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Guide Price£170,000

Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23

Land size
8.5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Approx. 8.5 Acres of Grounds
  • Private Location
  • Exceptional Renovation Project
  • Countryside Retreat
  • Outbuildings
  • Selling via Modern Method of Auction

Description

Tucked away within approximately 8.5 acres of enchanting grounds, this extraordinary detached property is quietly waiting to be restored to its former beauty. Approached through woodland, the property enjoys exceptional privacy and seclusion, surrounded by stunning Welsh countryside and mature woodland.

Now requiring complete renovation, the house itself still boasts an abundance of original character, from the gorgeous feature fireplaces to the exposed wooden beams. The ground floor offers a side entrance hall connecting the former kitchen area, as well as a grand main entrance. Three generous reception rooms offer substantial living spaces, with one having ladder access to what was the generous first bedroom, whilst another offers the staircase to the rest of the first floor.
The remaining first floor provides ample accommodation in the spacious double bedroom, and two further smaller bedrooms.
Previously the property benefitted from a spring-fed water supply. Although this is no longer operational, with the rest of the property, this could help create the idyllic countryside retreat of your dreams.

Externally, the grounds are nothing short of magical. Outbuildings set across the grounds include a substantial stone barn, surrounded by nature. The acreage comprises open fields, a fenced rear garden for the house, winding connecting paths, and extensive woodland beyond.

For someone with vision and ambition, this is an extraordinary opportunity to transform a truly captivating countryside property into an exceptional rural retreat. Near the village of Llanafan, the property sits by the nature reserves of Grogwynion and near Hafod Estate, making it the ideal location for nature lovers. Just a short drive away, further amenities can also be found in Aberystwyth and Tregaron, making the property well-connected whilst being beautifully isolated.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £300.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Main House

Ground Floor

Hallway

Hallway connecting the kitchen and Reception Room 3, with front external access.

Kitchen

Previous kitchen, no longer containing work units.

Reception Room 1

Central reception room with access via the main front entrance, and access to reception rooms 2 and 3, plus staircase access to the first floor. Includes feature iron fireplace, and access to understair storage.

Reception Room 2

Far end reception room with feature tiled fireplace.

Reception Room 3

Final reception room with a large historical fireplace containing an out of use boiler, and access to the first bedroom on the first floor via ladder access.

First Floor

Bedroom 1

Primary double bedroom with front and rear views, a built-in wardrobe and a previous fireplace. No longer accessible via staircase, but by ladder access.

Landing

First floor landing leading to Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4, and the bathroom.

Bathroom

Containing a bathtub and wash basin.

Bedroom 2

Double bedroom with front views and a small tiled feature fireplace.

Bedroom 3

Single bedroom with a feature fireplace and rear views.

Bedroom 4

Single bedroom with a feature fireplace and front views.

Outbuildings

Barn

Large stone barn building

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 457 Homes with Land listings in Wales (5+ acres).

This Property£20,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £55,171 / 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
8 G
59 D

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
Private Supply
Heating
Open Fire, Wood Burner
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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
No Wheelchair Access
Parking
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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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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 Llanfihangel-Y-Creuddyn3.2 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Pontrhydfendigaid3.7 miles
    Pupils
    53
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Mynach4.2 miles
    Pupils
    45
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Llanilar4.8 miles
    Pupils
    106
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Llangwyryfon5.7 miles
    Pupils
    25
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Henry Richard7.4 miles
    Pupils
    387
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig8.4 miles
    Pupils
    587
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Penglais School8.5 miles
    Pupils
    1,120
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Gyfun Aberaeron Comprehensive15 miles
    Pupils
    573
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Pedr16 miles
    Pupils
    967
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (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 - Tregaron, Tregaron7.3 miles
Morrisons Llanbadarn Fawr Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth8.2 miles
Lidl Trefechan Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth9 miles

GP surgery

Llanilar Health Centre4.7 miles

Pharmacy

Huw Evans (Chemists) Ltd7.4 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

Aberystwyth Rail Station9.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

St Afan`s Church901 metres

Typical drive times

Lampeter32 min · 21 miles
Tregaron14 min · 10 miles
Aberaeron34 min · 21 miles
Aberystwyth17 min · 10 miles
Abertawe (city)1 hr 46 min · 68 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 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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