Property description
Situated on the edge of the Royal town of Caernarfon in an idyllic rural setting, a largely extended traditional 3 bedroom detached family home with an attached 2 bedroom annexe, a range of outbuildings, a large detached garage, a full size tennis court and a small lake all set in approximately 8 acres of mostly wooded land (Private nature reserve). The property has been upgraded to an excellent standard by our clients and benefits include double/triple glazing and a highly cost effective carbon-neutral Biomass heating system complimented by a solar panel installation with the back up of an LPG boiler. The wooded land (over 2500 trees have been planted by our client) provides timber supply self sufficiency thereby keeping heating costs to a minimum. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY IS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED BY THE APPROVED ROUTE FOR THE A487 BONTNEWYDD BYPASS.
Description
Tyddyn Bistle is a traditional farmhouse with an adjoining annexe converted from a section of the courtyard outbuildings in the mid 1990's. The farmhouse probably dates back to the mid to late 1800's and over the last 25 years, our clients have lovingly and sympathetically developed and restored the property creating the most impressive residence we see today. Benefiting from triple/double glazing and a highly cost effective heating/hot water system combining a solar energy installation with a Biomass boiler and LPG boiler, the beautifully presented accommodation comprises - (Main House) Entrance porch with a tiled floor into the entrance lobby with slate flooring. The double aspect dining room has a beamed ceiling and outer double doors and the large boiler room contains the large 2000 Dm storage tank along with the two boilers. The luxury kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of light oak base and wall units with granite work surfacing, oak flooring and a 'Rangemaster' cooking range (5 ring LPG hob and electric double oven). There is a rear lobby with a tiled floor and a shelved pantry. The Snug is a delightful room with a beamed ceiling and outer french doors and the main lounge is a most impressive room with 4 panel bi-folding outer doors, oak flooring and a wood burning stove. To the first floor, there are 3 bedrooms (1 with en-suite shower room) and two of the bedrooms having built-in wardrobes, there is also a family shower room with a double shower cubicle. The Annexe was developed to cater for disabled access and comprises a well fitted kitchen with a quarry tiled floor, an excellent range of base/wall units, granite work surfacing and a built-in oven/hob. The lounge (presently used as a home office) is a light double aspect room with a brick feature fireplace and multi-fuel stove. There is also a utility room, front hall, shower/wet room, 2 double bedrooms, a rear porch and a further wet room.
The Main House
Entrance Porch
Entrance Lobby
Dining Room - 14' 6'' x 12' 5'' (4.42m x 3.78m)
Boiler Room - 22' 6'' x 10' 7'' (6.85m x 3.22m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 16' 4'' x 11' 0'' (4.97m x 3.35m)
Rear Lobby
Pantry
The Snug - 15' 0'' x 8' 9'' (4.57m x 2.66m)
Lounge - 24' 2'' x 12' 5'' (7.36m x 3.78m)
Stairs to the first floor landing
Bedroom One - 15' 7'' x 9' 0'' (4.75m x 2.74m)
En-suite Shower Room
Bedroom Two - 11' 0'' x 9' 10'' (3.35m x 2.99m)
Bedroom Three - 11' 0'' x 9' 6'' (3.35m x 2.89m)
Family Shower Room
The Annexe
Kitchen - 15' 1'' x 9' 1'' (4.59m x 2.77m)
Lounge (presently a home office) - 15' 1'' x 14' 0'' (4.59m x 4.26m)
Utility Room - 6' 4'' x 6' 3'' (1.93m x 1.90m)
Front Hall
Shower Room/Wet Room
Bedroom One - 15' 0'' x 10' 0'' (4.57m x 3.05m)
Bedroom Two - 11' 8'' x 11' 3'' (3.55m x 3.43m)
Rear Porch
Wet room
Outside
The Gardens
Formal gardens to the front and rear, mainly laid to lawn with established shrubs and trees.12'0\" x 8'0\" timber Garden Shed, LPG tank, 3 Pig Sty, Wintering Shed 18'8\" x 14'3\", Potting Shed. Treatment works (Private drainage) with capacity to serve three properties. Polytunnel (frame only).
The Courtyard
Private drive leading to the courtyard with its water well and ample parking area.
Detached Garage - 18' 0'' x 16' 9'' (5.48m x 5.10m)
Built in blockwork with a polyroof. Up and over door, side personnel door, power and light.
Outbuildings
These courtyard outbuildings adjoin the annexe and offer great to scope to convert into additional living accommodation or holiday let units subject to local authority consent. They comprise - Old Dairy (15'5\" x 13'1\"), two former Stables (14'7\" x 12'4\" & 16'9\" x 14'3\") plus the first floor Storage area with external steps access (31'0\" x 14'7\"). We understand that our client has received planning permission to convert these outbuildings into a two bedroom holiday let unit but this planning permission has now lapsed.
Tennis Court
Full size tennis court with a boundary fence and net.
The Land
Extending to approximately 8 acres being mostly wooded with a natural lake - Our clients have planted in excess of 2500 trees making an idyllic private nature reserve attracting an array of different wildlife.
Tenure
We have been advised FREEHOLD - Purchaser's solicitor to verify title.
Services
We have been advised - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (treatment works). Heating and hot water via a system combining a Biomass boiler, an LPG boiler and a Solar installation.
Council Tax -
Main House - Band E, Annexe - Band C (Gwynedd CC)
General Information
A footpath is routed close the property although we have been informed that this path has not been used regularly for some 30 years. We have also been advised that this property will be affected by the approved route for the A487 Caernarfon to Bontnewydd Bypass. Please ask for further details.
Location
Situated in an idyllic rural edge of town location yet still within only a short drive from the town centre social/shopping amenities, the harbour, castle and schools. Both Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets are within easy reach and further afield (approximately 7 miles) is the University city of Bangor with it's mainline railway station. The A55 North Wales expressway is within approximately 5 miles offering swift road access to the port of Holyhead, the North Wales coastal towns and motorway network at Chester.
Directions
Heading out of Caernarfon on the Llanberis road (A4086), proceed passed Caernarfon Crown court and after approximately 0.9 of a mile, turn left into Cae Garw Road (Narrow Lane), continue along this lane and eventually the track bends to the right where the gate to Tyddyn Bistle is located.