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Blaenffos, Boncath

Land size
5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Character Smallholding
  • Variety of Outbuildings
  • Approx. 5 acres of Land
  • Four Double Bedrooms
  • Four Bathrooms
  • Full of Character & Charm
  • Rural Location
  • Ample Parking
  • Oil Central Heating
  • EPC Rating: E

Description

Situated in a rural setting within the village of Blaenffos, and tucked away from the main road, this detached character smallholding offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy country living with space, and versatility. Boasting four bedrooms, four bathrooms and approximately five acres of land, the property would make an ideal family home, with exciting potential for those seeking a more rural lifestyle.

Rich in character and charm, the property is believed to have been built in 1812 and retains a wealth of original features, including traditional wooden doors, high ceilings, decorative coving and feature fireplaces. The accommodation offers a selection of reception rooms, providing plenty of space for family life, entertaining and relaxation. The surrounding land presents a fantastic opportunity for those wishing to keep livestock, cultivate their own fruit and vegetables, or simply enjoy the freedom and space that comes with country living.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into an entrance hallway, with doors leading to two reception rooms. To the left, the living room features an attractive exposed stone wall and original fireplace, creating a charming focal point. The second reception room, currently used as a sitting room, benefits from a log burning stove, and a lovely bay window to the front, allowing natural light to fill the space.

The dining room is complete with a fireplace incorporating a wooden beam and a Rayburn, adding to the home's traditional country character. A useful adjoining porch provides access to the side of the property. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units and benefits from an integrated dishwasher, oven and drinks cooler. There is also space for an additional table. Further enhancing the ground-floor accommodation is a useful utility area and a shower room. From the kitchen, a second porch provides access to the opposite side of the property, offering an ideal boot room for— perfect for muddy boots, and coats.

Within the hallway a door leads into the understairs storage which is currently used as a pantry and accessed via a few steps. The first floor is accessed via a half-turn staircase in the hallway, leading to a landing featuring an arched window overlooking the side of the property. The owners have also created a reading nook on the landing, providing a space to relax. The landing gives access to three double bedrooms, two of which benefits from a feature fireplace, while two benefit from en-suite shower rooms. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom, fitted with a vanity unit incorporating a wash basin, a WC and a bath with a shower over.

A further staircase from the dining room, leads to the fourth bedroom which was the former servants accommodation. Within this room there is a cupboard housing the heat store water heater.

The property is approached via a track leading to a gated entrance, beyond which there is ample parking. There is also a workshop/barn, offering a range of potential uses. To the rear of the property is a further outbuilding, which is a former cottage, it offers potential for conversion back into a dwelling, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. There is also a shower block comprising three separate shower rooms, installed by the current owners as part of their plans to establish a campsite within the grounds. Also behind the property, there is a summer house and two polytunnels, providing additional versatility for a variety of uses.

The property enjoys approximately five acres of land, offering an excellent opportunity for those looking to keep animals or enjoy a more rural lifestyle. The current owners keep alpacas and chickens. With its grounds, range of outbuildings and exciting potential for further development, subject to the necessary consents, this unique property offers a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a home with space, versatility and scope to create something truly special.

Blaenffos is a semi-rural village which straddles the A478 former drovers' road which runs from Cardigan in Ceredigion south through Crymych and on to Tenby. The village benefits from a village shop. Nearby Boncath (meaning 'Buzzard' in Welsh) is a rural village sitting approximately 6.1 miles south of Cardigan, 3.4 miles north of Crymych, and 8.2 miles west of Newcastle Emlyn. It was once an intermediate stop on the rail link between Whitland and Cardigan which closed in 1963. The village itself benefits from a village shop and Rhos Y Gilwen country house with its fabulous concert hall is a short drive away. The nearby towns of Cardigan, Crymych and Newcastle Emlyn offer further amenities including schools, supermarkets, public houses, restaurants, and so much more. The coast is a short drive away with the closest beach of Poppit Sands in St Dogmaels being only 8.3 miles away.

VIEWING: By appointment only via the Agents.
TENURE: We are advised Freehold
SERVICES: We have not checked or tested any of the services or appliances at the property.
COUNCIL TAX: Band 'F' Pembrokeshire County Council
WATER & DRAINAGE: We are advised that this property is served by private water supply, and private drainage

ref:LW/AMS/10/26/OK

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-10-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 300 Farms & Smallholdings listings in Wales (5+ acres).

This Property£110,000 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (5+ acres) £15,557 / 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
52 E
77 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

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
Private Supply
Heating
Oil Heating
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 · available to 13% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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 Bro Preseli1.4 miles
    Pupils
    932
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Eglwyswrw3.1 miles
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Clydau3.6 miles
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Cilgerran Church in Wales VC School4.5 miles
    Pupils
    114
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gymunedol Llechryd5.5 miles
    Pupils
    54
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Bro Preseli1.4 miles
    Pupils
    932
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi6.7 miles
    Pupils
    614
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn8.1 miles
    Pupils
    502
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Dyffryn Taf12 miles
    Pupils
    890
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Teifi14 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    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

Morrisons Daily Crymych, Crymych1.3 miles
Morrisons Daily Cardigan, Cardigan6.5 miles
Spar - Cardigan, Cardigan6.6 miles

GP surgery

Ashleigh Surgery6.6 miles

Pharmacy

E.P. Parry Pharmacy1.2 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

Clunderwen Rail Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Erw-wen0.8 miles

Typical drive times

Arberth29 min · 16 miles
Aberteifi12 min · 7.3 miles
Trefdraeth16 min · 11 miles
Tyddewi (city)51 min · 37 miles
Newcastle Emlyn18 min · 10 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

Natural Resources Wales open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Not mapped

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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