USD 728,195
5 bd
4 bedroom cottage with attached Corn Mill
20 acres of ground
Riverside frontage
Equestrian opportunities Description Nantybai Mill is a delightful country smallholding set deep in the upper reaches of the Towy valley. This lovely property is blessed with stunning level riverside meadows, a 4 bedroom character cottage with an attached former Corn Mill, a home office, stables, menage and useful timber built storage barn. The house is believed to date from the C19 when it is thought to have been added to the rebuilt Corn Mill which is reputed to date back to 1202 AD when it is understood to have been a grange to the Strata Florida Abbey. The property is now Grade II listed, the reasons given were:- It is an integral water corn mill and millers house, especially notable for its early origins, and as containing a remarkably complete set of machinery, including a very well preserved corn-drying kiln.Location This lovely property nestles comfortably into the upper reaches of the Towy Valley just one mile from the popular village of Rhandirmwyn and a short distance from the scenic road that leads to the Lynn Brianne Dam. The area around Rhandirmwyn is known for the stunning scenery associated with this area of Wales and the abundance of wildlife including Red Kites. The market town of Llandovery (8 miles) offers a varied range of local shops and a supermarket. From Llandovery there are good road links to Brecon, Llandeilo and a little further away the M4 corridor.Walk Inside A stable door opens into the light and airy kitchen providing one of 2 entrances into the property. The kitchen incorporating a range of units to include cupboard and drawer space with inset sink unit, recess for cooker and attractive tiled flooring. An inner hall leads to the living room having a storage cupboard ideal for shoes and boots. On entering the living room, you are immediately struck by the beautiful inglenook fireplace incorporating former bread oven and inset wood burning stove on a slate hearth, attractive tiled flooring, exposed beams and staircase leading to the first floor with useful understairs storage area. A window and door opening to the front providing a wonderful vista down the valley. The dining room completes the ground floor accommodation being dual aspect and having a further fireplace with inset wood burner.First Floor A staircase leads to the first floor having a feature stone wall, exposed beams and traditional timber doors, all of which add to the character of the property. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, the master located to the front with built-in wardrobes and beautiful views over your grounds to the open countryside beyond. The family bathroom offers a 3-piece suite to include paneled bath with shower over, w.c. and pedestal sink.The Corn Mill Attached to the former miller's house is the Corn Mill which is a well preserved building thought to have origins back to the early 1200's. The ground floor has a partial cobbled floor. The upper floor contains many of the mill workings although access to these areas is limited for safety reasons.Walk Outside The property stands in about 20 acres of gardens and grounds. Immediately around the house are the lawned gardens, a traditional stone barn, loose boxes, storage and an extremely useful home office. Beyond the gardens is an 80' outbuilding ideal for livestock or storage and an all weather manege. The farmland is identified on the attached plan and is made up of several versatile fields and a lovely riverside meadow. A further 7 acres of largely stony ground includes a natural stream that has been identified to contain higher than normal levels of lead. This 7-acre area has been allowed to develop into a natural habitat with an impressive range of flora, fauna and bird life. It is recommended that this area should not be grazed by livestock. Natural Resources Wales regularly monitor water quality and can provide advice. View more View less Set in the stunning upper Towy valley close to the the popular village of Rhandirmwyn is this delightful country property set in about 20 ACRES enjoying river frontage. The lovely Grade II listed cottage contains bundles of CHARACTER whilst the adjoining well preserved Corn Mill adds to the charm. Also complemented with an external office, STABLES and a MANEGE. Stunning location in upper Towy Valley
4 bedroom cottage with attached Corn Mill
20 acres of ground
Riverside frontage
Equestrian opportunities Description Nantybai Mill is a delightful country smallholding set deep in the upper reaches of the Towy valley. This lovely property is blessed with stunning level riverside meadows, a 4 bedroom character cottage with an attached former Corn Mill, a home office, stables, menage and useful timber built storage barn. The house is believed to date from the C19 when it is thought to have been added to the rebuilt Corn Mill which is reputed to date back to 1202 AD when it is understood to have been a grange to the Strata Florida Abbey. The property is now Grade II listed, the reasons given were:- It is an integral water corn mill and millers house, especially notable for its early origins, and as containing a remarkably complete set of machinery, including a very well preserved corn-drying kiln.Location This lovely property nestles comfortably into the upper reaches of the Towy Valley just one mile from the popular village of Rhandirmwyn and a short distance from the scenic road that leads to the Lynn Brianne Dam. The area around Rhandirmwyn is known for the stunning scenery associated with this area of Wales and the abundance of wildlife including Red Kites. The market town of Llandovery (8 miles) offers a varied range of local shops and a supermarket. From Llandovery there are good road links to Brecon, Llandeilo and a little further away the M4 corridor.Walk Inside A stable door opens into the light and airy kitchen providing one of 2 entrances into the property. The kitchen incorporating a range of units to include cupboard and drawer space with inset sink unit, recess for cooker and attractive tiled flooring. An inner hall leads to the living room having a storage cupboard ideal for shoes and boots. On entering the living room, you are immediately struck by the beautiful inglenook fireplace incorporating former bread oven and inset wood burning stove on a slate hearth, attractive tiled flooring, exposed beams and staircase leading to the first floor with useful understairs storage area. A window and door opening to the front providing a wonderful vista down the valley. The dining room completes the ground floor accommodation being dual aspect and having a further fireplace with inset wood burner.First Floor A staircase leads to the first floor having a feature stone wall, exposed beams and traditional timber doors, all of which add to the character of the property. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, the master located to the front with built-in wardrobes and beautiful views over your grounds to the open countryside beyond. The family bathroom offers a 3-piece suite to include paneled bath with shower over, w.c. and pedestal sink.The Corn Mill Attached to the former miller's house is the Corn Mill which is a well preserved building thought to have origins back to the early 1200's. The ground floor has a partial cobbled floor. The upper floor contains many of the mill workings although access to these areas is limited for safety reasons.Walk Outside The property stands in about 20 acres of gardens and grounds. Immediately around the house are the lawned gardens, a traditional stone barn, loose boxes, storage and an extremely useful home office. Beyond the gardens is an 80' outbuilding ideal for livestock or storage and an all weather manege. The farmland is identified on the attached plan and is made up of several versatile fields and a lovely riverside meadow. A further 7 acres of largely stony ground includes a natural stream that has been identified to contain higher than normal levels of lead. This 7-acre area has been allowed to develop into a natural habitat with an impressive range of flora, fauna and bird life. It is recommended that this area should not be grazed by livestock. Natural Resources Wales regularly monitor water quality and can provide advice.