Property description
Steeped in character, Maesachddu Farm is a must see for any discerning buyer seeking a country retreat with a difference. Believed to date back to the 1800's the property boasts a wealth of charming features.
The superb 30' drawing room is complemented by the sitting room, formal dining room and traditional farmhouse style kitchen which is ideal for entertaining. Benefitting from oil central heating the main house also includes a large utility room with walk in pantry and shower room, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom.
In addition to the main residence there is also an attached self contained 2 bedroomed holiday cottage currently used as an established business by the owners as a 4* Visit Wales approved holiday cottage. The cottage has an annual occupancy of 65% with a gross income of approximately £10,000 PA.
Externally the property has several outbuildings, extensive gardens and ample off road parking. The 12 acres of land is predominantly to the rear of the property and is split into two level productive pasture paddocks with an additional two smaller paddocks. Fine rural views are enjoyed from the property.
Entrance Hall
via wooden door to the front elevation with an ornate stained glass window above, original quarry tiled floor, radiator, wooden staircase rises to first floor, wooden latch doors to:
Study/Office/Bedroom 4 (10' 05\" x 10' 0\" or 3.18m x 3.05m)
Picture window to the front elevation, original tiled flooring, coved ceiling, a particular feature of the room is cast iron open fronted fireplace with wooden surround.
Dining Room (17' 02\" x 12' 02\" or 5.23m x 3.71m)
window to the front elevation, radiator, cast iron multi fuel fire on slate hearth, tiled flooring, coved ceiling & double doors to:
Lounge (29' 03\" x 17' 02\" or 8.92m x 5.23m)
A super room, great for entertaining having a vaulted ceiling and exposed A frames, wooden floorboards, radiators, dual windows to the front elevation & French doors to the rear allow a flood of natural light in, the central cast iron wood burning stove is a particularly unusual feature, connecting doors to:
Talley Room (11' 0\" x 9' 08\" or 3.35m x 2.95m)
The original Talley room for the farm, having window & door to the front elevation with part pitched roof.
Inner Hallway
Accessed off the dining room, with tiled flooring, under stairs storage & ornate glazed doors to:
Bathroom (10' 05\" x 7' 0\" or 3.18m x 2.13m)
Fitted with a Victorian style suite in white comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet & panelled bath with power shower over, radiator, obscure glazed window to the side elevation, part tiled walls & tiled flooring.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room (28' 07\" x 8' 05\" or 8.71m x 2.57m)
a super family room being the heart of any home, having a range of wall and base units fitted with rolled edge work surfaces over incorporating a double bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer, Rayburn Range with double oven an hot plate, halogen grill, plumbing for dishwasher, part vaulted ceiling, window to rear and side elevations, tiled floor & Velux roof lights. The breakfast area has a tiled floor, window to side elevation, part vaulted ceiling & stable door to:
Utility Room (17' 08\" x 13' 05\" or 5.38m x 4.09m)
A useful addition to the property, with fitted base units with stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine/dryer, windows to the rear elevation & French doors to side which form the main rear entrance to the property, tiled flooring, wooden doors to:
Shower Room
white suite fitted comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin & double shower enclosure, tiled floor, part tiled walls, obscure glazed window to the rear elevation & recessed spot light.
Walk-In Pantry
tiled floor & fitted shelving.
Landing
stairs rise to half landing with picture window to rear overlooking garden area & countryside beyond, stairs rise to the main landing with access to loft space, wooden doors to:
Bedroom 1 (18' 09\" x 10' 05\" or 5.72m x 3.18m)
dual windows to front and rear elevations with eye-catching rural views, dual radiators, coved ceiling, part panelled walls, useful range of built in units providing storage, feature original cast iron fireplace with open grate and wooden surround.
Bedroom 2 (11' 06\" x 10' 03\" or 3.51m x 3.12m)
window to the front elevation, radiator, exposed stone feature wall, useful range of built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 (9' 02\" x 8' 03\" or 2.79m x 2.51m)
window to the rear elevation, coved ceiling, built in airing cupboard with hot water tank and fitted linen shelving.
Cloak Room
white suite comprising low level WC & wall mounted sink unit with vanity unit under, part tiled walls, obscure glazed window to the front elevation.
Holiday Cottage
The attached self contained 2 bedroomed cottage is currently used as an established business by the owners as a 4* Visit Wales approved, self catering holiday cottage. Interested parties may wish to visit www.maesachddufarm.co.uk for further information. The cottage has an annual occupancy of 65% with a gross income of approximately £10,000 pa. If interested, the owners would consider passing on this business/contacts/website, enabling the purchaser to achieve an immediate income.
Lounge (17' 0\" x 15' 02\" or 5.18m x 4.62m)
Character room with vaulted ceiling having exposed timbers, feature stone fireplace with cast iron wood burner, window and door to the front elevation, numerous skylights, off set wooden staircase rises to the first floor, glazed door to:
Breakfast Room (7' 09\" x 7' 02\" or 2.36m x 2.18m)
window to the front elevation, tiled floor, radiator, internal double doors to:
Ground Floor Bedroom (10' 08\" x 7' 05\" or 3.25m x 2.26m)
window to the rear elevation, radiator, feature wall with exposed stone.
Bedroom 2 (19' 07\" x 8' 05\" or 5.97m x 2.57m)
(m) window to the side elevation, skylight & radiator.
Kitchen (11' 07\" x 8' 09\" or 3.53m x 2.67m)
wall and base units fitted with rolled edge work surfaces over incorporating stainless steel sink unit, built in oven and hob, space for fridge/freezer, Worcester LPG central heating boiler, tiled floor, windows to the front and side elevations, radiator, door to:
Bathroom (8' 09\" x 6' 07\" or 2.67m x 2.01m)
white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over, part tiled walls, tiled floor, obscure glazed window to the rear elevation & radiator.
External
The property is approached via a private gated driveway leading to the arrival yard.
The front of the property is laid to hard standing and is arranged with seating areas, together with a private garden for the main residence.
The side arrival yard provides ample off road parking and access to the workshop and cattle stores. From here double gates lead to a lawned area with ornate pond and waterfall.
A secondary yard provides access to the Dutch barn and the rear garden, with a large area of hard standing with a feature raised seating area, flower beds, glass house and lawns. The large patio area is ideal for entertaining having a built in bbq and fine rural views to the rear.
Outbuildings
Workshop 25'6\" x 14'9\" of block construction under a part pitched roof, double doors & dual windows to the front elevation, light and power connected, three windows to the rear elevation.
Former cattle stores 76'0\" x 20'5\" Of metal construction with pitched roof & wooden sides, 4 bay open fronted with part overhang & concrete floor. Adjoining this is a lean to store, of part block construction under part pitched roof.
Dutch barn 28'8\" x 40'7\" of corrugated construction being open to side and front providing a useful storage area.
The Land
Currently split into 4 enclosures predominantly to the rear of the residence, all being productive pastureland, with road frontage to the main paddock.
Entrance
access via separate front door, also connecting door from main house.
Directions
Exit Carmarthen along the A48 towards Crosshands. Leave the dual carriageway at the Botanical Gardens exit and take the third right, continue to the T junction and turn left, proceed a short distance turning right into an unnamed road. Continue on this road for approx. 1 mile and the property will be found on the right hand side identified by our For Sale board.