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Cemmaes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20

Land size
2.5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • 3 Bedroom Cottage
  • 2.5 acres Smallholding
  • Panoramic views of the Dyfi Valley
  • Range of adaptable outbuildings
  • Further development potential
  • Freehold
  • EPC - F37. Expiry 14/10/2035

Description

Nestled high above the Dyfi Valley, this 2.5 acre small holding boasts panoramic views of the valley below and mountains beyond, yet is only 15 minutes’ drive from the market town of Machynlleth, 40 minutes from the seaside of Aberdyfi, and within easy access Snowdonia National Park. Creigfryn offers generous accommodation and timeless charm, having retained many period features, with 3 double bedrooms and 3 reception rooms, including the spacious Sun Room which fully enjoys the far reaching views the property has to offer.

With 2 acres of additional paddock land and an extensive range of outbuildings, the property allows space for hobbies or business opportunities as well as further development potential, subject to relevant planning consent. Viewing is essential.

The accommodation comprises:

Entrance Porch/Boot Room leading to

Living Room (16'4 x 15'10 max) with dual aspect windows providing far reaching views across the Dyfi Valley. Exposed beam ceiling and exposed beam work to one wall, feature Inglenook fireplace with stone surround and Oak lintel above with Clear View multi fuel stove inset on slate hearth and original bread oven to side. Radiator and door to

Hall with original mosaic tiled floor and stairs off. Radiator and doors to

Dining Room (15'4 x 8'10) with glazed window to Conservatory. Brick fireplace and maroon tiled hearth with complimenting wood burner, built-in cupboard, half glazed, to recess at side. Period picture rail and radiator.

Kitchen (8'5 x 15'2) with wood effect laminate flooring, doors to Living Room, Hall and Conservatory. The kitchen comprises of solid wood base and wall cupboards to 2 walls with half bowl stainless steel sink unit inset and plumbing for dishwasher. Electric Rangemaster with 5 ring gas hob and extractor over, built-in cupboard to recess beside housing hot water tank, radiator. Attached Larder with under counter space for fridge and freezer.

Sun Room (11'7 x 23'5) the heart of the home. A tranquil space with spectacular views across the rolling hills of the Dyfi Valley below. Timber framed and fully double glazed with French doors to rear patio and polycarbonate roof. Ceramic tiled floor and 2 convection heaters.

Utility Room (17'6 x 6') accessed externally. An incredibly useful space with power and lights. Belfast style sink with hot and cold water supply and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Counter top space and filtration system for private water supply.

First Floor:

Gallery Landing with loft access and doors to

Bedroom 1 (16'5 x 12'3) built-in exposed beam ceiling and exposed beam work to one wall. Original floorboards and built-in cupboards above and to the side of the chimney breast, radiator. Deep window sill looking out to views across the surrounding hillside.

Bedroom 2 (10'2 x15'8) a large double bedroom with views down the valley, radiator.

Bedroom 3 (9'7 x 10'5) with far reaching valley views, radiator.

Bathroom (4'8 x 9'6) with vinyl flooring and 2 fully tiled walls. Bathroom suite comprising low level WC, panel bath with electric shower over and vanity wash basin. Panelled ceiling and radiator.

Please note that a charge of £36 per person will be applied to cover mandatory anti-money laundering checks.

The property is approached via a private driveway opening out to a large turning and parking area. Beyond is a covered car port area with power and lights, providing a garage workshop space and additional parking. From here there is access to Barn 1 and Workshop, both of which have power and lights and provide dry and secure storage spaces having been re-roofed approximately 10 years ago. Behind the Car Port sits Barn 2, a large space with several bays, currently used for storage. A car opening gives access onto the adjoining paddock. Large Garage sits to one side of the Car Port. complete with power and lights and benefitting from full width door to the front. Beside this, Barn 2 and the Hayloft complete the range of stone built outbuildings. A large stone, 2-storey building with 2 Loose Boxes to the ground floor and boarded storage above offers excellent development potential, subject to relevant permissions. Planning permission has previously been granted for conversion of Barn 1 and Workshop but has now lapsed.

To the side of the outbuildings is vehicular access to the paddock beyond. To the rear of the outbuilding is an enclosed lawn area with panoramic views of the Dyfi Valley, a seating area and Verandah fully enjoy the scenic outlook. The Paddock is situated to the rea of the outbuildings, fully enclosed with a water supply and spanning approximately 2 acres. To the rear of the property, a gravelled seating area with far reaching views across the valley below. Steps lead down from here to a private lawned area.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,208 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£234,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £104,396 / 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
37 F
78 C

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

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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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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

Suitable for

  • 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.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ysgol Gynradd Glantwymyn1.7 miles
    Pupils
    78
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Llanbrynmair3.8 miles
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Dyffryn Dulas5.8 miles
    Pupils
    33
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Hyddgen7.2 miles
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Carno C.P. School9.1 miles
    Pupils
    38
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Bro Hyddgen7.2 miles
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Bro Idris10 miles
    Pupils
    541
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Llanidloes High School15 miles
    Pupils
    703
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Caereinion16 miles
    Pupils
    494
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn17 miles
    Pupils
    376
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Maengwyn Street Machynlleth, Machynlleth6.9 miles
Spar - Machynlleth, Machynlleth6.9 miles
Spar - Carno, Carno8.9 miles

GP surgery

Glantwymyn Health Centre6.7 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy7.1 miles

Green space

Play Space925 metres

Walking trail

Glyndwrs Way0.6 miles

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

Machynlleth Rail Station7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cemmaes War Memorial807 metres

Typical drive times

Dolgellau24 min · 16 miles
Llanidloes37 min · 23 miles
Machynlleth15 min · 7.9 miles
Wrexham (city)1 hr 25 min · 58 miles
Llanfair Caereinion35 min · 23 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

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

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  • 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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