St Ishmaels, Nr Dale, SA62

Situated between the villages of St Ishmaels and Dale Newfoundlands is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a warm and welcoming Pembrokeshire Cottage, fascinating barn conversion project and approximately twenty four acres of prime grounds. With both the beach and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path a short stroll down the peaceful country lane outside the property, Newfoundlands offers buyers the chance to get a slice of this unspoilt rural idyll. The property itself lives up to this iconic setting with a beautiful renovation of a traditional Pembrokeshire cottage. The cottage offers three double bedrooms over two floors, three bathrooms, and excellent reception spaces. In addition to this fantastically presented cottage there is the opportunity to finish the renovation of the exciting 2/3 bed barn conversion next door. All of the major work has been completed and the barn awaits the finishing stages to turn it into another wonderful home.

Entering the cottage from the quiet, adopted lane that runs along the front of the home you arrive in a good sized living room with the staircase to the first floor in front of you. To your left is a door into the ground floor double bedroom, with an archway in the rear of the living room taking you through to the kitchen. The kitchen offers a great space for the property with a stable door leading out to the side and a large window enjoying views over the valley. The kitchen is a wonderful space offering bags of character with beautiful shaker style cabinetry, a central island, and a great range of fitted Neff appliances. A hallway opens off the kitchen and leads you down towards the sitting room in the new extension. As you travel down the hallway there is a door to a very well appointed shower room along with a spacious utility with an additional lavatory next door.

The sitting room at the end of the corridor commands your attention as soon as you enter the rear of the property. The double height, glazed, end wall offers wonderful views out over the gardens and down to the Gann estuary beyond. This wonderful space is filled with character with a reclaimed parquet floor, wood burning stove and the painted stone of the original side of the cottage. A set of bifold doors take you out to an area of decking that offers the perfect space to take in the views and stunning sunsets.

Heading up to the first floor of the home you find two double bedrooms to either side of the central landing. Both bedrooms enjoy their own ensuite bathrooms with freestanding baths cleverly positioned into the eaves.

Across the spacious farmyard from the cottage, you find the fantastic barn conversion project. This stone building has already been sympathetically re-pointed and re-built using traditional methods. A new natural slate roof has been fitted along with conservation rooflights, whilst maintaining character with the original wooden A frames preserved internally. A new concrete floor has been installed to subbase level and is ready for internal fit out. The Barn currently stands as a solid, weatherproof building ready for final completion.

The plans for the property included two bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms and a third in a traditional Crogg loft above, kitchen, utility, bathrooms, and an open plan living space with wonderful views down the valley. The barn conversion would have its own access, services and gardens to the cottage offering huge scope for a variety of uses. With its position away from the cottage along with the separation of the land, both properties would enjoy privacy from each other.

Historically there has also been planning permission granted for the construction of a third property between the cottage and the barn. While this has now lapsed this could offer a fantastic opportunity to further develop the estate with either more habitable accommodation or a garage, workshop, or storage building.

The grounds at Newfoundlands extend to approximately 24 acres in total. In addition to the gardens around the properties this mostly comprises two large slightly sloping fields which run to the north of the building and run down to the small stream at the bottom of the valley. The eastern field has been cut to produce hay for the last few years but could easily provide an excellent home for livestock, equines or fertile crop farming. The western field runs down towards the Gann estuary and while it has been farmed in the recent past it currently provides a wonderful habitat for wildlife. The land offers numerous opportunities for additional income, subject to any relevant planning, with its wonderful position it is ideal for glamping or shepherds huts.

Newfoundland is situated between the villages of St Ishmaels and Dale. St Ishmaels offers a thriving community, pub, garden centre and primary school along with the hidden gem of Monk Haven beach. Dale is one of Pembrokeshire finest coastal villages and is a mecca for water sports along with being home to a range of great eateries. Because of the proximity to the stunning beaches of Lindsway Bay, Marloes Sands, Musselwick Beach, St Brides Bay, Little Haven and Broad Haven, Newfoundland is ideally positioned and within easy reach (5-10 minutes drive) to all. The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path at the end of the lane takes you all the way into the village with the stunning walk taking in this beautiful section of coast. The coastal path offers hours of enjoyment to any owner and for those with an equestrian interest there are fantastic riding options directly from the property.

For those looking for a multi-generational home, business venture or private family residence Newfoundlands offers a wonderful opportunity to purchase two properties with ample ground, all in a stunning coastal setting.

Externally:

Both the Cottage and the barn have their own access from the quiet, adopted lane and enjoy large parking areas. A former farmyard splits the two properties and offers even more parking or the basis for further gardens. This farmyard area historically had planning permission for the construction of a third property, which could be applied to be reinstated by a purchaser. The land encompasses approximately 24 acres. The main gardens for the cottage extend to the west side taking in the wonderful views down the valley. The lawned garden is predominantly flat and well fenced with a decked seating area opening off the sitting room. To the rear of the cottage there is an outside shower which is perfect for washing off children, yourselves or dogs after a day at the beach.

Besides the gardens surrounding the properties, the area primarily consists of two large fields extending north of the building and descending to a small stream at the bottom of the valley. The eastern field, which has been harvested for hay in recent years, could easily support equines, livestock or be used for fertile crop farming. The western field overlooking the Gann estuary is suitable for a variety of possibilities and, though it was farmed in the past, now serves as a wonderful wildlife habitat. The current owners have segregated an area of three paddocks adjacent to the cottage garden complete with mobile (equine) stables positioned to house their small number of pet goats and ducks at night. Being within close proximity to the property ensures the company of their rescued animals can be enjoyed whilst relaxing in the garden or dining al fresco on the decked terrace.

The equine stabling includes one double and one single mobile stable. Having heavy duty metal skids, frames and anchors and made from FSC approved timber these buildings are in good order having been professionally erected only a couple of years ago. The mobile stabling can be included or removed prior to sale to suit a buyer. Newfoundlands is perfect for those interested in having their own smallholding, an owner with an equestrian interest or simply buyers who appreciate having their own slice of this beautiful countryside on the coast.

Directions:

If you are approaching Haverfordwest from the East via the A40, take the first left hand exit from the Scotchwell Roundabout and follow the road to the Salutation Square Roundabout, taking the second exit and bearing off left to the town centre. Cross the river and proceed up the high street as it turns into Dew Street.At the traffic lights turn right and stay left, following the signs for Dale and Broad Haven. Proceed over the mini roundabout and continue on this road, taking the left hand turn signposted for Dale after a short distance.

Continue on Dale Road (B4327) passing through the hamlets of Dreenhill, Ratford Bridge, and Rosepool. At the next crossroads you come to at the large caravan park at Hasguard Cross, turn left signposted for Milford Haven. Keep following this road south until you reach a T-junction, turn right signposted for St Ishmaels passing three turnings to your left (ignoring signs for St Ishmaels. After around two miles you reach a fourth turning to your left signposted for Monk Haven next to a small collection of houses. Take this turn, then take the next right after a short distance. The road is identified by a dead end sign and a warning about no turning places. Proceed on this lane until you reach Newfoundlands on your right hand side.

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Living Room

Entering the cottage from the front you arrive in a spacious living room. With a feature stone walled open fireplace with stone hearth and recesses, sash window to the fore and an archway to the rear this flexible space forms a lovely, cosy hub to the home. Currently utilised as a dining room, there would also be space for a seating area if needed. The staircase to the first floor is found in front of you and has a good sized understairs cupboard beneath it. To your left is a door to the ground floor bedroom.

Ground Floor Bedroom

A very good sized bedroom with a sash window to the front and painted stone far wall as a feature with original open fireplace. The bedroom offers ample space for freestanding bedroom furniture. This room could also be utilised to make the perfect home office depending on requirements. Newfoundland benefits from high speed Fibre Broadband to make working from home easy.

Kitchen

The charming kitchen can be accessed either through the archway from the living room, or from its own external stable door to the side of the home. The good sized kitchen is finished in a shaker style, matching the farmhouse aesthetic of the home. The cabinets are finished with granite worktops, with a central island finished with a hardwood worktop.

To compliment the quality of the kitchen there is a great range of integrated NEFF appliances including a fridge/freezer and dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, and induction hob. Beneath the sash window in the rear wall, you find a Belfast sink with mixer taps. The natural stone tiled flooring leads you down the rear corridor to the rest of the home with a striking stone wall to your left adding even more character.

Shower Room

Between the kitchen and utility room you find a well-equipped shower room with a lavatory, hand basin, heated towel rail and walk in shower. There is a glass window to the rear along with tiling to the floor and shower enclosure.

Utility Room

The handy utility room is a great addition to the property. With a run of countertop to the rear with a stainless steel fitted sink and space for a washing machine beneath it. The room also contains the property's boiler. Tucked around a corner you also find an additional lavatory for guests. A window to the rear of the property brings in natural light.

Sitting room

At the end of the rear corridor you find one of the true highpoints to the home, the stunning extension housing the welcoming sitting room. The fully glazed end wall offers a double height window framing the wonderful views to the west of the home. Bi-fold doors seamlessly connect the indoors to a decked entertainment terrace, inviting the beauty of the outdoors into the home. A small window at the front adds an extra touch of charm.

On the internal wall of the room there is a freestanding Varde wood burner, its warmth and design perfectly complementing the character stone of the wall behind it and the vaulted ceiling above. The parquet block floor, not only visually appealing, also features underfloor heating, ensuring comfort even on the chilliest of days when watching the changing seasons, spectacular sunsets and night skies through the large windows.

First Floor Landing

At the top of the staircase you arrive at a small landing positioned at the centre of the property. The landing has a sash window to the front and doors to each side leading into the two ensuite bedrooms on this level.

Bedroom One

Turning right at the top of the stairs you enter the master bedroom. This space benefits from a sash window to the front and archway through to the ensuite bathroom at the rear. The bedroom offers great space for freestanding bedroom furniture and has a feature fireplace in the far wall.

Ensuite Bathroom 1

The archway from the master bedroom leads down a step into the quaint well finished ensuite bathroom. Below the rooflight you find a pedestal hand basin, with a lavatory to the side. A heated towel rail and roll top freestanding bath are positioned to the left of the room. The bath has the benefit of a shower attachment above it and the floor and wall behind the bath are finished with tiles, with wood panelling to the other walls.

Bedroom Two

Opposite the master you find another good sized double. Matching the master bedroom this space offers a sash window to the front and feature fireplace to the far wall.

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Also mirroring the master is the ensuite bathroom found at the rear of the room. This space offers a lavatory, pedestal hand basin, roll top bath and heated towel rail to match the master ensuite.

Plant Room / Storage Space

between the two bathrooms on this level you find a plant room which offers additional storage space.