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£460,000

Maesycrugiau, Pencader

Land size
2.33 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Peacefully Set 2.32 Acre Holding
  • 3 / 4 Bed Extended Cottage
  • 2 / 3 Living Rooms
  • Clean Grazing In 2 Paddocks
  • Useful Range Of Outbuildings
  • Very Good Condition Throughout
  • Air Sourced Central Heating
  • 4.5 Miles From Llandysul
  • 14 Miles From Carmarthen
  • EPC Rating: C

Description

Peacefully set a mere ¾ of a mile from the county boundary, this charming SOUTH FACING DETACHED EXTENDED COTTAGE (now 1,625 sq ft) offers 3 / 4 BEDROOMS and 2 / 3 LIVING ROOMS with full AIRSOURCE CENTRAL HEATING and full DOUBLE GLAZING. The whole property extends to approx 2.329 ACRES and includes 2 level paddocks extending to approx 1.84 ACRES. In addition to the main residence, the property includes a RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS inc a stone built garage with conversion potential – ST consents. Conveniently located just 14 miles north of Carmarthen and approx 4.5 MILES FROM THE TEIFI VALLEY TOWN OF LLANDYSUL.

Location & Directions - What3Words location: ///jungle.homelands.drizzly Peacefully set at OS Grid Ref SN 455 413 at the end of a short private drive off the council maintained lane. The village of Capel Dewi is a mere 3/4 of a mile away while the village of Llanfihangel Ar Arth is approx 1.25 miles away and the Teifi valley town of Llandysul is approx 4.5 miles away along the B4336. The county town of Carmarthen is approx 15 miles away. From Carmarthen, take the A485 north (as if heading towards Lampeter) passing through the villages of Peniel, Rhydargaeau and Alltwalis. At Windy Corner garage bear left onto the B4459 and proceed through the village of Pencader and on to the village of Llanfihangel Ar Arth. Continue over the crossroads and proceed for approx 3/4 of a mile (passing the church and The Eagle public house) before taking the first right approx 100 yards after crossing the bridge. Proceed up the hill for approx half a mile and bear left (passing Fronfelen Farm on the left) and on for approx 300 yards and the entrance will be seen on the left

Construction - We understand the property is built mainly of traditional solid stone, with more recent side and rear extensions of cavity construction, under a duo-pitched roof to provide the following charming and beautifully maintained accommodation.

Reception Room - 4.31 x 3.27 (14'1" x 10'8") - A bright room with a quality laminate floor, part panelled walls and an open beamed ceiling. Staircase to the first floor.

Lounge - 3.91 x 3.69 (12'9" x 12'1") - Having a laminate floor and a feature cast iron wood burning stove in a wooden surround with a tiled hearth. Opening to the

Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 4.94 x 3.34 (16'2" x 10'11") - A stunning room fitted with a good quality range of base units, a feature Belling gas fired range with double ovens and 5 gas burners. Hardwood worktops and breakfast bar and an Italian style tiled floor. The dining area is particularly attractive with 2 Velux rooflights and French doors at the back leading to the rear patio area.

Utility Room - 3.28 x 1.92 (10'9" x 6'3") - Having a tiled floor, ample free-standing storage cupboards, a Belfast sink and a half glazed upvc door to the rear. Just off this room there is a smaller area housing the Airsource hot water tank and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

Ground Floor Shower Room - 1.98 x 1.70 (6'5" x 5'6") - Laminate floor, part Respotex lined walls and fitted with a white 3 piece suite comprising a WC, washbasin and corner shower cubicle. Wall mounted heated towel rail.

Study / Ground Floor Bedroom - 4.38 x 3.18 (14'4" x 10'5") - A more recent side extension which could be sectioned off to provide a granny flat if needed. Having a laminate floor, a blanked off fireplace (which could be made functional) and a picture window to the front.

First Floor - A split level LANDING with a loft access and a door off to the

Main Bedroom 1 - 4.45 x 2.85 (14'7" x 9'4") - With a laminate floor, dual aspect windows, built in storage cupboard and an en-suite WC with a wall mounted wash hand basin.

Double Bedroom 2 - 4.24 x 2.97 (13'10" x 9'8") - Again with a laminate floor and dual aspect windows. Louvre fronted storage cupboard.

Single Bedroom 3 - 3.41 x 1.76 (11'2" x 5'9") - Laminate floor.

Council Tax - We understand the property is in Council Tax band E and that the Council Tax payable for the 2025 / 2026 financial year is £2,797.60 which equates to approximately £233.13 per month before discounts.

Agents Notes - 1. Prospective buyers will notice a "path" shown on the boundary plan. This path was an old right of way used by one neighbour to access the private spring, but that spring no longer exists and the neighbouring property has been on mains water for years.

2. There are no PUBLIC rights of way over this property, but one neighbour does have a PRIVATE right of way down the drive. In practice this right of way is rarely used as they now have a better access from the other side.

Family Bathroom - 2.12 x 1.69 (6'11" x 5'6") - A beautiful room with a laminate floor and fitted with a white 3 piece bathroom suite comprising a paneled bath (with a shower over) WC and pedestal washbasin. Wall mounted heated towel rail.

Externally - To the front of the cottage there is a graveled forecourt, next to an approx 500 sq ft stone built GARAGE / WORKSHOP. Across the way, there is an approx 25' x 15' (approx 375 sq ft) general purpose LEAN TO and ample parking for approx 3 or 4 vehicles. On the lawn there is a 2 berth STATIC CARAVAN currently used as a hobby / craft space and occasional family use and with a mains cold water feed and electricity via a hook-up. To the rear, there is a raised private PATIO giving a lovely area for BBQs or just a quiet area to sit and relax. The land is all clean and is split into 2 enclosures as marked on the plan.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to a septic tank. Newly installed Airsource central heating. Full upvc double glazing. Newly installed solar panels and improved insulation which has improved the EPC rating.

Boundary Plan - PLEASE NOTE THIS PLAN IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY.

Agents Notes - We are informed the fascia and soffits were replaced in June 2025 and the chimney repaired. The insulation has also been upgraded and the heating system has just been changed to air source heating with solar panels fitted.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-01-28

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,206 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£197,425 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £105,766 / 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
80 C
94 A

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

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Heating
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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

Superfast

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

  • Llanllwni2.3 miles
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Teifi3.1 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Cae'R Felin3.2 miles
    Pupils
    104
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Dyffryn Cledlyn3.9 miles
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Llanybydder4.7 miles
    Pupils
    58
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Bro Teifi3.1 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Pedr8.4 miles
    Pupils
    967
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn9.4 miles
    Pupils
    502
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Gyfun Aberaeron Comprehensive13 miles
    Pupils
    573
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Queen Elizabeth High School14 miles
    Pupils
    1,289
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision

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

Spar - Llandysul, Llandysul2.5 miles
Morrisons Daily Pencader, Pencader3.5 miles
Morrisons Daily Drefach, Felindre, Dyfed, SA446.6 miles

GP surgery

Meddygfa Teifi Surgery2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.5 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

Carmarthen Rail Station14 miles

Nearest bus stop

Capel Dewi War Memorial0.8 miles

Typical drive times

Lampeter23 min · 12 miles
Llandysul11 min · 4.6 miles
Llanybydder17 min · 7.3 miles
Abertawe (city)1 hr 7 min · 41 miles
Newcastle Emlyn26 min · 12 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

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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