House For Sale £415,000
Historic building built by the GPO during WWII. This was the original Telephone Exchange. Ex commercial building converted to a domestic bungalow in the early 90's, therefore due to it's unique characteristics and stature, there are no comparable properties.
More substantial than any average bungalow.
The attractive high pitched roof offers gratuitous loft space with possibility to convert SSP. Built to last with deep solid brick construction and block internal walls, deep flow cast aluminum guttering and commercial drainage.
0.27 acres
Renovated with mind to be easily adapted to disabled living with a very spacious feel.
Almost all of the house has been re-wired and plumbed over the last 8 years, with new consumer units. Significant amount of networking, and power.
Several shops within walking distance, also doctors, pharmacy dentist.dog groomer, hairdressers...bus stop
Nestled hidden away property with flat land, significant parking, double garage and outbuildings, including studio at the end of the garden with power, network, water and kitchenette. Building suitable for a hot tub, outdoor shower. Large patios, several options for seating areas, raised bank gardens, lawn area, wildlife pond, vegetable plot.
Recent renovated kitchen with granite surfaces, plumbed FF. Separate laundry. 2 Bathrooms with high quality fixtures, one only a few years old with granite surfaces, and the other near completion with 1600x900 walk in shower with shower seat and quartz surfaces
Ground Floor -
Entrance - CCTV camera is fitted above. Composite door brand new (replaced by Endurance in last few months) 850mm wide with double glazed panel and additional double glazed side panel leading into:
Office/Reception - 4.18 x 3.86 (13'8" x 12'7") - large double glazed window to side with fitted blinds, door leading to Bedroom 4 and 1170mm doorway with oak "tri-fold" glazed door that fold out of the way leading to the lounge where see right through the house through the back patio doors. Currently used as an office, but can be reverted to either dining or reception room. Featuring the original solid wood parquet flooring, no skirtings are fitted as restoration was intended. Modern tall radiator. Main phone line, networked, CCTV camera in the ceiling. Exceptionally deep windowsill.
Lounge - 4.24 x 6.15 (13'10" x 20'2") - This room has a spacious open plan feel. On the right (front) of the room - large double glazed window to the right, large 1050mm doorway leading to the kitchen on the left, with wall mounted tv with wired network points in the center. Full length curtains to cover the entire wall at the sides of the tv create a cinema room feel. On the left (back of the room) serving as an open corridor, with original loft hatch and ladder above - door leading to Bedroom 3 on the left, aperture to the completely open dining room on the left. Straight ahead, is a 4 ft wide opening to the hallway with glazed oak Tri fold doors. Fully carpetted with floor sockets to serve electric recliners. More power points than average. Modern double radiator. Tall skirtings and wide architrave.
Dining Room/Bedroom 5 - 3.18 x 2.89 (10'5" x 9'5") - Originally bedroom #5, with the wall entirely removed, opening into the lounge. A secondary loft hatch has been installed where stairs to the loft can be installed. At the end, is a door opening out to the back patio with a raised height window, toughened glass double glazing installed less than 5 years ago. Light switch and power placed ready for loft conversion. modern tall radiator. LVT flooring over predominately intact original parquet. Tall skirtings.
Kitchen - 2.72 x 4.57 (8'11" x 14'11") - This is part of an extension built when the building was in commercial service, therefore the doorway is within an "external" wall. The "tri-fold" glazed oak doors fold away completely within the 1050mm wide, and over 400mm thick solid brick aperture which is currently painted black to create a chalk board within the opening.
Very recently installed new double glazed window, exceptionally wide, original restored solid wood door 910mm x 2120mm leading to a separate laundry. Large chrome panel radiator.
Floor tiled with strong outdoor grade tiles, Art Deco inspired metallic tiled splashbacks, 30mm grade 4 "blues in the night" deeper than average granite surfaces and deep granite windowsill.
Deep double catering sinks, 1000mm range cooker with gas hob, built in plumbed American Fridge freezer. Black carcass teal gloss fronted IKEA kitchen with multitude of drawers.
Integrated Bose sound system. Glass industrial style lights. Recessed spot lights. Motion sensor undercabinet lighting, Mains powered heat sensor, extractor hood is served by manrose high flow extractor. LED lighting. As this kitchen is only 5 years old, extra power was installed throughout.
Utility Room - 2.72 x 2.2 (8'11" x 7'2") - Newly installed 1000mm x 2120mm approx door leading to the garden, with large clear glazing, offering immediate view over the original pedestrian and additional right of way access, pergola and seating area. Small alcove shelf built into the "external" wall. Large granite surface with single deep catering sink, above a 300mm wine fridge, and units currently used for recycling. The 2 units can be removed to fit a washing machine and dryer side by side. Gas fired baxi boiler, specification chosen to support loft conversion. Motion sensor under cabinet lighting. Section of floor to ceiling storage units, currently encompassing stacked washer and dryer. External grade tiled floor with sunken door mat, metallic tiled splash back. Mains powered smoke alarm. Recessed spot lights. Modern black radiator.
Hall - 3.1 x1.23 (10'2" x4'0") - This hall links the lounge, through to Bed 1, with trifold glazed oak doors that fold out of the way at both ends. Note, these can easily be changed to standard 4ft wide french doors if desired. Doorway on the left leading to Bed 2, and doorway on the right leading to the main bathroom. Carpet, power, and recessed spot lights. Tall skirtings & architrave.
Bathroom - 1.86 x 3.06 (6'1" x 10'0") - Fully tiled floor to ceiling, served with a humidistat and Manrose high flow extractor. Large heated and light mirror, recessed spot lights and decking lights, which are switchable. Built in storage cabinets with black granite surfaces, glass mosaic feature tiles. Large semi recessed sink. 1800x800 Carron, carronite bath with chrome handles. Matching Bristan mixer taps, Bristan ceiling mounted rain head shower, tall chrome towel radiator.
Bedroom 1 - 3.51 x 5.8 (11'6" x 19'0") - access by 4ft wide generous hallway. 2.9m (9'6") wide 4 pane sliding patio doors (recently fitted) leading onto a generous patio and hot tub enclosure, benefitting from beautiful morning sunrise and view of the main rear garden. 800mm (2'7") wide pocket door into ensuite. New tall skirtings and wide architrave. Lots recessed spot lights and 2 central lights. Wall mounted tv with wired network and USB power points. Large modern double radiator. This room could easily be used as a family room, guest suite, or master bedroom.
Being the most recently renovated part of the home, it is ready for flooring, requires some finishing around the external of the patio door. Plumbing tidied, remaining spotlights linked up.
En Suite/Bathroom 2 - 3.1 x 1.6 (10'2" x 5'2") - Fully tiled floor to ceiling with carrara white marble effect tiles, blue/metallic glass mosiac feature tiles, mood lighting which can be turned blue or white, grey quartz surfaces. Featuring a 1600x900 shower area with quartz shower seat and lit alcoves, high quality Bristan shower with rain head and 800mm wide glass door. A double USB charging point. A 1490mmx500mm Demister pad is present with wiring ready for a 1800mm wide x 640mm tall mirror which has LED strip lighting and spot lights above. 1800Mm wide x 300mm deep chunky towel storage shelf. Recessed spot lights. 400mm deep storage units with drawers. The wall onto Bed 1 wall is stud with sound absorbing plasterboard and insulated. Manrose high flow extractor
Nearly completed. Minor wall tiling to complete, shower floor to tile, fit the already present shower fittings, requires radiator and mirror. The lighting, sink and toilet are in service.
Bedroom 2 - 3.1 x 4.15 (10'2" x 13'7") - Large window looking out onto a raised garden bed at the end of the side patio area. New skirtings & architrave, and recently fitted carpet. The owners currently have an oversized rustic superking bed in this room, 65" tv, and tall IKEA pax wardrobe, happily using it as the master bedroom. Recessed spot lights, network, switched wall lights, brushed fittings, double radiator. Lit vanity, usb points, wall mounted tv and wired network points.
Bedroom 3 - 3.18 x 3.18 (10'5" x 10'5") - Used as guest bedroom, shown with king size bed. Large window looking onto the side patio area and raised garden planting. Modern radiator, wall mounted tv with wired network points. Carpet approx only 2 years old, dimmer switch.
Bedroom 4 - 3.18 x 3.86 (10'5" x 12'7") - plus shelved alcove. Accessed via the Office/reception. Newly fitted large window with fitted blind overlooking the driveway. Heavily features network and power for entertainment, gaming and office use. New carpet this year, over intact original parquet (like the office). Modern tall radiator, switched bedside lights. Brushed steel electrical points.
Driveway - In all, the driveway and driveway standing areas amount to approximately just over 280m2 (918ft2) plus an area next to the double garage. 50M2 area next to the house is gridded with pea gravel and the rest is crushed stone and gravel. The main driveway is approximately just over 10ft wide, with solar lighting along it, able to take large vehicles, HIABs, etc. There are several planting areas around the drive space and 2 small slate roofed outbuildings, one being used as a bin/recycling shed, and the other for bicycles. At the square gridded area, there are 2 external double sockets led lighting in the soffit, festoon string lighting, and a further CCTV camera.
Garage - 6 x 5.65 (19'8" x 18'6") - Remote roller doors, leisure hookup on the outside. Power, network, lights, 2x roof windows.
Behind the garage, is a 10' x 6' polycarbonate shed and large unused area to the side.
Hot Tub Enclosure - 3.2 x 3.55 (10'5" x 11'7") - Situated on the main rear patio, just outside Bed 1, this used to be a fully built block building. It has been cut down to create an "open" covered building. This has it's own power and consumer unit, with 2 double outdoor sockets with intent to house a 32A hot tub. Fully tiled walls and floor. Wooden structured polycarbonate roof (needs attention)
Workshop/Studio - Large wooden framed structure across the end of the garden creating a complex of studio, workshop/storage and lean to greenhouse. Fully guttered with EDPM roof, insulated, power, water.
Main Studio - 5.33 3.61 (17'5" 11'10") - double glazed windows, and UPVC door to the front. (The doorway is timber framed to fit 4ft wide patio doors). One small double glazed window to side. Fully plastered interior walls and ceiling. Cold water feed to kitchenette comprising of built in oven and space for undercounter fridge and undercounter freezer. Split face tiled splashback. Wall mounted tv with wired network points (wired to the house), own consumer unit, oodles of power and lighting. Laminate flooring and pine skirting, blinds.
Workshop/Storage - 4.16 x 2.35 (13'7" x 7'8") - Insulated with OSB internal walls. Own small consumer unit with power and light. Workbench and racking, concrete floor.
Greenhouse - Small lean-to greenhouse with lighting and power.
Outdoor Kitchen - Large catering sink with hot water, double wide coal BBQ. Storage, R11 tiled floor, double socket, light. Granite and tile tops. Unique stone/brick built.
Victorian fireplace feature with more granite.
Front Of Kitchen And Path - Outdoor tap and hose. Pergola over seating area. Artificial grass over the main sewer and storm drains. Nice jasmine offering more privacy. Small storage shed. Storage area, path with more planting possibility. Large gate to parking/right of way on BT.
CCTV camera. Original entrance has 44m long footpath, and then right of way (inc vehicles) on BT land / parking.
Rear Patio/Main Garden - Substantial patio area. Outdoor Mira shower, outdoor tap.
Wild pond area.
Compost bin
Vegetable garden
Lawn with 100's of crocus bulbs
Koi pond area with power & water. This feature does take up and area of approximately 5m x 4.1m (16' 4" x 13' 5"}, plus an area behind enclosing 2 IBC tanks. This pond will be partially filled in, making it not so deep, and the IBC tanks removed. This could be converted into a seating area, planting area, or a shallower pond.
Back of house has raised and well drained plant bank, patio area and is the view from most bedroom windows, mature planting, impressive white wisteria and washing line the full length of house, cctv camera.
Outbuildings Plan -
Aerial Plan -
Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Directions - Leave Ammanford on High Street and at the junction turn left onto Pontamman Road. Travel for approxiamltey 5 miles to the village of Gwaun Cae Gurwen. Proceed over the live crossing you will then find the driveway on your left between numbers 24 (a large detached house) and 28 (an end terrace house), with the property situated behind number 24, with a farm gate unit and large number plate with number 26 on it.
Note - All photographs, measurements, floor plan and details have been provided by the vendor.
More substantial than any average bungalow.
The attractive high pitched roof offers gratuitous loft space with possibility to convert SSP. Built to last with deep solid brick construction and block internal walls, deep flow cast aluminum guttering and commercial drainage.
0.27 acres
Renovated with mind to be easily adapted to disabled living with a very spacious feel.
Almost all of the house has been re-wired and plumbed over the last 8 years, with new consumer units. Significant amount of networking, and power.
Several shops within walking distance, also doctors, pharmacy dentist.dog groomer, hairdressers...bus stop
Nestled hidden away property with flat land, significant parking, double garage and outbuildings, including studio at the end of the garden with power, network, water and kitchenette. Building suitable for a hot tub, outdoor shower. Large patios, several options for seating areas, raised bank gardens, lawn area, wildlife pond, vegetable plot.
Recent renovated kitchen with granite surfaces, plumbed FF. Separate laundry. 2 Bathrooms with high quality fixtures, one only a few years old with granite surfaces, and the other near completion with 1600x900 walk in shower with shower seat and quartz surfaces
Ground Floor -
Entrance - CCTV camera is fitted above. Composite door brand new (replaced by Endurance in last few months) 850mm wide with double glazed panel and additional double glazed side panel leading into:
Office/Reception - 4.18 x 3.86 (13'8" x 12'7") - large double glazed window to side with fitted blinds, door leading to Bedroom 4 and 1170mm doorway with oak "tri-fold" glazed door that fold out of the way leading to the lounge where see right through the house through the back patio doors. Currently used as an office, but can be reverted to either dining or reception room. Featuring the original solid wood parquet flooring, no skirtings are fitted as restoration was intended. Modern tall radiator. Main phone line, networked, CCTV camera in the ceiling. Exceptionally deep windowsill.
Lounge - 4.24 x 6.15 (13'10" x 20'2") - This room has a spacious open plan feel. On the right (front) of the room - large double glazed window to the right, large 1050mm doorway leading to the kitchen on the left, with wall mounted tv with wired network points in the center. Full length curtains to cover the entire wall at the sides of the tv create a cinema room feel. On the left (back of the room) serving as an open corridor, with original loft hatch and ladder above - door leading to Bedroom 3 on the left, aperture to the completely open dining room on the left. Straight ahead, is a 4 ft wide opening to the hallway with glazed oak Tri fold doors. Fully carpetted with floor sockets to serve electric recliners. More power points than average. Modern double radiator. Tall skirtings and wide architrave.
Dining Room/Bedroom 5 - 3.18 x 2.89 (10'5" x 9'5") - Originally bedroom #5, with the wall entirely removed, opening into the lounge. A secondary loft hatch has been installed where stairs to the loft can be installed. At the end, is a door opening out to the back patio with a raised height window, toughened glass double glazing installed less than 5 years ago. Light switch and power placed ready for loft conversion. modern tall radiator. LVT flooring over predominately intact original parquet. Tall skirtings.
Kitchen - 2.72 x 4.57 (8'11" x 14'11") - This is part of an extension built when the building was in commercial service, therefore the doorway is within an "external" wall. The "tri-fold" glazed oak doors fold away completely within the 1050mm wide, and over 400mm thick solid brick aperture which is currently painted black to create a chalk board within the opening.
Very recently installed new double glazed window, exceptionally wide, original restored solid wood door 910mm x 2120mm leading to a separate laundry. Large chrome panel radiator.
Floor tiled with strong outdoor grade tiles, Art Deco inspired metallic tiled splashbacks, 30mm grade 4 "blues in the night" deeper than average granite surfaces and deep granite windowsill.
Deep double catering sinks, 1000mm range cooker with gas hob, built in plumbed American Fridge freezer. Black carcass teal gloss fronted IKEA kitchen with multitude of drawers.
Integrated Bose sound system. Glass industrial style lights. Recessed spot lights. Motion sensor undercabinet lighting, Mains powered heat sensor, extractor hood is served by manrose high flow extractor. LED lighting. As this kitchen is only 5 years old, extra power was installed throughout.
Utility Room - 2.72 x 2.2 (8'11" x 7'2") - Newly installed 1000mm x 2120mm approx door leading to the garden, with large clear glazing, offering immediate view over the original pedestrian and additional right of way access, pergola and seating area. Small alcove shelf built into the "external" wall. Large granite surface with single deep catering sink, above a 300mm wine fridge, and units currently used for recycling. The 2 units can be removed to fit a washing machine and dryer side by side. Gas fired baxi boiler, specification chosen to support loft conversion. Motion sensor under cabinet lighting. Section of floor to ceiling storage units, currently encompassing stacked washer and dryer. External grade tiled floor with sunken door mat, metallic tiled splash back. Mains powered smoke alarm. Recessed spot lights. Modern black radiator.
Hall - 3.1 x1.23 (10'2" x4'0") - This hall links the lounge, through to Bed 1, with trifold glazed oak doors that fold out of the way at both ends. Note, these can easily be changed to standard 4ft wide french doors if desired. Doorway on the left leading to Bed 2, and doorway on the right leading to the main bathroom. Carpet, power, and recessed spot lights. Tall skirtings & architrave.
Bathroom - 1.86 x 3.06 (6'1" x 10'0") - Fully tiled floor to ceiling, served with a humidistat and Manrose high flow extractor. Large heated and light mirror, recessed spot lights and decking lights, which are switchable. Built in storage cabinets with black granite surfaces, glass mosaic feature tiles. Large semi recessed sink. 1800x800 Carron, carronite bath with chrome handles. Matching Bristan mixer taps, Bristan ceiling mounted rain head shower, tall chrome towel radiator.
Bedroom 1 - 3.51 x 5.8 (11'6" x 19'0") - access by 4ft wide generous hallway. 2.9m (9'6") wide 4 pane sliding patio doors (recently fitted) leading onto a generous patio and hot tub enclosure, benefitting from beautiful morning sunrise and view of the main rear garden. 800mm (2'7") wide pocket door into ensuite. New tall skirtings and wide architrave. Lots recessed spot lights and 2 central lights. Wall mounted tv with wired network and USB power points. Large modern double radiator. This room could easily be used as a family room, guest suite, or master bedroom.
Being the most recently renovated part of the home, it is ready for flooring, requires some finishing around the external of the patio door. Plumbing tidied, remaining spotlights linked up.
En Suite/Bathroom 2 - 3.1 x 1.6 (10'2" x 5'2") - Fully tiled floor to ceiling with carrara white marble effect tiles, blue/metallic glass mosiac feature tiles, mood lighting which can be turned blue or white, grey quartz surfaces. Featuring a 1600x900 shower area with quartz shower seat and lit alcoves, high quality Bristan shower with rain head and 800mm wide glass door. A double USB charging point. A 1490mmx500mm Demister pad is present with wiring ready for a 1800mm wide x 640mm tall mirror which has LED strip lighting and spot lights above. 1800Mm wide x 300mm deep chunky towel storage shelf. Recessed spot lights. 400mm deep storage units with drawers. The wall onto Bed 1 wall is stud with sound absorbing plasterboard and insulated. Manrose high flow extractor
Nearly completed. Minor wall tiling to complete, shower floor to tile, fit the already present shower fittings, requires radiator and mirror. The lighting, sink and toilet are in service.
Bedroom 2 - 3.1 x 4.15 (10'2" x 13'7") - Large window looking out onto a raised garden bed at the end of the side patio area. New skirtings & architrave, and recently fitted carpet. The owners currently have an oversized rustic superking bed in this room, 65" tv, and tall IKEA pax wardrobe, happily using it as the master bedroom. Recessed spot lights, network, switched wall lights, brushed fittings, double radiator. Lit vanity, usb points, wall mounted tv and wired network points.
Bedroom 3 - 3.18 x 3.18 (10'5" x 10'5") - Used as guest bedroom, shown with king size bed. Large window looking onto the side patio area and raised garden planting. Modern radiator, wall mounted tv with wired network points. Carpet approx only 2 years old, dimmer switch.
Bedroom 4 - 3.18 x 3.86 (10'5" x 12'7") - plus shelved alcove. Accessed via the Office/reception. Newly fitted large window with fitted blind overlooking the driveway. Heavily features network and power for entertainment, gaming and office use. New carpet this year, over intact original parquet (like the office). Modern tall radiator, switched bedside lights. Brushed steel electrical points.
Driveway - In all, the driveway and driveway standing areas amount to approximately just over 280m2 (918ft2) plus an area next to the double garage. 50M2 area next to the house is gridded with pea gravel and the rest is crushed stone and gravel. The main driveway is approximately just over 10ft wide, with solar lighting along it, able to take large vehicles, HIABs, etc. There are several planting areas around the drive space and 2 small slate roofed outbuildings, one being used as a bin/recycling shed, and the other for bicycles. At the square gridded area, there are 2 external double sockets led lighting in the soffit, festoon string lighting, and a further CCTV camera.
Garage - 6 x 5.65 (19'8" x 18'6") - Remote roller doors, leisure hookup on the outside. Power, network, lights, 2x roof windows.
Behind the garage, is a 10' x 6' polycarbonate shed and large unused area to the side.
Hot Tub Enclosure - 3.2 x 3.55 (10'5" x 11'7") - Situated on the main rear patio, just outside Bed 1, this used to be a fully built block building. It has been cut down to create an "open" covered building. This has it's own power and consumer unit, with 2 double outdoor sockets with intent to house a 32A hot tub. Fully tiled walls and floor. Wooden structured polycarbonate roof (needs attention)
Workshop/Studio - Large wooden framed structure across the end of the garden creating a complex of studio, workshop/storage and lean to greenhouse. Fully guttered with EDPM roof, insulated, power, water.
Main Studio - 5.33 3.61 (17'5" 11'10") - double glazed windows, and UPVC door to the front. (The doorway is timber framed to fit 4ft wide patio doors). One small double glazed window to side. Fully plastered interior walls and ceiling. Cold water feed to kitchenette comprising of built in oven and space for undercounter fridge and undercounter freezer. Split face tiled splashback. Wall mounted tv with wired network points (wired to the house), own consumer unit, oodles of power and lighting. Laminate flooring and pine skirting, blinds.
Workshop/Storage - 4.16 x 2.35 (13'7" x 7'8") - Insulated with OSB internal walls. Own small consumer unit with power and light. Workbench and racking, concrete floor.
Greenhouse - Small lean-to greenhouse with lighting and power.
Outdoor Kitchen - Large catering sink with hot water, double wide coal BBQ. Storage, R11 tiled floor, double socket, light. Granite and tile tops. Unique stone/brick built.
Victorian fireplace feature with more granite.
Front Of Kitchen And Path - Outdoor tap and hose. Pergola over seating area. Artificial grass over the main sewer and storm drains. Nice jasmine offering more privacy. Small storage shed. Storage area, path with more planting possibility. Large gate to parking/right of way on BT.
CCTV camera. Original entrance has 44m long footpath, and then right of way (inc vehicles) on BT land / parking.
Rear Patio/Main Garden - Substantial patio area. Outdoor Mira shower, outdoor tap.
Wild pond area.
Compost bin
Vegetable garden
Lawn with 100's of crocus bulbs
Koi pond area with power & water. This feature does take up and area of approximately 5m x 4.1m (16' 4" x 13' 5"}, plus an area behind enclosing 2 IBC tanks. This pond will be partially filled in, making it not so deep, and the IBC tanks removed. This could be converted into a seating area, planting area, or a shallower pond.
Back of house has raised and well drained plant bank, patio area and is the view from most bedroom windows, mature planting, impressive white wisteria and washing line the full length of house, cctv camera.
Outbuildings Plan -
Aerial Plan -
Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Directions - Leave Ammanford on High Street and at the junction turn left onto Pontamman Road. Travel for approxiamltey 5 miles to the village of Gwaun Cae Gurwen. Proceed over the live crossing you will then find the driveway on your left between numbers 24 (a large detached house) and 28 (an end terrace house), with the property situated behind number 24, with a farm gate unit and large number plate with number 26 on it.
Note - All photographs, measurements, floor plan and details have been provided by the vendor.
