THE COUNT HOUSE, LEFEL FAWR

PONTRHYDYGROES, YSTRAD MEURIG, CEREDIGION SY25 6DF

Asking Price ono £279,500

Set in a peaceful location in the Ystwyth Valley at Pontrhydygroes with village shop/Post Office and public house. About 14 miles from the University coastal town of Aberystwyth with all its cultural, medical and educational facilities. Approx 3 miles from the popular tourist attraction of Devil's Bridge.

A CHARACTER 3/4 BEDROOM DETACHED STONE AND SLATE FORMER MINE COUNT HOUSE. NOW CONVERTED INTO TWO COTTAGES WITH LP GAS CENTRAL HEATING. SET IN APPROX 3/4 ACRE OF GROUNDS WITH STONE SMITHY AND HISTORIC MINE ENTRANCE TO LEFEL FAWR. VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO APPRECIATE THE CHARM AND AMAZING POTENTIAL OF THIS GEM IN MINING HERITAGE.

DIRECTIONS	From Aberaeron take the A 487 North to Aberarth. Turn right on to the B4577 to Tregaron. In Tregaron take the B4343 to Ysbyty Ystwyth. Go down the hill, around shape bend to the left and the entrance to the property is immediately on your left hand side with the Agents Board Outside
THE PROPERTY	The Count House is a character detached stone and slate 3/4 bedroom property C1834. It is believed to have been built by John Taylor as an accounting house for the Lisburne Mines Company. Mining ceased in the 1920’s and the Count House was divided into 2 cottages but a stud partition wall on the ground floor and double easily be made in to one dwelling again. The property requires some renovations internaly but offers a wealth of potential for the purchaser. Set in .75 of an acre site, the property included a Grade 2 listed mine entrance, known as Lefel Fawr. The key stone of which is en scribed 1785 with crossed pick axes. Lefel Fawr is a fine example of a horse‑level and is accessible for approx 1.25 miles from the entrance in the garden wall. Included within the ground is the old stone and slate Smithy which had planning consent for conversion until 2006 when it was allowed to lapse. It may be possible for this to be re‑applied for.
TRIBUTE COTTAGE	Main Entrance to
KITCHEN	3.7lm(12'2”) x 3.05m(10'0”) fitted with a range of pine base and wall units, LP gas cooker with 4 hobs, oven, grill and extractor hood
SITTING /DINING ROOM	4.06m(13'4”) x 3.66m(12'0”) max with stud partition wall separating room from adjoining cottage
UPSTAIRS ‑ BEDROOM 1	4.27m(14'0”) x 3.20m(10'6”) with exposed floorboards
BEDROOM 2	3.38m(11’1”) x 2.29m(7’6”) with loft access off
BATHROOM	with toilet, wash basin and bath with shower over. Built‑in airing Cupboard
GWYNFRYN COTTAGE	Front Entrance into a Spacious Hallway with plumbing for washing machine off. (stud partion wall with next door cottage) Cloakroom with toilet and wash basin
BEDROOM	4.06m(13'4”) x 2.51m(8’3”) with Storage cupboards and En‑Suite Bathroom ‑ toilet and shower cubicle
UPSTAIRS ‑ GALLEY KITCHEN	4.19m(13'9”) x 1.85m(6'1”) fitted with a range of base and wall units, electric cooker with 4 hobs oven and grill
SITTNG/DINING ROOM	5.00m(16'5”) x 3.78m(12'5”) with open fireplace and doors off to steps leading to outside (where the miners used to queue to collect their wages).
OUTSIDE	Adjoining Tribute cottage is the Old Veranda which is where the Mine Captain used to use for Auctions Spacious including large gravel forecourt with ample parking for several vehicles. Lawned ground to front and side with stream running from Lefel Fawr
THE SMITHY	10. 85m(35'7”) x 6. 10m(20'0”) Built of stone. Until 2006 there was planning consent for conversion to an annex which has now lapsed but could easily be re‑applied for
LEFEL FAWR	Grade 11 listed mine entrance dating back to 1785. The mine tract extends to approx 1 1/4 miles and is a fine example of a Horse Level. FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS ACCESS TO THE MINE IS NOT ALLOWED. Tool Store to the side of Tribute Cottage
SERVICES	mains electric, water and private drainage, LP gas central heating and telephone
COUNCIL TAX BANDS	– BOTH payable 2007/08 £742.17 each