Blaen Nant Melyn, Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire

Accommodation in Brief
Entrance Hall/Dining Room | Parlour | Kitchen | Sitting Room | Principal Bedroom & En-suite Bathroom | Further Two Bedrooms | En-suite Shower Room

Cart Store | Outbuilding | Covered Store | Front Walled Garden | Rear Garden | Raised Deck | Around 0.2 Acres in All

The Property
Blaen Nant Melyn is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet, tucked away in a truly private and secluded setting. Standing outside allows you to truly appreciate the phrase ‘deafening silence’ as the magnificent unspoiled countryside stretches away in all directions.

The property first appears in written records in 1785, but is believed to date from much earlier than this as it is understood Blaen Nant Melyn Farm was part of the Cawdor Estate, with a rich history covering over 700 years. The traditional stone and slate farmhouse and original two storey barn have been sympathetically restored and renovated from derelict by the current owners and the property retains many features including the wattle and daub chimney breast and the slate counter tops in the kitchen area. Settled against the hillside to the rear, this truly unique property now benefits from recent upgrades including a new central heating & hot water system powered by Air Source Pump along with insulation and radiators throughout.

The property is accessed from the front via an idyllic and picturesque entrance with flowers around the door. This leads into a wonderfully traditional entrance hall with exposed beams, wood panelled walls and original stone floor, currently used as a spacious dining room, with a snug parlour opening off it. There is an open fire in the parlour and the original open fire with Coalbrookdale roasting oven remains in the dining room. The rustic farmhouse kitchen, installed in August 2022, delightfully blends traditional character features with modern conveniences such as an induction hob to complement an LPG range cooker for cooking. The original stone and tile floor contrasts with cool and contemporary units that deliver style and durability, with features including sleek handleless doors and soft close hinges for a touch of luxury.

A cosy, homely sitting room opens off the other end of the kitchen, with a multi fuel stove, beams, exposed stone walls and wooden floor. New solid wood flooring of English Oak and Redwood has been installed in the bedrooms, sitting room and parlour.

Wooden stairs from the sitting room rise up to a landing off which run the principal bedroom and the bathroom. This generously proportioned bedroom is full of light and character with exposed eaves and wood panelling, and a door leads out onto a raised decked area, ideal for enjoying a morning coffee. The main bathroom suite is handcrafted by Imperial Bathrooms and features sink, WC, plus an incredible stand-alone Ritz slipper bath positioned under a skylight for enjoying the stars during a soak. Again, the exposed stone walls, beams and wood floor create a wonderfully characterful and unique room.

A second flight of stairs in the entrance hall/dining room leads up to a second double bedroom with the third bedroom, which could also make a perfect dressing room or home office, running off it and following through into an en-suite shower room.

Agents Note
The use of a 4x4 vehicle is recommended to access this property, especially during winter months.

Local Information
The property itself now benefits from strong 4G signal. The upper Towy Valley is considered by some to be the most beautiful valley in Wales, where the three mountain ranges of the Cambrians, the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains meet. The valley has an abundance of ancient oaks, native flowers, rivers and wildlife, boasting a host of colours throughout the seasons. Roe deer wander past the house and birds such as swallows, skylarks, red kites and peregrines sweep through the skies. A breeding pair of hen harriers are often spotted, whilst red squirrels and pine martens have been introduced into the Continuous Cover Forestry.

The famous salmon fishing River Towy and River Cothi start in the area and border the land around the house. From the back gate there is access to the surrounding 600 acres of hillside for walking, photography and nature watching. The property sits on a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and in a Dark Skies area, and the Northern lights have been seen from the property.

Rhandirmwyn, the closest village to Blaen Nant Melyn, lies just outside the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park and is made up of picturesque traditional Welsh dwellings, two churches and two public houses, The Royal Oak Inn and the Towy Bridge Inn. Nearby Cilycwm also has a public house, whilst Llandovery has a post office and a train station which is on the scenic Heart of Wales railway line. With many local walks, hiking trails, nature reserves, biking tracks, climbing opportunities and other outdoor activities, the area has everything the Welsh countryside can offer on its doorstep.

The market town of Llandovery has a good range of local and independent shops, hotels, public houses, schools, a GP surgery and a cottage hospital. There are weekly markets and farmer’s markets in the square and the late thirteenth century Llandovery Castle ruin overlooks the town.

Cynghordy train station is approximately 10.8 miles from the property with Aberporth and Swansea airports being around 30 miles away. Bus routes run from Llandovery to Carmarthen.

Approximate Mileages
Rhandirmwyn 5.2 miles | Cilycwm 7.6 miles | Llandovery 11.4 miles | Brecon 32.7 miles | Swansea City Centre 43.6 miles | Cardiff City Centre 68.2 miles

Services
Blaen Nant Melyn is fully off-grid. Electricity supplied via solar panels attached to a battery bank with back-up diesel generator. Radiator heating and hot water provided by multi fuel stoves and boiler. Private water supply via spring and stream. Septic tank drainage. Satellite broadband and TV.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.