Moylegrove, Cardigan, SA43

There are properties that simply stop you in your tracks. Brodeg is one of them. Set in the heart of the sought-after village of Moylegrove in North Pembrokeshire, this exceptional Welsh stone semi-detached cottage delivers something rarely found in a single instruction: authentic period character, beautifully curated interiors, a garden that takes your breath away, and — Entirely separate to the rear is Ty Llygod — a beautifully appointed ancillary space of boutique holiday-let quality, provides exceptional additional accommodation, ideal as a luxurious guest suite, studio, or versatile retreat space, with an excellent range of facilities.

Built of traditional Welsh rubble stone with dressed quoin detailing beneath a slate roof, Brodeg is a property of genuine provenance. The front elevation, with its charming duck-egg blue tongue-and-groove front door, climbing creeper and period sash windows, presents a picture that stops traffic. Step inside and the quality only deepens.

The breakfast room is the soul of the house: a handsome, beamed room centred on a magnificent inglenook fireplace housing a blue electric AGA — included in the sale — with a heavy oak beam mantle, raised hearth, and the kind of warmth that makes a house feel immediately like home. Open through to the kitchen, the ground floor flows naturally and generously, with exposed stone walls, original timbers, and character at every turn.

Upstairs, three bedrooms of real individuality — from the master with its Victorian fireplace and damask wallpaper, to the bright second bedroom with its black iron bedstead and sage green walls — sit alongside a family bathroom of pure Victorian romance: a clawfoot roll-top bath, high-level cistern WC, brass rainfall shower and original panel ceiling. Every room tells a story.

Outside, the garden is simply extraordinary — a complete oasis of peace and privacy, lovingly cultivated over many years. Blossom trees, a Japanese maple, a wildlife pond, rose arch, productive fruit trees, and at the furthest point, half-hidden amongst the planting, a Scandinavian wood-fired hot tub, set within its own private gravel garden,along with a greenhouse are available by separate negotiation.

And then there is T Llygod. Tucked privately to the rear and named 'The Mouse House' in Welsh, this beautifully converted stone outbuilding is a property in its own right: a vaulted stone interior with three Velux rooflights, a wood-burning stove set into a stone recess, a king-size bedroom-sitting room of real drama, a mezzanine crogloft above, and a shower room finished to a standard that would not look out of place in a boutique hotel. The income potential — or the lifestyle utility — is impossible to overstate.

Brodeg is a rare dual-asset in one of Wales's most beautiful and sought-after coastal villages. Whether as a forever home with income, a multi-generational retreat, or an outstanding lifestyle purchase with a proven holiday let potential, this is a property that rewards every expectation.

Entrance Porch

A welcoming and practical entrance to the property via a replacement part-glazed security door.

Dining/Breakfast Room

4.27m x 3.58m

Quite simply the heart of the home and one of the finest rooms we have encountered in a village cottage of this character. Front aspect with a replacement double-glazed sash window. The magnificent centrepiece is a beautiful blue electric AGA — included in the sale — set into an inglenook fireplace with raised hearth and heavy oak beam mantle, dressed with fairy lights and display plates. Exposed ceiling beams complete a room of exceptional warmth and personality, open through to the kitchen beyond to create a superb everyday living and entertaining space.

Kitchen

3.18m x 2.52m

An attractive cottage-style kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of base-level shaker units with solid oak butcher's block worktops. Plumbed for automatic dishwasher. Beautiful views over the rear garden through a replacement sash window. Additional open shelving to the whitewashed stone walls with cloaks hanging and storage space to the rear. Exposed original roof timbers and whitewashed stone walls complete a kitchen of remarkable character — light, practical and full of charm.

Sitting Room

3.66m x 2.74m

A deeply characterful reception room with exposed dark timber beam ceiling, whitewashed walls and original terracotta-style floor tiles. A substantial inglenook fireplace with exposed stone surround houses a wood-burning stove — the natural focal point of the room and a gloriously cosy retreat on winter evenings. Sliding wooden shutters and curated furnishings complete a room of real warmth.

Study

2.92m x 2.34m

A versatile and light-filled room with exposed whitewashed stone walls, painted beam ceiling and twin sash windows overlooking the garden. Currently used as a home office, this room would equally serve as a snug, playroom or additional reception space.

First Floor

A dogleg turning staircase rises from the ground floor with an attractive side-aspect window and period window furniture — a characterful and elegant approach to the upper level. The first floor landing is split level, with Bedroom Three and the family bathroom situated at the lower landing level, and the master and second bedroom above.

Master Bedroom

3.66m x 3.66m

A truly delightful and restful master bedroom of real character and charm. Front aspect with a replacement double-glazed sash window framing a pleasant leafy outlook. An original Victorian fireplace with painted surround serves as a lovely period focal point. Sage-green damask wallpaper to one wall adds warmth and elegance. Painted tongue-and-groove panel ceiling, dark stained original floorboards, electric radiator, crystal pendant light fitting and full-height wardrobe. A beautifully composed room that feels calm, considered and thoroughly comfortable.

Bedroom Two

3.66m x 3.05m

An equally attractive front-aspect double bedroom with a replacement double-glazed sash window flooding the room with natural light and garden views. Decorated in soft sage-green with a painted tongue-and-groove panel ceiling and dark stained original floorboards. Two built-in wardrobe cupboards, electric radiator, rattan pendant light, full-length mirror and coastal artwork. The black iron bedstead with macramé wall hanging above adds a quietly stylish, contemporary-cottage feel.

Bedroom Three

3.15m x 2.57m

A well-proportioned rear-aspect double bedroom of real cottage character. Sloping painted tongue-and-groove ceiling with an exposed dark timber beam, rattan pendant light fitting and dark stained original floorboards. A double bed sits comfortably within the room with a pleasant rear-aspect window. Original wooden panel walls add warmth and authenticity.

Family Bathroom

2.34m x 2.34m

A bathroom of pure Victorian romance and genuine individuality. The centrepiece is a superb clawfoot roll-top bath with a soft duck-egg painted exterior — a real statement piece. Above it, a traditional brass mixer and shower attachment with rainfall shower head and decorative curtain rail, set against patterned wall tiles. A high-level cistern WC with mahogany-style seat, vanity wash hand basin with round mirror above, painted tongue-and-groove ceiling, original wooden panelling, dark stained floorboards and a chrome heated character towel rail. A window sill dressed with orchids and trailing plants adds a charming finishing touch. Airing cupboard housing a new OSO hot water cylinder — a practical and efficient recent investment.

Main Living/Sleeping Area

4.88m x 3.35m

The main space is simply breathtaking: a vaulted ceiling rising to a full exposed stone gable wall, three Velux rooflights pouring natural light into the room, and a wood-burning stove set into a stone recess with a charming arched stone alcove beside it. A king-size sleeping area and a comfortable sitting space share this remarkable room, with engineered oak flooring underfoot, a Dimplex storage heater, and wall-mounted television. A mezzanine croglofit above — reached by ladder adds further versatility and sleeping potential.

Kitchenette

A practical self-catering kitchenette with single drainer stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. Notably, T Llygod benefits from its own independent water supply, entirely separate from the main cottage — a significant practical advantage for those considering holiday letting or any future separate occupation.

Shower Room

1.88m x 1.52m

An outstanding shower room finished to a standard that belies its footprint. Full-height marble-effect stone panelling to the walk-in glass shower enclosure, rainfall chrome shower head with traditional-style controls, large format slate-effect floor tiles, vessel basin on solid oak vanity unit with black matt tap, low-level WC set against an exposed stone wall, and a black matt heated ladder towel rail. Spot lighting throughout. This room is a genuine design statement.
Whether as overflow accommodation for family and guests, a private home office, creative studio or — most compellingly — an income-generating holiday let, T Llygod offers possibilities well beyond its footprint. The combination of boutique-quality interiors, self-contained layout and access to the hot tub and gardens positions this as a highly desirable short-let proposition.

Garden

The garden at Brodeg is, quite simply, one of its defining features and a complete oasis of peace and privacy in the heart of the village. Lovingly cultivated over many years by its current owners, it unfolds across several distinct and beautifully considered zones.
A neat front garden provides an attractive approach to the property. To the rear, a stone-flagged courtyard pathway leads through a charming planting corridor — lush with herbs, flowering perennials, hanging baskets and terracotta pots — past the annexe and into the main garden beyond. A striped awning provides a sheltered alfresco seating area.
The main rear garden is a revelation: a generous level lawn framed by a cherry blossom tree in full spring flower, a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) providing structure and autumn colour, and a wildlife pond with stone edging — a lovely feature for wildlife. Mature herbaceous borders, abundant with spring and summer colour, surround the lawn, and a black iron bistro set on a stone...