Porth Yr Ogof, Ystradfellte, Aberdare, CF44 9JF

Porth Yr Ogof presents a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive smallholding within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, enjoying stunning views and a highly desirable rural setting. Comprising a partially renovated farmhouse, a range of traditional and modern buildings, and approximately 44.48 acres of pasture and woodland, the property offers excellent scope for further improvement.

Located close to the renowned ‘Four Waterfalls’ and Porth Yr Ogof caves, the property is well positioned for tourism or diversified income opportunities, subject to the necessary consents.

Situation
Situated on the edge of the popular village of Ystradfellte within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, the property enjoys an enviable rural setting in an area renowned for its natural beauty.

Located close to the famous ‘Four Waterfalls’ walk and Porth Yr Ogof caves, the area attracts visitors year-round. Despite its peaceful surroundings, the property is well placed for access to Brecon (approx. 21 miles) and the A470 and A465, providing links to Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff and Swansea.

Accommodation
Porth Yr Ogof has been the subject of substantial structural and internal redevelopment, presenting an exciting opportunity to create a significant and highly individual farmhouse with considerable scope for further enhancement.

At ground floor level, the current owners have undertaken extensive works, including the opening up of the internal stone walls and fireplace, to create an impressive open-plan living space. This generous area provides a blank canvas, allowing prospective purchasers to design and configure the layout to suit their own requirements, whether as a large open-plan arrangement or subdivided into more traditional rooms.

On the first floor, further extensive renovation works have been carried out, again offering a largely blank canvas. The space is currently arranged by way of stud partitioning to provide three double bedrooms, together with a bathroom (or potential fourth bedroom). The layout offers excellent flexibility for reconfiguration, with additional space available within the eaves providing further potential for extension or storage.

Outside
Externally, significant excavation and groundworks have already been completed, enabling a purchaser to focus on the completion of the farmhouse while offering scope to create formal gardens, parking areas, or landscaped grounds as desired.

Adjoining the farmhouse is a traditional stone barn, finished in a complementary stone and limewash render. This building offers further potential for incorporation into the main dwelling or redevelopment as additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Land and Buildings
The property extends to approximately 44.48 acres in total, comprising a mix of productive pastureland and woodland. The gently sloping pasture is well suited to both mowing and grazing, and is divided into a number of useful-sized enclosures. The woodland, centrally located within the holding, provides natural shelter and a high degree of privacy.

Part of the land benefits from a mains water supply via troughs, and the boundaries are predominantly stock-proof, comprising sheep fencing complemented by mature hedgerows.

The farmstead includes a substantial concrete and hardcore yard, together with a steel portal frame agricultural building measuring approximately 60ft x 30ft, with an adjoining lean-to (60ft x 15ft) currently utilised for cattle cubicles. The building features poured concrete walls with Yorkshire boarding above, all beneath a fibre cement roof (which may contain asbestos).

In addition, there is a traditional stone barn extending to approximately 75ft x 25ft, offering excellent potential for conversion or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Further land may be available by separate negotiation.

Diversification Potential
Located within close proximity to Ystradfellte and the renowned ‘Four Waterfalls’, Porth Yr Ogof presents attractive opportunities for diversification and tourism-related income.

Services

Mains electricity and mains water supply to the farmhouse. There is currently no heating system installed. Mains water is available to some field parcels, natural water supplies available to fields adjoining river.

Directions

Postcode: CF44 9JF

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From Ystradfellte Village, head south east, signposted Penderyn. Crossing over the river, continue for approximately 300 yards, where the entrance and track to Porth Yr Ogof will be located on your right.

Access

Access to the property is granted direct off an unnamed public adopted highway.

Method of Sale

Porth Yr Ogof is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

Boundaries

The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof

Sporting, Timber & Minerals

The sporting rights, mineral rights and timber are included within the freehold in so far as they are owned.

Health & Safety

Due to the nature of the property, neither the seller nor agents are responsible for the safety of those viewing. All those viewing the property do so at their own risk.

Wayleave/Easements/Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights and obligations including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and other obligations, easements, quasi-easements, and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these particulars. There are no public rights of way on the property.

Disputes

Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any point arising in the General Remarks and Stipulations or Particulars of Scale, Schedule, Plan or interpretation of any of them the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents, whose decision acting as expert shall be final.

Guide Price

Offers in Excess of: £550,000

Fixtures and Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars.

Anti Money Laundering

As part of our obligations under the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Herbert R Thomas will require any purchaser to complete our Anti Money Laundering checks via a third party company named CREDAS.

Viewing Arrangements

Viewing to be arranged for daylight hours and by appointment only through the sole agents.

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Contact: Rob David
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Contact: Eifion Morgan
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EPC Rating: E

Disclaimer

These particulars are provided as a general guide only and do not form part of any contract or offer. While believed to be accurate, they are not guaranteed. Some images may include CGI or digitally enhanced furnishings for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the sale. All negotiations must be conducted through Herbert R Thomas.