Property description
In our opinion a most attractive country property which is found in a pretty, secluded valley, amidst dramatic countryside. A Delightful south facing18th century farmhouse of character, set in courtyard with traditional stone and slate outbuilding and standing in 16 acres or thereabouts, and skirted by the river Dulais.
Recreational
There are excellent opportunities for walking, mountain biking and cycling within the area. Apart from fishing rights granted for the Dulais river which runs alongside the property, the Rivers Towy and Cothi are renowned for their Salmon and Sewin (Sea trout) fishing, membership of associations is by application. There are Golf courses at Llandybie, Garnant and Carmarthen. The area is noted for its ancient castles and Gardens, with Aberglasney and the Botanic Garden of Wales within half an hours drive. The extensive Gower, Carmarthen and Pembrokeshire coastline are within an hours drive.
Front Entrance Door
Georgian paned styled door opening into:
Hall
Beam ceiling, Radiator. Laminate flooring. Stairs to first floor. Doors leading off to:
Lounge/Diner
Lounge (22' 05\" x 14' 0\" or 6.83m x 4.27m)
Three double glazed windows to front aspect. Understairs store cupboard. Textured ceiling coving surround. Two wall mounted radiators and wood burner. Archway leading to alcove housing:-
Dining Area (11' 0\" x 7' 0\" or 3.35m x 2.13m)
Wall mounted radiator. Textured ceiling and coving.
Location
Glan Thames is approx 3 miles from the A40 and the County Market town of Llandeilo which provides a good range of amenities, junior and senior schools ( with a new state of the art comprehensive just opened), shops, public houses and restaurants. Good road network together with rail link on the 'Heart of Wales' line.
The county administrative town of Carmarthen is approximately 22 miles and the M4 motorway can be joined at Pont Abraham providing access to the University city of Swansea, Cardiff and the Severn Bridge.
Sitting Room (18' 0\" x 11' 03\" or 5.49m x 3.43m)
Another front facing reception room. Feature stone inglenook fireplace, and bread oven. 'Clearview' log burner, with back boiler, servicing the property's hot water. Seating with store areas. Oak flooring. Wall mounted radiator. Oak beam. Door opening to Kitchen and further Georgian paned door opening to:-
Inner Porch
Door to
Porch
Georgian paned window to front and port hole window to side. Boot/store cupboard and fully glazed door opening to front.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (17' 11\" x 7' 03\" or 5.46m x 2.21m)
Fitted with a range of hand crafted 'maple' wall, including feature glass display cabinets, in style of a welsh dresser, and base units, work tops over providing ample preparation areas, and larder unit. Inset bowl and a half stainless steel sink unit plus two drainers. Walls partially tiled. Oak Flooring. Plumbing for washing machine. Electric cooker point, extractor fan and hood over. Oiled fired central heating boiler. Radiator. Space for breakfast table and chairs. Beam to ceiling. Georgian paned styled door opening to:
Utility Room (9' 0\" x 7' 01\" or 2.74m x 2.16m)
Large double glazed window to rear, overlooking the garden and fields beyond. Frosted glass half glazed door opening to rear, Laminate flooring. Ample space for fridge/freezer. Range of base units, work surfaces over. Door to:
Cloakroom
Low level w.c. frosted glass double glazed window to rear, Walls tiled to half. Laminate flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
Reached via stairs from hallway, leading to
Landing
Double glazed window to rear. Access to attic, Doors leading off to:
Bedroom 1 (14' 07\" Max x 10' 02\" or 4.45m Max x 3.10m)
Found at the front of the property, double glazed window to same, providing pleasant outlook over the front yard as well as picturesque Dulais river. Wall mounted radiator. Built in store/robes cupboard. Textured ceiling.
Bedroom 2 (14' 08\" x 9' 0\" or 4.47m x 2.74m)
Another front facing bedroom, once again giving pleasant outlook. Radiator. Built in store/robes cupboard.
Bedroom 3 (11' 11\" x 8' 02\" or 3.63m x 2.49m)
Double glazed window to front aspect. Wall mounted radiator. Built in store/robes cupboard, inset dressing table unit, vanity mirror over, store space under.
Bedroom 4 (7' 08\" x 7' 02\" or 2.34m x 2.18m)
Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Built in store/ robes cupboard.
Study/Bed 5
Double aspect room, which has been split into two, but could if desired easily put back as one bedroom.
Study (9' 10\" x 8' 10\" or 3.00m x 2.69m)
Double glazed window to rear. Textured ceiling. Radiator. Walk way to:-
Bedroom 5 (9' 02\" x 9' 07\" or 2.79m x 2.92m)
Double glazed window to front.
Bathroom (8' 09\" x 6' 04\" or 2.67m x 1.93m)
Found at the rear of the property double glazed clear glass window to same. 'Heritage' suite comprising Panelled bath, shower over, modesty screen surround. Wash hand basin and W.C. Walls tiled to half. Wall mounted radiator. Textured ceiling. Thermoplastic flooring.
Garden and Grounds
Good size garden areas to side and rear. Very productive vegetable garden as well as soft fruit garden, (red current, black current and gooseberries) and green house. Lawn areas. Front patio. Outside water tap and lighting.
The Outbuildings
Stone built range
With slated roof, containing:
Loose box/workshop;
2 no. loose boxes.
Lean-to
2 No. store sheds, of block construction under a box profile sheeted roof.
Pine end of stone built range:
Open fronted double garage and workshop
Block construction under a box profile sheeted roof, comprising loose box with workshop and log burner.
Old Pigsty
Part block/stone built under a timber and C.I. roof.
Log Store
Adjoining house. Timber construction under a timber and box profile sheeted roof.
Rickyard
2 Bay Hayshed
Timber and C.I. construction.
The Land
In all amounts to about 16 acres being mostly pasture land with an attractive area of woodland to the south eastern boundary. The orchard consists of a variety of fruit trees, including pear, apple and plum.
The land is exceptionally well fenced and gated and is in three main enclosures with a further two paddocks adjoining the house.
Each field has a natural water supply.
Woodland area
Fishing Rights
Single bank fishing on the River Dulais which forms the whole of the eastern boundary.
Landscaped Grant Scheme
(Tirwedd Tywi) A ten year agreement which commenced in 2009. All of the works have been completed.
Rights of Way etc
The property is sold subject to all existing rights of way, wayleaves and easements (if any).
1. A vehicular and pedestrian right of way over the private driveway for the owners/occupiers of the neighbouring property known as Felin-y-Coed (used occasionally owing to Felin-y-Coed having a new access).
2. Public footpath from the main road over the private driveway leading to Felin-y-Coed (very rarely used).
Roof Mounted Solar Panels
In two sections, section one panels are utilised to assist the domestic water heating, section two are fed into the grid providing an annual income over a 25 year term commencing 1st April 2012 of:-
01/04/12 to 31/08/13 £1,607.50
30/11/13 to 01/09/14 £1,585.63
30/11/14 to 16/09/15 £1,795.55
Note
The property has double glazed windows throughout, along with an oil fired central heating system with all rooms benefiting from radiators with thermostatic valves.
Directions
On leaving Llandeilo towards Llandovery, on passing across last main roundabout on A40 after the town, take next left signposted Talley. Continue on this road for 2.2miles and on seeing the sign for Taliaris on the left hand side take next immediate concealed turning right, which leads down to Glan Thames
Property Features :
- Small Holding - 18th Century farmhouse
- Attractive secluded location - 16 acres
- 5 bed house, 2 reception Rooms. Kitchen and Bathroom
- Range of Outbuildings
- Skirted by River Dulais, paddocks woodland and fields