SSTC 4 Bed House - Detached
High Street, Harlech £495,000
Property Features
High Street, Harlech, LL46 2YE
Contact Agent
Llanbedr1a Tyn Celyn, Sarn Hir
Llanbedr
Gwynedd
LL45 2HN
Tel: 01341 475000
About the Property
Penllwyn is stylish, full of character, and deceptively spacious with 2 reception rooms and 4 bedrooms (2 with en-suites) , a large breakfast kitchen and a utility/boot room. There is driveway parking, gardens to front and rear and spectacular views.
This detached dormer bungalow has been refurbished to an extremely high standard whilst retaining all the charm and character of this period with lovely features including original fireplaces and a cosy wood burning stove in the lounge. Sympathetically modernised it benefits from central heating with attractive period style radiators, period style double glazing and 2 en-suites in addition to the family bathroom.
The front facing rooms have beautiful and expansive panoramic views taking in the castle, Cardigan bay, the Llyn Peninsula and the Snowdonia mountain ranges. In a quiet spot but just minutes walk from the hustle and bustle of Harlech High Street, there is plenty of driveway parking and mature gardens to both the front and rear.
This outstanding property is the most perfect coastal home and the accommodation is extremely flexible, with plenty of space for home office, growing families and visiting guests and the current owners currently operate Penllwyn as a successful holiday rental.
- Beautiful period detached dormer bungalow
- Lovely panoramic sea, castle and mountain views
- 2 reception rooms and 4 bedrooms (2 with en-suite), plus family bathroom
- Large breakfast kitchen with Rangemaster oven
- Immaculately and stylishly presented with lovely period features and wood burning stove
- Large utility/boot room
- Driveway parking and gardens to front and rear
- Lovely sun terrace overlooking the sea and castle
- Minutes walk from the High Street, walking distance of sandy beach
- Centrally heated and fully double glazed
Property Details
Entrance Hall
The path from the driveway leads to a part covered porch with front door opening to the hallway with stone tiled floor and picture rail, this L shaped hallway has doors off to the main accommodation and stairs rising to the first floor.
Lounge
4.32 x 3.71 (14'2" x 12'2")
Warm and welcoming with sea and castle views from the window to the front and a cosy wood burning stove on slate hearth. Full of character with a picture rail and alcove shelving on one side of the chimney breast.
Reception Room 2/Snug
3.68 x 2.44 (12'0" x 8'0")
With lovely views to the front, picture rail, stone tiled floor and feature period fireplace. This room would be equally suitable as a home office or additional bedroom.
Dining Kitchen
6.78 x 3.33 (22'2" x 10'11")
This large L shaped kitchen with a view of Snowdon, is very well designed for socialising while cooking with dining space for large table and chairs and all the noisy equipment housed in the adjacent utility/boot room. It is well equipped with a range of attractive wall and base units with solid wooden counter and built in pantry cupboards. There is a large Rangemaster oven with 5 ring hob, a Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. A window looks out to the rear garden.
Utility/Boot Room
4.47 x 1.93 (14'7" x 6'3")
With stone tiled floor, ceramic white sink and wooden counter, There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and a dishwasher and plenty of storage space. A window looks out the garden and a stable door leads to the outside.
Bedroom 1
3.68 x 3.43 (12'0" x 11'3")
A large double bedroom with panoramic views to the front, a period fireplace and a range of built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 2
3.35 x 2.95 (10'11" x 9'8")
A tranquil double bedroom with window to the side.
Bedroom 3
4.24 x 3.33 (13'10" x 10'11")
On the first floor this dormer room has more of the lovely views to the front and a door to the en-suite bathroom. There is also a door to the large attic storage space under the eaves. (3.98 x 2.69)
En-suite Bathroom Bedroom 3
2.82 x 1.30 (9'3" x 4'3")
Beautifully appointed with modern period style white suite comprising of low level WC, hand basin and bath with mixer shower attachment. With wood effect laminate flooring and roof light window.
Bedroom 4
3.45 x 3.05 (11'3" x 10'0")
A second double on the first floor with lovely views to the front and a door to the en-suite. There is also a door to the large attic storage space under the eaves. (4.32 x 4.16)
En-suite Bathroom Bedroom 4
1.75 x 1.57 (5'8" x 5'1")
Beautifully appointed with modern period style white suite comprising of low level WC, hand basin and shower over. With wood effect laminate flooring and roof light window.
Family Bathroom
2.29 x 1.93 (7'6" x 6'3")
On the ground floor with period style modern white suite comprising of low level WC, hand basin and white panelled bath with shower with drench feature over.
Exterior
The beautiful landscaped gardens are a delightful feature of the property and the owners have recently added a large tiled sun terrace to the front providing the perfect spot to watch the sun setting over the coast and castle.
There is driveway parking for several cars and a stepped path leads to the front door, the sun terrace and lawn,
To the rear there are further gardens tiered to create seating areas and lawns with mature bushes, shrubs and trees including apples. There are spectacular views from both front and rear gardens and two sheds plus a large greenhouse shed/summer house.
Additional Information
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. It is fully double glazed with oil fired central heating and a multi fuel burner in the lounge.
There are solar panels (owned by the vendor) which are on Feed in Tariff generating between £300 and £600 per annum.
Harlech and its Surrounds
The stunning golden sands of Harlech beach are just a 20 minute walk away. Penllwyn is well placed within walking distance to the local facilities such as the railway station, shops, pubs, buses, medical centre and schools.
Harlech is in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park famous for its World Heritage listed castle. It has astonishing views across Tremadog Bay to the Llyn Peninsula and one of the most picturesque golden sandy beaches in Wales. It has recently been given the accolade of having the second steepest street in the world at Ffordd Pen Llech just a few minutes walk from Penllwyn.
Harlech has a wealth of traditional architecture, shops and restaurants. It also boasts the internationally renowned Royal St David's links golf course. Further afield are the larger towns of Barmouth (8 miles) and Porthmadog (12 miles) which offer more shops and large supermarkets. At least two of the large national supermarkets have a delivery service to Harlech.
The Rhinog mountain range provides the spectacular backdrop to the town which is one of the most rugged and remote terrains to be found in Wales. The mountains and hills provide hiking and walking opportunities for all ranges of abilities.
