An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a charming traditional stone and slate country residence has come to the market in Ceredigion in Wales. The property, a three-bedroom cottage with a self-contained two-bedroom apartment, is set within approximately 17.31 acres and benefits from extensive outbuildings and 800 yards of fishing rights on a tidal section of the river Dyfi. ‘Garreg’ has not been on the market in nearly 50 years and its name derives from its direct location, having been built on an outcrop of rock foundations set well up from surrounding fields. It is believed that the property was originally constructed in the late 18th century and was originally classed as a smallholding.
‘Garreg’ enjoys magnificent views across an ever-changing landscape, with the river Dyfi altering with the tides, and further views towards Snowdonia national park providing the most dramatic of backdrops. The front and rear aspects are designed as a typical stone cottage. However, to the side, the property has historically been modified to provide a typically symmetrical Georgian façade.
The property has an impressive range of outbuildings, which offers substantial development potential, subject to the relevant planning permissions and a self-contained flat, which could provide an additional income, or be used as ancillary living depending on requirements. The first section adjoins the main residence and runs beneath the apartment. This section of the barn is split into three main rooms, which comprise a well-fitted workshop, which also contains a door leading into the main residence and a staircase providing access directly to the apartment. A further large storage room, which could be further utilised and an open fronted garage, with a block dividing wall leading to a further storage area and adjoining wood store.
The second barn, formally acted as a commercial operation is adjacent to the first row of barns and is similarly split into three rooms, two larger rooms on either side of the inner hall are supplemented by a smaller storage room to the rear. This barn however benefits from an additional room to the first floor, as well as a further adjoining “bunk house” which is accessed externally and was historically used as a children’s den.. The final two outbuildings are a Dutch barn, known as the Black Barn, due to its black-painted corrugated iron sheets, which is utilised as a timber storage area and finally a slate and stone-built agricultural building, formally an agricultural animal store located just behind the Black Barn.
‘Garreg’ benefits from numerous and varying gardens surrounding the property. The main gardens are located on the western side of the premises and are split into numerous differing sections. Along the external boundary of the garden runs a path, following the circumference of the boundary until it finally reaches a secluded stream, which has a small stone bridge leading to a tranquil seating area which looks back onto the gardens. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and provides access to the two fields and leads conveniently to the Black Barn. The final riverside field, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), can be accessed directly across the single-track Cambrian Coast railway line at a set crossing point, is responsible for much of the acreage of the site at approximately 12.63 acres, and is the field which adjoins the river Dyfi. This field has raised banks across its length with several points to access the river itself and enjoys 800 yards of fishing rights both from the banks and within the river itself.
Sales Negotiator, Toby Gale-Hasleham, said “With land adjoining the river Dyfi, the property is perfect for those who are into fishing and relaxing alike with far-reaching views towards Snowdonia nation park and towards Aberdyfi. The property also allows for ample extensions and renovations subject to planning as there are numerous outbuildings both adjoining and detached from the main residence offering a great renovation opportunity.”
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