Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, Near Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25

An exciting and truly unique opportunity to purchase a large livestock farm with an exhilarating leisure/motorsport angle, comprising a two-mile tarmac rally stage/testing track.

Description

Dolebolion is an impressive and traditional livestock farm in west Wales extending to about 395 acres. The farm has been run by the owner and his family as a successful beef and sheep farm utilising the productive grassland in this scenic part of Wales. The farm provides a spacious and energy efficient farmhouse (EPC rating B) providing three reception rooms and four bedrooms (two with en suite shower rooms) and a further bathroom and shower room. In addition, the farm includes an excellent range of modern outbuildings designed for feed, livestock and machinery set around dedicated hard standing yards. The outbuildings would suit a variety of other uses.

There is also a traditional stone barn that has potential for conversion (stp – subject to planning). Set away from the farmstead, is a ruined house called Bronberllan. We have been informed by the owner that this property did have planning permission to be reinstated as a holiday let and that electricity supply was installed via underground cables from a transformer located on the farm. Also, that water and drainage pipes for guttering and wastewater are in place together with a cesspit with a soakaway facility.

Over the years the owners have diversified the farm and produced a unique business avenue with an exciting two-mile twisting asphalt rally stage/testing track called the Bont Dolebolion Rally Stage that runs up and down the farm hills. The track is hired out on request to a specialist cars and automotive events organisers that hold a number of rally testing days, private hire events, car club events, vehicle, product testing (e.g. tyres), media days for marketing etc.

An example is ‘Slip & Grip Automotive’:

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In addition, there are large hard-standing yards/paddocks for the cars, lorries and car/testing crews etc. It is also used as a testing venue in advance of the Rali Ceredigion event.

Agriculture and tourism provide the backbone to the county of Ceredigion (as is the case with Wales as a whole) and this unique farm with sport/leisure venture offers new owners the opportunity to carry it forward into the future and instil their own ideas.

Farmhouse Accommodation
On the ground floor, you'll find both a front entrance porch and a rear hallway entrance, two reception rooms, pantry, kitchen diner, separate dining room, utility and shower room. On the first floor, you'll find two bedrooms with their own en-suite bathrooms and built-in wardrobes, along with two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom conveniently located off the landing. There is also a 36” x 12” live in caravan two bedroom, two bathroom, kitchen/living, which is connected to main services.

Rally Stage/Testing Track
The property is accessed via a private tarmac drive that runs from the village. This drive also leads to a dedicated tarmac service area, which is equipped for car servicing and doubles as a helicopter landing pad.
The property includes a two-mile-plus rally track with full planning permission and authorization from motorsport governing bodies. The track features loops, split roads, and safety features like Armco barriers and tyres. One mile of the track is 12 feet wide to comply with Hill Climb Event specifications. A viewing bridge with safe access allows spectators to cross the track and provides an advertising platform.

This track has hosted numerous events, including timed car testing and a World Championship skateboarding event filmed for Sky Sports. It has also been used by nine European competitors for testing before the Ceredigion Rali.
The track is hired out on request to various specialist cars and automotive event organisers including ‘Slip & Grip Automotive’ that hold a number of rally testing, private hire events, car club events, vehicle, product testing (e.g. tyres), media days for marketing.

This leisure sporting angle provides an exciting diversification income stream to the farming enterprise and gives scope to potentially look into related tourism angles like holiday accommodation, camping, glamping etc (stp – subject to planning).

Externally and the Farm Outbuildings
The farm enjoys a traditional farmyard layout with an excellent range of modern outbuildings designed for feed, livestock and machinery set around dedicated hard standing yards.

Building One (80’x70’) next to the house has a drive through workshop with a 23’ Inspection Pit capable of servicing cars and up to HGV (lorries).
There is also a stone barn within this shed used for storage or potential conversion (stp). Also within this shed is a Cattle feeding and handling area and a Heavy Duty Gantry to take off Cattle containers and three stables.

Building Two (75’x110’) Part of this shed has a feeding area of 75’x42’, a 75’x25’ Sileage Pit constructed of shuttered concrete with a ramp one end and an implement section of 75’x43’.

Building Three (125’x60’) used for feeding lambs and has a high headroom for Bulk lorries to fill the feed bins.
There is a sheep handling system with a 17’ Fibre Cement Dipping Bath and Draining Pen. Attached to this main shed (42’x80’) is a purpose-built sheep shearing set-up with seven stands and collection pens and wool storage.

Shed Four (31’x32’) Fuel and storage shed.

Holiday Let Potential
Bronberllan, an old farmhouse to the east of the main property, was granted planning permission to be converted into a holiday let. Mains electricity has been installed via underground cables from a transformer on the farm. Water and drainage pipes for guttering and wastewater are also in place, along with an approved cesspit and soakaway facility.

The Land
Dolebolion is a traditional livestock farm extending to about 395 acres. The farm has been run by the owner’s family as a successful beef and sheep farm utilising the productive grassland. The lowland fields near the River Teifi are used for silage and hay making while the upland fields are used for grazing. The fields are fenced and accessible to modern farm machinery. There are pockets of mature woodland in the centre of the farm providing shelter for livestock and interesting habitats etc.

Fishing
The renowned River Teifi flows from the village to Strata Florida, running along the south of the farm. To the north, a stream provides year-round water for livestock before joining the Teifi in the village.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Savills, (any Joint Agents) and their clients give notice that:
They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.
They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars.
These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.
The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.
It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function, and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements.
They have not made any investigation into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of the land, air or water contamination. The purchaser is responsible for making their own inquiries in this regard.

Location

Situated on the edge of the welcoming village of Pontrhydfendigaid, the property benefits from a range of local amenities including a shop, post office, cafe, pub, garage, and a primary school, as well as a church and two chapels. The village is also home to the historic Cistercian abbey of Strata Florida, which has stood on the banks of the River Teifi since 1184. For recreation and events, the community also offers a leisure court, football pitch, village hall, and playground, in addition to the multi-purpose, 3,000-capacity venue, Pavilion Bont.

Secondary education is available about six miles away in the market town of Tregaron, which also has a variety of local shops. The beautiful coastal university town of Aberystwyth is about 13 miles away. It offers extensive shopping and entertainment facilities, is home to the National Library of Wales, and has a hospital with an A&E department.

Situated in the heart of Ceredigion, the farm is perfectly placed between the breathtaking Cambrian Mountains to the east and the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline to the west. This area is an outdoor paradise, offering endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the countryside and sandy beaches. With a local economy built on agriculture and tourism, this unique farm with its existing sports and leisure ventures offers a fantastic opportunity for new owners to pursue their own vision.




Acreage: 395 Acres

Additional Info

General Remarks and Stipulations

Method of Sale
Offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.

Tenure and Possession
The tenure of the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services
Mains electricity. Private water supply. Private drainage (septic tank). Air source central heating.

Energy Performance Certificate
Farmhouse Rating B

Local Authority
Ceredigion. Council Tax Band D.

Business rates for track
£568 - small business relief £568 = £0 business rates cost.

Designations
The River Teifi and its banks are designated a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

The Iron Age hillfort Pen-Y-Bannau located on top of the northern hill is a Scheduled Monument.

Some of the woodland is designated Ancient Woodland.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and Entitlements. To be discussed on agreement of a sale.

Agri-Environment Schemes
The Farm is not entered into any Schemes.
Sporting, mineral and timber rights
Sporting, mineral and timber rights over the land, so far as they are owned are included in the freehold sale.

Ingoing Valuation
If applicable, in addition to the purchase price the Purchaser(s) will take over and pay for all growing crops, cultivations and stocks and stores (e.g., feeding stuffs, hay, straw, fuels, oils etc) at valuation. Payment is to be made upon completion at the figure assessed by the Vendors’ value based upon CAAV rates or contractors’ rates where applicable and invoiced costs of stocks, stores, seed, fertiliser and sprays applied.

Value Added Tax (VAT)
Should the sale of the property or any right attached to it be deemed a chargeable supply for VAT purposes, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the sale price.

Machinery, Fittings, Contents & Livestock
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all machinery, fittings, contents and livestock are excluded from the sale though some may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the vendor’s agents.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not. Please check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact location of public footpaths/ bridleways. The farm does receive electricity wayleave payments.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
Any available plans, areas, and schedules are for identification and reference purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills or joint selling agents Aled Ellis & Co Ltd.

Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a farm, we would ask you to as vigilant as possible for your own safety when making your inspection, particularly around the farm outbuildings, machinery, livestock and the river.

Photographs taken summer 2025. Note: Historic rally stage/testing photographs are courtesy of ‘Slip & Grip Automotive’ and are taken in previous years.