Stylish eco-upgraded farmhouse with annexe permission and extensive grounds.
- Large detached modern farmhouse on approx. 8 acres
- Approved planning for granny annexe (PL/06183, Nov 2023)
- Air source heat pump, underfloor heating, EPC B
- Triple-glazed sliding doors; double glazing throughout
- Substantial garage and extensive formal/wild garden areas
- Main heating includes oil boiler and radiators (existing)
- Granite walls likely uninsulated — potential retrofit needed
- Very slow broadband; Japanese knotweed under insured treatment
Set on a huge plot in the quiet hamlet of Efail Y Banc, this four-bedroom detached farmhouse combines striking contemporary detailing with authentic stone character. The principal living hub is an open-plan kitchen / dining / living space with triple-glazed sliding doors that frame uninterrupted countryside views and lead onto a sunlit patio — ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The house benefits from green upgrades including an air source heat pump, underfloor heating and an EPC B rating, yet retains period features such as exposed stonework and handcrafted oak joinery.
Upstairs the principal suite offers vaulted ceilings, a dressing room (easily repurposed as a fourth bedroom) and a generous en suite; two further bedrooms feature exposed stone and high ceilings. Approved planning permission (PL/06183, Nov 2023) allows conversion of an existing outbuilding into a self-contained granny annexe, increasing flexibility for family use or income. A double garage and extensive grounds (approx. 8 acres) add scope for smallholding, equestrian use or secluded gardens.
Buyers should note practical considerations: the property’s main heating historically uses an oil boiler and radiators alongside the air source heat pump; the granite/whinstone walls are assumed uninsulated and may require upgrades to maximise thermal performance. Broadband speeds are very slow, which could affect remote working. Japanese knotweed was identified off‑site and is in Year 5 of an insurance-backed eradication programme — documentation is available. Overall, this is a spacious, characterful country home suited to buyers seeking privacy, land and potential for adaptation.