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The Cottage - Picture-pretty Llais Afon which means 'sound or voice of running water' sits in Rowen, a bucolic village in the sought after Conwy valley. Nestled towards the further part of the village and easily accessible, this two-bedroom home has an idyllic garden space with mature planting and a pull in car parking area. As an addition to the main cottage, an annexe (originally a carpenters workshop) is offered with its own entrance and self-contained living space to include a shower room and kitchenette, ideally to be used as an office or guest/3rd bedroom.

The Location - Rowen is wonderfully located for an abundance of hiking trails and beautiful country walks to include ancient burial sites and Roman roads. There is a village cafe Marwen stores, park and memorial hall which hosts film and bingo nights along with summer car boot sales. The popular village pub Ty Gwyn serves food and drinks all year round with Welsh singing every 3rd Friday of the month. The village has a bus service (number 19)
Nearby, the walled town of Conwy is a bustling medieval town with regular bus and train services with an abundance of boutique shops, restaurants and convenient amenities. The market town of Llanrwst and the scenic tourist town of Betws Y Coed are also within easy travelling distance of the village. Access to the A55 Dual Carriageway for Bangor or Chester and the Motorways beyond are within approximately 6 miles.

The Interior - Originally two houses, Llais Afon offers a comfortable and stylish modern take on country living. A characterful interior boasts exposed stone walls, VELUX roof windows, glossy column radiators, windows with deep slate sills, a rich colour palette to woodwork and tastefully selected wallpapers and Welsh fabrics, all add to the modern vintage charm the landlords have skilfully preserved. A must see property!

The Accommodation - (Approximate Measurements, also see floorplan)

Canopy Porch to Front Entrance: - Grey painted Timber glazed door, continues into...

Dining Room: - Feature stone inglenook style fireplace with tiled hearth, original recessed bakers oven as feature, wooden lintel. Gloss finish column style, central heating radiator. Painted timber, deep slate sill, sash style glazed windows overlooking front elevation. Reclaimed parquet flooring as kitchen, exposed stone walls + pretty paper to dining area under stairwell.

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Kitchen: 7.68m x 6.93m - A range of fitted base units in navy blue are complemented with copper knobs and chunky wooden worktops. Integrated appliances include larder fridge & freezer. The industrial styling continues with a traditional double basin ceramic sink well positioned to look out through the rear window to a lush garden view. Sky blue colour STOVES double cavity, electric oven offers a range aesthetic. 2 useful PANTRY larder/store cupboards to right-side, wooden worktop & plumbing/space below for a washing machine complete the kitchen units. Anthracite colour uPVC windows to rear of kitchen offer excellent views of the garden + matching uPVC door leads directly out to the rear pathway and garden from the kitchen space, ideal for carting shopping from the car parking space into this room.
Practical features in this room include reclaimed, parquet wood flooring which extends through the open plan space to the dining room. Heating is provided via central heating column style radiator(s). Additional roof windows floods this room with natural light.

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Cloakroom - Timber pocket door slides to reveal exposed stonework, low level W/C in timber store/shelving, reclaimed ceramic basin on stand. Vaillant combi - gas boiler located here.

Living Room : 4.85m x 4.19 m - Painted timber panelled doorway, 2 deep slate sill, timber glazed window to front elevation. Gloss finish column style central heating radiator. Exposed stone work housing fireplace, immense recessed stone inset lintel and wood-burning stove. Patterned wallpaper. Wi-Fi router connection here.

Stairs rise to First Floor Landing: - Carpeted. Large VELUX window offers plenty of natural light.

Bedroom No 1: - 4.41m x 4.00m - Painted timber sash windows overlooking front elevation and one to rear with deep slate sill; carpeted. Gloss finish column style, central heating radiator. Papered walls + exposed stonework and original fireplace recess. Painted steel as feature to vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom No 2: - 3.72m x 2.53m - Original recessed, feature fireplace. Gloss finish column style, central heating radiator, floor is carpeted. Painted timber sash windows overlooking front elevation, deep slate sill. papered walls to rear, exposed stone to remainder. Painted steel as feature to raised ceiling space.

Bathroom: - 2.67m x 1.62m - Three-piece suite comprising cast iron roll top bath, low level WC, pedestal wash basin; shelving; white metro style wall tiling to majority of walls. Painted timber sash windows with deep low sill overlooking garden.

Annexe - 4.76m x 3.49m - Self contained studio space, ideally used a guest room or office. uPVC door open to living room space, fitted store cupboards. Parquet flooring. Central Heating radiator. Door into shower room with basin & W/C to left-side - Door into kitchenette with basin to free standing shelf unit. Large VELUX over mezaine bedspace fitted roll bar.

Outside Rear : - Rowen is a sheltered village abundant with fruiting trees in the summer/autumn time. The garden is raised to the rear, accessed by stone built steps, walls and pathways and offers a variety of flowering shrubs and bushes to include a beautiful Acer and mature Holly. Mature hedging provides some privacy. Stone walls, steps and pathways landscape the garden space and to the side rear there is off road slate chippings/hard-standing for parking. Plenty of space to store bikes to the rear of the property. Note the original gardener's glass greenhouse is currently not in use. Summer house - Landlord informs agent this space is insulated with power connected.

Services: - Mains GAS, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.
Council Tax Band: - D - EPC rated C

There are schools nearby in Llanrwst, Conwy and Glan Conwy. Private options include St David's College (Llandudno) and Rydal Penrhos ( Colwyn bay)

Viewing is highly recommended - Applications will be based on our agency suitability criteria and subject to professional referencing. Video tour available to view via - Robbie_Howarth_Estate_Agent Instagram feed.

Directions: - From Conwy follow the B5106 towards Tyn Y Groes, turn right just after the Groes Inn sign posted Rowen, continue into the village passing the Ty Gwyn Pub on the right, follow through to where the road narrows, Llais Afon is located just past the turning on the right -