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£425,000

Rhosygell, Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth

Land size
2.4 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Charming 5 bed character cottage set in 2.4 acres
  • Spacious accommodation with characterful living room and feature kitchen
  • Extended accommodation providing 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (1 ensuite)
  • Benefits from eco friendly air source system & solar PV panels
  • Potential for multigenerational living or annexe
  • Extensive open gardens and grounds with grassed areas and two wildlife ponds
  • Attractive edge of village location, convenient to Aberystwyth

Description

Nestled in the outskirts of the village of Devils Bridge, this charming smallholding offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a tranquil country lifestyle. Set within a generous 2.4 acres of secluded land, the property boasts a deceptively spacious 5 bedroom cottage that is perfect for families or those seeking a lifestyle change. The cottage features adaptable accommodation with a characterful living room, large kitchen, 3 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms (1 ensuite).
One of the standout features of this property is its eco-friendly air source heating system, complemented by solar PV panels, making it both energy-efficient and environmentally conscious. The expansive grounds are surrounded by picturesque views, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
For those with multiple vehicles or who enjoy outdoor activities, the property provides parking for up to ten vehicles, making it ideal for hosting gatherings or simply enjoying the great outdoors. Additionally, its proximity to the famous tourist attraction at Devils Bridge in the Cambrian Mountains means that you can easily explore the stunning natural beauty and rich history of the area.

Location - Beautifully located in scenic countryside in the rural community of Rhosygell on the outskirts of the Ystwyth Valley village of Devils Bridge famed for its waterfalls and narrow gage railway. The area is located in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains known for its outstanding beauty and is also convenient to the university and tourist town of Aberystwyth being the main shopping centre with shops such as M&S, Next and major supermarkets together with many employment opportunities including the Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth University, National Library etc., together with the train station.

Description - An appealing country cottage having been extended to provide adaptable accommodation, which has had the benefit of an ECO-4 scheme with air source heating system, together with solar PV panels and internal insulation. The property has potential for multi-generational use and provides more particularly the following:

Front Reception Vestibule -

Bathroom - 2.21m x 1.68m (7'3" x 5'6") - Tiled floor & walls, Velux roof window, contour shaped bath with shower screen and shower over, W.C., wash handbasin and electric heater.

Bedroom 1 - 4.67m x 3.99m max (15'4" x 13'1" max) - Double aspect windows including French doors to garden.

Inner Hallway - 4.57m x 2.13m (15' x 7') - Having tiled floor, radiator, side window, tongue & groove ceiling.

Bedroom 2 / Study / Store Room - 2.13m x 2.44m (7' x 8') - Rear window.

Living Room - 6.05m x 4.70m (19'10" x 15'5") - A characterful room having beamed ceiling, three front windows, exposed stone walling to one wall, feature cottage-style brick fireplace we are informed previously housing a wood burner, stone chimney breast on opposite wall.

Kitchen / Dining Room - 5.56m x 5.03m (18'3" x 16'6") - This really is the heart of this lovely home with an open vaulted ceiling having exposed A frames, two Velux roof windows, tiled flooring, bespoke kitchen units incorporating single drainage sink unit, double oven, hob and breakfast bar. Front door to front porch. French doors to side utility/conservatory.

Utility / Conservatory - 0.84m x 2.84m (2'9" x 9'4") - Tiled floor. Utility space with space for washing machine

Bedroom 3 - 3.66m x 2.59m (12' x 8'6") - Radiator, rear windows.

Bathroom - 1.91m x 2.59m (6'3" x 8'6") - With tiled walls, having large bath, wash hand basin and toilet.

First Floor - Steps up to:

Landing - Rear window.

Bathroom - An attractive suite with tiled walls, bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and toilet.

Bedroom 4 - 4.75m x 4.04m (15'7" x 13'3") - Two front windows and radiator.

Bedroom 5 - 4.83m x 1.98m (15'10" x 6'6") - Front window and radiator.

Externally - The property is approached via an initially shared and then mainly private hard base lane leading to a tarmacadam parking area. The property is surrounded by extensive open gardens and grounds with grassed areas and two wildlife ponds, in all approximately 2.4 acres.

Services - We are informed the property is connected to mains water, mains electricity with solar PV panels, private drainage and air source heating system, telephone connected.

Directions - What3words: fewest.verdict.handfuls

From Devils Bridge take the Pontrhydygroes road, continue to Rhosygell and after just passing the first house on your right hand side take the next right hand turning onto a council lane. Then turn left onto a hard base lane just before another cottage and continue along this lane to its termination at Tanfawnog.

Council Tax - D - Amount payable per annum - £2,296

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-02-06

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,207 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£177,083 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £104,413 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
71 C
95 A

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
Yes
Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

8 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ysgol Gymunedol Mynach0.8 miles
    Pupils
    45
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Syr John Rhys3.6 miles
    Pupils
    15
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Llanfihangel-Y-Creuddyn4.7 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Pontrhydfendigaid5 miles
    Pupils
    53
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Penllwyn6.4 miles
    Pupils
    42
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Penglais School9.6 miles
    Pupils
    1,120
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig9.7 miles
    Pupils
    587
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Henry Richard10 miles
    Pupils
    387
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Llanidloes High School14 miles
    Pupils
    703
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Hyddgen16 miles
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Bow Street, Bow Street9.4 miles
Morrisons Llanbadarn Fawr Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth9.6 miles
Lidl Trefechan Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth10 miles

GP surgery

Llanilar Health Centre7.2 miles

Pharmacy

Morrisons Pharmacy9.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Bow Street9.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Rhos-y-Gell2 metres

Typical drive times

Rhayader39 min · 26 miles
Tregaron22 min · 14 miles
Llanidloes35 min · 21 miles
Aberystwyth21 min · 13 miles
Hereford (city)1 hr 46 min · 71 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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