Borth
This cosy and characterful cottage offers a unique chance to acquire a home steeped in history, boasting beautiful original features throughout. Situated in the heart of Borth close to Aberystwyth.
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ENTRANCE Glass-panelled UPVC door leading into the front porch.
PORCH (2.16m x 1.32m) Tiled flooring, enclosed by double glazed windows, offering views of the front of the property and beyond. A door leads to the inviting reception hallway.
HALLWAY Original wood-panelled walls, tiled flooring, staircase leading to the first floor, under-stair storage cupboard, wall-mounted radiator, and access to a small dry cellar. Doors lead to:
RECEPTION ONE (6.26mx 3.40m) Original wooden-panelled walls throughout, window to the front elevation, wall-mounted radiator, original fireplace with hearth and surround, built-in shelving, and power points.
RECEPTION TWO (4.95m x 3.11m) Wooden-panelled walls throughout, window to the front elevation, log burner with tiled hearth and surround, and a built-in display cupboard.
KITCHEN (6.89m x 4.01m) Steps into the kitchen, featuring vinyl flooring with original quarry tiles beneath. An AGA with a tiled surround and hearth serves as a charming focal point, accompanied by an opaque window to the side elevation and built-in storage space. The kitchen includes fitted wooden base and eye-level units, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, and space for a fridge freezer. It also benefits from a cooker with an extractor hood above, a stainless steel sink with a mixer tap, two windows to the rear elevation, and a patio door leading to the rear garden.
STAIRS LEAD TO THE FIRST FLOOR;
LANDING Steps lead to inner hallway and doors leads too:
INNER HALLWAY (0.87m x 3.34m) Velux window, original wooden wall panelling, and doors leading to;
BEDROOM ONE (4.16m x 3.18m) Original fireplace, wall-mounted radiator, original wooden wall panelling, window to the rear showcasing stunning countryside views, and a small opaque window to the side elevation.
BATHROOM ONE Tiled flooring, original wooden wall panelling, and a suite comprising a walk-in electric shower with a glass sliding door, a hand wash basin, a low flush W.C, a heated towel radiator, and an opaque window to the rear elevation.
BATHROOM TWO Vinyl flooring, a bath with an overhead shower, a hand wash basin, a low flush W.C, original wooden wall panelling, loft access, and an opaque window to the rear elevation.
BEDROOM THREE (2.18M x 3.41m) Carpeted flooring, original wooden wall panelling, wall-mounted radiator, and a Velux window.
BEDROOM FOUR (3.97m x 3.36m) Carpeted flooring, a front-facing window with sea views, radiator, and charming original features, including a fireplace, wooden wall panelling, an exposed stone wall, and a rustic beam.
BEDROOM TWO (2.88m x 3.59m) Original wooden wall panelling, a window to the front elevation showcasing stunning sea views, a radiator, an original fireplace (currently blocked off), and a built-in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM FIVE (2.55m x 2.52m) Carpeted flooring, Velux window, wall panelling, and a wall-mounted radiator.
EXTERIOR Caer Ffynnon offers a small gravelled front garden, with the beautiful Borth beach just a stone’s throw away. The enclosed rear garden features a grassy lawn area and a gravelled patio, also housing the oil tank. Through the back gate, you’ll find convenient outbuildings currently used as a shed and a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine. There is parking at the rear with shared road access for neighbours. Adjacent to the cottage, there is land currently housing a static caravan and a touring caravan which are included in the sale with fantastic countryside views of Borth.
HISTORY Dating back to the 1600s, this property was originally a standalone home, built for the family of a wealthy sea captain. During the construction of the railway between Aberystwyth and Borth, it served as a boarding house for workers. The property has also been a public house and features a small dry cellar. The original interior has been beautifully preserved, offering a glimpse into its rich history.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TENURE
Freehold
SERVICES This property is connected to mains electric and water and features oil central heating, along with double-glazed windows throughout.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The property enjoys the comfort of oil central heating and is conveniently located in the seaside village of Borth ensuring easy access to amenities and attractions.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2025 -Intending purchasers will be required to provide identification documentation at a later stage, and we kindly ask for your cooperation to avoid any delays in finalizing the sale. Please note, there will be a charge of £25 per person for this service.
VIEWINGS
Accompanied. Call 01970 636000 or contact sales@alexanders-online.co.uk for more information.
COPYRIGHT
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£395,000
5 2 2
- COTTAGE
- ORIGINAL FEATURES
- OIL CENTRAL HEATING
- PARKING
- GARDEN
- VILLAGE LOCATION
- CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES
- BEACH BORTH A STONES THROW AWAY
- SEA VIEWS
- FREEHOLD

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