A cottage nestled in the countryside offering a rural retreat that also comes with a characterful attached cute barn sounds like an ideal auction lot for anyone wanting to get their hands on a very meaty renovation project.
It has potential, surrounded by land that includes trees to keep the property a secret hideaway, and offers the chance to add value to the rather remarkable £65,000 guide price that makes it one of the cheapest three-bed detached homes for sale in Wales at the moment.
Located in a rural spot about four miles south of Aberystwyth that offers access a variety of facilities and services, the house is well-located for nearby human company too, as it can be found on the fringes of the village of Llanfarian, which has a range of local amenities such as a school, village hall and fish and chip shop.
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Located in the beautiful Ystwyth Valley, once you've finished making this house your home there is the prospect of days spent rambling around this peaceful slice of Ceredigion, with the sometimes bleak terrain with breath-taking hilltop views as the best reward for your endeavours.
And there might be bleak and breath-taking moments during your endeavours to bring this period cottage back to life too, as there is much to do here, including working out a plan to secure its future.
Maybe the most eye-catching detail about the property initially is, of course, the low guide price and director and auctioneer at Auction House Wales Marc Morrish can explain that, saying: "We understand that the property has suffered flood damage to the ground floor and that the previous owner therefore resided on the first floor, as works needed to be completed to the lower floor."
The stone constructed house is a detached home with a hall, two reception rooms, conservatory and rear entrance hall on the ground floor.
Up the stairs to the first floor and you will find three bedrooms, a bedroom that is currently being used as a lounge too, plus a kitchen and a bathroom, which visually confirms Marc's statement on the configuration of the accommodation.
Outside, the house can offer a bonus building that few properties can promise - a cute and potentially very pretty stone barn. Once renovated, this could be a potential annexe for another generation of the family or even a potential holiday let, subject to planning consent, as the house is located in such a pretty country spot that is close to the coast too.
The mini barn could also be renovated into a stunning kitchen diner creation for the main house, once opened up to the roof, and exposing any beams that have survived or that could be replaced by new, chunky versions of the originals.
The large ground floor opening that used to be the barn doors would make the perfect home for a set of large glass doors out to the garden.
And there's work to do out in the garden too, presumably after the house is finished and all the building materials and heavy machinery has left the site and the land becomes empty and the priority. Out amongst the overgrowth at the moment you will discover a stone store, a static caravan and some old timber sheds.
The house and barn, found at the end of a long driveway and surrounded by a substantial garden, is open for viewings by appointment only with estate agents Lloyd Herbert & Jones, call them on 01970 624328 to find out more.
The property is going to virtual auction with Auction House Wales on Wednesday, September 7 from noon, call them on 029 2046 5184 to find out more about the auction, the property and the buying details such as the legal pack and additional fees. And don't miss the best dream homes in Wales, renovation stories, and interiors - join the Amazing Welsh Homes newsletter, sent to your inbox twice a week.
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