Bancymor, Blaenplwyf, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23

Discover Banc y Mor, a spacious and elegantly extended Welsh Longhouse, boasting four bedrooms and situated in a rural yet accessible location near Aberystwyth. This impressive property offers awe-inspiring views of the coast and is imbued with a unique charm. It's designed to support a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle, featuring wood-burning stoves and solar panels. The property offers a wealth of potential living spaces, including the possibility of an annexed letting, making it a versatile choice for various living arrangements. This section has been used for lodging in the past and, incorporated into the main house, works well as guest accommodation. The current owners have successfully run Airbnb during the summer months. Nestled within 160 acres of National Trust land, this location offers extraordinary vistas of the sea to the west and rolling hills in every direction. The Wales coastal path, a hiker's paradise, is just a short walk away. This converted barn provides a warm, rustic ambiance, offering an intimate connection with its natural surroundings. Just 5 miles away lies the coastal town of Aberystwyth, known for its beautiful beaches and a vibrant culinary scene with excellent restaurants and pubs. This is a rare chance to own a piece of the West Wales Coast, a home that merges the tranquility of the countryside with the grandeur of coastal views. Vendor Interview: Living at Banc y Môr is a wonder, every single day. The views in all directions are stunning, looking across Cardigan Bay to Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula in the North, the Cambrian Mountains and hills of Ceredigion to the east, south down the coast to Aberaeron. So often, the sunsets over the Irish sea to the west are unbelievably beautiful. The peace and quiet of living here is exquisite: in a world where silence is a priceless commodity, we are blessed. Then there is the space: one-hundred and sixty acres of National Trust land to wander, to explore, and to go for you morning run in. It’s an ever-changing landscape and nature that we never cease to marvel at. There are bluebells in spring, orchids in the wetland, purple heather and vibrant yellow gorse. In late summer we harvest field mushrooms and delicious parasol mushrooms, and pick wild blackberries. There are bluebells in spring, orchids in the wetland, purple heather and vibrant yellow gorse. We are visited by so many beautiful birds: red kites gliding over our garden, our resident robin, the blue-tits and sparrows flocking our feeders - the occasional marauding sparrow hawk! On a few unforgettable occasions we have watched a barn owl hunting over the marshland under a starry sky. Badgers and foxes are a regular sight and on a damp night our neighbouring fields are the feeding ground for innumerable rabbits - as long as they stay out of our garden! Inside the house, we thoroughly enjoy the eco-space we have made. Showering with free hot water from our own panels is doubly pleasurable. Similarly, knowing that whenever the sun shines, even just a little, our PV panels are supplying power to the National Grid makes us smile. And we are well paid for the power we generate. On colder days our central heating is provided by a wood-pellet boiler. In the evening we light our Morsô woodstove and make our living area really cosy. Living in a house like Banc y Môr is like having a really good friend. We’ve planted our garden with four productive apple trees, a pear and a plum tree, and numerous berry bushes. So, we enjoy a fantastic fruit harvest and have become expert jam-makers. There’s plenty of garden space to grow a variety of vegetables too, and a greenhouse where we grow the sweetest tomatoes. On the coastal side of the house we keep an area of traditional meadow, rich with wild flowers, where butterflies and bees flourish in summer. To compliment the joyous seclusion of living at Banc y Môr, it’s a pleasure sharing the place with other people. Friends and family love visiting us here, and it’s an amazing area for kids to play in. Over the years, we have shared the space with lodgers and Airbnb guests too, all of whom have absolutely loved the place. The farmer who rents the National Trust land is a good neighbour. We keep an eye on the cows and sheep and the horses who live her in winter and he is helpful to us in turn. The community around Blaenplwyf is also very supportive and we have enjoyed helping out with the community shop which is a vital hub for village life, especially through the pandemic. BOILER ROOM Features a wood pellet central heating boiler and a control panel for solar thermal energy panels. There's storage space, a door to the front, and a window facing the rear. KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM 24'1" x 13'5" Central to this room is a wood burning stove with windows on either side. On the other side of the room, glazed double doors and windows offer a view of the garden. The interior has wooden floors, white walls, and an open kitchen layout. There are exposed beams and original stonework present. BATHROOM ONE Equipped with a shower, sink, and WC. There's a window and underfloor heating. BEDROOM ONE 11'5" x 9'9" This bedroom has exposed wooden floors and is spacious enough for a king-sized bed. It has windows that face the sea. OPEN WORK SPACE 13'2" x 8'4" This area connects the kitchen, bathroom, and first bedroom. It can be used as an office, studio, storage, or recreational area. Features include exposed timber flooring, original ceiling beams, and windows on both front and back sides. BEDROOM TWO 9'10" x 9'4" This bedroom has exposed timber flooring, original ceiling beams, and a window. BEDROOM THREE 14'6" x 8'7" Features exposed timber flooring, original beams on the ceiling and walls, and a window facing north. BATHROOM TWO 9'7" x 8'11" Fitted with a wash hand basin, WC, cast iron bath with a shower, a Velux skylight, and a window facing front. POTENTIAL LETTING SPACE This section, including bathroom two and the next three rooms, is currently used for lodging. It can be incorporated into the main house or used as guest accommodation. DINING ROOM / HALL 13'4" x 12'11" This space has an original quarry-tiled floor, original beams, a glazed door, and windows. SECOND KITCHEN 15'1" x 6'10" This kitchen features a quarry-tiled floor, fitted kitchen units, shelving, and a window. LIVING ROOM 14'5" x 13'0" This room has a quarry-tiled floor, a glazed door leading to the garden, skylights, windows, and a wood burning stove. Stairs lead up to a mezzanine bedroom. MEZZANINE BEDROOM This is an elevated space overlooking the living room below with reduced headroom. OUTSIDE SPACE The property is set on 160 acres of National Trust land with views of Cardigan Bay and the Irish Sea. Close to the Wales Coastal Path, the grounds offer parking, a garden, greenhouse, orchard, and various plants. The surrounding National Trust land provides a peaceful setting.