HAFODTY

 

 

 

 



Price Revised to : £399,000

 MACHYNLLETH

 

 

Pretty seaside village of Aberdyfi 11 miles

Market town of Dolgellau 16 miles

University town of Aberystwyth 18 miles

 

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

 

A superb Detached Residence of Character set in mature laid out grounds. Exceptional south facing location benefiting from sunshine throughout the day. Open aspect with fine views across the Dyfi Valley.

Comfortable accommodation with rooms of pleasing proportions.

This fine country house benefits from period features which contributes to the character and ambience of the property.

 

 

Situation and Locality

 

Hafodty is located a short distance off the A493 Machynlleth/Aberdyfi Road.  When travelling towards Aberdyfi from Machynlleth it is to be found on the right about half mile beyond Dyfi Bridge.

 

The very fine residence occupies  slightly elevated situation and has the benefit of a wonderful south aspect overlooking the beautiful Dyfi Valley and the rolling hills beyond.  It is within the Snowdonia National Park.  It is within easy reach of the Cardigan Bay coast, the popular village of Aberdyfi, Talyllyn Lake and its surrounding Cader Idris range of mountains and several other areas of outstanding natural beauty.

 

At nearby Machynlleth there are a variety of interesting Shops, Schools and leisure facilities.  It is also on the Cambrian Coast railway with connections to the Midlands and beyond. The property is also within easy commuting distance of the Administrative and University town of Aberystwyth.

 

The Property

 

This attractive and very comfortable house was built during the 1930’s.  It is of traditional construction with rendered and painted elevations.  It has an easy approach from the road to a surfaced parking/turning area from which there is access to the large attached Garage.  The grounds are a very attractive feature and provide privacy and amenity.

 

The principal rooms are of pleasing proportions and have an abundance of natural light. Period features are retained throughout, which include high ceilings, internal wooden doors and architraves which contribute to the ambiance of the property. Viewing is essential to appreciate the qualities of this property.

 

 Accommodation

 

GROUND FLOOR

 

Arched main entrance with panelled door to

 

Small Lobby Area  

coving to ceiling and archway to

 

Reception Hall       

13’ x 10’; panelled doors with matching architraves and skirting boards provide access to the principal rooms; recess leading to small understairs cupboard; radiator; coving to ceiling.

 

Cloaks                      

coat hanging area and shelf for footwear; W.C.; pedestal wash hand basin.

 

Sitting Room          

20’ x 14’ (excl. inglenook area which measures 13’10” x 6’2”); wide south facing casement unit incorporating double French doors opening to small balcony area; stripped pine floor; coving to ceiling; radiator; casement window to rear.

 

Within the inglenook area there are small casement windows to side and rear and a very fine open fireplace which has a marble surround and hearth within a highly decorative fire surround. 

 

Dining Room          

an L-shaped room measuring 14’5” x 12’10” and 9’ x 9’4”; south facing casement  windows to front and French door opening to balcony area; coving to ceiling; radiator; open fireplace with very fine Cornwall slate surround and hearth.

 

Breakfast Room                

12’10” x 10; casement window to rear; fitted floor and wall cupboard units to three walls and small serving hatch through to Dining Area; door to

 

Inner Hall leading to

 

Kitchen                                

10’7” x 7’9; fitted floor and wall cupboard units to three walls with appliance spaces and double drainer sink unit; tiled surround; electric cooker point and Creda Constallation 4 hob cooker as fitted; casement window to side; door to outside.

 

Utility Room            

8’10” x 7’10; insulated copper cylinder; oil fired central heating boiler (installed within the last 12 months); double Belfast sink with wooden drainers to each side and tiled surround; quarry tiled floor; deep understairs broom cupboard; stairs from rear Hall leading to

 

Attached Garage               

19’10” x 18; sliding timber doors to front; secondary staircase to

 

FIRST FLOOR

which can be approached also along the main staircase from the Reception Hall.

 

Landing                               

wide landing area with radiator and deep south facing landing window.

 

Main Bedroom                   

with en-suite Bathroom and Dressing Room off 20’ x 14’; casement windows to front and rear; radiator; coving to ceiling; panelled door to Dressing Room which has casement window to side and large built-in wardrobe and tallboy area. The en-suite Bathroom has twingrip panelled bath; W.C.; pedestal wash hand basin; radiator; ceramic tiles to walls and casement window to side; built-in mirror front wall cupboard.

 

Front Double Bedroom                

14’8” x 12’10; casement window to front and small casement window  to side; pedestal wash hand basin with mirror splashback.

 

Rear Double Bedroom                 

13’1” x 12’1; deep built-in cupboard; casement window to rear;  pedestal wash hand basin with mirror splashback.

 

Single Rear Bedroom                  

12’10” x 6’3; deep built-in wardrobe and casement window to rear.

 

Bathroom                                        

panelled bath with tiled surround; pedestal wash hand basin; W.C.; heated towel rail; ceramic tiles to walls; built-in mirror front cupboard; casement window facing south.

 

Linen Cupboard                            

the built-in linen cupboard is off the landing and is fitted with a radiator.

 

Box Room                                       

built-in eaves cupboard to one side.

 

Bedroom                                         

10’7” x 7’9; large wash hand basin with mirror splashback; casement  window to side.

 

Off the landing area stairs lead up to an

 

Attic Bedroom                                

located above the Garage; 20’ x 11’2”(excl. area directly below eaves); casement window.

 

Outside                                            

The grounds are a very attractive feature of this property and although extensive they are easy to maintain.  They provide a wonderful setting for this very attractive residence and a great deal of privacy to its occupiers.

 

A gated vehicular access leads from the main road to a large parking area with access directly  to the Double Garage and access also to the main entrance door.

 

Within the grounds there are dry stone walls giving a terraced effect to the garden which is mainly laid down to lawn with an array of decorative conifer trees, herbaceous borders, flowering shrubs and a very fine magnolia tree.  There are well established boundaries mainly of laurel and beyond the actual property to the rear there is a very fine backdrop of rhododendrons and hardwood trees.  There is a small area of land included with the freehold of the property on the south side of the main road. 

 

Services                                           

Private drainage; oil fired central heating; mains electricity and water.

 

Council Tax Band                         

Band “G”

 

Viewing                                            

By Appointment with the agents J H Jones, Machynlleth 01654 702202

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