Felin Wen, Boncath

Felin Wen is a delightfully situated, traditionally, stone, built cottage under a slate roof. The property has been constructed of traditional Pembrokeshire stone with, feature, hand-dressed, ‘Blue-Stone’ quoins, arched window heads and chimney stacks, expressing the signs of quality which lay within. Felin Wen benefits from four double bedrooms, across the top two floors, all with the character one would expect from a property of this period, to the ground floor there is a kitchen-dining room, living room and a, beautifully finished, aluminium, fully double glazed, conservatory which, seamlessly, merges the traditional and modern. To the front and side of the property lies the, circa 1750’s, Grade 11 listed, water mill, which was converted in the mid 1970’s to its current commercial guise. The mill, again, benefits from matching Pembrokeshire stone, ‘Blue-stone’ quoins and window heads, to the front façade, and sits under a, hipped, slate roof. Access from the minor roadway is via a, modern, reinforced, ‘commercial-grade’ bridge which leads onto a, part concrete, part gravelled, driveway which leads across the front of the property and further on to the parking area and to the various commercial elements of this unique country enterprise.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Felin Wen is a delightfully situated, traditionally, stone, built cottage under a slate roof. The property has been constructed of traditional Pembrokeshire stone with, feature, hand-dressed, ‘Blue-Stone’ quoins, arched window heads and chimney stacks, expressing the signs of quality which lay within. Felin Wen benefits from four double bedrooms, across the top two floors, all with the character one would expect from a property of this period, to the ground floor there is a kitchen-dining room, living room and a, beautifully finished, aluminium, fully double glazed, conservatory which, seamlessly, merges the traditional and modern. To the front and side of the property lies the, circa 1750’s, Grade 11 listed, water mill, which was converted in the mid 1970’s to its current commercial guise. The mill, again, benefits from matching Pembrokeshire stone, ‘Blue-stone’ quoins and window heads, to the front façade, and sits under a, hipped, slate roof. Access from the minor roadway is via a, modern, reinforced, ‘commercial-grade’ bridge which leads onto a, part concrete, part gravelled, driveway which leads across the front of the property and further on to the parking area and to the various commercial elements of this unique country enterprise.

LOCATION & AMENITIES
Felin Wen is situated just outside the tranquil Cych Valley hamlet of Boncath, some 20 minutes’ drive from the Cardigan Bay coastline, with its wide sandy beaches.  The property lies approximately 6 miles from the thriving market town of Newcastle Emlyn, which hosts a varied range of local facilities & amenities including shops, banks, eating houses, public houses, places of worship, a primary & secondary school, a public swimming pool & leisure centre, and is on the local bus route, making it easily accessible to the larger town of Cardigan and the administrative town of Carmarthen.  No directions are given in this portfolio as viewers are accompanied. 

MEASUREMENTS, CAPACITIES & APPLIANCES
The measurements in this brochure are for rough guidance only; accurate measurements have not been taken.  Philip Ling Estates have not formally verified any appliances, which are included in the asking price.  Therefore, it is advised that the prospective client prior to purchase validates such information.

FELIN WEN – FARM HOUSE

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation (with approximate measurements) comprises:

ENTRANCE          Via slate steps. Through, half-glazed, hardwood front door which leads to a small inner porchway, with period beaded board walls and twin, half-glazed doors through to the hallway. Welsh slate flooring and skirtings, from Blaenau Festiniog.

HALLWAY             Doors accessing the accommodation.  Stairway to the first & second floors. Main broadband/telephone point. Welsh slate flooring and skirtings.

KITCHEN/DINING             20’ 6” x 9’ 2” min. Two, double glazed windows, overlooking the rear.  Pleasant range of farmhouse style kitchen units with open storage shelving to two walls above. Double bowl stainless steel sink, with ‘monobloc’ style tap, inset into, beautiful, Corian worktops (man-made containing 90% natural Quartz crystals). Built under, stainless steel, fan assisted oven with chimney extractor above. Plumbing for dishwasher. Well-proportioned dining area with, period correct, box sash window, to the front. Feature, open, fireplace for decoration purposes. Continuation of Welsh slate flooring and skirtings. Thermostatically controlled radiator.

LIVING ROOM    13’ 8” x 9’ 2” max. Period correct, sliding, box sash window overlooking the front. Feature, stone mantled, open fireplace with matching ‘blue-stone’ hearth. Continuation of Welsh slate flooring and skirtings. Door accessing the contemporary conservatory. Thermostatically controlled radiator.

CONSERVATORY 19’ 2 x 10’max. Contemporary, brushed, aluminium-framed, fully double glazed, conservatory with slate sills. Feature stone wall with “blue-stone” quoins and door head. Panoramic views of the ‘Grade II listed mill and gardens beyond.

SHOWER ROOM   6’ 5” x 6’ 2” max. Window overlooking the rear. Semi-inset sink with, large, vanity unit, with Corian top. Close-coupled W.C and shower cubicle all in white. Fully tiled walls. Continuation of Welsh slate flooring and skirtings. Boiler housing in small corridor.

FIRST FLOOR           

HALLWAY             Accessed via, carpeted, timber staircase with ‘kite-winders’. Part galleried ceiling with, feature, glazed, gable section. Doors accessing the accommodation. Further, carpeted, timber staircase with ‘kite-winders’ accessing the second floor.             

BEDROOM 1       12’ 4” x 9’ 1”. Period correct, sliding, box sash window overlooking the rear. Beautiful, original ‘pitch-pine’ exposed floorboards. Thermostatically controlled radiator.

BEDROOM 2       14’ 6” x 7’ 10”. Two, period correct, sliding, box sash window overlooking the front. Beautiful, original ‘pitch-pine’ exposed floorboards. Feature, Victorian style, cast-iron, fireplace. Double thermostatically controlled radiator.

BEDROOM 3       13’ 8” x 8’ 1” period correct, sliding, box sash window overlooking the front. Beautiful, original ‘pitch-pine’ exposed floorboards. Built in bookshelves. Thermostatically controlled radiator.

BATHROOM        8” 8 x 6’ 1” max. Sliding box sash window overlooking the rear Modern, wrap around, unit, incorporating, back to wall W.C, integrated shelving and vanity unit with semi-integrated sink and mixer tap, all with Corian top. Bath with shower attachment. Ceramic tiled walls above bath. Dual fuel towel radiator. Illuminated and heated mirror.

SECOND FLOOR      Accessed via, carpeted, timber staircase with ‘kite-winders’.

BEDROOM 4       23’ 4” x 18’ 10”. Large open aspect, double glazed windows to the back of the property and two large rooflights. Fully vaulted ceilings to, near, floor level allowing for an increased feeling of space. Exposed beams and purlins. Fitted wardrobe. Thermostatically controlled radiator.

FELIN WEN – GRADE II LISTED, FORMER, CORN MILL

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Felin Wen is a delightfully situated, traditionally, stone, built, Grade II listed, former, flour mill, under a slate roof. The property has been constructed of traditional Pembrokeshire stone with, feature, hand-dressed, ‘Blue-stone’ quoins and arched window heads to the front façade and ‘country’ style render, with exposed heads and quoins, to the rear and gables. Constructed in circa 1750, this magnificent building has been subject to many alterations throughout its history. Earmarked by CADW in the 1990’s, as being of significance (external elevations) this beautiful building now consists of a commercial outlet to the ground floor and an executive apartment to the top two floors.

COMMERCIAL SPACE      27’ 2” X 15’ 11”. Double, half glazed, access doors to the front and large window to the front. Large open plan, unencumbered, multi-use, space. Formerly utilised as a shop. Preparation area with sink and serving counter. Large amount of display space, currently with freestanding shelving. Modern, rail, lighting system. Original slate, flagstone, floor. Timber window and door heads. Plenty of room for seating.

UTILITY/TOILETS               Accessed via separate entrance from the commercial space. Staff & visitor toilet facilities which could be utilised for customer toilets. Window to the front. Exposed, limewashed, stone walls. A range of base units. Ample storage. Washing facilities. Plumbing for several washing machines and tumble dryers.

FELIN WEN – MILL HOUSE APARTMENT

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The apartment, which is located above the commercial space, is accessed from an elevated position, across a beautiful, slate flagged, patio area which is laid over the historic, now dry, leet. Access is via a small timber footbridge, through, a half glazed, hardwood door, into the imposing, galleried entrance with mezzanine snug area.

GALLERIED ENTRANCE          Open plan access through, sitting room, to kitchen/dining, bedroom and bathroom, open stairway to mezzanine snug area and bedroom 2.

OPEN PLAN LIVNG/KITCHEN/DINING             27’ 2” X 15’ 11” max (kitchen/dining 16’ 11” x 7’ 3”). Three windows overlooking the rear. Part galleried ceiling with exposed A-frames and purlins. ‘Morso Squirrel’ multifuel burner with exposed flue to ceiling height sat on a slate hearth. Solid wood flooring through to kitchen/dining. Windows to front. Farmhouse style wall and base units with worksurfaces, inset single bowl, stainless steel sink with ‘monobloc’ style tap. Built under Bosch single oven with Gaggenau inset gas hob above. Display, storage, shelving to two walls. dining area.  Two thermostatically controlled radiators. Doors through to bedroom and shower room.

BEDROOM 1       15’ 1” x 8’ 7”. Windows to the side and rear. feature exposed beams. Thermostatically controlled radiator.

SHOWER ROOM               9’ x 5’ 3” max. Window overlooking the front. Semi-integrated sink with vanity below and Corian top. Back to wall W.C. Walk in shower cubicle with thermostatic shower valve. Thermostatically controlled, dual fuel towel radiator.

MEZZANINE SNUG           Accessed from staircase in the living area. Eaves storage access. Through to Master bedroom.

MASTER BEDROOM         15’ 8” x 14’ 6” max. Velux style window overlooking the rear.  Part vaulted ceilings. Built in wardrobes and eaves storage. Airing cupboard. Thermostatically controlled radiator. Carpeted

EXTERIOR            To the side and rear, there is direct access to a large patio and seating area which leads on to the formal gardens and acreage beyond. To the side, there are slate flag steps leading to the front of the Mill House, parking areas and, further formal garden areas. Access to office room from patio.

THE GRANARY

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The old granary @ Felin Wen, originally used for the storage of grain and renovated during the early 1990’s project works. Constructed in much the same way as the main house, with stone quoins and heads, although definitely, more of a utilitarian finish, without the same finesse in finishing and facing works. Under a slate roof with slate fascia’s. The upper floor houses the commercial office and the ground floor acts as ancillary storage, with concrete flooring, window to the front and the access to water facilities if desired.

OFFICE ROOM   20’ 2” x 12’ 3”.Accessed via timber stairway from patio and through half glazed, hardwood door. Windows to the side and front. Feature exposed A-frames, purlins and stone walling, allowing for pleasant, light and airy workspace. Arrow slit window. pine flooring. Broadband connections etc. Two thermostatically controlled radiators, which are run from the commercial kitchen boiler,

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, PACKING ROOM AND COMMERCIAL STORAGE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The commercial kitchen @ Felin Wen, along with its first-floor storage, was completely refurbished and re-roofed in 1992, apart from the, original, stone gables, which were retained, both, as part of the grant awarded for the redevelopment, and in order to retain the character of the building. The re-development consisted of the underpinning of the original gables and a modern blockwork construction between, all done to a commercial grade, inclusive of the floor structure for the upstairs storage.

PACKING ROOM 13’ 10” x 13’ 4”. Accessed from the main hallway.  Commercial packing room with walk-in freezer storage and double doors accessing the Loading area. Housing for the Doorway through to the kitchen

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN              31’ 4” x 15’ 11”. Accessed from the packing room.  Windows to the front and rear of the property. Full commercial kitchen with three, six burner gas stoves and commercial extraction system above. A bank of commercial, stainless-steel sinks and separate hand wash facilities.  Various, freestanding, work stations. We are advised that various fixtures and fittings are included within the asking price.

1ST FLOOR

STORAGE             44’ 11” x 16’ 7” max. Accessed from the stairway in the entrance hallway. Full, reinforced, commercial flooring for the ability to be used as commercial goods storage.  Windows to three aspects. Views across the acreage. Thermostatically controlled radiators, serviced from the oil fired, combination boiler.

THE GROUNDS

The property benefits from a myriad of landscaped gardens, woodland, orchards and pasture allowing for adaptability of usage in both, commercial and private use. Covering some 15 acres or thereabouts lay either side of the minor road serving Felin Wen. The original acreage, which lies to the West, away from the road and buildings, consists, predominantly, of deciduous woodland, which was planted under the premium farm woodland scheme (between 1995 and 1998) gaining an award from the Welsh Forestry Commission, and has been maintained, of late, with the thinning out of Ash due to dieback, offering fantastic walks and trails, within the property’s curtilage. The remaining acreage, totalling some 6 acres, lies across the minor roadway and consists of mainly rough pasture, with newly planted orchard, and would lend itself to the grazing of sheep.

Landscaped gardens and outbuildings

Felin Wen benefits from a diverse collection of landscaped, ornamental and forest garden areas for enjoyment. Dispersed with specimen trees and shrubs from across the globe, woodland walks are abundant, interspersed with seating areas, to allow for the full enjoyment of this, truly, tranquil location.

PIG STY/STORAGE            Beyond the commercial aspect of the development there is a refurbished pigsty, which has been sympathetically restored, to what can only be described as, it’s former glory and offers the ability to include livestock into any future plans, if desired.

GARDEN STORES/GARAGE               Beyond the, restored, pigsty there is a block-built garden store/garage, which benefits from power and lighting, offering, plenty, of storage for ‘ride-on’ lawnmower, implements and vehicles etc.

SALTING ROOM        Attached to the main dwelling, in near original condition, is the building that would have, historically, been utilised for animal housing/storage. Constructed to match the main house, with ‘blue-stone’ features and slate roof. Internally, original A-frames, cobbled floors and, wrap-around, salting table only serve to add to the eclectic feel of this lovely, characterful, addition to the main dwelling. Currently purposed as log store and ancillary storage.

SERVICES             Mains Water & Electricity. Private Drainage – inspected and approved by Pembrokeshire County.   

VIEWING             By appointment, via sole agents, Philip Ling Estates.