Summary - Llidiard Mawr, Cynghordy, LLANDOVERY SA20 0LS
Detached traditional stone cottage with historic character
Planning permission to extend to a four-bedroom house granted
Approximately 3.5 acres of grounds, two paddocks and a stream
Includes stone former blacksmiths building and detached store
Requires total renovation; interior damp, mould and dated bathroom
Walls likely uninsulated; significant thermal upgrades needed
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband in a rural setting
Very deprived wider area; resale may be affected by local economy
Set in the hamlet of Cynghordy, this traditional stone-built cottage sits within about 3.5 acres of paddock and outbuildings, including a former blacksmith’s workshop and a detached Nissan-style store. Planning permission has been granted to extend the cottage into a four-bedroom house, offering clear scope for adding substantial value. The plot includes a stream and is split into two paddocks, useful for smallholding or equestrian use.
The existing cottage is a full renovation project: roof and external stone fabric appear intact for renovation, but the interior is described as derelict with damp, mold and a dated, low-ceiling bathroom that requires complete refurbishment. Main services are electric with an air-source heat pump and radiators; walls are cavity-built with assumed no insulation, so significant thermal upgrading will be needed to meet modern standards.
This property will suit buyers seeking a countryside renovation or development opportunity rather than a move-in-ready home. Benefits include excellent mobile signal, fast broadband, low crime and easy access off a council-maintained road, plus the potential to create a high-value four-bedroom family home using the existing planning permission. Note the wider area is very deprived and the immediate neighbourhood is an ageing rural community, which may affect resale dynamics.
Practical considerations: the house requires total renovation and ongoing investments for insulation, interior works and damp remediation. The large plot and outbuildings provide flexibility — maintain as a smallholding, develop leisure or equestrian facilities, or maximise value by completing the approved extension.
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