Babel, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire

Description

Nestled in a stunning valley location between Llandovery and Brecon, this superb 163-acre (or thereabouts) upland livestock farm offers an idyllic rural lifestyle within breathtaking scenery. At its heart stands a beautifully presented three-bedroom farmhouse, seamlessly blending traditional charm with modern comforts. Adjoining the farmhouse are an attractive range of traditional stone buildings brimming with potential, alongside a selection of modern agricultural buildings, perfectly suited for livestock and farming operations. With rolling pastureland, natural water sources, and sweeping valley views, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a productive and picturesque farm in a truly enviable location.

Location

Situated in a tranquil valley within the rural community of Babel, this property enjoys a peaceful setting amidst rolling farmland and forestry. The surrounding landscape is dominated by agriculture and woodland, offering a true escape into the countryside while remaining well-connected to the nearby A40 trunk road. The nearest market town is Llandovery, where you’ll find a range of amenities, including a supermarket, independent shops, a primary school, and the renowned Llandovery College. For a wider selection of facilities, the historic market town of Brecon is also within easy reach, offering additional schools, healthcare services, and leisure opportunities. With the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park nearby, this location is ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle with access to essential amenities and outdoor pursuits.

Rights of Way/ footpaths

There is a public footpath passing through the property. The property is offered subject to, and with the benefit of, any rights of way both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether or not specifically referred to.

Farmhouse - Walk Inside

The traditional storm porch provides a fitting entrance to this lovely home, leading into a lovely reception room with attractive wooden flooring complemented by an attractive stone firebreast and stairs leading to the first floor. The lovely flooring extends into the sitting room, a cosy room with an impressive stone inglenook fireplace with large opening incorporating a wood burning stove and a hidden bread oven adding to its charm. This room also features recessed original storage cupboards. The kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home, this full width room features a good range of fitted kitchen units with integrated oven, hob, fridge and dishwasher; at the opposite end a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove. Beyond the kitchen is the utility room, a great area to drop wet clothes and dirty wellies, enjoying a belfast sink and storage for the wood pellets that heat the Biomass wood pellet boiler that provides heating and hot water to the house. Completing (truncated)

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The first floor landing provides access to three good bedrooms and a family bathroom that features a panel bath with electric shower over, WC and wash hand basin.

Outbuildings

Attached to the house is a lovely 'L' shaped range of stone barns which include the former parlour with remaining cow cubicles and alongside a stone hay barn and cart shed with loft over. The cubicle shed measures approx 14.5m x 4.3 and the barn including the cart shed about 9m x 4.6m. Opposite the house is an open fronted steel framed storage barn 17m x 5.9m and behind the stone barns a large portal framed animal/ storage shed about 17m x 20m.

The Land

The farm extends to approximately 163 acres, with an additional 26 acres available in two lots by separate negotiation located across a quiet country lane. The land presents a diverse mix of lowland pasture, scenic valleys with a natural stream, and upland grazing offering excellent versatility for farming and livestock. Rising from 190m to approximately 370m at its highest point where it adjoins the Crychan Forest, the landscape is further enhanced by small wooded enclosures, providing natural shelter and biodiversity. This exceptional holding is ideal for those seeking a productive and picturesque rural estate in a stunning countryside setting.

Services

Mains electricity which is supplemented with an array of PV solar panels producing electricity and benefitting from a FIT payment; Spring water supply rising on Efail Fach land; Non mains drainage. Heating is via a Biomass wood pellet boiler which also heats domestic hot water, the hot water is also supplemented by roof mounted solar panels. Underfloor heating to the ground floor.

Sporting and Mineral Rights

These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold

Timber

All standing timber is included in the sale

Plans, Areas and Schedules

These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. The purchaser shal be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Notes

There is a spring on the land that supplies 3 nearby properties.

Tenure

The property is offered with freehold tenure. There are currently Farm Business Tenancies on the land that terminate in NOV 2025.

Additional Land

There are two parcels of additional land available by separate negotiation. Lot 1 adjoins the highway and amounts to about 11 acres Lot 2 accessed by a private lane amounts to about 15.5 acres with some lovely grazing land and an area of wooded coppice.