Furnace, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20
- Land size
- 1.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Detached cedarwood Colt house
- Located in stunning position with outstanding views
- Situated in convenient location to the coast
- Refurbished and possessing huge character
- 2 recept., kitchen, utliity, cloaks, 4 bedrooms, bathroom
- Garage. Grounds, gardens and woodland of 1½ acres.
- EPC D (56) Exp 4.10.2034
Description
Situated on an elevated position amongst managed woodland with outstanding views over the Dyfi Estuary to the Snowdonia National Park, a fully refurbished detached cedar wood Colt house with considerable character and double glazed windows throughout, in this idyllic location between the sea and mountains. The accommodation briefly comprises Entrance Hall leading to Reception Hall, a large Sitting Room with an open fireplace leading through to a Dining Room with tremendous views out over recently refurbished balcony over the estuary. The Dining Room opens up through into a well equipped fitted Kitchen with all modern day conveniences and providing white goods. A door through to a Boot Room and a Cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor 3 Double Bedrooms, 1 with Ensuite and 1 Single Room all served by a family Bathroom. Externally very well stocked and extremely interesting grounds and gardens extend to approximately 1½ acres divided between lawns and a wide variety of shrubs and trees with access walks for easy maintenance.
Brackenwood is situated in an idyllic location between the sea and the mountains and is in a wonderfully convenient location to both Machynlleth (6 miles) and the noted university town of Aberystwyth (12 miles) and also extremely convenient to the coastal paths and award winning beaches of Borth and Ynyslas. The Dyfi Estuary, home of the RSPB Ynyshir Nature Reserve, is in close proximity as is the Dyfi Osprey Project and the award winning Ynyshir Hall and Restaurant. The A458 which passes through the village of Furnace provides easy access to all parts with railway terminus at Machynlleth, Aberystwyth Bow Street and the Dyfi Halt.
SERVICES
Mains Electricity and Water. Private drainage to septic tank. Modern LPG combi boiler supplying central heating system.
FLOOD RISK (PER NRW)
Flooding from rivers - very low risk - risk less than 0.1% chance each year
Flooding from the sea - very low risk - risk less than 0.1% chance each year
Flooding from surface water and small watercourses - very low risk - risk less than 0.1% chance each year
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The gardens of Brackenwood are extremely interesting and extend to approximately 1½ acres close to the house as a lawn surrounded by shrubs and trees including Magnolia, Silver Birch, Azaleas and many others. Meandering walks lead through the areas of Beech and Rhododendrons, through the hillside gardens to the boundary over which is a beautiful waterfall and stream. The superb views can be enjoyed from the spacious balcony under which there is a Double Garage which compliments the driveway and adequate private parking.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-16
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 24 Residential listings in Wales (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
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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
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- 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
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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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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 Talybont3.5 miles
- Pupils
- 57
- Type
- Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Gynradd Pennal3.8 miles
- Pupils
- 34
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Bro Hyddgen5.4 miles
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Middle (ages 4-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Craig Yr Wylfa6 miles
- Pupils
- 24
- Type
- Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Gymunedol Rhydypennau6.5 miles
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
Secondary
- Ysgol Bro Hyddgen5.4 miles
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Middle (ages 4-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn7.1 miles
- Pupils
- 376
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
- Penglais School9.4 miles
- Pupils
- 1,120
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig10 miles
- Pupils
- 587
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Bro Idris15 miles
- Pupils
- 541
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-16)
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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