About the property

An exquisite detached welsh stone cottage with unique appeal. Set within its own gardens and grounds amounting to some two and a half acres, to the centre of this delightful rural hamlet within three and a half miles of the historic seaside village of Aberdaron on the tip of the beautiful Lleyn Peninsula. The cottage is centuries old and was formally two cottages and has now being sympathetically renovated and retaining many of the original character features, with the present owners having further enhanced the accommodation during their ownership with many tasteful additions, including the construction of a large rear double glazed sun room, now utilised as a dining room enjoying the wonderful views over the surrounding unspoilt countryside and towards Hells Mouth Bay. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature and provide excellent vehicular parking for numerous vehicles. There are formal lawned areas and two separate paddocks, the larger of the two is 'L' shaped. There is a small duck pond and part of the north easterly paddock has been fenced in to form a chicken run. Within the grounds is a substantial detached workshop/garage with planning consent for commercial use where the present owner specialises in glass making. In Recent years the owners have also established a small luxury bed and breakfast business providing accommodation for up to 4 guests and the owners site can be viewed by logging into This will give the discerning purchaser a further insight into the charm and character of this beautiful property. . Rhiw lies in a wonderful location being one of the highest points on the Lleyn Peninsula, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with views across the whole of the Peninsula and on a very clear day the Wicklow hills of Ireland can be seen with stunning sunsets. The picturesque and historic seaside village of Aberdaron is three and a half miles distant and the bustling seaside resort of Abersoch some eight and half miles away. The area is renowned for its scenic beauty with National Trust land close by and a rugged coast line making it a walkers paradise. Entrance Door Into: Entrance Hall/ Sitting Area 11'6" (3.5m) x 8'4" (2.54m)widening to 10'3" (3.12m) (10'3" (3.12m)). . With quarry tiled threshold, radiator, double glazed window into Conservatory. Two small steps lead up to: Lounge 16'6" x 15'2" (5.03m x 4.62m). low head room to part of lounge). A magnificent character filled room with feature Inglenook fireplace with fitted cast iron multi fuel fire, pine cladded high vaulted ceiling above fireplace, three double glazed windows all with folding window shutters, double radiator, door into Rear Sunroom. Staircase from lounge to: Mezzanine Level Sitting Room 10'5" (3.18m) (10'5" (3.18m)) ( to stairway) x 9'2" (2.8m) (9'2" (2.8m)).. A pine vaulted ceiling with fitted double cupboard and Velux skylight window. Bedroom One 16'3" (4.95m) x 9'2" (2.8m) overall (16'3" (4.95m) x 9'2" (2.8m) overall).. On two levels with pine cladded vaulted ceiling painted white with Velux skylight window with lovely views to the rear over surrounding countrywide and the Welsh mountains. Built in hand crafted pine double wardrobes with fitted drawers and shelving. Wash hand basin with shaver socket and radiator. Velux skylight window. Folding doors into: En-Suite With half sized roll top four legged bath and shower attachment, low flush w.c and extractor fan. . Leading off Entrance Hall Bedroom Two 13'6" (4.11m) (13'6" (4.11m)) max into inglenook x 7'5" (2.26m) (7'5" (2.26m)).. A character room with massive former inglenook with stone fascia colour washed white with beam lintel above. Radiator, double glazed window, pine double wall cupboard housing electric meters. Lobby/Storage Area 10'3" x 6'6" (3.12m x 1.98m). Tall standing antique style cupboard with hanging rail and double cupboard above. Double radiator, store cupboard with curtain screen, double glazed window and door through to: Bathroom 14'7" x 12'11" (4.45m x 3.94m). A delightful spacious room with quarry tilled flooring and a white roll top four legged bath with shower attachment, low flush w.c, bidet and pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash back. Separate tiled shower cubicle with electric power shower attachment, glass shower screen. Two radiators, beamed ceiling and halogen down lighting, extractor fan and three double glazed windows. Kitchen 9'8" x 9'6" (2.95m x 2.9m). With fitted worktop base cupboards and drawers, stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Plumbing for dishwasher, space for cooker, base cupboard and wall shelving, wall mounted central heating boiler. Door through to: Sunroom 18'4" x 10'5" (5.59m x 3.18m). With double glazed windows and double glazed French doors onto the rear garden. Double glazed roof and ventilated window. Attractive tiled flooring, radiator, exposed white wash stone wall and lovely views across the surrounding countryside with views to Snowdonia in the background. Externally Total grounds extend to some two and a half acres and to the side elevation, a wooden gateway leads onto a long sweeping driveway providing excellent parking and turning space for numerous vehicles, with small parking bay to the north easterly gable of the cottage. Formal lawned areas immediately behind the cottage. A small fenced in duck pond and further fenced in areas for chickens. To the north easterly boundary there is a triangular shaped paddock and timber shelter. Workshop/Studio 18'9" x 10'6" (5.72m x 3.2m). Block built and slate roofed with double wooden doors and rear personal door. Two velux skylight windows, light and power connected. . A stone built store shed to front boundary with light and power connected and fuse box, plumbing for washing machine. . Off the main driveway a further gate leads in to the larger of the two paddocks which is L shaped and part of this leads up to the centre of the village. Stone walling to front boundary with gate and pathway to front entrance door. DIRECTIONS: From Abersoch follow the one-way system out of the village turning left up the hill before Land & Sea powerboat yard. Follow this road for about two and a half miles passing the turning to Mynytho on the right and at the T junction turn left onto the B4415. Take the next left and follow the road towards Rhiw for approximately five miles. Once you have passed the National trust house Plas Yn Rhiw on the right-hand side, carry on up the steep hill up to the very top and Pen Y Bwlch will be observed on the right-hand side in the centre of Rhiw Village. Property Characteristics Detatched. http://www.arkadia.com/zpoc-t896150/