Farm for sale

A 113 acre Stock Rearing Farm with modern 5/6 Bedroom Dormer Bungalow (with local Agricultural Occupation Clause and tying it to the holding as a whole) and Modern Outbuildings, together with some 107 acres of Pastureland with some suited for both grazing and mowing and the homestead set well off the B4459 Pencader – Llanfihangel ar Arth district road and further minor roadway frontage on its top (Eastern) aspect also and suited for either existing established farmers wanting an extra holding, or for someone wanting to ‘climb up’ the farming ladder to a larger unit and known as:

The property lies between two district roads, the B4459 and a minor roadway leading from the village of Pencader towards the Eastern end of Llanfihangel and out to the Llanllwni road. The Homestead is approached off a private hardcore entrance track, which gives access to a few fields also. The village of Pencader is some ½ mile distant and has 2 village stores, places of worship, primary school and public house. The market village of Llandysul is some 3 miles distant and has varied amenities including leisure centre, Doctor’s surgery and Welsh medium 3-18 school. The market towns of Newcastle Emlyn and Carmarthen are some 11 & 10 miles distant respectively, with weekly livestock markets and Carmarthen being the County Town, benefiting from a General Hospital, University, Railway Station and Road link to the M4 via the A48 dual carriageway.

DIRECTIONS: From Carmarthen, proceed on the A485 towards Lampeter and continue on this road. After climbing the hill out of Alltwalis, you’ll see the Windy Top Filling Station on the right hand side. Turn left after this onto the B4459 towards Pencader, proceed through the village and carry on until you’ll see the entrance for the Cambrian Pet Foods Factory/Dept on the left hand side. The entrance for Glantwelly Uchaf is directly opposite.

From Llandysul: Proceed on the B 4336 towards Pencader/Llanfihangel ar Arth. On the top of the hill turn right for Pencader/Carmarthen. Carry on to the next ‘Give Way’ and turn right onto the B4459. Carry along on the straight stretch for some 300 yards and the entrance will be on the left hand side.

DESCRIPTION: A relatively ‘new’ holding, it consists of a traditionally block/brick constructed 4 - 6 bedroom dormer bungalow, under a slate composite tiled roof, together with steel framed Livestock/fodder housing buildings and some 107 acres of usable pastureland, surrounding the homestead and has been used for Beef Cattle/Sheep rearing since its establishment.

The property is subject to a local Agricultural Occupancy Clause and also ties the dwelling to the land as a whole. Planning reference: W/12112 – Granted 20/01/2006 by Carmarthenshire County Council. The property would either suit a party wishing to ‘Climb up’ the farming ladder from a smaller acreage unit, or an additional holding for an established farming business. There is scope to extend/erect further outbuildings on the upper yard (subject to necessary consents) and the dwelling provides plentiful accommodation for a large family/two generations if so desired.

The dwelling is set just off the access lane leading up to the property, which goes then up to the yard and outbuildings and giving access to bounding fields.

The bungalow is of generous proportions and provides the following accommodation (all measurements are approximate). (The ground floor benefits from an underfloor heating from an underfloor heating system, together with solid fuel/wood burners in two rooms. Majority of rooms have coved ceilings).

Half opaque glazed door into:

L Shaped Hallway with ceramic tiled floor, 2 double power points, stairs to first floor, built-in cupboard housing under floor heating controls, doors off to:

Lounge 20’7 x 14’2 with window to side, double patio doors to rear aspect with side panels and giving a scenic view over open countryside, small wood burner set in fireplace with slate effect tiled hearth, timber flooring, TV and telephone points, 4 double power points, 2 ceiling lights, thermostat control, part upper glazed double doors into:

Kitchen/Diner/Living room 20’87 x 15’1 with window to side and 2 windows to rear, small slate effect tiled hearth, 1 ceiling light and 9 integral spotlights, ceramic tiled floor, fitted base and wall units, ceramic single bowl and drainer sink unit with mixer tap over, built in fridge, built-in waste bins, ‘Electrolux’ 4 ring induction Hob and extractor hood above and separate double oven; cooker point and power switch for fridge, 4 double power points, TV, telephone and security camera points.

Utility 9’8 x 9’6 with ceramic tiled floor, fitted base unit with stainless steel single bowl drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, extractor fan, fuse box, double power points, tiled splashback area, half opaque glazed door to rear exterior, door off to:WC with ceramic tiled floor, handwash basin, tiled splash back, opaque window to rear, under floor heating piping.

Office/Bedroom 4 9’6 x 7’8 with window to front, 2 double power points, TV point, ceramic tiled floor.

Bedroom 3 10’8 x 9’6 with window to rear, timber flooring, 2 double power points and TV points

Bathroom 8’5 x 7’3 with opaque window to rear, ceramic tiled floor, pedestal hand wash basin, panelled bath with ‘Mira Vie’ electric shower unit above, tiled splashbacks, extractor fan.

Bedroom 2 13’3 x 11’7 with window to front and side, timber flooring, 3 double power points and TV point.

Master Bedroom 12’9 x 11’9 with window to side and rear, timber flooring, 3 double power points, TV point, door off to:

Ensuite Shower Room 9’6 x 3’9 with ceramic tiled floor, hand wash basin set in vanity unit, WC, opaque window to rear, walk in shower cubicle with unit and glazed sliding door and panel, tiled walls, shaver point and light. Exposed timber staircase leading to:

First floor spacious Landing with 2 double power points, Velux window to rear, telephone point, radiator, exposed timber flooring, access to under eaves area, doors off to:

Bedroom 5 21’4 x 13’2 with window to side, 4 double power- points, TV point, radiator, exposed timber floor, access to under eaves storage.

Bedroom 6 16’ x 13’2 with window to side, Velux window to rear, exposed timber flooring, radiator, 4 double power points, 4 integral spot lights, TV point, under eaves access.

Bathroom 9’2 x 5’9 with sloping ceiling, WC, pedestal hand wash basin, panelled bath, tiled splashbacks, shaver point and light, radiator, vinyl effect flooring, 3 ceiling spotlights,extractor fan.

EXTERNALLY

Hardcore parking area to side accessed directly off the entrance track. To the rear of the Dwelling is a concrete base patio area, and concrete paths leading around both sides to a tiled patio area to the fore. Beyond this is a hardcore base area, suited to developing as a garden if desired, together on both sides. The septic tank has an electric air pump fitted.

Set behind the Dwelling is a 24’ x 18’6 block built Workshop/Store Shed with opaque half glazed UPVC entrance doors to front and rear and opaque window to side, 6 double power points, ‘NIBE’ underfloor heating control system and hot water tank etc. Fuse box with mains electric isolation switch.

Separate 10’ x 8’ steel store shed set on concrete base. 3 x Security Cameras located in the vicinity – one on the garage and 2 on a tree – one facing down the entrance track and the other in towards the parking area.

The Hardcore entrance track leads up passed the Dwelling’s curtilage to the Upper Yard with concrete track then leading to the outbuildings which comprise of: 6 Bay 90’ x 70’ steel framed lower block wall andiron box profile upper ventilation panels Loose Housing Shed with concrete fibre roof and Double Doors at both ends. Central passage ofpart earth and concrete base, and feed barrier along the whole length on one side and for 4 bays opposite. Double Power Points. Internal dividing gates.

Adjoining 4 Bay 72’ x 33’ Loose Housing Shed with reinforced concrete lower walls and box profile ventilated upper panels and feed barriers. Lean-to interconnecting roof off to: 63’ x 21’ Loose Housing Shed with reinforced concrete lower walls and box profile

ventilation panels and Box Profile Roof. Double power point.

Hardcore storage area at both ends of the out-buildings, and track on bottom side to access the yard at the far end and bounding fields. At the far end yard is an earth bank and wall former open silage silo area now used for manure storage. On the top side of the buildings, there is access between the two main sheds out to a grassed track.

The Land surrounds the Homestead on all aspects, and is divided into 17 different sized parcels between 3 and 10½ acres, being level to gently sloping as a whole, and the majority in good heart, and mainly free draining, with some areas being more naturally wettish, and suited for rough grazing. The enclosures are all individually fenced for sheep, and the private/natural water supply is located at various strategic positions on the block. The Western and Eastern aspects have roadside frontage.

As noted, some 107 acres is classed as grazable, with a further 3 acres of wood and scrub and some 2½ acres of Homestead and tracks.

IACS The Holding is registered for this purpose. Relevant BPS Units would be available to purchase (subject to forthcoming new 2025 scheme rulings regarding transfer etc – T.B.C) BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION.

Rights of Way

The property is sold with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light support, drainage and water and electricity supplies and other rights, easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants, all existing and proposed way leaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drain and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred whether referred to in these particulars or not.

No public Rights of Way affect the Holding

No public Rights of Way affect the Holding.

TENANT RIGHTS

The Purchaser will take to the following and pay in addition:

1. Any Council Tax instalments which have been paid for in full for the Term.

2. Any fuel/stores in storage.

3. Any Land preparation works which have been carried out by the Vendor in anticipation for this season’s cropping.

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