The traditional Welsh longhouse packed with character and surrounded by breathtaking views
Oodles of character, tasteful and timeless décor, and a chance to keep the horses happy too
Wander down a private, dead-end country lane and at the end you will find an enchanting property that has been nestled into the stunning Eryri Snowdonia landscape for centuries. Called Tir Mab Cynan, the period property is a traditional Welsh longhouse surrounded by five acres of land that offers a rural retreat on the edge of the popular village of Brithdir.
But this special character-packed home is located within easy reach of the amenities and facilities of the town of Dolgellau, and if a walk along a sandy beach is calling, the Cardigan Bay coast is just a short drive away. To get all the latest dream homes and property news straight to your inbox twice a week sign up here.
The house offers walks through private woodland and areas to relax in formal gardens and on the sunny terrace that flows out from the garden room. There are paddocks for horses as the house already offers equestrian facilities that include a block of stables and a former ménage that the agent says can easily be reinstated.
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Step inside and the house instantly cloaks you in character, from multiple exposed beams to tactile stone walls, inglenook fireplaces and log burners to a charming mezzanine level above the dining room. But this four-bed property is not stuck in the past, with modern additions sympathetically chosen and extensions created to gently add accommodation but complement the main house in their design and features.
There are many standout spaces, the cosy lounge, the mezzanine reading nook with rural views, the farmhouse kitchen, and the garden room surrounded by garden views on three sides. But arguably one of the most wonderful is the added annexe, offering a bedroom with French doors out to the garden, so stumbling into the sunshine on a summer's morning will be easy as well as joyful.
The ensuite is a stunner too, with a well-positioned statement bath offering a panoramic view of the garden via a wall of glass that includes French doors, so you can bathe to the sound of morning birdsong or be mesmerised by a dark, starry sky - all from a relaxing bubble bath.
The agent states that Tir Mab Cynan is 'presented in excellent condition throughout, having been extremely well maintained, with high quality fixtures and fittings. The accommodation is very versatile and would suit a family or perhaps two generations co-habiting with having the advantage of a ground floor bedroom and ensuite, which could also lend itself to letting potential'.
Tir Mab Cynan is on the market for offers in the region of £835,000 with Walter Lloyd Jones & Co, call their Dolgellau branch on 01341 422278 to find out more. For more property stories check out the new edition of the Amazing Welsh Homes magazine - packed with renovation stories, interior design ideas, competitions and discounts, dream homes plus a peep inside some celebrities' homes too - pre-order it here.
On the edge of the popular village of Brithdir, the house nestles into the landscape of Eryri Snowdonia National Park with soaring mountain peaks as distant neighbours.
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Plenty of parking for all the guests who are sure to want to visit this stunning abode and socialise, wander through the land and generally find peace and privacy.
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The house is only a few miles from the town of Dolgellau but, cocooned by trees and foliage against a stunning mountain backdrop, it feels a world away from anywhere.
(Image: Walter Lloyd Jones & Co, Dolgellau)3 of 19![The house comes with a home for the horses too and with about five acres of land included in the sale, there's plenty of private grounds to explore as well as discovering the local public bridleways.]()
The house comes with a home for the horses too and with about five acres of land included in the sale, there's plenty of private grounds to explore as well as discovering the local public bridleways.
(Image: Walter Lloyd Jones & Co, Dolgellau)4 of 19![The main socialising space outside is the sunny patio that flows out from the inviting garden room but there are plenty of places to play, work the land, or rest with a picnic rug and hamper full of yummies.]()
The main socialising space outside is the sunny patio that flows out from the inviting garden room but there are plenty of places to play, work the land, or rest with a picnic rug and hamper full of yummy food.
(Image: Walter Lloyd Jones & Co, Dolgellau)5 of 19![The longhouse is exceptionally pretty, combining traditional white-washed stone walls with exposed stone and feature wood cladding, and heritage green toned window frames that gently add another layer of visual interest.]()
The longhouse is exceptionally pretty, combining traditional white-washed stone walls with exposed stone and feature wood cladding, and heritage green toned window frames that gently add another layer of visual interest.
(Image: Walter Lloyd Jones & Co, Dolgellau)6 of 19![The living room is a cosy yet generous space which can boast the surely expected inglenook fireplace that a traditional longhouse should be offering.]()
The living room is a cosy yet generous space which can boast the surely expected inglenook fireplace that a traditional longhouse should be offering.
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