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Pennal, Machynlleth, Gwynedd, SY20

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 3 Bedroom Detached Period Property
  • Idyllic and private setting with far reaching views over Dyfi Valley
  • 3 Acres of grounds surrounding property
  • Currently a successful holiday let
  • Renovated to very high standard
  • Restricted occupancy (please see agents note)
  • Only 85% Council Tax payable and no premium. Council Tax exempt from 7th January to 28th February.
  • Freehold
  • No onward chain
  • EPC - D66 Expiry 11/06/2036

Description

Set within 3 acres of rolling pastureland, Cefn Cynhafal Bach occupies an elevated position within the Dyfi Valley, enjoying far reaching views in all directions. The detached 3 bedroom property boasts contemporary modern features whilst retaining a wealth of character, offering all the creature comforts and a cozy retreat. Currently a very successful holiday let, planning is restricted with a 10 month occupancy clause (please see agents note for full details).

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a 'ready to go' business in a popular location, only 10 miles from Aberdyfi and within close reach of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park.

Viewing is highly recommended.

The accommodation briefly comprises:

Entry Lobby with window to front, exposed wooden floor, wall mounted electric panel heater. Stairs off with cloak cupboard below and doors to

Open Plan Living Space featuring full height vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden floor, windows to front and rear, 2 Velux skylights and French doors to patio area at the front of the property. The Kitchen area comprises modern base and wall cupboards to one wall with stainless steel sink unit inset, under counter fridge and electric oven. Wide Dining Area and radiator. Morso wood burning stove to Lounge Area with exposed flue, set to slate hearth and radiator.

Bedroom 1 with exposed wooden floor, window to rear enjoying far reaching views across the valley with deep sill, radiator and crawl space storage.

Bathroom with slate flagstone floor, window to side, heated towel rail. Bathroom suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, WC and panel bath with tiled surround and shower above.

Shower Room with slate flagstone flooring and radiator. Suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle with tiled surround.

Utility Room with exposed slate wall, linoleum flooring, external door and corrugated perspex roof. Built-in wall mounted storage cupboard with log store below, boiler. Stainless steel sink unit with cupboards below, automatic washing machine and fridge/freezer.

Bedroom 2 with exposed wooden floor, radiator and 2 Skylights. Built-in double bed frame. There is currently a single bed set to recess with feature window to living space below and deep storage cupboards to either side. This could easily be converted to create built-in wardrobe space.

Bedroom 3 'L-shaped' with exposed wooden floor, radiator and 2 skylights.

The property is approached via a private driveway accessed from a 5-bar gate leading from the country lane. The driveway approaches the rear of the property and opens to a large enclosed lawn area with slate paths giving pedestrian access to either side of the property. To the front, there are slate steps down to a wide, enclosed patio seating area with views across the adjoining pastureland and hillsides beyond. Further steps down to external door accessing utility room and gated pedestrian access to adjoining fields. To the far side of the property, there is a crawl space storage area housing filtration system for the private water supply. Log store. The property is surrounded by pastureland. The property comprises approximately 3 acres including pastureland and woods. Stunning 360 degree views from the property, far reaching across the Dyfi Valley and mountains beyond.

AGENTS NOTE
Planning Condition 4 restricts the use of the property to short term holiday lets and precludes occupation between 7th January and 1st March in any year.

Solar panels have been taken down, pending a decision on new ones.

Photographs are dated 2021.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-13

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,205 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£115,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £105,714 / 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
66 D
89 B

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

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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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 Gynradd Pennal1.7 miles
    Pupils
    34
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Hyddgen4.5 miles
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Penybryn5.3 miles
    Pupils
    240
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Talybont6 miles
    Pupils
    57
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Craig y Deryn6.1 miles
    Pupils
    95
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Bro Hyddgen4.5 miles
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn5.6 miles
    Pupils
    376
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Penglais School12 miles
    Pupils
    1,120
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Bro Idris12 miles
    Pupils
    541
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig12 miles
    Pupils
    587
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    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 - Machynlleth, Machynlleth4.7 miles
Co-op Maengwyn Street Machynlleth, Machynlleth4.8 miles
Co-op Tywyn, Tywyn5.7 miles

GP surgery

Glantwymyn Health Centre4.9 miles

Pharmacy

Abbey Healthcare4.2 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

Dovey Junction Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cefn Crib737 metres

Typical drive times

Tywyn21 min · 10 miles
Dolgellau32 min · 21 miles
Aberystwyth48 min · 25 miles
Machynlleth14 min · 6.3 miles
Wrexham (city)1 hr 43 min · 66 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

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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18 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, SY20 8DT

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