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Guide Price£895,000

Fron Farm, Bontnewydd, Aberystwyth, SY23

Land size
13.6 acres
Bedrooms
4

Key Features

  • Established lifestyle property with income generating potential
  • Coarse & trout fishery and campsite and glamping pod
  • Four established fishing pools
  • Four bedroom farmhouse, previously used as a B&B
  • Storage and workshop building, facilities building
  • Site extending to 13.6 acres (5.5 Ha)

Description

LOCATION
The property is located in the small village of Bontnewydd, lying between Tregaron and the village of Bronant. The property is located within close proximity to the picturesque harbour town of Aberaeron (12 miles) and the vibrant university town of Aberystwyth (13 miles), with its extensive shopping, healthcare and rail links. The Ceredigion coastline lies within easy reach, offering peaceful rural and coastal surroundings.

FRON FARM
Accessed via a private road and track leading to the car park and main dwelling. The former dairy farm has no immediate neighbours or passing roads and was operated as a coarse and trout fishery and campsite until 2023. Since which time the site has been maintained and improved to a high standard by the current owners.

THE FISHERY
The fishery comprises four spring fed and well established lakes between 0.5 and 1 acre in size, with five spring fed stock ponds. The two lakes close to the northern boundary are used for coarse fishing with mixed coarse fish species including carp up to around 30lbs. The two southern lakes are used exclusively for trout fishing. The site benefits from a CCTV security system.

CAMPING & GLAMPING
The top fields extend to approximately 4.5 acres. The campsite has a total of 23 electric pitches with individual 16 amp electric hook-ups and drinking water taps.

In addition are three hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups for motorhomes with toilet and shower facilities and enclosed pot wash and septic tank.

The current owners have recently installed a luxury glamping pod, with ensuite shower and views across the fishery.

Further information on the pod is available from the agents:

DWELLING
Situated in an elevated position overlooking the lakes and grounds, a four bedroom farmhouse with large living room/dining room together with a separate kitchen, dining and living area and conservatory to the rear. The house benefits from a new boiler and hot water system, two new modern fitted kitchens; new en-suite wet room, two wood burning stoves and double glazing.
The original farmhouse was extended around 30 years ago. creating a two bedroom self-contained annex, previously been utilised as a B&B. making it ideal for multi-generational living.

The rear garden is south facing with views over the lakes and hills beyond.

The property is approached via a loose stone driveway leading to a parking area to the fishery and residence which has its own private parking. Extensive mature gardens lie on three sides, mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders.

The rear garden has views over the lakes and surrounding countryside with an area of decking leading from the conservatory.

BUILDINGS
Situated to the rear of the dwelling is following outbuildings of block construction with electricity connected;

Storage building (2.9 x 2.3m)
Workshop building (12m x 5.5m) - Previously benefitted from planning permission for conversion into two holiday homes. Ref; 991121 and A041185.

INCOME & EXPENDITURE
Historically the site has generated income through the sale of
day tickets for the fishery, together with tent and motorhome
Camping pitches. Site has previously been used as a Wedding venue, The glamping pod adds potential for further revenue.

SERVICES
The property has the benefit of mains electricity, mains water, private drainage (septic tank), oil-fired central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Ceredigion County Council

RATES
Council Tax Band - Band D
Rates Payable 2026/27- £2,372.68
Business Rates Payable - £Nil

ENERGY PERFORMANCE
EPC Rating - E

DIRECTIONS
Available from the agent prior to viewing. Strictly by appointment only.

Postcode: SY23 4JG

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Date Posted
2026-08-08

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Connectivity

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Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 25% of premises

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  • 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.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ysgol Gymunedol Llangwyryfon3.3 miles
    Pupils
    25
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Rhos Helyg3.8 miles
    Pupils
    55
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Henry Richard5.1 miles
    Pupils
    387
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Wirfoddol Myfenydd5.7 miles
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Llanilar5.7 miles
    Pupils
    106
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Henry Richard5.1 miles
    Pupils
    387
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig9.6 miles
    Pupils
    587
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Penglais School9.9 miles
    Pupils
    1,120
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Gyfun Aberaeron Comprehensive10 miles
    Pupils
    573
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Pedr12 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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Tregaron, Tregaron5.2 miles
Morrisons Llanbadarn Fawr Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth9.2 miles
Lidl Trefechan Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth9.9 miles

GP surgery

Tregaron Surgery5.1 miles

Pharmacy

Huw Evans (Chemists) Ltd5.1 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Aberystwyth Rail Station10 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Office806 metres

Typical drive times

Lampeter24 min · 15 miles
Tregaron10 min · 7.2 miles
Aberaeron25 min · 13 miles
Aberystwyth26 min · 14 miles
Abertawe (city)1 hr 38 min · 63 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.

Flood Risk

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Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

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Fenn Wright, Rural, Water & Leisure

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