Summary - Arfryn, Silian SA48 8AX
5 bed 3 bath Smallholding
2.8-acre smallholding with annexe potential, energy upgrades, and outbuildings to restore.
Detached Victorian smallholding on approx. 2.8 acres with three paddocks
Up to 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; ground-floor annexe potential for multi-gen use
Air source heat pump, solar PV and improved insulation recently installed
Stone outbuilding/workshop with loft — conversion potential STP
Some outbuildings have storm damage and will need repair or renewal
Main heating currently oil boiler with new radiators still present
Spacious gardens, off-street parking, private drainage and mains services
Property dated in parts and will require internal modernisation to maximise value
Set on about 2.8 acres on the edge of Silian, Arfryn is a substantial Victorian smallholding that will suit buyers seeking rural space and flexible family living. The main house provides up to five bedrooms and three bathrooms with a ground-floor bedroom and en-suite that could form a self-contained annexe for multigenerational use. Recent energy improvements — an air source heat pump, solar PV and upgraded insulation — reduce running costs compared with the original oil-fired boiler and bring the property closer to modern standards.
Externally the site offers level land divided into three paddocks, spacious gardens and a stone-built workshop with loft. The outbuildings and carport provide useful storage and conversion potential (subject to planning), though some outbuildings have suffered recent storm damage and will need repair. The large plot and paddocks are a strong asset for small-scale livestock, equestrian use or simply generous outdoor space for children and hobbies.
Internally the house retains period character: exposed stonework, high ceilings and a wood-burning stove in the principal living area. Many rooms are generously proportioned but the interior shows dated fittings in parts and will benefit from modernisation to unlock full value. Practical features include off-street parking, private drainage and mains water and electricity.
Location is rural and quiet — approximately 2 miles from Lampeter for everyday shops and services and within reasonable drive of the Ceredigion coast. Broadband is reported as fast and mobile signal average. Buyers should note the property sits in a very deprived local area classification, council tax band E, and construction predates 1900 so some traditional fabric (granite walls) may need attention. Overall this is a versatile smallholding offering immediate rural lifestyle use with clear potential for improvement or part-conversion to increase accommodation and value.
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