Pont ar Ddyfi, Machynlleth

A quintessential 18th century Welsh Stone cottage of rare historical character and charm, idyllic cottage gardens extending to nearly 1/2 acre and exceptional views.

You enter through the original wooden front door into the classic country kitchen where you will be struck by the unusual inglenook fireplace with large slate lintel which houses the electric range cooker. There is a belfast sink with handmade counter top and drainer made from local oak, plumbing for a washing machine below. Victorian quarry tiled flooring, antique free standing pantry cupboard, fridge freezer, exposed beams and wooden sash window.

A Victorian stained glass door leads to the cosy living room. This also boasts an inglenook fireplace which contains a woodburner. Victorian quarry tiled flooring, exposed stone walls. 2 wooden sash windows (one double glazed) both with handmade wooden shutters.

Upstairs are two bedrooms. Original thumb latch doors lead to rooms with exposed beams. Wooden sash window with handmade wooden shutters. New neutral carpet. Handmade wooden built in wardrobes.

The bathroom is recently renovated and features original floorboards, exposed beams, exposed stone wall. Fully metro tiled shower cubicle with glazed door and electric shower. Storage nook to the side of the shower. Vintage style pedestal wash basin and WC.

To the front of the cottage there are raised beds containing an array of cottage garden plants providing all year round colour and interest. To the side of the cottage there is a private gravel driveway for 2 vehicles and a detached garage and wood store There are stone steps leading up from the driveway to the rear gardens.

A gate leads to the secret garden behind the cottage. The garden is fully organic and professionally designed. The nearly 1/2 an acre contains a romantic cottage garden bursting with roses and a wildlife pond. There is an extensive kitchen garden with a greenhouse (housing a productive peach tree).This garden includes asparagus, rhubarb and perennial leeks to name but a few. There is a further orchard area which contains apple, plum, damson and cherry trees underplanted with bulbs and wildflowers. Stone steps lead to a woodland area where the owner has planted many native wildflower varieties and native shrubs and trees, There is another small wildlife pond. A gate gives access to woodland beyond and above that the mountain which in Spring is full of gorse flowers and wild cherry blossom and in Autumn is ablaze with the hues of fiery leaves.

There are exceptional views from all parts of the garden and from every window in the cottage.

Situated a short distance away from the very popular seaside resort of Aberdyfi and Cadair Idris ( Snowdonia's second highest peak), the location of this property is very special. The cottage is within walking distance of the bustling market town of Machynlleth with its high street full of independent shops, mainline train station and world renowned comedy festival. Time Out and The Telegraph recently heralded Machynlleth as Europe's second most underrated destination and a highly desirable location. A photograph of this cottage was used to illustrate the beauty of the area!