Cwm Cou, Newcastle Emlyn

Looking for a character-filled home with plenty of outdoor space and energy-efficient features? This three-bedroom property, with its attached former smithy, energy-efficient systems, and well-maintained garden, offers a comfortable and practical living space close to Newcastle Emlyn and the coast of Cardigan Bay in West Wales.

This charming three-bedroom property, with its unique character and attached former village smithy, offers a great balance of period features and modern conveniences. Situated in a highly convenient location just a short drive from Newcastle Emlyn and the nearby coast, this home is perfect for those looking for space, character, and practicality.

The property sits on a generous 0.33-acre plot, providing ample outdoor space, including a well-designed cat enclosure that allows pets to enjoy the outdoors safely. The home also benefits from energy-efficient features such as air source heating and solar panels, contributing to an A-rated energy efficiency—a rare and desirable feature in a property of this type.

Entering the property through the porch, there’s easy access to a convenient ground-floor W/C before moving into the lounge. The lounge is a cosy space with a large inglenook fireplace, complete with a multi-fuel burning stove set on a slate hearth and a wooden beam above. This central feature creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for relaxing in the colder months. Stairs from the lounge lead to the first floor, while a door opens into the kitchen.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA:
Ideally located close to Newcastle Emlyn, a historic town found within the stunningly beautiful Teifi Valley which offers an array of independent shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, Norman Castle, both primary and secondary schools and many other local amenities. Straddling the Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire border, Newcastle Emlyn provides a perfect base from which to explore the best of both counties and also nearby North Pembrokeshire including the stunning coastlines of Cardigan Bay in West Wales. Please read our Location Guides on our website for more information on what this area has to offer.

Details Continued: - The kitchen is a well-equipped, functional space with matching wall and base units, topped with a wooden worktop. It includes integral Bosch fridge and freezer, as well as space and plumbing for a washing machine. The kitchen also boasts a high-end Rangemaster Professional + range with a five-ring gas hob and double electric oven, with a granite sink and drainer by Rangemaster. Exposed beams add character to the room, while a walk-in pantry provides useful storage. A door from the kitchen leads into the conservatory, which has self-cleaning glass and fitted blinds, ensuring a bright and comfortable space year-round. The conservatory opens out to the rear garden via patio doors, creating a smooth flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Upstairs, the landing leads to three double bedrooms, each offering comfortable space for family living. One bedroom features an airing cupboard housing the Generation 6 Samsung Jules hot water tank and heat pump, a modern system that helps maintain energy efficiency throughout the home., and another features a built-in wardrobes and pretty views over the rear garden and surrounding countryside. A study, and the family bathroom, which is well-equipped, featuring a double shower with a Mira electric shower, a WC unit, and a wash-hand vanity unit.

Externally: - Outside, the property benefits from both front and rear access. To the front, there's access to the former smithy, a historic building with an original fireplace and a useful mezzanine area. This space could easily be adapted for a variety of uses, such as a workshop, studio, or additional storage. To the side and rear of the property, a driveway provides parking for up to four vehicles. There is also a timber shed for storage, and at the bottom of the garden, a Dunster House Log Cabin with power and lighting is ideal for a home office or additional leisure space.

The garden itself is a true highlight, featuring well-maintained lawn areas, vegetable beds, raised beds, and fruit trees. For those with a green thumb, there is also a small polytunnel and greenhouse for growing plants and produce year-round. In the middle of the garden, the cat enclosure offers a unique feature—a "Catio" that leads from the kitchen window via overhead and underground tunnels to an enclosed area, fenced using Protecta Pet fencing, comes with a pond, climbing frame, and a shed for shelter. It’s a practical and thoughtful addition, ensuring that pets can enjoy the outdoors in a secure, comfortable environment.

With its combination of character, modern energy-saving features, ample outdoor space, and versatile outbuildings, this property offers great potential for a variety of uses, whether for family life, hobbies, or home working. Its location, just a short drive from Newcastle Emlyn and the coast, provides easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport links.

Porch - 1.59m x 2.40m max (5'2" x 7'10" max) -

Wc - 0.95m x 1.63m (3'1" x 5'4") -

Lounge - 4.13m x 7.86m (13'6" x 25'9") -

Kitchen - 3.03m x 6.15m (9'11" x 20'2") -

Pantry - 1.75m x 1.09m (5'8" x 3'6") -

Conservatory - 2.76m x 3.59m (9'0" x 11'9") -

Landing - 2.95m x 4.36m max, u shaped (9'8" x 14'3" max, u s -

Bedroom 1 (Master) - 4.39m x 3.68m (14'4" x 12'0") -

Bedroom 2 - 2.26m x 3.21m (7'4" x 10'6") -

Bedroom 3 - 3.04m x 3.10m (9'11" x 10'2") -

Study - 1.98m x 1.77m (6'5" x 5'9") -

Bathroom - 2.93m x 1.80m (9'7" x 5'10") -

Former Smithy - 7.58m x 3.91m (24'10" x 12'9") -

Wooden Store Shed - 5.92m x 3.55m (19'5" x 11'7") -

Dunster House Log Cabin - 3.79m x 2.78m (12'5" x 9'1" ) -

Important Essential Information: - WE ARE ADVISED BY THE CURRENT OWNER(S) THAT THIS PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E - Ceredigion County Council
TENURE: FREEHOLD
PARKING: Off-Road Parking
PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION: Traditional Build
SEWERAGE: Private Drainage
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Mains & Solar Electricity
WATER SUPPLY: Mains, Water stop cock in front of next door property on what is original boundary line.
HEATING: Air Source Heating & Multi Fuel Burning Stove
BROADBAND: Connected TYPE - Fiber - up to 500 Mbps Download, - PLEASE CHECK COVERAGE FOR THIS PROPERTY HERE - (Link to https: // checker . ofcom . org . uk)
MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE INTERNAL: Signal Available , please check network providers for availability, or please check OfCom here - (Link to https: // checker . ofcom . org . uk)
BUILDING SAFETY - The seller has advised that the roof of the old Smithy could be made from asbestos, this has not been tested or confirmed.
RESTRICTIONS: The seller has advised that there are none that they are aware of.
RIGHTS & EASEMENTS: The seller has advised that there are none that they are aware of.
FLOOD RISK: Rivers/Sea - N/A - Surface Water: N/A
COASTAL EROSION RISK: None in this location
PLANNING PERMISSIONS: The seller has advised that there are no applications in the immediate area that they are aware of.
ACCESSIBILITY/ADAPTATIONS: The seller has advised that there are no special Accessibility/Adaptations on this property.
COALFIELD OR MINING AREA: The seller has advised that there are none that they are aware of as this area is not in a coal or mining area.

VIEWINGS: By appointment only. Property is just off the main B4333. The front boundary line was not clearly defined when the owners purchased. A longtime neighbour / resident confirmed the boundary line has always followed the line of the original hedge, A gate has been erected within that line and the owner can sign a stat dec to confirm 12 years uninterrupted use if needed. The owner has informed us that they have seen evidence of some pipistrelle bats in the attic.

PLEASE BE ADVISED, WE HAVE NOT TESTED ANY SERVICES OR CONNECTIONS TO THIS PROPERTY.

GENERAL NOTE: All floor plans, room dimensions and areas quoted in these details are approximations and are not to be relied upon. Any appliances and services listed in these details have not been tested.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: The successful purchaser(s) will be required to produce proof of identification to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. These are a photo ID (e.g. Passport or Photo Driving Licence) and proof of address (e.g. a recent Utility Bill/Bank Statement from the last 3 months). Proof of funds will also be required, including a mortgage agreement in principle document if a mortgage is required.

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PLEASE NOTE:
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