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Joanne Ridout

Beautiful Victorian house within walking distance to the sea with cute cottage in the garden

Sometimes a property appears on the market that offers a bundle of beautiful bonuses that will make many people gasp with delight.

And if you love period properties oozing with character that provide a source of income too, you might need a chair in case your knees buckle.

And when you find out that this particular property is within walking distance of the pretty and sleepy coastal town and coastline of Newport, Pembrokeshire, and there's a sea view from the garden, some smelling salts might have to be found.

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If you love contemporary, minimalistic houses white-washed inside with very little accessorising, you will probably be immune to this seaside house for sale, but for everyone else there's surely something here that will captivate them.

Firstly the location for many people will be ideal, capturing coastal life and mixing it with a strong community, countryside and plenty of things to do, places to go, venues to eat and socialise, and small outlets to shop.

There's all the amenities that the town's residents need too, such as doctors, dentist, general shopping, churches and schools, but it's the draw of this perfect balance of stunning scenery, seaside and social life that makes Newport so popular with visitors.

Easy access to the Pembrokeshire coastal path (Fine & Country Narberth / Zoopla)

And that's handy to have on your doorstep at this Victorian house for sale, as it comes with the sweetest of cottages nestled within its generous garden, surely an ideal holiday let?

Website Newport Pembs states that their beloved town is a bit of a rarity, saying: "It's a small bustling town flanked by a mountain, an estuary and beaches, it's perched in one of the Pembrokeshire National Park's most scenic parts and is loved by locals and visitors alike."

A surprise in the garden of this period property for sale (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)

So surely this cutie of a cottage found behind the main five-bed semi-detached period house will be popular with holidaymakers, that is if you can prise it off granny, the kids or the friend who keeps turning up without warning wanting to stay at this special spot in this special seaside town.

And who can blame them, with just a stroll from the house to the Newport coast, called the 'quiet hero' by Visit Wales, as it meets the river Nevern and from there provides access to coves and sandy beaches, as well as the river estuary to explore.

The agent selling the house obviously loves the area too, gushing about what you can find locally, including lovely large beaches at Traeth Mawr and Newport Sands and The Parrog, ever popular with boat enthusiasts.

The Nevern Estuary is teeming with wildlife and birds to spot, and for ramblers and hikers, Carningli Mountain stands to the south of Newport, with standing stones, ancient forts and hut circles to discover along the way.

Across the courtyard from the main house is this cute cottage (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
Cosy with a log burner (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
An ideal holiday let? (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)

Back at the cottage in the garden, and it's a delightful one bed abode, with an open-plan lounge and kitchen on the ground floor, and a separate shower room in the corner.

Upstairs, the bedroom is a cosy space tucked under the roof beams. The whole cottage feels warm and inviting and with quaint country charm making up its core essence.

Sweetest of kitchens (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
Perfect country style interiors (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)

Warm toned wood, tactile natural fabrics, a sprinkling of pattern, slate floors and wright iron on the doors are all happy companions within this country cottage inspired interior design scheme.

With planning consent, this delightful cottage could be a good income source for the owners of the main house.

The main house is said to be Victorian (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
Sea view from the top of the garden (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)

But it is a surprise to find it opposite the main house, as part of a pretty garden courtyard that hugs the house, and not at the end of the garden.

But maybe that is for the best, as from the end of the garden that gently glides up the hillside, there's a partial sea and coast view that is an unexpected but most welcome bonus at this pretty period property.

The tasteful and calm, peaceful and welcoming decor of the cottage is echoed in the main house, with gentle shades based in nature as the backbone of the interiors scheme.

Sumptuous creams, fresh pale shades of blue, and peaceful greens is the colour palette of choice.

Tasteful and inviting welcome in the hall (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
Dining room is full of character (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)

They complement perfectly the warm tones showcased by the fine and mainly traditional wood furniture and the earthy shades found within the patterns of the added soft furnishings and accessories.

There are period features to find within the main house too, from recessed archways, picture rails and cornicing to fireplaces and terracotta floor tiles.

Sociable kitchen diner (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
Most comfortable and stylish of period living rooms (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
Country style kitchen (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)

The house has a classic layout, with a central hall on the ground floor offering a reception room either side, one of which has been knocked through to the kitchen behind it to create a sociable and most inviting kitchen diner.

The separate lounge on the opposite side of the hall is a most relaxing space, with a bay window offering views of the world going by on the street outside as well as lots of lovely light.

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To the rear of the house, behind the lounge, is a handy pantry cupboard and a shower room, and there's access to that pretty, private garden courtyard and cottage from a door in the kitchen.

Up to the first floor and again a traditional layout, with a central landing giving access to two bedrooms at the front and a further bedroom and bathroom to the rear.

Peaceful design in the master bedroom (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
Soft, heritage shades let the features and the furniture take the main attention (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
Rooms in the loft have beautiful exposed beams (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)

Up to the top floor, as this house has a hidden loft space not visible from the street, where you will find two more bedrooms and a room currently being used as a utility room.

This house is so versatile, any of the bedrooms or spaces could be used for whatever purposes a new owner requires to suit their life - a home office, a study, a games room, a children's playroom - there are options here.

Period style continues in the bathroom (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)
Versatile spaces can be used for whatever you need (West Wales Properties, Cardigan / onthemarket.com)

Whatever a new owner uses each room for, they will be surrounded by elegant and understated charm, character and decor that makes this house a beautiful place to call home.

But maybe the most attractive option is the opportunity to sneak off to the cottage in the garden to do your work, watch a movie or just relax and leave the hustle and bustle of the main house behind for a while.

Sounds like the perfect escape within the perfect Pembrokeshire coast escape.

The house and cottage in the garden are for sale for offers in excess of £620,000 with West Wales Properties, call the Cardigan branch on 01239 615915 to find out more.

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