For Sale: Charming Village Cottage with Period Features in the Heart of Gwytherin

Formerly the Village Post Office | In Need of Renovation | Ideal Holiday Let Opportunity

Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £90,000

Location: Gwytherin, Conwy County, North Wales

Nestled in the picturesque village of Gwytherin, this delightful cottage offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Welsh history. Situated in a small valley through which the River Cledwen flows, Gwytherin has been awarded 'Best Kept Village' on four occasions. With its rich heritage, including a church dedicated to Saint Winefrid, the village exudes charm and character, making it a popular destination for those seeking peace, tranquillity, and the beauty of rural North Wales.

The Property:
Once serving as the village's post office, this charming cottage boasts many original period features, including exposed wooden beams and a traditional fireplace. The property is in need of renovation, offering a blank canvas to create your dream home or holiday retreat.

Accommodation:

To the ground floor the accommodation comprises; spacious living room with traditional fireplace and beams with a multi-fuel fire, kitchen, utility room, pantry, WC, former post office room; ideal for conversion into a dining room and a further reception room which could be used as a fourth bedroom or snug.

Upstairs you will find, three generously sized double bedrooms; the master having an ensuite shower room along with a family bathroom. 

The property benefits from LPG central heating and uPVC windows. 

Outside:
The cottage is set within a charming garden, complete with a gently flowing stream and is planted with mature shrubs and plants. This natural feature enhances the peaceful ambiance of the property, providing a perfect setting for outdoor relaxation. The garden offers scope for landscaping to create a truly enchanting space, ideal for entertaining or enjoying quiet moments by the water.

Potential:
With its prime location in the heart of this award-winning village, this cottage presents a fantastic opportunity for those looking to create a bespoke home or a lucrative holiday let. Similar properties in the area are achieving rental incomes of £200 - £250 per night, making this a great investment for anyone looking to capitalise on Gwytherin's appeal to visitors seeking an idyllic rural getaway.

Tenure: Freehold. NO CHAIN.

EPC Rating: F

Council Tax Band: C

Auctioneers Comments

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.

The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.

In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.

Porch/Entrance
uPVC door opening into an entrance hallway with internal wooden glazed door leading to:

Living Room (5.10 x 4.6 m - 16′9″ x 15′1″ ft)
uPVC window to the front of the property. Exposed ceiling beams. Traditional fireplace with multi-fuel burner and slate hearth. Radiator. Power points. Book shelves.

Dining Room (Former Post Office) (4.14 x 4.11 m - 13′7″ x 13′6″ ft)
Large room which was the previous Post Office Shop. Dual aspect uPVC windows. Radiator. Laminate floor. Power points.

Kitchen (4.13 x 4.11 m - 13′7″ x 13′6″ ft)
Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with complimentary worktop over. Stainless steel one and half sink and drainer with mixer tap. Electric oven, hob and extractor over. Void and plumbing for dishwasher. Void for fridge freezer. Metro tile splash back. Vinyl floor. Power points. Welsh half dresser plate rack. uPVC window with views over the garden and village.

Reception/Bedroom 4 (4.31 x 3.16 m - 14′2″ x 10′4″ ft)
uPVC window to the rear of the property. Open fireplace with slate hearth and mantle over. Radiator. Power points. TV connection.

Utility (1.84 x 1.73 m - 6′0″ x 5′8″ ft)
Small uPVC window to the rear of the property. Fitted with double base unit with stainless steel sink over. Void and plumbing for washing machine. Part tiled walls. Vinyl floor. Power points.

Pantry
Small flight of three steps down from kitchen into a handy pantry/storage room. Wall mounted Worcester LPG boiler. HIVE thermostat. Vinyl floor. Power points. Two high level uPVC windows with garden views. Radiator. Wooden shelving. uPVC door leading to rear garden. Wall light. Exposed ceiling beam.

Ground Floor WC
Low level WC and wall mounted hand basin. Vinyl floor.

Bedroom 1 (5.26 x 2.78 m - 17′3″ x 9′1″ ft)
uPVC window to the front of the property. Velux skylight. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator. Power points.

En-suite (2.59 x 1.73 m - 8′6″ x 5′8″ ft)
Double shower enclosure with sliding glass door. Electric shower. Vanity unit with hand basin. Low level flush WC. Towel radiator. Tiled walls. Vinyl floor. Bathroom cabinet.

Bedroom 2 (4.14 x 3.72 m - 13′7″ x 12′2″ ft)
uPVC window to the front of the property. Radiator. Power points. Floorboards.

Bedroom 3 (4.25 x 2.29 m - 13′11″ x 7′6″ ft)
uPVC window to the side of the property. Radiator. Power points.

Bathroom (2.45 x 2.32 m - 8′0″ x 7′7″ ft)
Three piece bathroom suite comprising panel bath, low level WC and vanity unit sink. Tiled walls. Towel radiator. Obscured uPVC window. Bathroom mirror with light over. Electric shower and folding glass shower screen. Storage cupboard with shelves and mirror door.

External
A mature cottage garden packs the WOW factor with trees and planting and your own stream and stone bridge! Patio area to soak in the quiet surroundings. LPG tank. Timber gate to the side of the property. Stone outbuilding. Two parking spaces near the church gates.

Agent Note
Services & Appliances: Unless stated, it is believed the property is connected to mains gas, electric, water and sewerage. We recommend you confirm this prior to any offer being considered. Please note that no appliances or fixtures are tested by the agent.

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