Summary - Babel, Llandovery - WITH ANNEXE SA20 0AX
5 bed 1 bath Cottage
Period charm with annexe, barns and verdant acreage for flexible country living.
- 18th‑century two‑bed main house with original beams and inglenook fireplace
- Detached three‑bed converted barn forming private courtyard
- 1.7 acres (TBV) of landscaped grounds with valley views
- 14 solar panels and 13kWh Tesla Powerwall for energy resilience
- Two large adjoining barns and stone shed with development potential
- Private water and drainage; not connected to mains services
- Very slow broadband; average mobile signal in hamlet location
- LPG central heating, EPC E, council tax above average
Tucked into the Gwennol Valley, this 18th‑century Georgian former farmhouse combines authentic period character with useful modern upgrades. The two‑bed main house retains exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and original stonework; a converted three‑bed barn forms a private courtyard and provides immediate, flexible accommodation for guests, extended family or rental income.
Set within about 1.7 acres (to be verified) the grounds offer extensive, well‑maintained gardens, mature trees and sweeping valley views. Practical additions include 14 solar panels with a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery, a large water tank, new roof (2019), and recent double glazing and wood burners — all reducing running costs and enhancing comfort in this remote setting.
The property has genuine development upside: two large adjoining barns and further outbuildings present conversion potential subject to planning permission. Off‑street parking for several vehicles and a substantial plot make the site rare for the area, suitable for multigenerational living or a small rural business.
Be realistic about the practical drawbacks. Services are private — water and drainage are not mains — broadband speeds are very slow, and mobile signal is only average. Heating runs on an LPG boiler; council tax is above average and the EPC is E. The location is remote and set in a very deprived rural area, so access to shops and services requires car travel. Any intended changes to barns will need statutory consents.
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