Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

The East Barn Swiss Valley | Felinfoel | Llanelli | SA14 8LZ

Insight The East Barn Welcome to The East Barn, a truly remarkable barn conversion nestled within the serene embrace of nature. Immaculately presented, this bright and airy sanctuary sits gracefully on 7.23 acres of wonderful gardens, ancient woodlands, and a beautiful lily lake. Every corner of this barn exudes character, showcasing its original features while maintaining a warm and welcoming ambiance.

This picturesque home offers 3 bedrooms, with one ingeniously positioned in the west wing, offering a unique opportunity for a self-contained annex or a potential income source through holiday rentals. While The East Barn enjoys a tranquil rural setting, the bustling town of Llanelli, with all its amenities, is just 3 miles away.

Just next door you’ll find yourself at the Swiss Valley Upper Lliedi Reservoir, a natural paradise perfect for leisurely strolls and the contemplation of nature’s wonders. The East Barn is more than a home; it’s a harmonious blend of comfort, character, and the great outdoors. Explore the beauty that awaits within and beyond its walls.

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The East Barn is a beautifully presented property showcasing quality materials such as slate sills and oak doors, adding a touch of elegance throughout. Beyond its aesthetics, this home is designed with selfsufficiency in mind. With a fresh water well providing water, a bio digester tank for waste management, a ground source heat pump for efficient heating, and solar panels contributing to the grid, it truly epitomises an environmentally friendly and self-sufficient lifestyle.

Approach After journeying through tranquil country lanes, flanked by majestic trees and shrubs you will reach a chip stone driveway that gracefully serves as the entrance to two distinguished residences. Here, you’ll discover ample parking, accommodating a variety of vehicles. From this point, two paved steps entice you toward the glass front door.

Step Inside…

Lounge As you step into the lounge, you’ll immediately sense the warm and welcoming ambiance of this home. It’s an airy space, adorned with tiled flooring and underfloor heating for added comfort. The room comes alive with spotlighting, and its character shines through with feature stone walls and a stone fireplace, elegantly framed by an oak beam and housing a wood burner, creating a captivating focal point. Two tall windows at the front and one at the rear allow natural light, while slate sills add a charming touch. This room also serves as a central hub, providing access to the kitchen/diner, annex living space, and a beautiful oak stairway with convenient understairs storage leading to the first floor.

Kitchen/Diner Stepping down two steps through double doors from the lounge, you’ll enter another beautiful space, the kitchen/diner. This area is a stunning blend of functionality and aesthetics. Folding doors and windows on the side of the home frame picturesque views of the garden and the breathtaking countryside. The entire space is adorned with tiled flooring with underfloor heating, and the tall window at the front and a glass door allow additional light.

The kitchen area features an array of base and tall units, oak worktops, a Belling oven/grill, a 4-ring electric hob, an extractor fan, a porcelain sink with a swan tap and drainage, an Indesit dishwasher, integrated fridge, a wine rack, and convenient pop-up power points. Furthermore, there’s ample room to accommodate a large dining set and a cosy seating area, creating the perfect setting for entertaining guests while relishing the exceptional view.

Utility The utility room is a practical space with tiled flooring with underfloor heating and a window to the side. It features a vaulted ceiling with a Veluxstyle window, extra wall and base units and ample room for storing outdoor coats and shoes. The utility room also offers space for one under-counter appliance and one freestanding appliance, making it a functional hub for household tasks.

WC Situated off the utility you will find a useful ground floor WC housing a WC, wash basin, tiled flooring with under floor heating, and a Velux style window.

Landing Returning from the lounge, ascend the charming oak stairway to the first floor, where you’ll be greeted by a naturally bright space thanks to the Velux-style window. The carpeted landing, lit by spotlighting, serves as a central point providing access to two bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a generously sized walk-in storage cupboard. This storage space, accessible through two double doors, comes complete with fitted hanging rails and shelving, offering ample space for your organisational needs.

Master Bedroom with En-Suite The master bedroom is a spacious and inviting retreat that offers a perfect blend of functionality and luxury. Upon entering, you’ll be captivated by the feature window to the side of the home, complete with a Juliet balcony that overlooks the picturesque countryside and gardens. One section of the room is dedicated to a desirable home office space, laid with elegant oak flooring and well-lit by spotlighting. The remainder of the room is characterised by vaulted ceilings, a feature radiator, and is laid with carpet. This generous room provides ample space for a dressing area or seating where you can bask in the spectacular view.

Additionally, the master bedroom boasts a sizable built-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging rails, ensuring impeccable organisation. The private en-suite features a WC, washbasin, walk-in shower, feature heated towel rail, extractor fan, spotlighting, two shaving points, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, part panelled walls, and a Velux-style window that infuses the space with natural light.

Family Bathroom The family bathroom is fully furnished with a WC, wash basin, fitted bath with shower unit, feature heated towel rail, storage cupboard, two shaving points, spotlighting, walls. extractor fan, Velux style window, tiled flooring, and part tiled.

Bedroom Two Bedroom two is a generously sized and inviting space, offering both comfort and character. It features carpeting and vaulted ceilings with two Velux-style windows, allowing natural light. A striking feature stone wall and distinctive radiator enhance the room’s aesthetic appeal. Additionally, bedroom two enjoys a large built-in storage cupboard, complete with fitted shelving.

Annex Living Space Let’s now venture into the West wing of this exceptional home, conveniently connected to the lounge area via two steps. This spacious living area offers a bright and airy atmosphere, thanks to two feature windows at the front, one of which includes a glass door providing private access, and two more feature windows at the rear. The room is adorned with tiled flooring, under floor heating, spotlighting, a feature stone wall and ample room for a comfortable seating area.

The kitchen area is well-equipped with wall and base units, a Hotpoint oven/grill, a 4-ring electric hob, an extractor fan, a single stainless-steel sink with drainage, and an Indesit fridge, along with space for one under-the-counter appliance. Furthermore, from this area, you can access the first floor via a charming oak stairway nestled in the corner of the room, enhancing the convenience and flow of this delightful living space.

Bedroom & Shower Room Ascending the oak stairway, you’ll discover a spacious bedroom adorned with carpeting. This room’s character shines through with its charming stone wall and exposed beams, complemented by a feature radiator. The space enjoys dual windows and a glass door to the side, accessible via steps.

The wood burner’s flue adds warmth and cosiness to the room, making it a perfect retreat.

Additionally, this bedroom boasts a private shower room that includes a WC, a wash basin with storage underneath, a walk-in shower, a feature heated towel rail, spotlighting, an extractor fan, and tiled flooring.

Step Outside…

The outside space at The East Barn is nothing short of spectacular, a haven for nature enthusiasts. Spanning 7.23 acres, these extensive grounds offer a harmonious blend of welltended gardens, a picturesque lily pond full of wildlife, and substantial ancient woodlands, inviting exploration and contemplation. Streams gently meander through the property, with the Swiss Valley Upper Lliedi Reservoir nearby where fishing can be enjoyed. Various seating areas peppered around the grounds provide opportunities to relax, unwind, or socialise amidst the serene surroundings. The gardens feature a mix of level lawns, chip stone spaces, and raised patios, each offering mature countryside views. You’ll also find an abundance of mature plants, shrubs, and trees, along with raised vegetable patches and fruit trees. The garden room, equipped with lighting and electricity, provides an ideal space to unwind. Additional amenities include a greenhouse, garden shed, poly tunnel, wood stores, potting shed with lighting and electricity, and a garage also equipped with lighting and electric.

Local Area The location and surrounding area cater to everyone and is popular with locals, families, and tourists alike. Parc Howard is the ‘flagship’ of Carmarthenshire’s urban parks and is just 3 miles away. The property is well placed to enjoy everything from the charming coastline, country parks and award-winning golf course. The Millennium coastal path meanders along the local coastline offering blissful traffic free cycle paths and walkways; Pembrey Country Park and sandy beaches are within easy reach. Burry Port harbour with its array of yachts and boating facilities, cocooned by sandy beaches and is popular with families.

The ‘Trostre’ and ‘Pemberton’ out of town retail parks are also within easy reach and offer a mixture of large stores and boutique stores, perfect for an afternoon of stress-free retail therapy. The Llanelli area has much to offer, and everything is within arm’s reach of this property.

Shops, theatre, cinema, schools, and sporting amenities are also easily accessible. The excellent golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus at Machynys, with its superb Club House, restaurant and spa with state-of-the-art facilities is only 18 minutes by car. The main train station is just 4 miles away, the M4 takes just 10 minutes to access and the drive to Swansea takes approximately 30 minutes where you can access and enjoy more award-winning beaches, scenic coastal paths, Marina, galleries, and theatre.

Additional Property Information Chain Free Freehold Tax Band - D&A Ground Source Heat Pump Solar panels Private Water Private Drainage

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country Ltd. Printed 23.10.2023

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