3 Bed Cottage For Sale

 

This enchanting four bedroom property, brimming with character and steeped in history, is situated in the heart of Llanefydd village, just nine miles from Abergele and with its own community centre and popular inn which serves food. The quaint stone cottage is spread over two floors and radiates so many special features including exposed beams, 'wattle and daub' traditional screening, latch timber doors, Inglenook fireplaces and a pretty cottage garden with summer house. Pengwern is one of three ancient houses in the village centre and is difficult to date but a local historian has dated the oak timbers to the early 1600s, before the ship building industry made oak a scarcity across Wales. It may well be that the walls of the original building (which are 2 feet thick) are even older. The oldest part of the building follows the layout of a Welsh ‘longhouse’ with 3 joining rooms, each successively lower than the other. The original occupants would have housed their cattle in the lowest of the three rooms, and people would have inhabited the other two. In around the early 1800s, the building was added to. The end of the house was a shop, where bacon was cured- there are still meat hooks on one ceiling. The small corner structure with the door facing the cornerstone at the junction was at one time used as a cobbler's shop. A further extension was made at the rear of the building sometime around the 1980s - the kitchen was extended and another bedroom added. Such an exceptional property needs to be viewed to appreciate its total uniqueness. 

Lounge - 4.98m x 3.31m (16'4" x 10'10")

Timber stable entrance door opens to impressive lounge with large window overlooking the lane. Vaulted ceiling with spotlights and loft hatch. Feature 'wattle and daub' dividing wall, part panel walls, inset fireplace with multi fuel stove, radiator, wooden flooring and power points. Door to;

Kitchen - 3.91m x 2.8m (12'9" x 9'2")

A traditional cottage kitchen fitted with a range of cabinets with worktop surfaces over. Brick built alcove housing Rayburn stove, twin Belfast sink with mixer tap, space for dishwasher, part tiled walls and power points. Space for separate cooker, plate rack, timber flooring, two windows and timber stable door.

Bathroom - 2.54m x 1.56m (8'4" x 5'1")

This bathroom is situated just off the kitchen and has a three piece suite comprising low flush wc, freestanding bath with mixer tap and shower attachment plus basin positioned upon cabinet. Loft hatch, part panel walls, obscure glazed window, chrome ladder style radiator.

Bedroom One - 3.58m x 2.92m (11'8" x 9'6")

Two windows to rear, radiator, laminate flooring and power points. Fitted with a range of storage cupboards.

Dining Room - 3.72m x 3.46m (12'2" x 11'4")

Divided from the Snug via traditional timbers and 'wattle and daub' and with vaulted ceiling and window. Radiator and power points.

Snug/Sitting Room - 3.45m x 2.75m (11'3" x 9'0")

With superb Inglenook fireplace incorporating lighting and a multi fuel stove. Window and door to lane, loft hatch, radiator, power points, original slate floor, fitted corner cupboard. Door to;

Utility Room - 3.4m x 1.56m (11'1" x 5'1")

Two Velux windows, window to rear and door to courtyard. Fitted cabinets, sink and drainer with mixer tap, space for washing machine, part tiled walls, power points and tiled floor.

Landing

Door and stairs to landing with Velux window, beams, shelving and fitted cupboard. Door to;

Bedroom Three - 3.76m x 2.39m (12'4" x 7'10")

Another double room with exposed beams, window to front, shelving, power points and radiator.

Bedroom Four - 2.86m x 2.14m (9'4" x 7'0")

Velux window, radiator and power points. Shelving.

Bathroom - 1.89m x 1.46m (6'2" x 4'9")

The second bathroom comprising of three piece suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and panel bath with shower and curtain over. Velux window, part tiled walls, mirror, shaving point, extractor fan and chrome ladder style radiator.

Lower Level

Bedroom Two - 3.52m x 2.75m (11'6" x 9'0")

Accessed via timber staircase and located to the lower level, is this versatile room with fireplace and multi fuel stove, exposed beams, window giving glorious coastal views, wall lights, radiator, power points and tiled floor. Door to lane and steps to;

Dressing Room - 4.3m x 2.39m (14'1" x 7'10")

Window, wall lights, radiator and power points.

Outside

Occupying a generous corner position, the cottage has a gravel driveway providing parking. A lattice fence and gate opens to the delightful rear garden, extremely well stocked with flowers and mature shrubs around a generous lawn. A potting outhouse with a slate roof is to the side and a timber summerhouse sits at the far end, where coastal views can be enjoyed. A secluded courtyard, mainly laid to gravel, is located to the left, alongside a boiler shed, housing the floor standing oil boiler. 

Agent's Note

Primary schools are at Llanfair TH (4 miles) and Henllan (3 miles) - both taught through the medium of Welsh, and Cefn Meriadog (3 miles) - taught through the medium of English. Secondary schooling is provided in Denbigh (6 miles).

Llannefydd is on the renowned North Wales Pilgrims Way; the medieval church is a stopping point for pilgrims. There is a thriving community life with regular social events and Ffit Conwy classes in the Community Centre.

Directions

From the agent's office, turn right at the traffic lights and stay on that road towards Llanfairtlhaiarn. Take the turning on the left signposted Llannefydd and continue along, bearing right at the chapel and over the bridge. Upon entering the village, the property will be seen opposite the Hawk and Buckle.

Services

Mains water, electric and drainage. Oil central heating, oil Rayburn stove and several log burning stoves.