Lampeter Velfrey, Narberth, SA67

• A highly desirable 9 acre residential smallholding, situated in a convenient location on the Pembrokeshire/Carmarthenshire border.

• Considerable residential appeal including a character four bedroom principal residence, together with a three bedroom annexe, suitable for extended family or for letting purposes.

• Various agricultural buildings to include traditionally constructed buildings that may well have conversion potential, subject to planning.

• NB - Further land of up to 160 acres is available by further negotiation.

Situation

Lower End Town enjoys a pleasant rural setting within the village of Lampeter Velfrey, close to the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire border. The surrounding countryside is characterised by gently rolling farmland renowned for its fertile soils and productive agricultural land, well suited to both grazing and cropping.

The village has a welcoming community and is home to the historic St Peter’s Church, Lampeter Velfrey, a Grade II listed building dating from the 13th century. Despite its peaceful setting, the property benefits from convenient access to the nearby A40, providing connections to the wider road network including the M4.

The popular towns of Narberth and Whitland, both around three miles away, offer a good range of local amenities including shops, cafés, schools and railway stations, with further services available in Haverfordwest and Carmarthen. The beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast and its renowned beaches lie within easy reach, approximately six miles away.

Description

Lower End Town offers a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive residential smallholding extending to approximately 9 acres, set within the beautiful countryside of west Wales.

At the heart of the property is a charming four-bedroom farmhouse of traditional construction, believed to date back to the 17th century and sympathetically renovated in the mid-1990s to combine period character with modern comfort.

In addition to the main residence, the property includes a well-presented three-bedroom annex offering flexible accommodation for multi-generational living, guest use or potential holiday letting. A range of traditional stone outbuildings provide further potential for conversion, subject to planning consent, and may suit a variety of lifestyle or business uses.

The land comprises productive pasture surrounding the homestead, suitable for small-scale livestock, equestrian use or those seeking a manageable rural lifestyle property.

Accommodation

Lower End Town has the benefit of a large traditionally built farmhouse which is currently used as two dwellings and are described in more detail as follows.

Main House

The main house of the holding is a character property typical of a dwelling of this age and construction and will provide tremendous accommodation. Further, there is a private access to the dwelling with ample parking.

Hallway

Enter through the front door to a wide hallway with stairs to the first floor, and doorways to sitting room and dining room with small snug under the stairs used as an office.

Living Room

Dimensions: 4.59 x 4.47 (15'0" x 14'7"). With window to the fore, high ceilings, and a focal point of a working cast iron fireplace with tile surround and slate hearth.

Dining Room

Dimensions: 4.55 x 4.48 (14'11" x 14'8"). With window to the fore and high ceilings, wall lights and radiator.

Kitchen / Utility

Dimensions: 9.03 x 2.72 (29'7" x 8'11"). With steps leading from the hallway to a large kitchen/utility room. Within the kitchen are fitted base units with Belfast sink and slate worktops along with a fitted double electric oven and integrated gas hobs. Further, the kitchen benefits from a dishwasher point.
Within the utility portion is a Belfast sink with storage and worksurface, washing machine point and oil-fired combi boiler. Further is a cloakroom with W.C. and sink.

Rear Porch

Dimensions: 2.41 x 1.59 (7'10" x 5'2"). Enter through 15 pane glass door from the kitchen and having access to the garden.

Half Landing

With loft access and access to bedrooms 3 and 4 and bathroom.

Bedroom Three

Dimensions: 4.11 x 2.73 (13'5" x 8'11"). Double room with dual aspect and radiator.

Bathroom

Dimensions: 3.48 max x 1.68 (11'5" max x 5'6"). With W.C. sink unit, bath with shower over. Window to the rear and radiator with the benefit of an airing cupboard with radiator fitted.

Bedroom Four / Office

Dimensions: 4.41 x 2.66 (14'5" x 8'8"). With window to the rear, radiator, and where the connection is through to the Annex

Full Landing

With access to separate loft and bedrooms 1 and 2.

Bedroom One

Dimensions: 4.56 max x 4.51 max (14'11" max x 14'9" max).
Window to the fore, radiator, door to:

En-Suite

Comprising of a large shower cubicle, W.C. sink and extractor

Bedroom Two

Dimensions: 4.56 max x 4.53 max (14'11" max x 14'10" max). Window to the fore, radiator, door to:

En-Suite

Comprising of a shower cubicle, W.C. sink and extractor

Garden

The property benefits from a large private lawned garden to the fore along with a small rear garden and private car parking area.

Farmhouse (Annex)

A three-bedroom residence with the benefit of a large farmhouse kitchen diner, utility room, large sitting room and family bathroom.

Kitchen Diner

Dimensions: 5.63 max x 5.09 max (18'5" max x 16'8" max). A traditional farmhouse kitchen having the benefit of a single drainer sink unit, and dishwasher point. There are fitted base units with complementary work surfaces and shelving for further storage. Further is a large alcove which houses the oil-fired boiler. In addition, there is a radiator in the dining room.

Utility Room

Dimensions: 2.7 x 1.75 max (8'10" x 5'8" max). Steps from the dining room lead to the utility room which benefits from fitted wall units, sink and washing machine point and cloakroom with W.C. The utility room has a back door leading to the rear garden.

Lounge

Dimensions: 4.43 x 4.18 (14'6" x 13'8"). With a step leading from the dining room. A double aspect room with the benefit of a log burning stove with a feature wood mantlepiece and a radiator. Stairs rising to the first floor.

Landing

With loft access, airing cupboard with hot water tank, and where the connection is through to the main house, via the Bedroom 4 / Office

Bedroom One

Dimensions: 4.86 x 2.62 (15'11" x 8'7"). With double aspect and high ceilings with the benefit of a radiator.

Bedroom Two

Dimensions: 3.79 x 2.94 (12'5" x 9'7"). With double glazed window to the fore and radiator.

Bedroom Three

Dimensions: 3.79 x 2.33 (12'5" x 7'7"). Benefitting from double aspect with built in shelving and radiator.

Bathroom

Dimensions: 2.25 x 2.21 (7'4" x 7'3"). With lino flooring and painted walls with tiles over the bath. Bath with electric shower over, W.C., vanity unit, towel rail style radiator and extractor fan.

Garden

The residence benefits from a paved patio area to the fore and lawned garden to the rear. To the fore is a hardstanding area suitable for car parking.

The Outbuildings

The holding benefits from a range of outbuildings suitable for a variety of applications including traditional range and modern agricultural buildings.

Traditional Range

A range of buildings consisting of stone-built barns under slate roofs being former cowsheds and are now used for general storage. We feel that these buildings have the potential for conversion subject of course to the necessary planning consent being obtained.

Cattle Shed

Dimensions: 36.58m x 12.19m (120' x 40'). Being open fronted with 5’ cantilever roof covering a concreted feed passage, feed barriers to the front and boarded to three sides having a stone floor. The shed also benefits from an independent electrical supply.

Pole Barn

Dimensions: 13.72m x 13.72m (45' x 45'). A versatile and well-ventilated shed having box profile roof.

The Land

The land extends to 9 acres or thereabouts and comprises a level block of pasture, with roadside access suitable for smallholding or equestrian use. A land plan is attached for identification purposes only. There is the option to purchase additional land.

Lotting

The farm is for sale as a whole, being 178 acres or thereabouts. Guide Price £1,800,000

It is also available in 4 Lots:

Lot 1: Main farmyard with houses, barns, outbuildings and adjoining field. In all, set in about 9 acres. Guide Price £700,000

Lot 2: (Across the council road to the south). Barn, outbuilding and adjoining farmland. In all, about 37 acres. Guide Price £350,000.

Lot 3: Adjoining farmland to Lot 1, to the south of the railway line. In all, about 68 acres. Guide Price £475,000.

Lot 4: Farmland to the north of the railway line. In all, about 61 acres. Guide Price £300,000.

Directions

From the centre of Whitland follow signs posted for Tavernspite. Follow this road for approximately 0.4 miles where you will turn right onto Velfrey road, signposted for Lampeter Velfrey. From here follow this road for some 3 miles where Lower End Town will be situated on your right hand side.

Services

Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected.
The field is connected to mains water.

Easements, Wayleaves & Rights Of Way

Electricity poles.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Shooting & Fishing

The rights are in-hand.

Local Authority

Pembrokeshire County Council, County Hall, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Tel.

Joint Agency

The sale of Lower End Town is a joint agency with Savills Daniel Rees -

General Remarks

Lower End Town is highly recommended to purchasers seeking an attractive and versatile residential smallholding set within the countryside surrounding Lampeter Velfrey, Pembrokeshire. The principal residence is a charming and well-proportioned family home with a wealth of character features, creating a warm and welcoming living environment. A separate annex further enhances the property, offering flexible accommodation for multi-generational living, guest use or potential holiday or long-term letting.
The property also includes a range of traditional outbuildings with potential for conversion, subject to planning consent, together with modern agricultural buildings suitable for livestock housing, machinery and crop storage. The land extends to approximately 9 acres in a compact block surrounding the property, ideal for grazing, hobby farming or equestrian use.
Viewing is highly recommended.