Felin Pontbren, Cross Inn, SA44

Felin Pontbren stands as a remarkable testament to both history and modernity, rooted deeply in the architectural heritage of West Wales. Originally erected circa1890, this former Mill House exudes a timeless elegance, with its construction in traditional stone and slate. While the original water mill has found a new home at the St. Fagans Welsh Folk History Museum in Cardiff, the essence of the past remains vividly alive at Felin Pontbren. In the early 1980s, the property was thoughtfully expanded, enhancing its historical allure with modern comfort. The estate also features a meticulously converted old Millers' Barn and coach house, now presenting two self-contained residential units that blend seamlessly with the landscape. The main residence is a five-bedroom haven, boasting two bathrooms, a conservatory, utility room, kitchen, dining room, living room, and study. Each room is a treasure trove of original features, offering a unique blend of character and charm. Adjacent to the main house, the barn conversion serves as an enchanting retreat, offering two separate self-contained units. Each is equipped with two bedrooms, providing ideal living or holiday accommodation amidst the tranquility of the Welsh countryside. Spanning nearly 6 acres, the grounds of Felin Pontbren are a testament to the beauty of nature, featuring lawned gardens, the former mill pond, pastureland, and woodland. The land, arranged in three main pasture paddocks, slopes gently and is bordered by mature beech trees. The woodland, covering approximately 2 acres, transforms with the seasons, from a temperate rainforest atmosphere in the colder months to a carpet of bluebells in the spring. For those with a green thumb, the property boasts a substantial vegetable growing area, complete with a polytunnel, a shade net tunnel, and several raised beds. A large chicken coop offers a safe haven where a small flock of hens roam freely among some fruit trees. Registered as a smallholding, Felin Pontbren has a current CPH (county parish holding) record, highlighting its authentic agricultural heritage. Nestled in a picturesque, wooded valley between the village communities of Caerwedros and Cross Inn, this estate is mere miles from the scenic Cardigan Bay at New Quay, with Aberaeron, Aberystwyth, Cardigan, and Lampeter within easy reach. The coastal path is a short walk away via a beautiful river valley footpath. The property is also favourably positioned in terms of connectivity, boasting a BT full fibre 900 broadband service, ensuring high-speed internet access. Council tax bands are set at G for the main house and A for the annex, reflecting the property's substantial value and appeal. Vendor Interview: We have lived here for 23 years and have loved our time at Felin Pontbren or “the mill” as locals call it. This has been a wonderful home for us and all our family, an adventure, a sanctuary when needed, and a source of great joy, pride and contentment. Part of the adventure and joy has been the ability to keep a variety of animals including ponies and pigs through to chickens, ducks and geese and in utilising the polytunnel and growing areas to grow our own fruit and vegetables throughout the year. Our mature deciduous, natural woodland is bordered by a stream and resembles a temperate rainforest in late autumn and winter with mosses, lichens, ferns and fungi giving way to the snowdrops and wood anemones that arrive in spring and then it becomes carpeted in bluebells. Nature is abundant here with a vast array of wildlife and a wide diversity of trees and plants, each season brings exciting and different things to enjoy. We are lucky to be situated in such a quiet rural spot and we’ve loved walking our dogs along the picturesque river valley which combines farm tracks, woodland and waterfalls to reach the coastal path with its many beautiful beaches. This has been a wonderful, peaceful and joyous place to live, giving us, our family and friends some amazing experiences but it is now time for us to relocate nearer to family that needs us. GROUND FLOOR Utility Room With quarry tile flooring, plumbing for automatic washing machine and fridge freezer, space for other appliances, UPVC double glazed window to rear, hardwood door into kitchen. Kitchen Front aspect with a range of handcrafted wooden Welsh oak with a sycamore worktop and a range of eye and base level units, with a single bowl Butler sink unit with mixer tap over, two UPVC double glazed windows with excellent views, part tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring, wonderful Aga with two burners and double oven, spotlighting and walkway through to dining room. Dining Room 14'1" x 16'1" With fitted wood burner, UPVC double glazed window to front with excellent views, UPVC half glazed security door to front, two radiators, beam ceiling, parquet flooring, understairs nook, part wooden clad walls, stairs to first floor landing, doors into sitting room and study. Sitting Room 19'8" x 13'9" Dual aspect, with fitted wood burning stove, three UPVC double glazed windows, coved ceiling, attractive wooden flooring, radiator, door from dining room leads into study. Study 8'6" x 14'1" With attractive ceramic tiled flooring, two UPVC double glazed windows to side with an attractive window seat, part glazed door leads into conservatory. Conservatory 12'6" x 14'1" Triple aspect, a particular feature of the property with outstanding views to all sides encompassing nature and overlooking lots of wildlife, UPVC double glazed windows throughout, two UPVC double glazed doors to rear and side, slate flooring, radiator. FIRST FLOOR First Floor Landing Dogleg with original roof access, spacious landing Bedroom One 15'5" x 8'10" Dual aspect with two UPVC double glazed windows with original wooden flooring, wonderful views to both sides, character wall, radiator and fireplace. Bedroom Two 13'9" x 9'2" Dual aspect with excellent views, two UPVC double glazed windows to the side and radiator. Bathroom 6'4" x 7'3" Three piece with rolltop bath with mixer / shower set, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, UPVC double glazed window to front and heated towel rail. Bedroom Five 7'7" x 11'6" Currently used as a dressing room with front aspect packed with original flooring, UPVC double glazed window with wonderful views to the front and airing cupboard with hot water tank. Bedroom Three 10'2" x 10'6" Rear aspect with vanity wash hand basin and radiator. Shower Room 5'11" x 4'7" With walk in shower cubicle, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, UPVC double glazed window to rear, spotlighting and extractor / light point. Bedroom Four 9'2" x 10'0" Dual aspect with two UPVC double glazed windows with excellent views, radiator and access to loft space. FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT - BARN CONVERSION Entrance Porch Leading into spacious entrance hall. Sitting Room 12'10" x 16'1" With attractive old fitted electric wood burner effects fire, beam ceilings, two radiators, laminate wooden flooring and two UPVC double glazed windows to both sides offering great views. Entrance Hall With doors leading to all rooms. Bedroom One 11'2" x 10'0" Front aspect with views over to river and bridge, UPVC double glazed windows and laminate wood flooring. Bedroom Two 11'5" x 9'8" Front aspect with great views over the bridge, UPVC double glazed window, radiator and laminate flooring. Kitchen 9'5" x 11'10" Offers a loosely fitted kitchen with a single bowl sink unit with two UPVC double glazed windows to front, laminate flooring, oil fired central heating floor mounted boiler, electric cooker / electric cooker point, space for table, coved ceiling and radiator. Bathroom 6'11" x 5'7" Front aspect with a three piece suite with panel enclosed bath and Mira electric shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, wall mounted extractor fan, tiled walls and UPVC double glazed window. GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT - BARN CONVERSION Kitchen / Diner 9'5" x 15'3" L shaped open plan lounge diner / kitchenette which is front aspect with radiator, blend of laminate flooring and slate tiled flooring. The kitchen offering a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with a range of base level units with a large picture window which is UPVC double glazed overlooking the bridge and the parking in front, fitted fridge, inset spotlighting and access to shower room. Bedroom One 8'1" x 11'11" Front aspect, radiator, large UPVC double glazed picture window and UPVC window to side. Bedroom Two 6'10" x 11'10" Side aspect, UPVC double glazed window to side, laminate flooring, radiator and coved ceiling. Shower Room 8'2" x 6'8" With pedestal wash hand basin, Saniflo WC, shower cubicle with Myra electric shower, radiator, tiled flooring. (L Section 4.6m x 6.3m) Outside: Carport, containing wood store. Parking for several vehicles.