Penygraig, Llanbadarn Fawr, SY23

Dolgerddi is one of those rare Aberystwyth gems — the kind of property you simply didn't know existed until the moment it's placed in front of you. Individual, non-estate, and quietly confident in its setting, this substantial four-bedroom detached home occupies one of the most enviable positions in Llanbadarn Fawr: tucked away at the end of a private lane, yet within comfortable walking distance of everything Aberystwyth has to offer.

Coming to the market for the first time in many years, and offered with no onward chain, Dolgerddi represents a genuinely rare opportunity to acquire a home of real character, scale and substance.

The property's greatest secret lies at the top of its magnificent mature garden. Climb beyond the sweeping lawns and established borders — alive with seasonal colour and birdlife — and you are rewarded with one of the most outstanding panoramic views in the entire area: across Aberystwyth, taking in Geufron Cricket Ground, the rugby club, the playing fields, the valley and the rolling Ceredigion hills stretching into the far distance. It is a view that stops you in your tracks.

Inside, the accommodation is both spacious and beautifully considered, combining mid-century architectural character with a comprehensive suite of modern upgrades — including premium Danish timber-framed double glazing, an air source heat pump, and a spectacular Neff and Siemens fitted kitchen. This is a home with soul, with surprise, and with a setting that will genuinely move you.

Entrance Hallway

4.19m x 2.49m

A canopied entrance leads to a welcoming porch, opening in turn to a spacious entrance hall with a handsome dogleg staircase rising to the first floor. The hall is beautifully lit by premium Danish double glazed windows and features warm terracotta tiled flooring, a radiator, and access to all principal ground floor rooms.

Cloakroom/Plant Room

2.72m x 2.49m

A dedicated and substantial plant room housing the air source heat pump system, hot water cylinder, full heating infrastructure, and cloaks hanging space — a rare and impressive energy management suite.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

4.09m x 4.24m

The beating heart of Dolgerddi and a genuinely spectacular room. Fitted with high-gloss white units set beneath striking dark granite-effect worktops, this beautifully appointed kitchen is equipped with a Siemens induction hob with Siemens extractor over, double Neff oven, Neff integrated dishwasher, and a full-height integrated larder fridge/freezer. A large picture window overlooks the rear garden, flooding the room with natural light, while oak-effect flooring, sage green décor and generous dining/breakfast space make this a room you will never want to leave.

Sitting Room

6.05m x 3.73m

A vast and gracious reception room of impressive proportions, featuring large timber-framed patio doors opening directly to the rear garden and decking terrace. Recessed spotlights, elegant coving, neutral carpet and multiple windows ensure a wonderfully light and airy atmosphere throughout the day.

Dining Room

4.55m x 2.9m

Open to the sitting room and of generous proportions, this formal dining space is perfect for entertaining. A timber-framed multi-pane window overlooks the garden, with recessed spotlights, coving and neutral carpet continuing the calm, considered aesthetic throughout.

Rear Hallway

3.66m x 1.12m

A light-filled glazed rear corridor — with large timber-framed windows overlooking the garden, terracotta tiled floor and radiator — connects the kitchen to the utility room and gives access to the rear garden via double doors.

Utility Room

2.52m x 2.18m

A well-appointed utility room with stainless steel single bowl sink unit, range of base and wall-level units with wooden worktops, with space for a freestanding tumble dryer, washing machine, and chest freezer, terracotta tiled floor and radiator.

Cloakroom

2.49m x 1.32m

Pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, double glazed window, terracotta tiled floor and radiator.

Landing

4.34m x 0.81m

A spacious and well-lit landing accessed via the elegant dogleg staircase, with two double glazed windows, radiator, and access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Principal Bedroom

4.19m x 4.01m

A dual aspect bedroom of generous proportions, beautifully lit by large timber-framed windows overlooking the mature garden. Neutral carpet and radiator. Door to en suite and through to the study/dressing room.

En-suite

2.16m x 1.75m

Curved quadrant walk-in shower cubicle with glazed enclosure, vanity wash hand basin with storage unit beneath, low-level WC, chrome heated towel rail/ladder radiator, dark slate-effect tiled floor, part-tiled walls, timber-framed obscure glazed window and recessed spotlights.

Study/Dressing Room

3.61m x 2.03m

An exceptional additional room accessed directly from the principal bedroom — currently a superb home office with built-in shelving — featuring full-height sliding patio doors opening to a private elevated balcony overlooking the garden. Vaulted ceiling, track lighting and neutral carpet. Equally suited as a dressing room, nursery or creative space.

Bedroom Two

3.43m x 2.97m

A well-presented rear-facing double bedroom enjoying lovely views over the garden. The room features a striking full-width tongue-and-groove timber wall, adding a distinctive Scandinavian touch. It also benefits from a double built-in wardrobe, neutral carpeting, and a radiator.

Bedroom Three

3.43m x 2.26m

A further bedroom enjoying stunning views across the garden, complete with double built-in wardrobes. The room is finished with neutral carpeting and a radiator, making it an ideal guest bedroom or versatile additional space.

Bedroom Four

3.89m x 3.02m

A generously proportioned double bedroom enjoying dual-aspect views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The room benefits from a built-in wardrobe and airing cupboard, and is finished with neutral carpeting and a radiator.

Bathroom

2.74m x 2.24m

A spacious family bathroom comprising low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath, chrome heated towel rail, two large double glazed windows, part-tiled walls, tiled floor and extractor fan.

Garden

Dolgerddi's grounds are as impressive as its interior, and arguably its greatest single asset. To the front, a generous hot rolled asphalt driveway provides ample parking, alongside a covered carport for an additional vehicle — approached via a private lane with the sense of arrival befitting a property of this calibre.
To the rear, the garden unfolds in a series of beautiful spaces: a generous timber deck immediately off the sitting room — ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining — giving way to sweeping lawns and wildflower meadow, mature shrub borders, established trees and an abundance of seasonal planting that attracts remarkable birdlife throughout the year. The garden rises gently, creating depth and drama, culminating in an elevated vantage point that reveals the property's defining surprise: a breathtaking panoramic view across Aberystwyth, Geufron Cricket Ground, the rugby club, the playing fields and the rolling Ceredigion hills beyond.
It is a view of the kind rarely...