St Ishmaels, Nr Dale, SA62

This exquisitely renovated character cottage enjoys a wonderful elevated position overlooking the Gann estuary, a site of special scientific interest and a haven for wildlife. With both the beach and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path a short stroll down the peaceful country lane outside the property, Newfoundlands offers buyers the chance to get a slice of this unspoilt rural idyll. The property itself lives up to this iconic setting with a beautiful renovation of a traditional Pembrokeshire cottage. The cottage, dating back to the 1800’s offers three double bedrooms over two floors, three bathrooms, and excellent reception spaces. One of the undeniable highpoints to the home is the tasteful extension that was added to the western end of the property which now offers a superb, double height living room with a glazed end wall to take in the glorious sunsets the area is renowned for.

Entering the property from the quiet, adopted lane that runs along the front of the home you arrive in a good sized living room with the staircase to the first floor in front of you. To your left is a door into the ground floor double bedroom, with an archway in the rear of the living room taking you through to the kitchen. The kitchen offers a great space for the property with a stable door leading out to the side and a large window enjoying views over the valley. The kitchen is a wonderful space offering bags of character with beautiful shaker style cabinetry, a central island, and a great range of fitted Neff appliances. A hallway opens off the kitchen and leads you down towards the sitting room in the new extension. As you travel down the hallway there is a door to a very well appointed shower room along with a spacious utility room with additional lavatory, next door.

The sitting room at the end of the corridor commands your attention as soon as you enter the rear of the property. The double height, glazed, end wall offers wonderful views out over the gardens and down to the Gann estuary beyond. This wonderful space is filled with character with a reclaimed parquet floor, wood burning stove and the painted stone of the original side of the cottage. A set of bifold doors take you out to an area of decking that offers the perfect space to take in the views and stunning sunsets.

Heading up to the first floor of the home you find two double bedrooms to either side of the central landing. Both bedrooms enjoy their own ensuite bathrooms with freestanding baths cleverly positioned into the eaves. The cottage is an excellent example of a beautiful turnkey property that would suit a variety of purchasers.

The land included with the cottage extends to approximately one acre offering a great garden, parking area and space for animals or a vegetable garden. More land is readily available should a buyer want it, with a parcel of approximately 15 acres to the west and North of the property, overlooking the Gann estuary, available to purchase in addition to the cottage.

Newfoundland is situated between the villages of St Ishmaels and Dale. St Ishmaels offers a thriving community, pub, garden centre and primary school along with the hidden gem of Monk Haven beach. Dale is one of Pembrokeshire finest coastal villages and is a mecca for water sports along with being home to a range of great eateries. Because of the proximity to the stunning beaches of Lindsway bay, Marloes Sands, Musselwick Beach, St Brides Bay, Little Haven and Broad Haven, Newfoundland is ideally positioned and within easy reach (5-10 minutes drive) to all. The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path at the end of the lane takes you all the way into the village with the stunning walk taking in this beautiful section of coast. The coastal path offers hours of enjoyment to any owner and for those with an equestrian interest there are fantastic riding options directly from the property.

Close to amenities and combining this superb location with a tastefully renovated home, Newfoundlands is a wonderful gem of a property to find on the open market.

External: The property can be accessed from the quiet, adopted lane that runs in front of it through either a pedestrian gate in the walled front garden or a wooden double gate which opens to the large parking area which can accommodate several vehicles. The main gardens for the cottage extend to the side of the home taking in the wonderful views to the west down the valley. This attractive lawned garden is predominantly flat and well fenced with a decked seating area opening off the sitting room. To the rear of the cottage there is an outside shower which is perfect for washing off children, yourselves or dogs after a day at the beach.

Beside the gardens is an additional area of grounds, presently segregated into three paddocks with a range of wooden buildings, including mobile Equine stables to house the current owner’s small number of rescue pet goats and ducks at night. Having heavy duty metal skids, frames and anchors and made from FSC approved timber, both the double and single mobile stable buildings are in good order having been professionally erected only a couple of years ago. These can be included or removed prior to sale to suit a buyer. If more land is required, the owners are able to sell an additional fifteen acres of paddocks and slightly sloping pasture land extending to the west and north of the cottage and running down towards the Gann estuary. This land currently offers a great habitat for wildlife but has been successfully used for horses, livestock and also farmed in the recent past and used for the purpose of making hay. It would be ideal for those interested in having their own smallholding or an owner with an equestrian interest considering the grazing and superb riding available from your doorstep or simply buyers who appreciate having their own slice of beautiful countryside on the coast.

Council tax band - D - £1510.72

Directions:

If you are approaching Haverfordwest from the East via the A40, take the first left hand exit from the Scotchwell Roundabout and follow the road to the Salutation Square Roundabout, taking the second exit and bearing off left to the town centre. Cross the river and proceed up the high street as it turns into Dew Street.At the traffic lights turn right and stay left, following the signs for Dale and Broad Haven. Proceed over the mini roundabout and continue on this road, taking the left hand turn signposted for Dale after a short distance. Continue on Dale Road (B4327) passing through the hamlets of Dreenhill, Ratford Bridge, and Rosepool. At the next crossroads you come to at the large caravan park at Hasguard Cross, turn left signposted for Milford Haven. Keep following this road south until you reach a T-junction, turn right signposted for St Ishmaels passing three turnings to your left (ignoring signs for St Ishmaels. After around two miles you reach a fourth turning to your left signposted for Monk Haven next to a small collection of houses. Take this turn, then take the next right after a short distance.The road is identified by a dead end sign and a warning about no turning places. Proceed on this lane until you reach Newfoundlands on your right hand side.

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Living Room

Entering the cottage from the front you arrive in a spacious living room. With a feature stone walled open fireplace with stone hearth and recesses, sash window to the fore and an archway to the rear this flexible space forms a lovely, cosy hub to the home. Currently utilised as a dining room, there would also be space for a seating area if needed. The staircase to the first floor is found in front of you and has a good sized understairs cupboard beneath it. To your left is a door to the ground floor bedroom.

Ground Floor Bedroom

A very good sized bedroom with a sash window to the front and painted stone far wall as a feature with original open fireplace. The bedroom offers ample space for freestanding bedroom furniture. This room could also be utilised to make the perfect home office depending on requirements. Newfoundland benefits from high speed Fibre Broadband to make working from home easy.

Kitchen

The charming kitchen can be accessed either through the archway from the living room, or from its own external stable door to the side of the home. The good sized kitchen is finished in a shaker style, matching the farmhouse aesthetic of the home. The cabinets are finished with granite worktops, with a central island finished with a hardwood worktop.

To compliment the quality of the kitchen there is a great range of integrated NEFF appliances including a fridge/freezer and dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, and induction hob. Beneath the sash window in the rear wall, you find a Belfast sink with mixer taps. The natural stone tiled flooring leads you down the rear corridor to the rest of the home with a striking stone wall to your left adding even more character.

Shower Room

Between the kitchen and utility room you find a well-equipped shower room with a lavatory, hand basin, heated towel rail and walk in shower. There is a glass window to the rear along with tiling to the floor and shower enclosure.

Utility Room

The handy utility room is a great addition to the property. With a run of countertop to the rear with a stainless steel fitted sink and space for a washing machine beneath it. The room also contains the property's boiler. Tucked around a corner you also find an additional lavatory for guests. A window to the rear of the property brings in natural light.

Sitting room

At the end of the rear corridor you find one of the true highpoints to the home, the stunning extension housing the welcoming sitting room. The fully glazed end wall offers a double height window framing the wonderful views to the west of the home. Bi-fold doors seamlessly connect the indoors to a decked entertainment terrace, inviting the beauty of the outdoors into the home. A small window at the front adds an extra touch of charm.

On the internal wall of the room there is a freestanding Varde wood burner, its warmth and design perfectly complementing the character stone of the wall behind it and the vaulted ceiling above. The parquet block floor, not only visually appealing, also features underfloor heating, ensuring comfort even on the chilliest of days when watching the changing seasons, spectacular sunsets and night skies through the large windows.

First Floor Landing

At the top of the staircase you arrive at a small landing positioned at the centre of the property. The landing has a sash window to the front and doors to each side leading into the two ensuite bedrooms on this level.

Bedroom One

Turning right at the top of the stairs you enter the master bedroom. This space benefits from a sash window to the front and archway through to the ensuite bathroom at the rear. The bedroom offers great space for freestanding bedroom furniture and has a feature fireplace in the far wall.

Ensuite Bathroom 1

The archway from the master bedroom leads down a step into the quaint well finished ensuite bathroom. Below the rooflight you find a pedestal hand basin, with a lavatory to the side. A heated towel rail and roll top freestanding bath are positioned to the left of the room. The bath has the benefit of a shower attachment above it and the floor and wall behind the bath are finished with tiles, with wood panelling to the other walls.

Bedroom Two

Opposite the master you find another good sized double. Matching the master bedroom this space offers a sash window to the front and feature fireplace to the far wall.

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Also mirroring the master is the ensuite bathroom found at the rear of the room. This space offers a lavatory, pedestal hand basin, roll top bath and heated towel rail to match the master ensuite.

Plant Room / Storage Space

between the two bathrooms on this level you find a plant room which offers additional storage space.