Water Street, Barmouth

In the heart of the charming town of Barmouth, this attractive three-storey mid-row traditional stone cottage on Water Street offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a characterful home or a lucrative investment. Located just off the bustling high street, this property enjoys a tranquil backwater setting while remaining mere minutes from the beach and local amenities.

The cottage boasts a spacious ground floor kitchen/diner, featuring exposed stone walling that adds to its rustic charm. The room is further enhanced by a feature fireplace and granite worktops, making it an ideal space for both cooking and entertaining. Ascending to the first floor, you will find a cosy lounge, complete with a spiral staircase and a marble fire surround, perfect for relaxing evenings.

The property includes two large attic rooms previously used as bedrooms but due due to the staircase width and lack of protected escape route, the dwelling must revert back to a single bedroom property to comply with building regulations and a small amount of work is required to achieve this.

Further information on the outstanding work are included in the details below.

Please note that this property may be a cash-only purchase due to the outstanding work required for building regulations, so it is advisable to consult with your mortgage provider. Sold as seen, the contents are included in sale.

With no onward chain and a history of second home usage and holiday rental this cottage is perfect for those seeking a home or an investment opportunity in a picturesque coastal location. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Barmouth’s charm.

Entrance Hallway - With door off to kitchen/diner and stairs to the first floor.

Kitchen - 4.6 x 3.29 (15'1" x 10'9") - Having dual windows to the front, exposed stone work and feature brick fireplace with electric real effect fire.

The well equipped kitchen benefits from granite worktops, a range of wall and base units, 5 ring gas hob and built in oven, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for under counter fridge.

Space for dining table and chairs, painted beamed ceiling, tiled floor and dual windows to the front with view of the lane.

Store Rooms - To the rear of the kitchen is a large store room with tiled floor and walls and 2 roof light windows.

In addition there is a further understairs store cupboard.

Living Room - 4.4 x 3.22 (14'5" x 10'6") - Having dual windows to the front, feature marble fire place with gas fire, storage cupboard and black spiral staircase.

Bathroom - 2.7 x 1.4 (8'10" x 4'7") - With white suite comprising of ornate hand basin and low level WC with flower pattern, bath with mixer shower over, heated towel rail, tiled floor and obscure window.

Attic Rooms - Occupying the top floor are two attic rooms which have been set up as bedrooms but due to the staircase width and lack of protected escape route, the dwelling must revert back to a single bedroom property to comply with building regulations. Further details are given below.

This can be summarised as the installation of the 30 mm fire resistant self closing door and internal stud partition at the base of the spiral staircase. Rigid plastic sheets to be fixed to the stair balustrade to ensure no gaps between the balusters exceed 99mm.

The internal stud partition walls between the two attic rooms need to be removed to create one room.

Attic Room 1 - 2.7 x 2.7 (8'10" x 8'10") - With exposed stone walling, slate window seat with view to the front.

Attic Room 2 - 3.8 x 2.4 (12'5" x 7'10") - With window to the rear.

Additional Information - The property connected mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

It is double glazed with gas central heating.

Barmouth And It Surrounds - Barmouth is known as the town where 'the Mountains meet the Sea' but offers much more than that. It is a thriving seaside town with breathtaking views on the north west coast of Wales looking out onto Cardigan Bay on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. There is a a bustling town centre with a range of shops and supermarkets and great places to eat and relax.

For lovers of the outdoors it offers walking, cycling, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and of course swimming in the sea from the beautiful golden sand beach. The train station in the middle of the town provides easy links up and down the coastal line or regular trains directly through to Birmingham and beyond.

Article 4 - The property is currently classed as a second home and also has a history of holiday letting. Buyers are advised to make their own enquiries on status before purchase.
Cyngor Gwynedd has introduced an Article 4 Direction to manage the use of houses as second homes and holiday accommodation in the Gwynedd Local Planning Authority Area. A Confirmation Notice has been served and the change came into force from 1 September 2024.

From this date, planning permission will be required before changing the use of a property into a second home, short-term holiday let or specific mixed use.

Cyngor Gwynedd has served an Article 4 Direction ‘Notice’ for the Gwynedd Local Planning Authority area (namely the area of Gwynedd located outside Eryri National Park).

The purpose of the Article 4 Direction is to revoke the right to change of use without planning consent, for the following use:

Change of use of a main residence (use class C3) into a second home (use class C5) or short-term holiday let (use class C6) and specific mixed uses;
Change of use of a second home (use class C5) to a short-term holiday let (use class C6) and specific mixed uses;
Change of use from a short-term holiday let (use class C6) to a second home (use class C5) and specific mixed uses.