Sold Cottage

Felin Garreg

MACHYNLLETH, GLANDYFI, CEREDIGION SY20 8SS

3 beds Listed 9 Sep 2009 (-6118d)

£188,500

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£185,000 Mar 2012

Local average

£320,000 (-41.1%)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

GENERAL REMARKS AND SITUATION
A most attractive detached 3 bedroom cottage, dating back to the 18th century, the property retains considerable character throughout combines with all modern day conveniences, approximately 5 miles from the busy market town of Machynlleth and 11 miles from the University town of Aberystwyth. This detached property has the benefit of large gardens situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty bordering the Ynyshir Nature Reserve.

DIRECTIONS From Aberystwyth proceed north along the A487 for approximately 10 miles through the villages of Bow Street, Talybont, Taliesin, and Trer Ddol, continue through Furnace into Eglwysfach. Proceed through the village of Eglwysfach and on towards Glandyfi where upon the property can be found below the road on the left hand side, a 'For Sale' sign denotes the property.

From Machynlleth, proceed south along the A487 for approximately 5 miles to Glandyfi, where upon the property can be found on the right hand side below the road, a 'For Sale' sign denotes the property.

TENURE We are advised that the property is freehold and this will be confirmed by the vendors' Solicitors during pre-contract enquiries.

SERVICES The property is served by mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

CONSTRUCTION A detached property of solid stone construction with a natural slated roof. The accommodation which contains considerable character and includes an Inglenook fireplace has been refurbished throughout by the current owners.

ACCOMMODATION
ON THE GROUND FLOOR
The property is best approached via rear UPVC part glazed Entrance door to

Entrance Hall with cloak hooks, glazed door through to

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room 19'6 x 8'3 max.
Kitchen is a well equipped modern fitted Kitchen with a range of base & eye level units, integrated electric oven with electric hob and extractor hood over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge, radiator, window overlooking gardens, and laminate floor leads through to
Dining Area with radiator, concealed service meters, telephone point, glazed door to Lounge 14' x 18'6 a characterful room with exposed original oak beam ceiling, magnificent inglenook fireplace with original bread oven housing a wood burning stove on a slate hearth, two radiators, half glazed front door (rarely used) under stair storage, TV point

ON THE FIRST FLOOR
Landing

Bedroom 3 8'3 x 8'2 with access to Loft, radiator, wardrobe, Telephone point

Bedroom 1 10'8 x 13'3 with radiator, laminate floor, fitted wardrobe

Bedroom 2 11'10 x 9'3 with radiator, window to rear overlooking unspoilt open farmland

Bathroom suite in white comprising panelled bath with electric shower over, tiled to water sensitive areas, pedestal wash basin, laminate floor, radiator/towel rail, Airing cupboard with insulated copper cylinder and slatted shelving.

Separate WC with laminate floor

OUTSIDE The property is approached off the A487 trunk road to a tarmacadam parking and turning area leading to a single detached Garage with an up and over door, power and lighting. Concrete access paths lead to side garden, oil tank, and external oil fired boiler, which provide central heating and domestic hot water. Attractive and well maintained lawned gardens to the side with mature herbacious and flowering borders, paved seating areas, steps leading through to a stream for which the property enjoys fishing rights. On the opposite side of the stream a small rectangular area of land with several soft fruit trees.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Ceredigion County Council, Penmorfa, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Tel: 01545 570881

COUNCIL TAX Band E

VIEWING By prior arrangement through Shearer and Morris, Aberystwyth on 01970 625020. We are open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 1pm Saturday.


Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make or give nor do we or our employees have the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. Please contact the office before viewing the property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you we will be pleased to check the information for you and to confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We would strongly recommend that that all the information which we provide about the property is verified by yourself on inspection and also by your conveyancer, especially where statements have been made by us to the effect that the information provided has not been verified. SHEARER AND MORRIS HAVE NOT TESTED ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING, PLUMBING, DRAINAGE OR OTHER APPLIANCES. THE MENTION OF ANY APPLIANCES AND OR SERVICES WITHIN THESE SALES PARTICULARS DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THEY ARE IN FULL AND EFFICIENT WORKING ORDER.

Listed by

Aberystwyth

Shearer & Morris

Reference: 13373076

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Castle Lodge, GLANDYFI 40 121 51 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Coed Y Garreg, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 65 89 167 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
Cymerau Lodge, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 46 69 121 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Dolen Barn, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 43 79 170 m² Detached
Dolen Farm, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 56 92 172 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Dolen Farm, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 39 88 152 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Garreg Farm Flat, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 31 50 65 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Flat
Garreg, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 45 80 156 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Lletynewydd, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 53 102 96 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Llwyncelyn, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 47 82 254 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Maesnant, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 25 81 232 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Mill House, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 45 87 214 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Penestaer Glandyfi, Powys 66 95 115 m² England and Wales: 2012 onwards Detached
Rose Cottage, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 42 103 79 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
The Bungalow, Glandyfi, MACHYNLLETH 64 83 67 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

10% since 2004

Event Date Price % change
Sold 22/03/2012 (14 years ago) £185,000 +5.1%
Sold 21/08/2007 (18 years ago) £176,000 +4.8%
Sold 18/10/2004 (21 years ago) £168,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
COED Y GARREG, GLANDYFI, MACHYNLLETH, CEREDIGION, SY20 8SS £407,500 07/12/2023 Detached
DOLEN BARN, GLANDYFI, MACHYNLLETH, CEREDIGION, SY20 8SS £445,000 20/09/2022 Detached
THE COACH HOUSE, GLANDYFI, MACHYNLLETH, CEREDIGION, SY20 8SS £375,500 24/11/2021 Detached
VOELAS HALL, GLANDYFI, MACHYNLLETH, CEREDIGION, SY20 8SS £750,000 30/09/2021 Detached

Area average: £494,500 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -3%
10y growth 37%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Ceredigion. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 7.4%
5y (index) 23.5%
10y (index) 46.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Ceredigion. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £638/mo
Realistic £709/mo
Optimistic £780/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Ceredigion.

Location

Address

A487

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Glandyfi, Garreg Farm 0.4 miles
Bus stop Brynheulog Lane 0.5 miles
Shop Artist Valley Motors 1.0 miles
Train station Dovey Junction 1.1 miles
Shop Glansychan Stores 2.5 miles
Train station Penhelyg 4.3 miles
Hospital Ysbyty Machynlleth 4.7 miles
University Canolfan y Dechnoleg Amgen / Centre for Alternative Technology 6.3 miles
Hospital Tywyn Hospital 6.6 miles
University The Workstation 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Ysgol Gynradd Pennal Other 2.5 miles (No rating)
Ysgol Tal-y-bont Other 4.8 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £88,625
Target investor price (1%) £70,900
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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