Sarn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53

Key Features:
• Tranquil setting amidst 2.7 acres
• Rural Retreat
• Far reaching panoramic sea / mountain views across the Llyn Peninsula.
• 2 bedroom extended and modernised character cottage
• Modern timber built 3 bay hay shed, 1 new animal arc shelters, large dog kennels and large enclosed chicken run.
• Gardens and parking.
Penycastell Uchaf lies in a superlative position with magnificent 360 degree views in an elevated rural location to the north westerly side of Mynydd Rhiw to the heart of the glorious Llyn Peninsula. The property is now a Registered Small Holding. A traditional detached period Welsh Stone Cottage in which the previous owners carried out a very sympathetic scheme of renovation to the original part of the cottage and added a substantial rear extension which has provided a delightful living room/kitchen/dining area, a light and airy room with double glazed doors opening onto the patio /garden which encompass the fabulous views to the north. The present owner has added additional kitchen units and a particular feature is the installation of a new solid fuel Esse stove which combines heating and cooking. To the original part of the cottage there is a cosy sitting room with a massive feature stone inglenook fireplace with a fitted multi fuel stove. A ladder provides access to a crog loft room with apex roof and sky light window and is presently utilised as an additional bedroom. An inner hall serves 2 further bedrooms and a modern white bathroom suite, pine latch doors, modern electric panel heaters, double glazed windows and outer doors. The property is connected to full fibre broadband. Other features include slate tiled flooring to the sitting room, the extension and bathroom,
Outside – The property is approached over a concrete single track that meanders up the hillside and this is a right of way to the property. (The track is shared by one other property). A gated entrance onto a private gravelled parking area within the boundary of the cottage with an extensive grassed area to the front/ side and a large dog kennels with a run and towards the bottom end of the garden a substantial caged chicken run and coop plus a timber garden shed. There is access onto the land in two enclosures with part dry stone walling and modern fencing to the boundaries with a timber animal pod lying within the grounds.
The views from its elevated position are a particular feature, a panoramic 360 degree vista from the gardens/ grounds over the Peninsula to Mynydd Garn and Yr Eifl to the North, Cardigan Bay to the East and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdonia Range) in the far distance. From the upper fields you look towards the Irish Sea and Ynys Mon (Anglesey).

ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION – This stipulates that a property that is currently used for residential purposes (lived in as a permanent home) will need planning permission for use as either a second home or holiday let. If the property is an existing second home or mixed use (Second Home/holiday let) then planning for change of use is not required.

Directions : When entering Botwnnog along the B4415 road to Aberdaron , take the left turn by Rhydbach Chapel and follow the sign to Rhiw and continue along this road for 0.9 mile , take a left turn for Rhiw ( sign stating unsuitable for wide vehicles ) continue for 0.2 mile and then take a right turn through a gate onto a concrete track and follow this to the very top where pen y castell uchaf will be seen on the right.