Llwynygroes, Tregaron, SY25

A Remarkable Grade II Listed Welsh Home & Lifestyle Smallholding, Carefully Restored for a New Chapter

A House with a Story to Tell. Some houses are simply renovated. Others are rescued. Fedw Fawr belongs firmly in the latter category.

With origins stretching back approximately 400 years, Fedw Fawr is a Grade II listed Welsh home whose architecture reflects several centuries of rural life. Its earliest range dates from the 17th century, with alterations during the early 18th century and a substantial two-storey addition dating from the early 19th century. Even the newer parts of the house are therefore approaching 200 years old.

When the current owners discovered Fedw Fawr, they found a house whose character remained evident beneath years of neglect and inappropriate alteration. Drawing upon previous experience of historic properties, they embarked upon an extensive five-year restoration, determined not simply to modernise the house but to repair it sympathetically and preserve the features that make it distinctive.

The result is a warm and characterful three-bedroom country home where four centuries of history sit comfortably alongside the practicalities of modern living.

The work has been extensive. Internal walls have been repaired and replastered, or rebuilt where necessary; timbers have been renewed where required and woodworm treated. The property has been rewired and replumbed, sash windows repaired and a maple floor introduced through the study and kitchen.

Traditional methods, or appropriate modern equivalents, have been used wherever possible, allowing the house to retain the irregularities, craftsmanship and sense of history that are fundamental to its character.

Together with almost two acres of grounds, a substantial workshop and shepherd's hut, Fedw Fawr also offers the flexibility and outdoor space increasingly sought by buyers looking for a manageable West Wales smallholding.

Historic Character, Carefully Restored

Step inside and Fedw Fawr immediately reveals a home of generous proportions and considerable individuality.

A large entrance hall with an attractive staircase provides an impressive introduction to the accommodation, leading to two substantial reception rooms. Traditional open fireplaces provide natural focal points and a tangible connection with the generations who have lived here before.

At the heart of the house is the well-presented kitchen and breakfast room.

The Aga has become an integral part of life at Fedw Fawr. As the owners simply put it, “Life revolves around the Aga.” It brings warmth to a practical and sociable kitchen that naturally serves as one of the principal gathering places within the home.

Maple flooring flows from the study into the kitchen, adding warmth and continuity, whilst a large utility room provides valuable everyday workspace and storage. A ground-floor shower room and WC further enhance the practicality of the accommodation.

Throughout the house, the restoration has respected its age rather than attempting to disguise it. Period features, traditional materials and the natural character of the building remain central to its appeal.

Generous & Individual Accommodation

The character continues on the first floor, where an individual landing arrangement leads to three bedrooms.

Two of the bedrooms are particularly generous, with the proportions and character expected of a substantial historic home, whilst the third provides useful flexibility for family, guests, home working or hobbies.

A spacious four-piece family bathroom serves the first-floor accommodation.

Throughout the upper floor, windows provide attractive outlooks across the gardens and surrounding Ceredigion countryside, maintaining a strong connection between the house and its rural setting.

Almost Two Acres & a Smallholding Lifestyle

Fedw Fawr stands within attractive, gently sloping grounds approaching two acres, offering an appealing balance between gardens, nature, usable outdoor space and manageable smallholding potential.

When the current owners arrived, much of the land had become heavily overgrown. Their approach was not to create a highly manicured garden, but instead what they describe as a “mosaic patchwork” of the wild and the tamed.

Open areas and wildflower meadow now sit alongside native planting, less formal habitat and an extensive native tree plantation. The result is a varied landscape that provides interest throughout the seasons whilst supporting a wide range of wildlife.

Warblers regularly breed within the upper field, spotted flycatchers have nested behind the house, and swift boxes and discreet nesting spaces around the stonework have been incorporated to encourage birdlife.

An ancient yew tree stands prominently to the front of the house. Its annual crop of fruit attracts large numbers of thrushes and forms an established part of the property's natural landscape.

For those seeking a country home with land, the grounds provide plenty of scope to garden, grow, keep animals or simply enjoy the additional space and privacy associated with a lifestyle smallholding, according to individual requirements.

Workshop, Shepherd's Hut & Practical Space

The property is complemented by a substantial workshop, providing useful space for storage, practical projects, hobbies or a variety of other uses.

Within the grounds is also a charming shepherd's hut, included within the sale, providing a flexible additional space away from the main house.

It could serve equally well as a home office, studio, writing room or quiet retreat, whilst the workshop and generous driveway parking add considerably to the everyday practicality of the property.

These additional elements, combined with almost two acres of land, broaden Fedw Fawr's appeal beyond that of a traditional country house and reinforce its potential as a versatile smallholding.

Rural Ceredigion

Fedw Fawr occupies an attractive rural position in the countryside around Llangeitho, an area characterised by rolling farmland, quiet lanes and the open landscapes of West Wales.

The nearby towns of Tregaron and Lampeter provide a good range of everyday amenities, independent businesses and services, whilst the wider Ceredigion countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors.

The setting provides the peace and space associated with rural living whilst remaining within practical reach of established communities and everyday facilities.

For buyers seeking to relocate to West Wales, Fedw Fawr offers an appealing combination: an historic home, manageable acreage and useful ancillary space within a particularly attractive part of Ceredigion.

A Home Brought Back to Life

The story of Fedw Fawr is ultimately one of careful restoration.

When the current owners took it on, the house and grounds required considerable work. Over five years they have repaired its fabric, renewed its services, restored its windows, revived the land and created a comfortable home whilst retaining the historic character that first attracted them to it.

Fedw Fawr is no longer a restoration project. It is a home ready to be lived in, loved and enjoyed.

After five years of careful work, Fedw Fawr is ready for its next chapter. For a new owner, this is an opportunity to become the custodian of a characterful historic home and lifestyle smallholding, enjoying what has already been achieved whilst continuing its story for years to come.

Fedw Fawr — Four Centuries of History. Carefully Restored. Ready for Its Next Chapter

Entrance Hall

With slate step via a half glazed solid wood door leading into the original entrance hall.

Sitting Room

Dual aspect with large window with attractive garden views to the front, built in library shelving, an attractive fireplace with a fitted wood burning stove and there are two large wooden double glazed doors which lead outside.

Kitchen Breakfast Room

With a range of wooden base level units with a double drainer wooden incorporated draining unit surrounding a Belfast style sink with excellent storage underneath. There is also a fitted AGA with two hot plates, original panelled ceiling, quarry tiles flooring, a walk-in Inglenook fireplace with a fitted wood burning stove, an attractive window to the side and access to a front facing larder cupboard, fitted shelving and access to fuse box, and a part glazed wooden double glazed door to outside.

Study / Reception 2

Dual aspect with attractive windows to both sides, repurposed attractive wooden gym flooring, a fireplace with a fitted wood burning stove, original beam ceiling, part wood panelled walls.

Utility Reception Room 3

This is a really useful area and could be further developed into additional accommodation if required. With Belfast sink unit, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, excellent range of shelving, access to a loft space and also access to a front porch (which is a useful area for boot room, dogs etc.)

Shower Room Downstairs

Refitted with an attractive wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, large shower with tiled walls and wall mounted electric shower unit, extractor fan and original wood panelled ceiling.

Garden Room

Front aspect - a very useful room and area.

First Floor Landing 2 parts Rear

With an original opening, which is very much a feature of the property.

Master Bedroom

Dual aspect with views over the gardens, with fireplace recess, original beam ceiling, large feature built in double wardrobe cupboard, original timber flooring, a very characterful room with exposed beams and timber.

Second Landing

A superb original staircase leading up to the first floor landing which is split into two parts.

Bedroom 2

Dual aspect with an ornate fireplace with slate hearth, original windows, coved ceiling, original wooden floorboards and a wardrobe recess.

Bedroom 3

Front aspect with original timber flooring and views over front garden.

Master Bathroom

An attractive bathroom with a roll top clawfoot bath, large pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, bidet, inset spotlighting, wall mounted feature radiator and an attractive window.