Location

Superbly located for those looking for a secluded property with no near neighbours, in what is arguably one of the most attractive locations available on the market at present. It is nestled on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains enjoying dramatic scenic views over the surrounding countryside and is within a dark skies area, benefitting from some of the darkest skies in Europe.

The area surrounding the property is renowned for its wildlife. It was believed to be one of the last remaining Red Kite nesting sites in the area, at a time when they became virtually extinct. It now has a thriving population. Numerous other bird species are prevalent in the area and the property is located on the edge of the Mid Wales red squirrel partnership protection areas. Berthgoed is also home to two bat species, Soprano Pipistrelle and Natterers bats, both having maternity roosts at the property, as well as migratory swallows, whose return always marks the arrival of Spring.

The property is at the end of a recently upgraded hard based track, providing privacy and seclusion. There is also a bridle path for those with equestrian interests, providing access to miles of outriding.

Berthgoed is approximately 1 mile from the Strata Florida Abbey, an important historical site, and some 2½ miles from the village community of Pontrhydfendigaid with village shop, community hall, primary school and public houses. 8 miles south lies the town of Tregaron, providing a wider range of amenities with 3-16 schooling, a good selection of independent shops, convenience store, doctors surgery, chemist and a superb pub/hotel etc. The property is also only 30 minutes from the Mid Wales hub-town of Aberystwyth with University, Railway Station, General Hospital with A&E, and a myriad of independent shops and many national retail outlets including M&S, Next, Morrisons etc.

The Farmhouse

Description

The approach to Berthgoed is by a winding road that leads to what initially appears to be a traditional farmhouse, however, it soon reveals its true nature, combining traditional character with modern, light, open plan living. The farmhouse has been developed with a superb new kitchen and feature living area that elegantly combines the traditional character of the farmhouse with the flow of modern life. The property benefits from many environmentally friendly features including: biomass heating, with RHI payments, the Farmhouse has underfloor heating in the newer elements; solar PV panels, with FITS payments; hot water solar panels and an EV charger. Further, private water is provided from a borehole with a back-up spring.

This diverse, appealing property is complimented by the attractive stone barn that has been partly converted into two bedroomed overflow accommodation, also heated by the biomass boiler, that is currently used as a hobby room and gym, together with further garage, workshop space and wood store.

This is a farmhouse oozing with charm and character, and has the benefit of modern conveniences including double glazing throughout, central heating and high levels of insulation.

The property provides the following:

Stable door to:

Porch/ Utility room

With part flag stone floors, and being a light and inviting space with open vaulted ceiling, utility area with plumbing for automatic washing machine and wash hand basin,

Bathroom

Having bath with shower unit over, wash hand basin, toilet, heated towel rail, open vaulted ceiling with Velux roof window, side window.

Hallway/reception area/boot room

Characterful room with slate tiled floor and beamed ceiling, fireplace (we are informed has a modern flue which could easily be made operational), tongue & groove walling, radiator, attractive bespoke oak staircase to first floor with under stair storage.

Kitchen

This is one of the stand-out features of this property having been developed by the current owners, providing a light, modern space with two lantern type raised roof lights. It is truly the heart of this home. It is a kitchen designed for entertaining: containing an extensive range of contemporary kitchen units at floor level, with a quartz work-surface incorporating Belfast sink, feature Rangemaster range with double ovens and induction hob, integrated dishwasher, breakfast bar, space for American style fridge freezer and space for table / entertaining. The whole kitchen has underfloor heating and an attractive herringbone design oak finish floor. Built for the addition of a sedum green roof.

Pantry

Pantry with fitted cupboards and shelving leading off the kitchen.

Steps down to:

Open plan living room

Again an impressive room, complimenting the kitchen with an exposed vaulted ceiling having feature A frames, slate flag stone floor with underfloor heating, wood burner and two bi-fold doors framing the dramatic views over the surrounding countryside. Currently used as a living / dining space.

Living room/ snug

With original slate flag stone floor, beamed ceiling, fireplace having a wood burner inset with oak mantle over and slate hearth, upright radiator.

Study/ bedroom 4

With slate tiled floor having underfloor heating, exposed vaulted ceiling, 2 roof windows, front window fitted library shelving, raised tiled area with provision for bed, this is a multipurpose room currently used as a home office study with sofa bed for extra accommodation when needed.

First floor

Landing

With tongue & groove walls, access to loft

Rear bedroom 1

Built in wardrobe, tongue & groove walls, radiator, rear window

Front bedroom 2

With built in wardrobe, tongue & groove walls, radiator, front window

Bedroom 3

With built in wardrobe, Victorian fireplace with cast iron inset, built in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder,

Bathroom

With panelled bath having shower unit over, wash hand basin, toilet, heated towel rail, front window,

Overflow accommodation

There is a pretty stone barn at the property with a upgraded roof with box proofed insulated panels, this provides an useful and diversely appealing space partly converted into further accommodation used by the current vendors as overflow accommodation, gym and workshop space. This accommodation also benefits from the heating from the biomass.
This provides more particularly the following:

Entrance lobby

Bedroom1

2 Radiators, windows to front and rear

Internal lobby/ storage area

Radiator, spotlighting

Potential kitchen / gym

With radiator, side window

Shower room off

With shower, wash hand basin, toilet

Bedroom 2 / gym

Radiator, rear window

The remainder of the building is divided into

Garage

Access through double doors, this houses the wood pellet boiler system together EV charger and Belfast sink with hot water, radiator

Workshop

Being a former stable with original cobbled floor, divided into two areas together with stairs up to mezzanine storage area

Attic Space

Above the overflow accommodation is an attic space accessed via external stone stairs, this offers versatile storage

Grounds

The property features extensive grassed grounds, typical of this type of country smallholding, having a polytunnel, fruit cage, recently planted orchard with apple, pear and cherry trees. There is a former walled garden, which is terraced and would make a great project to reinstate it, which was the next project intended to be carried out by the vendors. It currently houses several bee hives. There are further grassed and paddock areas and approximately 3 acres of traditional deciduous woodland adding to the diverse appeal of the property and providing an ample supply of timber for the wood burners. The bridle path continues along the access lane through the property, providing miles of outriding and is rarely used by other parties.

Services

The property is serviced by mains electricity but also has 16 solar PV panels together with a FIT arrangement and EV charger point. There is a further hot water thermal system which generally provides hot water through the late Spring, Summer and early Autumn months, water is provided via a borehole with an alternative spring also available and private drainage to compliant septic tank. 4G broadband is available with a download speed of 18.8mbps and a 3.9 mbps upload.

Council Tax

We understand that the amount payable per annum is Council Tax Band D - £2273

Directions

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From Lampeter take the A485 to Tregaron, continue straight across the square to Pontrhydfenidgaid, on entering the village take the right-hand turning sign posted Strata Florida. Just before the abbey, fork left on to a no through road, continue along this lane up the hill past the water works and on seeing an agricultural barn on your right-hand side, take the following right-hand turning onto an unassuming lane with a post box signposted Berthgoed.