concrete walls and vented sheet cladding to sides and rear
gable. Concrete flooring. Access through sheeted door and concrete apron to
the front as well as rear access to the adjoining field. The building benefits
from both electric and water supply.
**Agricultural Building (22. 86m x 19. 81m (75' x 65'))**
A concrete frame, high eaves building with painted steel portal frame lean to,
fibre cement roof, box profile and concrete wall cladding, concrete flooring
with rear access to adjoining field. Concrete apron and feeding area to front
gable end. The building benefits from both electric and water supply.
**Agricultural Building (18. 29m x 32. 00m (60' x 105'))**
A mixed painted steel and concrete portal frame, fibre cement roof, mixed box
profile and Yorkshire board cladding with concrete flooring throug?hout and a
concrete apron with secure yard/handling area. The building benefits from both
electric and water supply.
**Traditional Stone Barn (24. 38m x 6. 10m (80' x 20'))**
A pointed stone barn with partial lime render under a corrugated sheet roof
with concrete flooring throughout. The building is supplied with three phase
electric and piped water supply. The building offers potential for residential
or commercial conversion subject to planning.
**Agricultural Building (18. 29m x 25. 91m (60' x 85'))**
A painted steel portal frame building, fibre cement roof with box profile
sheet cladding and concrete flooring. The building benefits from single phase
electricity and water supply.
**Agricultural Building (16. 76m x 12. 19m (55' x 40'))**
A timber framed mono pitch general purpose storage shed with a corrugated
sheet roof and cladding. The building has a concrete floor, single phase
electricity and water supply.
**Loose Boxes**
Two loose boxes constructed of painted cement block, mono pitched roof with
concrete flooring whilst benefiting from a water supply and single phase
electricity.
**General Purpose Storage Building**
A general purpose building currently in use as a dog kennel facility. The
building comprises of a pole barn, box profile sheet roof and cladding with
concrete flooring. Water supply.
**Services**
Wern Fawr Farm benefits from mains electricity supply, mains water supply,
bore hole water supply and septic tank 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 only. The accuracy of such plans are not guaranteed and neither the
selling agent or vendor accept any liability for any errors or discrepancies
that may occur.
**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, Stipulations, Schedule, Plan within the Particulars of Scale,
the question will be referred to the arbitrator specified by the selling
agents, whose decision acting as expert shall be final.
**Health & Safety**
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.
**Basic Payment Scheme (Bps)**
The 2023 Basic Payment Scheme (bps) payment and entitlements are not included
in the sale.
**Planning**
Wern Fawr Farmhouse was built in the early 1990s under a planning consent
dated 5th February 1991. The dwelling is subject to an occupancy condition
requiring occupation to be limited to persons solely, mainly or last employed
in agriculture.
**Development Overage**
Wern Fawr Farm will be sold subject to a 30 year development overage provision
entitling the vendors to 25% of any additional value arising from planning
consent for any residential, commercial or renewable energy projects.
**Tenure**
The property is held on a Single Freehold Absolute Title registered on
CYM191788. The national grid power lines crossing the farm are held on a Deed
of Easement. We understand that there is a public footpath running in an East
to West direction, to the North of the farm buildings.
**Viewing Arrangements**
Viewing to be arranged for daylight hours and by appointment only through the
sole agents.

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