Old Mill Farmhouse, Trawsfynydd
- Land size
- 5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 10
- Bathrooms
- 8
Key Features
- 4 Bedroom Detached Property
- 7 Holiday Let Units
- Approximately 5 Acre Plot
- Fantastic Business Opportunity
- Abundance of Potential
- Ample Off-road Parking
- Outbuildings
- Solar Panels
- Spectacular Views of Llyn Trawsfynydd
- Beautiful Garden with G-Scale Model Railway
Description
Discover Old Mill Farmhouse - a unique opportunity to own a spacious 4-bedroom detached home combined with seven self-contained holiday bedroom units with ensuites, perfect for a lucrative income stream! Set on approximately 5 acres of land, this charming property retains its original character, featuring stunning exposed timber beams throughout, offering the perfect canvas to modernise and personalise.
Enjoy the benefits of extensive grazing land, ample off-road parking and a beautiful enclosed garden. This exceptional garden features a bespoke G scale model railway, meticulously designed and seamlessly integrated into the landscape. The railway's charming locomotives navigate lush plantings and intricate cowboy western scenery, creating a captivating focal point for enthusiasts and guests alike. This unique blend of hobby and horticulture elevates the outdoor living experience to an extraordinary level. The property benefits from a range of versatile outbuildings - including a barn, a cozy lodge cabin, and a static caravan. Whether you are looking to create a thriving holiday let business or a private rural retreat with income potential, Old Mill Farmhouse offers endless possibilities in a stunning countryside setting.
The property is set in Trawsfynydd, a charming village located within the Snowdonia National Park. It is known for its stunning natural surroundings, including Llyn Trawsfynydd, a large man-made lake popular for fishing and water sports. The village has a rich history, with connections to the Welsh poet Hedd Wyn and the now-decommissioned Trawsfynydd nuclear power station. It offers a peaceful rural setting with easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling, while still being within reach of larger towns like Porthmadog and Dolgellau.
Accommodation:
Entrance Hall: (1.22m x 5.96m)
Lounge: (3.98m x 5.11m)
Kitchen: (2.16m x 4.71m)
Pantry: (1.49m x 4.13m)
Utility: (2.58m x 4.99m)
WC: (2.21m x 2.31m)
Dining Room: (3.16 x 7.28m)
Landing: (2.76m x 5.39m)
Bedroom 1: (3.64m x 3.13m)
Bedroom 2: (2.89m x 3.06m)
Bedroom 3: ( 2.91m x 2.69m)
Bedroom 4: (2.84m x 2.85m)
Bathroom: (1.93m x 1.96m)
Holiday Unit 1:
Bedroom 1: (3.67m 3.60m)
Shower Room: (2.39m x 1.25m)
Holiday Unit 2:
Bedroom 1: (2.62m x 3.22m)
Bedroom 2: (3.17m x 3.65m)
Shower Room: (2.43m x 1.64m)
Holiday Unit 3:
Bedroom 1: (5.10m x 2.74m)
Wet Room: (1.37m x 1.79m)
Holiday Unit 4:
Bedroom 1: (3.34m x 3.38m)
Shower Room: (1.87m x 1.75m)
Holiday Unit 5:
Bedroom 1: 2.54m x 2.89m)
Shower Room: (1.71m x 1.63m)
Holiday Unit 6:
Bedroom 1: (2.50m x 2.82m)
Shower Room: (1.62m x 1.69m)
Holiday Unit 7:
Bedroom 1: (4.35m x 3.08m)
Shower Room: (1.41m x 1.93m)
Services
The property benefits from mains electricity and water, a private septic tank, and solar panels installed on the main residence.
Heating
The main residence is heated via an oil-fired central heating system, while the holiday let units benefit from an Economy 7 electric heating system. The agent has tested no services, appliances or central heating system (if any).
Council Tax
Band A
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights Of Way
We are not aware of any wayleaves, easements, or rights of way affecting the property. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Planning
We are not aware of any active planning applications in place in relation to the property.
Article 4 Directive
If you own a residential dwelling (which is a main home) within the Eryri National Park area and wish to change the use to a second home, short term holiday let or specific mixed use, you will be required to obtain planning permission from Eryri's National Park Authority before undertaking the change of use. If you own a dwelling that is already in use as a second home, short term holiday let or specific mixed uses (before 1 June 2025) - the Article 4 Direction will not affect the current use.
Building Survey & Condition
No formal building survey has been made on the property in the last 12 months. The agents have not undertaken a full survey of the property.
Directions
From our office on Bala High Street, head northeast for approximately 0.2 miles and turn left onto Ffrydan Road, just before the bridge. Continue on this road for around 17 miles. As you enter Trawsfynydd, turn left onto the A470. After approximately 0.3 miles, take the first left just after crossing Afon Prysor. The property will be located on your right-hand side after about 110 yards.
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Method of Sale
The property is to be offered for sale by private treaty.
Tenure & Possession
The freehold of the property is offered with vacant possession on completion of sale.
Local Authorities
Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri/Snowdonia National Park -
Viewings
Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor's agents R G Jones -
Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of property, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety.
DISCLAIMER
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers or purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise of their accuracy. No person in the employment of Farmers Marts (R G Jones) Ltd has the authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to the property
Council Tax Band: A (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Tenure: Freehold
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- A
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 8 Holiday Lets listings in Wales (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains, Solar Panels
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Electric Heating, Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Enclosed 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
80 Mbps
Superfast · available to 83% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
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.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ysgol Bro Hedd Wyn669 metres
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Edmwnd Prys3.5 miles
- Pupils
- 18
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Bro Cynfal4.4 miles
- Pupils
- 40
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Manod6.1 miles
- Pupils
- 86
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Talsarnau6.3 miles
- Pupils
- 26
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
Secondary
- Ysgol Y Moelwyn6.7 miles
- Pupils
- 355
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Ardudwy8.4 miles
- Pupils
- 331
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Eifionydd9.3 miles
- Pupils
- 373
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Bro Idris11 miles
- Pupils
- 541
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-16)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- YSGOL Godre'r Berwyn13 miles
- Pupils
- 571
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
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Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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