Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth

A 55-acre farm, well situated within a mile of Devils Bridge, 2 semi-detached properties in need of modernisation and outbuildings
(EER - TBC)
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Band C

For Sale By Private Treaty -

A 55-acre farm, well situated within a mile of Devils Bridge, 2 semi-detached properties and outbuildings known as

OCHR RHOS
DEVILS BRIDGE
ABERYSTWYTH
CEREDIGION
SY23 4RF

Ochr Rhos enjoys a sheltered slightly elevated location overlooking the village of Devils Bridge and the Cambrian Mountains. There are 2 semi-detached properties (No1 & No2 Ochr Rhos) are included in the sale. Both are in need of modernisation and No2 has been unoccupied for approximately 50 years.

The farm is intersected by a country lane which leads to Trisant and beyond. There are outbuildings on both sides of the road.

The popular tourist attraction of Devils Bridge is located 12 miles inland from Aberystwyth. In addition to the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge railway station there is primary school and hotel at the village. Aberystwyth is a popular university town with a good range of social, leisure and educational facilities.

The former mining village of Cwmystwyth and the scenic mountain road through the Elan Valley out to Rhayader is also nearby.

Method Of Sale - The farm is offered for sale preferably as a whole by Private Treaty.

Services - Private water and drainage. Main electricity. Mains water available near by.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - Band C (Ochr Rhos No1)

Land Transaction Tax - The purchase of this property may be subject to Land Transaction Tax (LTT), with the amount payable depending on the purchase price and the buyer’s circumstances. For an estimate, please use the Welsh Revenue Authority Land Transaction Tax calculator at and/or seek advice from your solicitor or financial adviser.

To View - Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents – Aled Ellis & Co, 16 Terrace Rd, Aberystwyth. or

Directions - (OS Grid Ref: SN )
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From Aberystwyth take the A487 south to Southgate before turning left onto the A4120 Devils Bridge Road and proceed to Devils Bridge. At the village take the first turning right (near the war memorial) onto the B4343 Pontrhydygroes road. Turn right just before the primary school and take the 2nd turning left (sharp bend) and Ochr Rhos will be the first property.

Possession - Vacant possession on completion.

Plan - A plan is included with the sale particulars for identification purposes only.

Right Of Way - 2 public footpaths and bridle path intersect the land.

Particulars Of Sale -

Description - The pair of semi-detached houses are of traditional construction, No1 has a more recent extension. Both are in need of modernisation.

The farm provides for the following accommodation. All room dimensions are appropriate. All images have been taken with a digital camera.

Ochr Rhos No 1 -

Ground Floor -

Front Entrance Door To -

Reception Hallway - with quarry tiled floor, stairs to first floor accommodation and doors to

Sitting Room - 3.05m x 2.97m (10' x 9'9 ) - with window to fore with fine views. Quarry tiled floor and tiled fireplace.

Living Room - 4.37m x 4.01m (14'4 x 13'2 ) - with window to fore with fine views and window to rear. Original fireplace/ cooking range and quarry tiled floor.

Inner Hallway - with under stairs storage area

Former Kitchen - 3.07m x 4.32m (10'1 x 14'2) - with quarry tiled floor.

Kitchen - 2.87m x 3.45m (9'5 x 11'4 ) - with tiled floor, solid fuel Rayburn (as seen) and window to rear.

Utility Room - 1.98m x 2.57m (6'6 x 8'5 ) - with tiled floor and window to rear.

Side Porch - with door to

Storeroom - 1.40m x 2.87m (4'7 x 9'5 ) -

Downstairs Wc - with wash hand basin and tiled floor.

Landing - with doors to

Bedroom 1 - 2.79m x 4.88m (9'2 x 16') - with window to fore with fine views. Tiled fireplace and window to rear.

Office - 1.98m x 2.18m (6'6 x 7'2 ) - with window to fore with fine views.

Bedroom 2 - 3.25m x 4.95m (10'8 x 16'3 ) - with window to fore with fine views. Tiled fireplace.

Former Bathroom - 1.83m x 2.67m (6' x 8'9 ) -

Box Room -

Bedroom 3 - 2.87m x 4.88m (9'5 x 16' ) - with window to fore and rear.

Ochr Rhos No 2 (Pantyffynnon) -

Ground Floor -

Reception Hallway - with stairs to first floor accommodation and doors to

Sitting Room - 4.27m x 1.88m (14' x 6'2 ) - with window to fore with fine views.

Living Room - with original cooking range and recess ½ glazed cupboards to each side. Quarry tiled floor and window to fore with fine views. Exposed beams and under stairs storage cupboards.

Kitchen Area - 1.85m x 1.75m (6'1 x 5'9) - with Belfast sink.

Kitchen Area 2 - 2.74m x 1.96m (9' x 6'5) - with door and window to rear.

Pantry -

First Floor Accommodation -

Lean To Storage Room -

Landing - with doors to

Bedroom 1 - 3.20m x 1.88m (10'6 x 6'2 ) - with window to rear.

Bedroom 2 - 1.85m x 4.39m (6'1 x 14'5 ) - with window to fore with fine views.

Bedroom 3 - 3.43m x 2.34m (11'3 x 7'8 ) - with window to fore with fine views and feature fireplace.

Externally -

The Outbuildings - The outbuildings comprise of
•Former traditional cowshed
•Attached 3 bay general purpose outbuilding 33’ x 45’ with part Mezzanine floors
•Garage
•There is also a useful outbuilding on the other side of the lane on 2 levels.

The Land - (See schedule of acreages)
The land in total amounts to 55.10 acres (or 22.3 hectares) of the total area approximately 8.5 acres is homestead and woodland.

You will note from the plan that the farm is intersected by the county lane and the track that leads to Glanfedw.

The land to the fore is mainly level in nature. The fields to the rear of the homestead is sloping in nature. The remainder of the land are useful paddocks to the East with one paddock on the other side of the lane opposite Tan Y Graig.

Agents Comments - An unspoilt small mixed stock farm in a desirable edge of village location with pleasant outlook over Devils Bridge and beyond.

Schedule Of Acreages -

Land Plan -