Characterful rural property with sizable plot and holiday-let potential.
- Four bedrooms in a traditional stone cottage
A stone-built end-of-terrace cottage set in Penmachno, inside Snowdonia National Park. The house offers four bedrooms over a modest footprint (c.704 sq ft) with a generous side and rear lawned garden that enjoys open views towards surrounding hills. The ground floor open-plan living, dining and kitchen space has exposed stone features and room for a log burner; an outbuilding provides utility and storage.
This property has been used successfully as a short-term holiday let and is likely classified as C6. It therefore has income potential for continued holiday use, but purchasers should note an Article 4 Direction in the National Park (effective 1 June 2025) means changes of use between C3/C5/C6 require planning permission. Buyers must check planning status before committing.
Practical drawbacks are material and factual: the EPC shows a very low current rating (score 24, band G) with electric storage heating and walls likely without insulation, indicating high running costs and a need for energy improvements. There is no mobile signal at the property, broadband is only average, and the internal footprint is compact for a four-bedroom house, so space feels limited despite the large plot.
This will suit purchasers seeking a characterful rural home or a continuing holiday-let opportunity who are prepared to invest in energy and comfort upgrades. The freehold tenure, very low local crime, decent plot and the appealing village setting make it a realistic proposition for those prioritising location and garden space over immediate low-running costs and modern services.
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