Heddfan, Llwyndafydd, Ceredigion, New Quay

Fine & Country Narberth

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HEDDFANLlwyndafydd | Ceredigion | New Quay | SA44 6BZ

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HeddfanHEDDFANThe word Heddfan translates to ‘peaceful place’ in English, and there couldn’t be a name more apt for this beautiful and very unique home.

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It takes great vision to take a disused farm building and to turn it into an outstanding four/five bedroom home. The vendors, who used to own and run a bespoke furniture company, have brought all of their design skills, expertise, and attention to detail and have poured it into this unique property. It is packed with ‘wow factor’ features such as the solar, designer kitchen, and amazing internal and external doors. Heddfan (which means ‘peaceful place’) is situated in glorious countryside, surrounded by mature trees, and approximately 4 acres of land, of which half consists of wonderfully landscaped gardens and half is gently sloping paddock. The stand alone cottage is currently a five star rated holiday let, but has planning permission for residential use. At the entrance of the property is a workshop/stable building with planning permission to be converted into a three bedroom holiday unit.

The house is located in a quiet hamlet of just eight homes based around an old farm estate. Cardigan with its supermarkets, castle, schools and art-house cinema/theatre is just a 20 minute drive away. Aberystwyth university town 45 minutes and Carmarthen with its access to the M4 also 45 minutes. The lovely, well renowned coastal towns and beaches of New Quay, Llangrannog, Aberaeron and Tresaith are all just a stones throw away and the whole coastal area is a marine nature reserve with its own bottle nosed dolphin population. MAIN HOUSE

ENTRANCEA decorative archway leads from the large parking area to the double glazed entrance door with glass panels on either side. The floor is tiled. To the side of the entrance lobby is a useful wine cellar/food store under the outside staircase.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOMThe creative use of wood helps to make this a spectacular room. The beautiful, bespoke kitchen is designed with solid Maple and Cherry wood cabinets and features Cherry pillars in an “arts and crafts” style. With exceptional attention to detail, the peninsular cupboards, together with a stunning curved cherry shelf over, a plate rack, and double sided cocktail cabinet, creates a natural division between the cooking and dining areas. The kitchen is well equipped with a built-in larder fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. Keen cooks will love the Mercury commercial range cooker with five gas burners, and two large electric ovens. Useful storage is provided by lots of pan drawers, clever concealed spice/ herb pull-outs, bespoke etched glass cabinets, and a double sided plate rack. The quality feel is enhanced by the solid granite worktops. Additionally there are two under mounted stainless sinks, with Triflow pewter taps. The kitchen is connected to the dining area creating a lovely big room. The solid Douglas Fir beams and oak flooring help to create a warm and welcoming feel. This room may be partitioned off from the entrance lobby to give greater privacy or create a romantic haven for evening dinner parties by means of solid oak and cherry panels which slide neatly away into further panelling when not in use.


The beautifully crafted double glass doors lead through to the:

SOLARThis is the heart of the house, and is a fantastic indoor/outdoor room. With its double height, pillared and beamed interior, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the garden or the stars whatever the weather outside. Travertine tiles wind their way through the beautiful “fossil” stone floor and the whole design is completed with a fantastic ceramic “rock pool” by local artist Gabrielle Dudley.

HALLThe front door is a work of art in its own right. The wonderful use of wood and shape combine to create a magnificent entrance.

CLOAKROOMThere is a WC, and a ceramic vanity basin set into a Portuguese marble surround. The walls are partly covered with travertine tiles, and there is fossil stone flooring. The double glazed window has coloured glass. Behind the solid oak and cherry panelling are the underfloor heating controls.

UTILITY ROOMA very creative use of space. This utility room has plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble drier. Good storage is provided by the oak veneered cupboards. The Corian worktop has a under mounted stainless steel sink and laundry drawer underneath. There is a stone tiled floor, and a double glazed coloured window.

BOILER ROOMThis houses the oil fired Bosch Greenstar condensing boiler.

CUPBOARDA useful coat and broom cupboard. It also houses the automatic controls for the upper windows in the solar.

SITTING ROOMThis is a stunning living space, which is light, bright, and airy. The beamed ceiling and oak flooring are lovely character features. The room’s centrepiece is the bespoke curved sandstone fireplace complete with a built-in multi-fuel Jotul stove. (This fire is provided with combustion air from outside- so there are no draughts). Natural light floods in from the glazed bay doors, and two large windows. Other wonderful features are the curved solid oak shelving to the side of the fireplace, and the decorative wall lights. The glazed doors to the solar are mirrors of the ones that give access to the kitchen.


STUDY/BEDROOM FIVEA very flexible space that could be used as a large ground floor double bedroom, or as an office as it is currently configured. Like the sitting room it is a light and bright room. The large window to the rear overlooks the Mediterranean garden, while the window to the front looks onto the Courtyard. The oak flooring continues the quality feel that runs through this property. The fully insulated solid wood decorative door offers access to the outside via a gently sloping ramp. This together with a hot and cold water supply which may be accessed in the corner of the room makes it eminently suitable for conversion into a downstairs ensuite bedroom for anyone with mobility problems.

STAIRCASEAt the rear of the solar hallway is the majestic curved oak and cherry staircase with integral low voltage lighting on the side of the treads. A raised stone planter complete with palm tree and peace lilies is framed by the stairs.

FIRST FLOOR

MASTER BEDROOMLocated at the west end of the building, it is separate from the other three bedrooms by means of the bridge across the solar hallway. Reflecting the high quality feel this large double bedroom has a delightful solid chestnut floor. Again it has been beautifully designed, and laid out. The fitted wardrobes have central drawers. There is lots of natural light from the two large windows, which offer views to either side of the property. Accessed via glazed doors, the balcony is the perfect place to just relax and watch the world go by. The balustrade matches the entrance gates and stairs to the ground level. This master bedroom is perfect for those who want extra privacy when friends or relatives are visiting, or as a sanctuary if the house is operated as a business.

EN SUITEComplementing the master bedroom perfectly, this en suite has a beautifully polished red marble floor with under floor heating. It is well equipped with a luxurious corner whirlpool bath, large curved power shower enclosure with Corian covered walls, matching vanity unit worktop with glass basins, solid cherry cupboards and mixer taps. The mirrored cherry cupboards over the basins are cleverly recessed into the wall. Additionally there is a WC, heated towel rail and Velux roof light.


The word Heddfan means peaceful place in English, and there couldn’t be a name more apt for this beautiful and very unique home. “We bought the property

just over 16 years ago,” says Sally, “and I have

to say that at that time the whole place was a

complete mess, but it was the location that we

really fell for. It’s peaceful, secluded and you can

stroll to the sea; it’s completely idyllic

and unspoilt.”


“Our business was high quality bespoke cabinet making,” says Nick, “so the minute we set eyes on the old barn

we could see its huge potential and we both knew exactly what

we could do with it. We were able to apply our knowledge to the

architecture and use wonderfully organic shapes and bespoke

woodwork throughout; it’s absolutely beautiful and like nothing you

would have ever seen before.”



“Although the house is filled with unique features, one of the most impressive has to be the solar,” says Sally. “It’s a huge, double height, open

space that is almost completely glazed and so has the most wonderful panoramic

views of the garden. We tend to use it as our summer dining room, but it’s also

lovely during the winter, as we can lounge around with a cup of coffee and still feel

a part of the outside space.”



“This is by no means a ‘normal’ barn conversion,” says Nick. “We’ve created lots of big spaces and so it’s extremely bright and airy.” “And although there’s a lot of artistry throughout, we’ve

managed to integrate a great many modern conveniences,” adds Sally, “and it’s also been designed to conserve energy, so it’s very efficient to run. Inside and out, everything has been designed and made by

us, even down to the summer house in the garden. It ‘floats’ on large stones and has a deck that stretches out over the very large wildlife pond. It’s a very tranquil place, and we like to sit out there on a warm

summers evening with a glass of wine and watch the swallows diving for water. This is an idyllic place to live, not only in terms of our house and garden, but also the location. All of the best beaches are just a

stones throw away, we have rolling countryside and we’re close to both Llangrannog and New Quay, two of the nicest places in the area.” “We’re also just under three quarters of an hour from the M4,” says

Nick, “so you can be just about anywhere in no time.” “It will be a real wrench to leave Heddfan,” says Sally, “because, in my mind as a home it has everything.”


BEDROOM TWOThis is a good sized double bedroom. It is light and bright due to the two large windows, one of which features a unique etched design. It would be perfect as a guest room.

EN SUITEThis fully tiled room is well equipped with a bath with overhead thermostatic power shower, WC, wash hand basin, full length mirror, Velux roof light, and solid cherry flooring.

BEDROOM THREEA flexible bedroom that could be laid out as a double or twin room. One fantastic feature is the luxurious silk wall covering. Useful storage is provided by the unique built-in wardrobe and drawers. There is a window to the rear.

EN SUITEAgain well equipped with a shower enclosure with easy clean solid Corian walls and a Mira thermostatic power shower, ceramic wash hand basin, WC, open shelving, full length mirror and a solid cherry floor . The walls are fully tiled.

BEDROOM FOURAnother good sized double bedroom that could be used a double or twin room. This bedroom features a built-in wardrobe as bedroom three. This also has a window to the rear.

EN SUITEThis en suite shower room has a shower unit with Corian covered walls, ceramic wash hand basin, heated towel rail, WC and solid cherry flooring. The walls are fully tiled.

LANDINGEach bedroom has its own unique solid oak door. On the light and spacious landing is a large range of useful tall, built-in cupboards, one half of which is beautifully pyrographed by artist Lesley Lanman.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAll the exterior hardwood windows and doors are double glazed with argon filled Low E glass. In addition to plentiful electrical sockets, the house has data cabling, TV points and phone points in all the bedrooms. The house is heated by an oil fired boiler with under floor heating to the ground floor. The solar panels enhance the hot water system. The whole house has a heat recovery ventilation system and has been insulated to a high level.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 22.07.2015

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Within the 4 acres of beautiful grounds that surround this stunning home is a one bedroom cottage which the owners currently use as a holiday let, and which has been rated as five star by the Welsh Tourist Board. “As well as the self catering cottage we also have another outbuilding,” adds Nick, “and that currently has planning permission in place to be converted into a three bedroom holiday cottage.”

COTTAGECurrent ly operated as a very success fu l f i ve star rated holiday let unit with its own website (www.romantic-garden-cottage.co.uk), this delightful one bedroom cottage is popular for couple wanting a romantic retreat. However, it would be perfect as extra accommodation for a multi g enerational family.

ENTRANCEThere is a porch over the double glazed front door that has a laser etched glazed panel.

HALLThe chestnut flooring helps to create a warm and welcoming feel. The hall gives access to all of the rooms.

OPEN PLAN LIVING AREAWith plenty of space for sofas and other casual seating, this is the ideal place for guests to unwind and escape from the hurly burly of everyday life. The double doors lead out onto the terrace of the private garden. For when the weather turns cooler there is a oil fired stove set into a beautifully designed and unique wood fireplace. The dining area has room for a table and chairs. There is wood effect flooring.

BEDROOMThis is a good sized double bedroom which is light and bright due to the window to the front and two windows to the side. Useful storage is provided by the built-in wardrobe.

KITCHENThis bespoke fitted kitchen has stained ash base and eye level cabinets. The quality feel is enhanced by the Corian worktop and undermounted sink. It is well equipped for holiday letting with a De Dietric four ring ceramic hob, a NEFF single electric oven and grill, built-in dishwasher, and a built-in fridge. There is also plumbing for a washing machine.

BATHROOMThis is well equipped with a bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin, and heated towel rail. The walls are tiled and there is an Amtico floor.


GARDENThe cottage has an enclosed private garden. To the rear is a delightful terrace, which is perfect for al fresco dining. The main part of the garden is set to grass together with mature borders, trees and shrubs. There is also a lovely water feature. The garden is surrounded by hedges.

Through the arch is the orchard which is planted with mature apple, plum, and pear trees. There is also a fruit cage with lots of soft fruit bushes. The enthusiastic gardener will love the greenhouse and storage shed.

EXTERNALThe keen eye for form and design has been extended to the fantastic gardens, which has been open to the public under the National Garden Scheme, as well as being featured on the Welsh Channel S4C. The mature garden is beautifully planted with an exceptional range of unusual trees and shrubs. Key features include the Mediterranean style garden, the Courtyard garden, a hexagonal summerhouse (with copper roof), a large wildlife pond with a decorative bridge, and a stream (fed from a borehole). There is also a bespoke greenhouse and raised vegetable beds. The main garden has been cleverly divided into several sections including some wildlife area, borders, and lawn. There are several water and electrical points in the garden. The two acre paddock is fenced and surrounded by mature trees.

Access to the property is via remote control electric gate, which leads onto a winding tarmac drive. At the end is a parking area for 5/6 cars. The cottage has it own parking space to the front.



Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01834 862138

WORKSHOP/STABLESThis stand alone workshop/stables is situated next to the main entrance. Currently used as a workshop and store, it now has planning permission to convert it to self-catering holiday accommodation. Most of the walls are insulated cavity walls, the windows are double glazed and the entire roof has been recently slated. It has been laid out for easy conversion to a three bedroom bungalow and plans for this are available. However, it could also be a very useful stable block with two loose boxes, and space for a hay barn and tack room. DIRECTIONSFrom the A40 at Narberth take the A487 to Cardigan, then continue following the A487 towards Aberystwth. At the post office at Plwmp, turn left. Continue on this road for approximately ½ mile until you reach a T junction,. Turn left and continue down this tree lined road, (ignore the first turning on the left for Llangrannog), take the second turning on the left (signposted to Llangrannog). This is on a bend. Continue until you reach another T junction and turn left (again it is signposted for Llangrannog). After a short distance there is a blind left hand bend. Take the lane on the right which is marked as a No Through Road. Continue down this lane for approximately 1 mile. The main entrance is on the right.



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HeddfanHEDDFAN“This is an idyllic place to live, not only in terms of our house and garden, but also the location. All of the best beaches are just a stones throw away and we have rolling countryside.”



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