Tel: 01550 777790 Email: contact@profilehomes.com Website: www.profilehomes.com Penybanc Farm Office, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9DU V.A.T. Registration No: 479 7600 00 FS Ref: 0soa93 Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 7NS Impressive 6 Bed Country Residence with Adjoining 1 Bed Converted Chapel Annexe both with beautifully presented accommodation, plus a Substantial Detached Garage Building with kitchen and shower room and large games room, Gardens and Paddock circa 2.7 Acres in total. Particularly favourable rural area near popular Llandeilo Talley 3½ miles, Llandeilo 4 miles, Carmarthen 17 miles, Swansea 29 miles This substantial, handsome and distinctive 6 bedroomed country house is of modern construction with a slate roof and offers very well presented, light and airy, spacious accommodation with the benefit of a charming 1 bed converted chapel annexe. (EER: D) Main House Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge, Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room. First Floor: Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom, 3 Double Bedrooms one with En Suite Shower Room, Family Bathroom. Second Floor: 2 Bedrooms, one with En Suite Bathroom. Self-Contained Adjoining Annexe (Converted Chapel) Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room, Utility/Cloaks Area, Double Bedroom with mezzanine room above, and Bathroom. Externally Large Detached Garage Building with Double Garage, Kitchen, Shower Room and First Floor Games Rooms (scope for conversion STPP). Also a Gazebo, Summerhouse and Timber Stores, landscaped Gardens and a gently sloping Paddock in total circa 2.7 Acres (to be confirmed). Locality quietly situated in the heart of the gentle Carmarthenshire countryside, this attractive property enjoys rural life with the convenience of easy travel to villages, towns and visitor attractions with Talley Abbey & Lakes, the Towy Valley, Brecon Beacons National Park and Brechfa Forest within easy driving distance. The wonderful Welsh coast is within an hour s drive. The rural village of Salem is 1⅓ miles away with a country pub and restaurant, whilst the historic market town of Llandeilo is 4 miles distant providing good amenities including primary and secondary education, a range of independent shops, supermarkets etc. The A40 and A483 roads can accessed here. Llandovery College public school is about 12½ miles from the property. Access to the A8/M4-link road is 13½ miles away at Cross Hands. Price Guide: 575,000 Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Page 1 of 9
THE MAIN RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION: With wood-effect upvc double glazing, oil-fired central heating with external combination boiler, and bespoke brace and ledger doors virtually throughout Ground Floor ENTRANCE PORCH: RECEPTION HALL: CLOAKROOM: LOUNGE: OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN/ DINING/LIVING ROOM: Open-sided front porch with pitched slate roof and half glazed door with window panels on either side opening into the Reception Hall. Decorative quarry tiled floor, turning staircase with ornamental balustrade leading to the first floor, built-in bespoke cupboards and understairs storage cupboard, door into cloaks cupboard, door into the Cloakroom, door to the Lounge and two doors leading through to the open-plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room. 5 8 x 3. White close coupled W.C., fitted base unit with wood sculptured top and circular stone wash hand basin with mixer tap, chromium towel rail/radiator, tiled walls, wood flooring, extractor fan, ceiling downlights. 25 x 14 5. Stone and brick fireplace with bressumer beam above and brick mantel shelf with display niches on either side, and a slate and brick/stone hearth housing an LPG-gas cast-iron stove. Oak wood flooring, feature central beam, bespoke built-in oak cupboards. Dual aspect with window to the front and double French doors to the rear with windows either side, leading out to the rear terrace and garden. 24 5 x 24 max. (L-shaped room). Luxurious fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces, built-in eye-level grill, built-in eye-level coffee machine, cooker control point with rangestyle cooker with LPG gas hob and Baumatic extractor with feature lighting above, feature lighting to pelmets, 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and extendable arm, concealed dishwasher, large central island incorporating breakfast bars either side and further matching units, wall-to-wall oak cupboards to the dining area, Travertine limestone floor, window to the front, two windows to the rear and half glazed external door to the rear patio and garden. Connecting door through to the Annexe. First Floor LANDING: MASTER BEDROOM 1: EN SUITE BATHROOM: BEDROOM 2: BEDROOM 3: BEDROOM 4: 20 7 x 13 6. The staircase from the Reception Hall leads up to a spacious landing, with feature full-height window to the front aspect, ceiling downlights, staircase to the second floor, and doors off to the following accommodation:- 14 6 x 13 6. Range of wall-to-wall built-in wardrobes (one mirror-fronted) and drawers, matching fitted drawers and cupboards, oak wood flooring, ceiling downlights, window to the rear aspect. Door to En Suite Bathroom. 9 x 6 2. Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment, bespoke unit with wood top and circular stone wash hand basin with mixer tap, close coupled W.C. with concealed cistern, tiled walls, tiled floor, chromium towel rail/radiator, window to the rear aspect. 14 8 x 10 2. Built-in wardrobes and cupboards also incorporating a study area, window to the front aspect. 10 5 x 8 10. Window to the front aspect. 11 1 x 10 7. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, built-in double wardrobe, study area with eye-level recess and display shelf, further matching unit with shelving above, window to the rear aspect. Door into En Suite Shower Room. Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Page 2 of 9
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: FAMILY BATHROOM: 7 4 x 4. Fully tiled walk-in shower with drencher head shower unit, ceiling downlights, bespoke base unit with wood top and circular stone wash hand basin with mixer tap, close coupled W.C. with concealed cistern, chromium towel rail/radiator, tiled floor, and extractor fan. 7 3 x 7. White suite comprising Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment, close coupled W.C. with concealed cistern, bathroom unit incorporating inset wash hand basin, four base cupboards, two wall units and fitted mirror. Fully tiled shower enclosure. Chromium ladder towel rail/radiator, tiled floor, ceiling downlights, window to the rear aspect. Second Floor GALLERIED LANDING: BEDROOM 5: EN SUITE BATHROOM: BEDROOM 6: 14 6 x 11 8. The staircase continues from the first floor landing up to the second floor with a galleried landing with ornamental balustrade, wood flooring, wall-to-wall built-in cupboards, Velux roof light to the rear, ceiling downlights, and doors off to the following:- 12 x 11. Wood flooring, two built-in eaves storage cupboard, bespoke fitted cupboards, Velux roof light to the front, door into the En Suite Bathroom. 11 x 4 5. White suite comprising bath with shower attachment and tiled surround, bathroom unit with inset wash hand basin and four cupboards, close coupled W.C. with concealed cistern, partially tiled walls and tiled floor, extractor fan. 11 8 max. x 11 9. Wood flooring, built-in wardrobe with shelving, doors into eaves storage space, dual aspect with window to the side and Velux roof light to the front. THE ANNEXE ACCOMMODATION: A delightful stone and slate chapel conversion adjoining the side of the main residence, exquisitely presented and completely self-contained with its own front door and parking area. The annexe has wood-framed upvc double glazing and underfloor heating to the main open-plan living area. The annexe is ideal for family use or would alternatively serve as a holiday let if required. ENTRANCE HALL/ UTILITY AREA: OPEN-PLAN LIVING AREA: INNER LOBBY: BEDROOM with MEZZANINE: BATHROOM: A half glazed door leads into the Entrance Hall, with stone paved floor, work surface with plumbing and space for a washing machine, cloaks hanging area, window to the side, and double French doors lead into the open-plan Living Area. 20 5 x 14 6. An open-plan room with underfloor heating, incorporating Kitchen, Dining and Lounge areas, featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames and timbers, and two arched chapel-style windows to the side. Exposed stone fireplace with tiled backdrop, stone hearth with contemporary heater, and display niches on either side. Bespoke oak kitchen wall and base units with granite work surface, Belfast sink, built-in oven and fourring induction hob above with extractor over. Tiled floor throughout, feature wall lighting throughout. Connecting door through to the main house Kitchen/Living Room. Further door off to the Inner Lobby. Tiled floor, doors off to the Bedroom and Bathroom. 12 2 x 10 2. Ceiling downlights, tiled floor, dual aspect with window to the front and window to the side. Ladder-style staircase leading to a useful mezzanine room above, of similar size, with exposed A-frames and purlins and feature circular window to the front., 8 5 x 5 9 max. White suite comprising Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment, close coupled W.C. with concealed cistern, vanity unit with contemporary wash hand basin and mixer tap, tiled floor, chromium ladder towel rail/radiator, ceiling downlights, extractor fan, and obscure-window to the front. N.B. FLOOR PLANS WILL BE FOUND NEAR THE END OF THESE PARTICULARS. Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Page 3 of 9
OUTBUILDINGS, APPROACH AND LAND: DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE BUILDING: A substantial brick building with a slate roof incorporating a Double Garage, -Kitchen, Shower Room, and two First Floor Rooms, with oil-fired central heating served by an external combination boiler. The extra rooms are ideal for overflow accommodation, but the whole building offers potential for conversion to self-contained unit subject to the necessary planning permission being obtained. The building comprises: Double Garage: Kitchen: Inner Lobby: Shower Room: First Floor: Room 1: Room 2: 23 10 x 21 6 internal measurements. Two vehicular electric doors to the front, power and lighting and plumbing connected, concrete floor, window to the rear, window to the side, utility area to one corner with Belfast sink and wooden work surface with power point, connecting door through to the Inner Lobby. 14 10 x 10 2. A half glazed door at the front of the building leads into the Kitchen with window to the side of the door, quarry tiled floor, range of bespoke wooden base units with tiled work surface and tiled splashbacks, built-in oven and four-ring LPG gas hob above and concealed extractor hood over, 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, ceiling downlights, staircase to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard, further window to the side. Door through to the Inner Lobby. The Inner Lobby has doors to the Garage, Kitchen (with staircase) and Shower Room. Quarry tiled floor and ceiling downlights. Fully tiled shower enclosure with shower unit, close coupled W.C. with concealed cistern, bespoke wooden base unit with stone circular wash hand basin and mixer tap, fitted mirror with feature lighting, distinctive towel rail/radiator, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, ceiling downlights, and window to the rear. Two upper Games Rooms accessed from the staircase in the Kitchen: 27 8 x 16 5. Oak wood flooring throughout, ceiling downlights, dual aspect with circular window to one end, two Velux roof lights to the rear, feature wall lighting, access to further loft space, bespoke bar to one corner with tiled inlay to floor, stainless steel sink and freezer/fridge-housing units, and cupboards and shelving. Four separate small doors into loft storage space. Door to Room 2. 16 4 x 6. Oak wood flooring, feature wall lighting, circular window to the end elevation, ceiling downlights. TIMBER STORES (FORMER STABLES): 31 x 11 10. Alongside the Garage Building is a Double Stable Block and Adjoining Tack Room, presently used for storage all open inside but dividing partitions could be reinstated if required. THE APPROACH: The property is approached off a quiet country lane and has a wide sweeping entrance driveway into a very large gravelled forecourt with parking for numerous vehicles and a turning circle with feature central island. Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Page 4 of 9
GARDENS, GROUNDS and LAND: At the front of the property, adjacent to the driveway, is a large garden area with an expanse of lawn bounded by conifer hedging, within which is a sizeable paved terrace, gazebo with lighting, and a timber Summerhouse with verandah and patio. There is a bespoke Greenhouse and raised vegetable beds to the rear of the Summerhouse. The garden continues to the far side of the house with areas of paving and stone chipping, leading round to the rear garden, where there is a large full-width terrace with steps up to the Lounge, further lawn, flower beds and borders, and a feature ornamental pond. A pathway leads along to the entrance area of the Chapel Annexe, which has a two-bay parking area alongside, screened from the garden by a wall and fencing. There is a stone gravelled walkway adjacent to the long side elevation of the Annexe, edged by a wall, with further grassed verge beyond. The Paddock at the front of the residence beyond the lawn and line of conifer hedging near the driveway is an amenity area with gated access into a gently sloping paddock. We understand that the entire property amounts to approximately 2.7 Acres (to be confirmed). ENERGY PERFORMANCE: SERVICES: COUNCIL TAX: FIXTURES & FITTINGS: WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY: TENURE & POSSESSION: VIEWING: We understand that the property is connected to mains water and mains electricity and has a private drainage system. The house and garage have oil-fired central heating with separate external combination boilers. Telephone is understood to be connected and should be available to purchasers subject to the usual transfer arrangements. We are informed that the property is within Council Tax Band G (Carmarthenshire County Council) Fixtures and fittings that are referred to within these particulars will be included in the sale unless otherwise stated. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way declared and undeclared. We are informed that the property is freehold with vacant possession on completion, by arrangement. By appointment with PROFILE HOMES Tel: 01550 777790 Email: contact@profilehomes.com Website: www.profilehomes.com Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Page 5 of 9
SOAR COTTAGE AND ANNEXE FLOOR PLANS Floor 1: Floor 2: Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Page 6 of 9
SOAR COTTAGE Floor 3: THE GARAGE BUILDING Floor 1: GARAGE BUILDING Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Page 7 of 9
Floor 2: THE LOCALITY: The property is situated in a quiet rural community 1⅓ miles north of Salem village, a scenic area to the north of Llandeilo and the Towy Valley with gently rolling farm and pastureland and lovely vistas, served by a network of lanes linking hamlets and country villages. This region has opportunities for a number of outdoor leisure activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, bird-watching, fishing (with permits), canoeing, and golf, and there are numerous attractions to visit including country parks and gardens, historic castles, and the coast. Talley is about 3½ miles north, very picturesque with the iconic medieval ruins of Talley Abbey and two beautiful lakes, forested hills and excellent walking and cycling. Llandeilo is 4 miles southerly, off the A40 and A483 roads, a delightful small town in an elevated position on the western banks of the River Towy at the fringe of the Black Mountain in Brecon Beacons National Park. The town retains an old world charm with narrow streets and Georgian architecture, and provides good amenities including primary and secondary schools, distinctive independent shops, health centre etc. and also has a railway station is on the scenic Heart of Wales country line running over 121 miles from Swansea to Shrewsbury. Dinefwr Park is just outside Llandeilo, with a fine 17 th Century manor house (Newton House), woodland, mill pond, fallow deer, white cattle, and nature reserve with a walk to the ancient Dinefwr Castle, perched on a rocky crag commanding stunning views along the Towy Valley. Brecon Beacons National Park extends from Llandeilo in the west to Hay-on-Wye in the east, covering some 520 square miles, and incorporates the Black Mountain massif to the west, the Fforest Fawr, the Central Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains Range to the east. The scenery is spectacular and diverse and there are Castles at strategic points on the boundaries at Hay-on-Wye, Brecon, Trecastle, Tretower, Crickhowell and Carreg Cennen (an impressive 14 th Century castle 9 miles south-east of the property). Brechfa Forest is about 6 miles or so north-westerly offering an extensive network of tracks, trails and winding forest roads across a huge area of diverse countryside (some 18,000 acres), enjoyed by walkers and nature enthusiasts, horse riders and mountain bikers, with renowned mountain bike courses. The Cothi river to the eastern side is well known for its beautiful scenery, salmon and sea trout. Also by the Cothi River is the famous Dolaucothi-Ogofau Roman Gold Mine site at Pumpsaint, about 13 miles north of the property. The National Botanic Garden of Wales is 13 miles south-west of the property with its Great Glass House designed by Norman Foster. The restored Gardens of Aberglasney and Gelli Aur (Golden Grove) Country Park are nearby. Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Page 8 of 9
Carmarthen is 17 miles south-westerly, the ancient county town and commercial centre on the meandering Towy River, with an excellent shopping centre, multi-screen cinema, general hospital, university college, main line railway station and access to the A48/M4-link road (which can also be accessed at Cross Hands, 13½ miles). The Coast is about an hour s drive away, with Cardigan Bay to the north-west, famous for porpoises, dolphins, seals, sea birds, beautiful beaches, secluded coves and cliff top walks, and Carmarthen Bay to the south with the Millennium Coastal Park and the 7 mile expanse of Cefn Sidan Sands. The Gower Peninsula is a little further on, with a stunning coastline and timeless unspoilt landscapes. NOTES: PROFILE HOMES as agents for the vendors of this property give notice that these particulars have been produced in good faith and are intended only for guidance and assistance. These particulars do not constitute a contract or any part of a contract. The vendors have checked and approved these details. PROFILE HOMES have visited the property but have NOT surveyed or tested any of the appliances, services or systems in it including heating, plumbing, drainage, etc. Measurements and room dimensions are not guaranteed to be accurate and are given for guidance only. Purchasers must rely on their own and/or their Surveyor s inspections and their Solicitor s enquiries to determine the overall condition, size and acreage of the property, and also on Planning, Rights of Way, and all other matters relating to it. PROFILE HOMES Tel: 01550 777790, Email: contact@profilehomes.com, Web: www.profilehomes.com Penybanc Farm Office, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9DU This document is Copyright 2005-2016 PROFILE HOMES. All rights reserved. Any unauthorised reproduction or plagiarism will constitute an infringement of copyright. Soar Cottage, Salem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire Page 9 of 9