2 bedroom farm house for sale

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Calon Draig offers an exciting, and rare, opportunity, for those who are wishing a complete change of lifestyle. Located within the highly sought-after Lammas Ecovillage, which is a collective of ecosmallholdings working together to create and sustain a culture of land-based self-reliance. The holding currently consists of a modern 2-bedroom, larch-clad eco-chalet, set in circa 1.5 acres of garden and farmland, with full consent to erect a 3-bedroom, straw-bale eco-home; additionally, there is circa 5.5 acres of accommodation land with consent for a pole barn, together with the prospect of residential planning (STPP). Furthermore, there is circa 0.5 acres of deciduous woodland, perfect for sustainable construction materials and heating. To fully appreciate this exciting lifestyle opportunity, viewing is highly recommended.


Calon Draig is situated within the, sought after, Lammas Ecovillage development, which is a collection of nine smallholdings. “Lammas is a pioneering eco-village located in Pembrokeshire, where all homes are integrated into smallholdings, providing 100% of its energy, water and waste services and the vast majority of residents’ food and incomes. Lammas is an independent, groundbreaking project, inspiring and guiding others throughout Wales and the world... Lammas is very low-impact and highly sustainable.”

Calon Draig is set out across three separate plots, within the village boundaries, the first plot consists of a, modern, 2-bedroom, Larch-clad, Eco-chalet; set in approx. 1.5 Acres, together with, polytunnel, animal shelter, pole barn and other ancillary buildings. This plot, also, benefits from full planning consent for, the construction of, a three-bedroom, architect-designed, sustainably constructed eco-home. Electricity is drawn from the, community, hydro power generator, which serves the 9 original holdings, and topped up with, on-site, photovoltaic, solar panels & battery storage. The property further benefits from a spring-fed water system, allowing the property to be completely ‘off-grid’.

The second plot, which is a short walk from the main holding, consists of circa 5 acres of mixed grazing, some sloped and some level, with consent for a pole barn and separate entrance. There is scope here for the splitting of the holding, with a similarly designed dwelling (STPP).

Plot three, a short walk from the main holding, consists of some 0.5 acres of deciduous woodland.

LOCATION & AMENITIES

The property is set within the, highly sought-after, Lammas Ecovillage, idyllically situated between the quaint, rural hamlets of Glandwr and Llanfyrnach. The eco village benefits from a well-stocked Suma honesty shop. There are a number of public footpaths leading to woodland and hillside walks. Bordering the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, with its miles of stunning coastline and beaches, alongside the Preseli Mountains. Crymych, which offers primary and secondary education, restaurants & Public houses and other local conveniences, is a short 4.6-mile drive from the holding. Furthermore, Nant-Y-Cwm Steiner School is 8.3 miles to the South-West. The pretty, market town of Narberth, with its independent shops & award-winning eateries, lies some 13-miles to the South-West. The larger, market & administrative towns, of Newcastle Emlyn & Cardigan are 8 miles and 13 miles, respectively, from the holding, offering all major amenities; such as historical Castles, primary and secondary schools, a further education college, major supermarkets and superstores, banks, several public houses, swimming pools, leisure centres, restaurants, coffee shops and many other local retailers.

MEASUREMENTS, CAPACITIES & APPLIANCES

The measurements in this brochure are for rough guidance only; accurate measurements have not been taken. Philip Ling Estates have not formally verified any appliances, which are included in the asking price. Therefore, it is advised that the prospective client prior to purchase validates such information.

CALON DRAIG CHALET

The accommodation (with approximate measurements) comprises:

ENTRANCE Accessed via a pretty, meandering, pathway, passed the enclosed garden area, leading onto a small decked area and the, traditional style, front door which leads to the semi-open plan kitchen/living/dining. The chalet is, sustainably, constructed of, locally sourced, timber poles, beams and framing; with, Larch, ‘board-on-board’ cladding, under a profiled roof. The property, further benefits from Oak, double-glazed, windows and doors throughout.

KITCHEN/

DINING ROOM 20’ 3” x 11’ 4” max. Two, Oak, double glazed, windows to the front of the property and double, Oak, French-doors, with tall sidelights, leading to the enclosed garden areas. Bespoke, handmade kitchen, wall & base, units with, spalted, beach, live-edged worktops. Large, twin-bowl, ‘Belfast’ style, ceramic sink with ‘monobloc’ style tap. Four-burner, freestanding, gas, oven & hob. Utensil/ larder shelving. Part vaulted, timber-clad, ceiling to dining area. & ‘crog-loft’ storage above the kitchen area. Bespoke room divider with integrated shelving. Access to the remainder of the accommodation.

SITTING ROOM 11’ 7” x 9’ 9”. Semi-open plan from dining area via bespoke room divider with shelving. Oak, ‘French’ doors out to the decked area and enclosed garden; window to the rear. Wood burner with, slate, flagged hearth and surround. Vaulted, timber-clad, ceiling.

BATHROOM 11’ 4” x 6’ 6”. Stained glass window to the rear. Wash hand basin inset into a bespoke vanity unit and mirror above. Bath with matching end panel. Small utility area, housing the washing machine and work surface above. Shelving. Vaulted ceiling.

MASTER BEDROOM 13’1” x 11’5” Large, Oak, window to the rear of the property, overlooking the rear, sheltered, garden. Vaulted ceilings.

BEDROOM 2 11’1” x 9’8”. Large, Oak, window to the front of the property, overlooking the front fruit garden. Beautiful, ‘crog-loft’, sleeping area – perfect for younger generations. Vaulted Ceilings

EXTERIOR

To the side of the dwelling, accessed from, either the living room or dining room are the main, formal, garden areas. Mainly laid to lawn with, central, feature, planting border. Screened with, traditional, willow screening to two aspects and further screened by wooden outbuildings, including log store, chicken hutch and composting W.C make for a tranquil slice of the Pembrokeshire countryside. A decked area, leading off, both ‘French’ doors allow for all weather seating. From the side garden, gates lead to front and rear gardens.

Beyond the front garden lies the remainder of the circa 1.5 acres contained within plot 1. To one side the land has been fenced to provide shelter, and grazing, for a flock of four sheep. A rustic pole-barn has been erected and a further field shelter is available to the top end of the land. The remainder of the land is split into, formal planting areas, an area for the poly-tunnel, wildlife pond and the designated area, with full planning permission for the 3-bedroom Eco-dwelling. A further, large, storage shed is located near the entrance to the holding.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT – WITH FULL PLANNING

Full detailed plans and consents available on request to genuine, interested, parties.

PLOT 2 – CIRCA 5 ACRES

Plot 2, which is a short walk from the main holding, consists of, mainly sloping, rough grazing and benefits from a southerly aspect with beautiful views across the Preseli hills. The plot ‘dog-leg’s’ to the west and at this point levels off, offering the perfect area for a sustainable development, Similar to that, which has been granted, on the main holding (STPP). The Westerly area of the plot, already, has consent for the erection of a pole-barn, with direct access from the main track, leading up to Lammas Ecovillage. The new track has already been completed, allowing the consent for the barn to remain, indefinitely ‘live’.

PLOT 3 – CIRCA 0.5 ACRES OF DECIDUOUS WOODLAND

To the North-Western boundary of the Village, a short walk from the holding, the third plot, totalling some 0.5 acres, and making up, the remainder of, the total of the land owned by Calon Draig, consists of mainly sloping, deciduous woodland.

SERVICES Private Electricity, Water and Drainage. LPG

VIEWING By appointment, via sole agents, Philip Ling Estates