Charming 4 bedroom semi-detached property
Tai Newyddion, 4, Llanfachreth, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 2DY
£225,000 28 August 2025
GUIDE PRICE AUCTION DATE
The property is well presented throughout, benefitting from LPG gas fired central heating, part UPVC double glazing and a wood burning stove to the sitting room and dining/hallway. Formerly two cottages, the layout is quirky, with two staircases offering access to 2 bedrooms either side of the property. Externally, there is a pretty veranda to the front, framed by well established Wisteria. Opposite the house there is detached lawned garden with well-stocked borders, providing a plethora of colour. At the bottom of the garden there is a gateway with steps going down to the stream. To the side of the property there is a further garden area, with raised vegetable beds, greenhouse and off road parking for at least 2 vehicles. The former village public toilets (now closed) are located here and offers the potential to convert these, subject to the necessary planning permission. The accommodation briefly comprises:- entrance door to hallway/dining room, sitting room, breakfast room, kitchen, bathroom, staircase from the breakfast room leading to 2 bedrooms, staircase from the kitchen leading to 2 further bedrooms. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this charming countryside cottage and everything it has to offer. Llanfachreth is a small village located approximately 3 miles from the town of Dolgellau. Benefitting from views of outstanding countryside, with access to many walks including the Precipice Walk and Llyn Cynwch. The village is built around the impressive St. Machreth Church. The ancient market town of Dolgellau sits within an area of outstanding natural beauty set in the Southern Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of the Cader Idris mountain range. Dolgellau is an excellent base for walkers and outdoor pursuits. The town provides a small cottage hospital, primary and secondary school, a tertiary college as well as restaurants, pubs, library rugby and cricket clubs and is within 10 miles of the coast and 6 miles of a main line railway station. Council Tax Band: C - £1,893.88 Tenure: Freehold Entrance/Dining Room 3.02m x 3.64m Door to front, window to front with window seat, wall light, corner feature fireplace housing wood burning stove on a raised slate hearth, radiator, slated tiled flooring, door to kitchen, bi-folding door and step up into:- Sitting Room 3.02m x 3.6m Two windows to front, one with a window seat, corner feature fireplace housing wood burning stove on a raised slate hearth, slate tiled flooring. Door into:- Breakfast Room 2.41m x 3.62m Door and window to rear, exposed stone wall, staircase leading to first floor, under stairs storage, radiator, slate tiled flooring, opening into:- Kitchen 2.64m x 3.59m Window to rear, door to entrance/dining room, exposed beamed ceiling, ceiling downlights, 6 wall units and 6 base units under a marble effect worktop, tiled splashback, circular sink and drainer, space for fridge, space for freezer, space for oven, space and plumbing for washing machine, staircase leading to first floor landing, radiator, tiled flooring. Door into:- Bathroom 2.44m x 1.71m Window to side and window rear, panelled bath with electric shower, shower screen, partly tiled walls, vanity wash hand basin with mirrored unit over, low level WC, towel rail, quarry tiled flooring. * From the Breakfast Room, a staircase leads to:- First Floor Landing 0.9m x 0.97m Carpet. Doors into:- Bedroom 1 2.99m x 3.61m Window to front with open countryside and far distant mountain views, access to roof space, exposed beam, wall light, cast iron ornamental fireplace with slate hearth, radiator, carpet. Bedroom 2 2.36m x 2.61m Window to rear, exposed beam, built in wardrobe, radiator, carpet. * From the Kitchen, a staircase leads to:- First Floor Landing 0.89m x 0.95m Exposed beam, wall mounted boiler, carpet. Bedroom 3 3.05m x 3.65m Window to front with open countryside and far distant mountain views, window to side overlooking the side garden, exposed beams, unused fireplace with exposed stone lintel, access to roof, radiator, carpet. Bedroom 4 2.33m x 2.8m Window to rear, exposed beams, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and shelving, carpet. This room is currently being utilised as a home office. Outside To the front:- A stone pillared veranda, framed by a beautiful and established Wisteria plant, part slated and corrugated roof, seating area enjoying views across the country lane and distant countryside. Door leading into the workshop. On the opposite side of the lane there is an enclosed, detached lawned garden with stone wall frontage, large lawn area with well stocked borders comprising mature shrubs and trees .A gravelled pathway leads to a gravelled seating area, with gates access down to the stream. To the side:- A well proportioned side garden with raised beds, gravelled pathways and greenhouse which has been used as a productive vegetable garden. A useful potting shed and LPG gas tank is also located here. Access to the rear walkway leading to the back door. Further beyond the side garden is the former village toilet block, and off road parking for at least 2 vehicles. Workshop 3.34m x 2.39m Door to side, double doors to front (covered internally), exposed beams, workshop area, lighting and electricity. Former Toilet Block 2.14m x 3.08m Currently used as storage, but has the potential, subject to the necessary planning permission, be converted into a studio/1 bedroom annexe, home office or similar at first floor level oversailing parking space. Internally the toilet cubicles are still present. * Plus 5% Buyers Premium + VAT The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer’s Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. 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Llanfachreth, LL40 2DY
Guide Price
£225,000
Auction Date
28 Aug 2025
Auctioneer
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