Bontddu, Dolgellau, LL40

Located in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, this charming Welsh stone cottage plus two storey barn is a dream come true for those seeking a rural and tranquil retreat surrounded by the Rhinog mountains, woodland and pasture. Having undergone an extensive recent programme of sympathetic renovation and improvement in keeping with its age and style, this property exudes character, charm and style offering a perfect blend of traditional features and modern touches. Splendidly isolated and surrounded by 1.73 acres of land, this cottage is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty of mountains, valleys, trees, and even boasts it own wild swimming lake. With endless countryside views and only the sound of wild life the property offers peace and tranquility in abundance. The location is secluded and private, yet conveniently accessible to the coastal resort of Barmouth and the bustling market town of Dolgellau. This property not only boasts a wonderful home but also presents an exciting opportunity with its two-storey stone barn offering great potential for additional accommodation, income generation (subject to planning), or even a substantial workshop or animal enclosure. There is also an insulated cabin in the grounds that can be used for overflow accommodation. Whether you envision a rural retreat with land, smallholding, equestrian activity in this breathtaking setting, this property offers endless possibilities. With the scope to further develop and enhance its already impressive features, this cottage and barn combination is a gem waiting to be discovered. If you are seeking a place that combines the tranquillity of nature with the comforts of a well-appointed home, look no further. This property is a destination that promises not to disappoint, offering a unique opportunity to own a piece of Welsh paradise in the heart of Snowdonia. We recommend watching the video to fully appreciate the incredible location and the charm and character and potential on offer. Full details of the renovation are provided in the details below.

Entrance Porch
With slate floor, slate sills, windows to three sides and exposed stone walling. Door to living room.

Living Room
Dimensions: 7 x 5 (22'11" x 16'4"). A beautiful room dominated by the large walk in inglenook stone fireplace with Croft Eco wood burning stove, fireside seats and bread oven. The character continues with exposed stone walling, slate floor, beamed ceiling wooden panelling and dual aspect windows with deep sills. A staircase rises to the first floor, there is an entrance to utility room and archway to the adjacent dining room/study.

Dining Room/Study/Snug
Dimensions: 5 x 2.8 (16'4" x 9'2"). Divided from the lounge by wood panelling and having slate floor, Dartmor Eco wood burning stove, exposed stone walling and window to the garden. Currently used as a study, this would also make a perfect dining room or cosy snug. A semi spiral set of stone steps lead to the kitchen/diner.

Kitchen/Diner
Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.2 (20'8" x 17'0"). This welcoming and ambient room feels like the heart of the house. With slate floor, vaulted ceiling, exposed A frame beams, bi-fold doors to the garden, plus Dartmoor Baker log burning stove it is full of character and warmth. There is a large seating area ideal for comfy sofas, space for a dining table and chairs and a bespoke well equipped kitchen. There is a stable door out to the courtyard in front and the room is flooded with light from windows to 3 sides plus roof light window. The bespoke kitchen ( Rowan Bespoke of Crickhowell) has a range of base units with wood and slate work tops over, an electric AGA plus additional Bosch electric oven and hob, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer and a Belfast sink.

Utility
Dimensions: 5.3 x 2.5 (17'4" x 8'2"). This large utility room has a range of bespoke base units with solid wood counter over, Belfast sink. and quarry tiled floor. There is space and plumbing for both washing machine and tumble drier tucked away within a tall larder style base unit. There are dual windows looking out to the courtyard and garden and a stable door leads outside. Doors to wet room and cloakroom/plant room.

Ground Floor Wet Room
Dimensions: 1.4 x 1.2 (4'7" x 3'11"). Fully tiled with shower unit, contemporary wall tiles and slate floor.

Cloak and Plant Room
Dimensions: 1.2 x 0.9 (3'11" x 2'11"). Useful room housing the water treatment plant with space for coats, boots and shoes etc and window.

First Floor Landing
With exposed wooden floorboards and doors off to the bedrooms, bathroom plus area for water cylinder. Light and airy with window to the side and roof light window.

Principal Bedroom
Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.8 (9'2" x 15'8"). A large double with exposed wooden floor boards and window to the side. Double French doors opening onto the flat roof.

Potential Roof Terrace
Accessed from the principal bedroom and spanning the width of the utility this sizeable space could be developed into a superb roof terrace with far reaching views (subject to building regulations and planning). The roof has a fully insulated rubber roof installed in 2022.

Bedroom 2
Dimensions: 3.1 x 2.7 (10'2" x 8'10"). A further good sized double with exposed floor boards and window to the side. Door to bed 3/dressing room/en-suite.

Bedroom 3/En- Suite/Dressing Room
Dimensions: 3.2 x 1.7 (10'5" x 5'6"). Currently accessed through bed 2 this room would make an ideal dressing room, bed 3, en-suite (plumbing adjacent) or study. It has exposed wooden floorboards and window to the side.

First Floor Bathroom
Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.9 (8'6" x 6'2"). Straight out of the pages of a magazine, this stylish bathroom benefits from period style Victrion suite comprising of hand basin and taps, WC and free standing claw footed bath with shower attachment. There is a window to the side.

Two Storey Barn
The two storey stone barn benefits from a mixture of slate and corrugated roof with roof light windows. It has a wide entrance and mostly concrete or stone flooring to the ground floor with both lighting and power and large window with incredible valley views. Currently subdivided into 3 rooms to the ground floor.

Cabin 13' 1" x 9' 10" (4.00m x 3.00m)
Insulated timber cabin useful as additional guest accommodation with double doors, main room and storage area on the side. With rubber roof and built-in LED porch lights. There is a separate timber-built composting toilet in the garden. The pictured view from the cabin is directly across the Mawddach estuary towards the Cadair Idris mountain ridge.

Renovation and Improvement Work
The current owner had undertaken a significant programme of renovation and improvement and has informed us of the following: The property has been fully rewired and re plumbed in 2023. The exterior has been fully re-pointed with lime mortar as appropriate for a stone building. The interior walls have been stripped, sand blasted and re-pointed with lime mortar. All upstairs rooms have been insulated with 50 mm insulated plaster boards and a stone staircase between study and kitchen built in 2023 The windows and doors have been replaced with hand made double glazed timber units from Owain Pugh. A bespoke kitchen has been installed by Rowan Bespoke of Crikhowell The study and kitchen both have new slate floors 3 Dean Stove log burners were installed in 2022 in living room, study and kitchen The flat roof has a fully insulated rubber roof installed in 2022 and the kitchen roof tiles have been treated with Stormflex by the Original Roofing Company The bathroom has a Victrion suite installed and both the bathroom and study have been painted in period appropriate Georgian colours from Little Green Paint. The water system has 3 bar pf pressure and is filtered through a 2 filter system and UV filter installed in 2022. A new drainage system from the house to septic tank was installed in 2022. The tank is registered with NRW

Additional Information
The property is connected to mains electricity. Water is from private spring with full treatment plant (located on adjacent land with conveyancing rights) and drainage is to septic tank on Bwlch Goch Uchaf land (registered with NRW). Heating is provided via the three wood burning stoves plus the electric AGA. There is a permissive footpath which runs for a few metres on the edge of the land. We are advised that there is Japanese Knotweed on the property which is currently being treated and is on year 3 of a 5 year plan. This is some 15 meters away from the property and we understand has been virtually eradicated.

Access
Around 1300 feet above sea level, it is set in an unspoilt position and is approached along a council roadway for most of the way, the last 300 yards being a vehicular right-of-way over 2 fields. Permanent residents will probably require a four wheel drive to ensure the track is passable in all weathers and at all times of year. Bwlch Goch Uchaf is in a remote location and the post code will not take you to the property. To this end accompanied viewings only - please do not try and drive by property beforehand. What3words reference tangling.smirking.rests will take you to the car park for the property, and not to the house.

Bontddu, Barmouth, Dolgellau and the Surrounding A
The property is located just over 2 miles from the village of Bontddu, half way between the coastal resort of Barmouth and the historic town of Dolgellau. Barmouth is known as the town where 'the Mountains meet the Sea' but offers much more than that. It is a thriving seaside town with breathtaking views on the north west coast of Wales looking out onto Cardigan Bay on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. There is a a bustling town centre with a range of shops and supermarkets and great places to eat and relax. For lovers of the outdoors it offers walking, cycling, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and of course swimming in the sea from the beautiful golden sand beach. The train station in the middle of the town provides easy links up and down the coastal line or regular trains directly through to Birmingham and beyond. The near by market town of Dolgellau is one of the most beautiful places in Snowdonia. It’s a fabulous base to explore Snowdonia. If you want mountain biking you have everything including the flat Mawddach Trail which follows the old railway bed to the lovely seaside town of Barmouth. If hurtling down hills on two wheels is your thing, then Dolgellau is the nearest town to Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike Centre and further north you have the rugged slate tracks of Antur Stiniog in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Dolgellau is home to local schools, a college and hospital in addition to its shops, craft shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. The vast and sandy Mawddach estuary is one of the National Park’s most remarkable areas.The area is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation due to its salt marsh and lowland peat habitats.and is home to an RSPB nature reserve full of incredible wildlife such as rare flowers, grass snakes, butterflies and all manner of birds. The area was also the centre point to some of Snowdonia’s rich industrial past. On the estuary’s northern shore, the historic Clogau gold mine sits high above the village of Bontddu. Mining for gold was a popular activity in this area. Gold panning also took place in the Mawddach river itself. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Mawddach was home to a busy shipbuilding industry. A total of 318 vessels were built along the Mawddach between 1750 and 1865. The Mawddach cycle and walking trail follows the trackbed of the old railway line from Barmouth to Ruabon. The line was opened in 1865 and proved very popular with visitors. It was also used briefly to carry slate. The railway closed in 1965 as cars became a more popular way to travel. Down towards the end of the estuary stands Barmouth Bridge, crossing between the northern and southern shores of the Mawddach. The bridge is a Grade II* listed single-track wooden railway viaduct stretching 820 meters between Morfa Mawddach and Barmouth stations. It is the longest timber viaduct in Wales and is synonymous with views of the estuary.

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