6 bed detached house for sale

Pontarcothi, Between Alltyferin & Nantgaredig, Carmarthenshire SA32

Handsome country house set in about 104 acres with pasture land and woodland bordering the River Cothi.

Description
Plas Alltyferin is a handsome country house, thought to date early nineteenth century that is shown on the 1839 Tithe map. It is
set in about 104 acres of pasture land and woodland that runs down a valley to the River Cothi. The main house is Grade II

“Listed for its special architectural interest as a well-preserved late Georgian gentry house.” (Cadw).

To the rear of the house set around a traditional farm courtyard is an attractive range of stone farm buildings that include the stables, coach house and granary thought to date mid nineteenth century. These barns are also Grade II

“Listed as a nineteenth century farm building retaining original character and for its contribution to the setting of the house.” (Cadw).

These offer conversion potential to further accommodation/ other uses (subject to planning – stp). The house offers substantial accommodation space set over three floors (4,775 sq ft) retaining a wealth of character features. The property would make the perfect family home with room for an extended family. The south-facing property also offers possible tourism uses e.g. Country house let, boutique B&B, wedding venue etc (subject to any required planning). It enjoys a magical setting with landscaped grounds and gardens, extensive pasture land, with a good mix of grazing and croppable land, large areas of mature woodland and an idyllic backdrop with the River Cothi flowing along its southern boundary. The property enjoys far reaching and sweeping views over the Cothi and Towy valleys with Paxton’s Tower in the distance and it’s own Norman era Motte and Bailey Fort.

Accommodation Ground Floor
A welcoming portico entrance opens into the reception hall with a flagstone floor and doors opening off to the principal reception rooms. A door on the left opens into the living room with a large open fire with marble surround and double French doors that open off to the side garden. A door on the right of the hall opens into dining room with parquet wood floor and another large open fireplace providing a warm focal point. Both of these rooms enjoy excellent views across the front lawns, the ha-ha and the adjacent field that has hosted cricket matches since the 19th Century.

At the far end of the reception hall is a rear hall with a door on the left that opens into a study/library with a wood burning stove set in the corner. Also off this rear hall is a smaller study/office, cloakrooms, door to outside, utility rooms and garage. The kitchen breakfast room is located adjacent to the dining room and features the same impressive flagstone floor as the hallway, beamed ceiling, fitted cabinetry, an Aga range and double French doors that open out onto the front gardens to enjoy the views.

First Floor
The main staircase rises up from the reception hall to the first floor accommodation that includes a large and light landing area. There are three large double bedrooms on this floor that all enjoy views across the front gardens and over the fields beyond. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, a second bedroom having an en suite shower room and the third having the use of an adjacent bathroom. A small study room completes the floor.

Second Floor
The stairs continue to the second floor that includes three bedrooms, a small study area, cloakroom and an attic room. One of these bedrooms is accessed via a spiral staircase that winds up from the rear hall on the ground floor, through the first floor and to the bedroom on the second floor.

Externally
The main house sits in pretty landscaped grounds and gardens with lawned areas, patio seating areas, ha-ha, mature hedges, bushes, shrubs, flower borders and trees.

The Outbuildings
To the rear of the house is a traditional Grade II listed u-shape range of stone barns set around a courtyard that includes the old stables, coach house and granary. These have recently been used for storage purposes but offer excellent potential for conversion info further accommodation (stp).

Beyond these is a more modern farmyard with a concrete area that includes a range of useful outbuildings that were built for livestock, feed and farm machinery but again offer great potential for a number of uses e.g. Workshops, stabling etc.

The Land
The house and farmstead are located near the western edge of the land that in total, extends to about 104 acres (as shown within the red boundary on the land plan. The land within the yellow boundaries has been sold). The land has an interesting mix of pasture land suitable for cropping (silage/hay etc) as well as areas more suitable for grazing. Running through the full width of the land from east to west is a large belt of ancient woodland with tracks to explore and acce

Location
Plas Alltyferin is located in a scenic position in the Carmarthenshire countryside bordering the scenic River Cothi. The county and the nearby Towy valley are famous for its fishing and its historic castles.

The large shopping and administrative town of Carmarthen with high street name shops, railway services, (direct trains to London in three hours 40 minutes), A&E hospital is within reach being only about nine miles while the popular market town of Llandeilo is about 11 miles with its independent shops, schools and railway station. Good road connections access to south Wales with the A48 M4 link road taking you onto Swansea (about 26 miles), Cardiff (about 69miles), the Severn Bridge and into England.

Square Footage: 4,775 sq ft

Acreage:
104 Acres



Additional Info
General Remarks and Stipulations

Method of Sale
Offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Tenure and Possession
The tenure of the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Bio-mass wood pellet central heating with underfloor heating in main ground floor areas. Oil fired Aga range. Fibre broadband.

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire. Council Tax Band G.

Designations
The main house is Grade II Listed.
The old stables, coach house and granary are also Grade II listed.
There are a Scheduled Monument Norman era Motte and Bailey Fort in one of the fields south of the house.

Energy Performance Certificate
Rating F

Basic Payment Scheme (bps)
The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and the Entitlements are included in the sale. The Vendor will make reasonable endeavours to transfer the relevant Entitlements to the Purchaser(s) after completion of the sale.

Agri-Environment Schemes
The property is not entered into any Schemes.

Fishing Rights
The fishing rights on the River Cothi do not belong to the property.

Fittings & Contents
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fittings and contents are excluded from the sale though some may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the vendor’s agents.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not. Please check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact location of public footpaths/ bridleways.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
Any available plans, areas, and schedules are for identification and reference purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a farm we would ask you to as vigilant as possible for your own safety when making your inspection, particularly around the farm outbuildings, machinery, livestock and the river.
Important notice

Savills, (any Joint Agents) and their clients give notice that:
They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.
They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars.
These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.
The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.
It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function, and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements.
They have not made any investigation into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of the land, air or water contamination. The purchaser is responsible for making their own inquiries in this regard.

Photographs taken May 2026.