Cynllwyd Uchaf, Bala, LL23

Rhyd Y Bod is a beautifully presented grade two listed Welsh stone farmhouse, set within the wonderful Snowdonia National Park. The property stands in an elevated position surrounded by beautiful grounds, with far-reaching views over the Aran Fawddwy mountain range. Adjacent to the property is a detached two-bedroom barn, carefully converted and completed by the current owners in 2025.

Bursting with characterful features and historic charm, accommodation within the farmhouse is arranged over two floors, with primary spaces orientated to the side of the property, taking advantage of the superb open views. The ground floor consists of three individual reception rooms, a boot room and a lower ground floor utility room. The kitchen is found within the oldest part of the house, overlooking the detached barn.

Rhyd Y Bod has two staircases, a primary staircase accessing three bedrooms (including the principal bedroom) and a large family bathroom with rolltop bath and shower. A secondary staircase leads to the fourth bedroom which has external access (onto stone steps) and a wonderful, vaulted ceiling. This fourth bedroom is served by a ground floor shower room adjacent to the staircase.

The Barn
Completed in 2025 by the current owners, the adjacent stone barn has been beautifully finished and has comfortable accommodation laid out over two floors. This consists of a generous kitchen/breakfast room and stunning first floor sitting room which has the most amazing views over the grounds. Two en-suite bedrooms (one on the ground floor, one on the first floor), along with a W/C and store room complete the accommodation. This building offers a unique opportunity to serve as a number of purposes, depending on owners requirements. Its current planning permission (passed in 2014) is that of a holiday let.

Gardens, Grounds and outbuildings
Rhyd Y Bod is surrounded by private and picturesque grounds extending to approximately 18.4 acres. The layout of the land helps to protect the properties integrity and views. The house and barn have their own separate access and parking arrangements.

A beautiful river (Afon Twrch) runs through the central part of the land, from West to East, providing opportunities for fishing and cold-water swimming (when conditions allow). The remaining land is divided into several fenced pasture paddocks, along with a more natural area of habitat beyond the river to the South.

The land is complimented by an 18.5 foot by 15 foot steel barn and an 8 meter poly tunnel.

Property Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Private water supply. Private drainage (via septic tank). Mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating. The property is connected to fibre broadband.
Local Authority & Council Tax Band: Gwynedd County council, Band E
Agents note:
The properties are Grade II Listed
The properties are found within the Snowdonia National Park.
Under Welsh legislation, land transaction tax will be payable on the purchase, which is the equivalent to Stamp duty in England. Land transaction tax payments will vary depending on a buyers position.

Cynllwyd Uchaf is a small village located between Lake Vyrnwy and Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) on the Bwlch Y Groes, a famous mountain path that links the village of Llanuwchllyn and Dinas Mawddwy, within the stunning scenery of the Snowdonia National Park.

Llanuwchllyn has a popular public house, which also acts as a community shop. Nearby Bala has a selection of independent shops, butchers, grocers, a small supermarket, restaurants and take-aways. Several of the larger supermarkets deliver to the area.

There are two sailing clubs on nearby Bala Lake, along with a leisure centre and golf club.

The city of Chester and the market towns of Oswestry, Welshpool and Shrewsbury offer a more extensive range of amenities. The stunning Welsh coastline is easily accessible by road to the West.

Directions (Postcode LL23 7DF)
From Bala, head southeast taking the A494 towards Dolgellau and after approx. 3 miles turn into Llanwchllyn village. At the far edge of the village take a right turn, signposted Dinas Mawddwy. Continue for approx. 2 miles and the property will be found on the right-hand side. There is a name plaque identifying the property at the end of the driveway.

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