Property description
An opportunity to purchase an attractive smallholding consisting of the 3 bedroomed centrally heated bungalow which is subject to a restrictive occupancy condition recently since varied from agricultural to rural enterprise. In close proximity is the old farmhouse last occupied in 1987 which may have potential to reinstate subject to obtaining planning consent, ranges of traditional outbuildings with land to the side and rear with the main parcel of mostly croppable pasture land positioned across the road in seven enclosures enjoying main road frontage and with a further right of way over an unmade track located opposite the bungalow.
Description
An opportunity to purchase an attractive smallholding consisting of the 3 bedroomed centrally heated bungalow which is subject to a restrictive occupancy condition recently since varied from agricultural to rural enterprise. In close proximity is the old farmhouse last occupied in 1987 which may have potential to reinstate subject to obtaining planning consent, ranges of traditional outbuildings with land to the side and rear with the main parcel of mostly croppable pasture land positioned across the road in seven enclosures enjoying main road frontage and with a further right of way over an unmade track located opposite the bungalow.
Situation
In an unspoilt rural area conveniently located fronting the main Cynwyl Elfed to Newcastle Emlyn road (B4333).
Approximately 1.7 miles from the village of Hermon, 4.4 miles from Cynwyl Elfed, 6½ miles from the market town of Newcastle Emlyn and about 11 miles from Carmarthen.
Accommodation
The Bungalow
Oil fired central heating system.
Upvc double glazed windows.
Ample electric power points throughout.
Entrance Hall
With double radiator and airing cupboard (immersion heater).
Lounge (16' 09\" x 14' 05\" Max or 5.11m x 4.39m Max)
Feature brick open fireplace housing electric fan heater. Double radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (11' 11\" x 9' 09\" or 3.63m x 2.97m)
Fitted base and wall units. Single drainer sink unit. Double radiator.
Dining Room (12' 07\" x 11' 11\" or 3.84m x 3.63m)
With Trianco oil fired boiler (recently serviced with provision of a new thermostat). Double radiator. Door to rear porch.
Rear Porch
Plumbed for washing machine.
Bathroom
Panelled bath, WC and washbasin. Separate shower unit. Part tiled surround.
Inner Hall
Bedroom 1 (12' 0\" x 12' 0\" or 3.66m x 3.66m)
At rear. With built in wardrobe. Single radiator.
Bedroom 2 (13' 01\" x 10' 03\" Max or 3.99m x 3.12m Max)
At front. with single radiator.
Bedroom 3 (11' 05\" x 9' 11\" or 3.48m x 3.02m)
At front. with single radiator.
Outside
Single car garage with up and over door and inspection pit.
Parking/turning area.
Domestic oil storage tank.
Garden area to side. Not yet landscaped.
The Farmhouse
The Old Farmhouse - a traditional stone built farmhouse which is in a semi-derelict state of repair although the roof has been recently renewed.
Outbuildings
Store Shed (adjoining house) timber and C.I. construction.
Old Cowshed (adjoining farmhouse)
9 tie approx. 30' x 18'
Brick/stone/block construction under a timber and C.I. roof.
Loose box (adjoining above)
Approx 15' x 12'
Block construction under a timber and C.I. roof.
Old Dairy
Part brick/block built under a timber and C.I. roof.
Old Cowshed
Approx. 33' x 16'6\"
6 tie with loft over
Stone built under a slated roof.
Adjoining store shed - in a poor state of repair.
2 No. pig sties - in a poor state of repair.
Rickyard.
3 Bay hayshed with lean-to
Approx. 51.6\" x 33'6\"
Part block, timber and C.I. construction.
2 Bay silo (used as hay shed)
Approx. 38' x 18'
Part block, timber and C.I. construction.
Tractor Shed
Part block, timber and C.I. construction.
The Land
In all amounts to about 22.272 acres. The land adjoining the homestead is a mixture of pasture and rough grazing.
The main area of land is located across the road, is in seven enclosures the majority of which are cropped each year (further land available to purchase at Maudsland, see separate sales particulars).
I.A.C.S
It is understood that the land is registered.
Basic Payment Scheme
Basic Payment Scheme 2015 - The land has been submitted into the Scheme together with the land at Maudsland. The apportionment of entitlements are included in the sale provided that they can be transferred and subject to Welsh Government regulations which have not yet been announced.
Services
Separate mains water and electricity connected to the bungalow, to the old farmhouse and some of the outbuildings. Stream located on the land to the eastern boundary.
Rights of Way etc
Sold subject to all existing rights of way, wayleaves and easements (if any).
1 Although there are gated accesses off the main road to the main parcel of land, it is understood that there is a prescriptive agricultural right of way over the track shown coloured green on the attached plan.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Planning
The occupancy of the bungalow under the original planning consent was limited to a person solely or mainly employed, or last employed in the locality in agriculture.
A recent approval of the variation of the planning condition enlarged the restriction to rural enterprise:-
\"The occupancy of the dwelling shall be restricted to :
a) A person solely or mainly working or last working on a rural enterprise in the locality, or a widow or widower or surviving civil partner of such a person or to any resident dependants: or if it can be demonstrated that there are no such eligible occupiers:
b) A person or persons who would be eligible for consideration for affordable housing under the Local Authority's housing policies, or a widow, widower or surviving civil partner of such a person and to any resident dependants.\"
(Copy of planning consent available for inspection by request.)
Viewing
Strictly by appointment.
Price
Offers invited in the region of £250,000.00
Property Features :
- Attractive smallholding in unspoilt rural area
- Subject to restrictive occupancy condition
- 3 bedroom bungalow
- Conveniently located fronting B4333
- Old farmhouse in close proximity