LET YOUR SELF ENJOY THE LANDSCAPE
OVER a period of 10 years, the current owners have transformed this traditional farmhouse, which is believed to date back to the 1800s, into a modern and spacious home.
Situated at the top of a slope, the property has panoramic views of the Pembrokeshire countryside, to Fishguard and the coast in the distance.
Not only have the owners accomplished a restoration that has resulted in an elegant family home, next door to the main house they have transformed the once dilapidated stone barns into two beautiful holiday accommodation cottages.
Called Penpistyll, the result of all the hard work and attention to detail is a very desirable four-bedroom home and a successful on-site business, attracting many repeat customers.
Immerse yourself in a virtual tour of the stylish main home and you may just fall in love with it.
According to the estate agent selling properties, the holiday lets are run by the current owners for a portion of the year and attract many regular customers. There is certainly a lot to offer a visitor in the local area.
The pretty coastal town of Fishguard is just two miles away, where visitors can pick up the Pembrokeshire Coast Path for a bracing and breathtaking coastal trek, plus some of the best beaches in the country are easily within a short driving distance.
The UK’s smallest city – the historic St David’s with its iconic cathedral – is close by, and further afield is Pembroke, with its impressive castle dominating the town.
Closer to home, the approximately 7.5 acre site itself has intriguing walks through its very own 400-year-old ancient woodland and undulating land, but just be careful not to get stuck in the ancient peat bog called Esgyrn Bottom!
The new owner of this unique property and land has a duty of care to be the custodian of this very special section of the Welsh landscape, as it is part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
This classification pertains to the most important sites for Wales’ natural heritage, and aim to conserve and protect the best of the country’s wildlife and geographic heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.
The transformation of the main farmhouse was based on choosing a high specification of fixtures and fittings, providing open-plan spaces that appeal to the modern family, and completing the project with a stylish and tasteful contemporary decor.
A palette of subtle greys, soft pastels and creams flow throughout the home, visually connecting all rooms and complementing the natural wood, stone and slate that feature within the home.
At the back of the property is the expected farmhouse heart-of-thehome area, an open plan L-shaped room featuring a gourmet kitchen, dining area and relaxed seating area known as the sun room, looking out over the garden and countryside via a set of French doors.
A Lawrence Lyons bespoke designer kitchen was fitted in 2012 which includes granite work surfaces, integrated appliances and the ever popular separate central island.
Of course this former farmhouse has a kitchen dresser, but this version is ultra modern to complement the contemporary interior design of the property.
Also at the back of the property is a substantial lounge, over nine metres long, with feature fireplace at one end.
Of course this former farmhouse has a cosy log burner in the fireplace, which has a distinctive modern decorative sandstone surround.
This light and bright room has a door that leads out onto the garden terrace, useful for those sunny days when the log burner is not required.
The downstairs of the main house also includes an office and utility area.
Of course this former farmhouse has a boot room with entry directly from the side garden, complete with a handy bathroom and storage room, a perfect place for muddy wellies and washing muddy dogs and children.
Upstairs there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The master bedroom has a dedicated walk-in dressing room plus
an ensuite shower room, plus magnificent rural views.
Whilst renovating the properties, the owners chose to include as many energy efficiency measures as possible.
There is underfloor heating throughout the main house generated by air heat source pumps, plus solar panels on the roof of the garage providing electricity.
Neighbouring the main house was a semi-derelict barn, which the owners have restored and transformed into two super stylish holiday lets, with a higher decorative specification than many homes.
Fully insulated, heated via air source heat pumps and featuring a log burner in each sitting room, the business can operate for 12 months of the year should the new owner want to stay open throughout the year.
Of course these fully equipped holiday cottages have the allimportant broadband service.
But with the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside and coastal path on the doorstep, there’s no reason to be inside surfing the Internet, better to be surfing the west Wales waves. Cottage one has a spacious lounge area with log burner which flows into a large sun room with French doors out onto the front garden. The fully equipped contemporary kitchen is just off the hallway and this ground floor accommodation also includes a second bathroom.
Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Cottage two has the benefit of two sitting rooms, one of which has an ensuite shower room, meaning this cottage has the flexibility of an extra downstairs bedroom and bathroom for any visitors with mobility challenges.
Also on this ground floor is the second lounge with bifold doors opening out onto the dedicated rear terrace, plus a large, modern kitchen which again opens out onto the front garden.
Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with their own ‘picture perfect’ rural views.
Penpistyll offers a lucky new owner a peaceful escape to the country with an established business next door. Could it be the perfect lifestyle change for you if you have £825,000 to spend?