Balkan Hill House Aberdovey, Gwynedd

Balkan Hill House Aberdovey, Gwynedd

Balkan Hill House Aberdovey, Gwynedd LL35 0LB A fine upstanding Victorian house with glorious south facing views over the sea, along the Cambrian Coast and across the Dyfi Estuary Tywyn 5 miles, Machynlleth 11 miles, Shrewsbury 67 miles Hall Drawing room Billiards room Study Kitchen/breakfast room Dining room Garden room Utility room, pantry and W.C 5 bedrooms (3 with en suite facilities) Family bathroom EPC rating F The property Balkan Hill House is an impressive Victorian house standing in an elevated position with glorious sea, estuary and far reaching coastal views. The house is believed to have been built as a sea captains residence with the lawn shaped to reflect the bow of a ship. Today, Balkan Hill House is a much loved and comfortable family home with the gravitas for larger scale entertaining. The elegant accommodation retains many period features including high moulded ceilings, deep sash windows, original fireplaces and stunning slate floors which extend through much of the ground floor. The front door opens to the mid floor with its welcoming hallway, elegant drawing and billiard rooms, both with beautiful sea views, and a cosy study opposite. A staircase leads to the second floor landing and down to the ground floor with its inner hall. The well fitted traditional style kitchen/breakfast room has wide granite worktops, a breakfast island and sitting area around a fireplace housing a gas stove. The neighbouring dining room has a polished oak floor, an ornamental fireplace with pretty turquoise tiled slips and French doors to the west facing terrace. A connecting door opens to the light and attractive garden room with French doors opening to the south facing terrace sheltered by a retractable canopy. Two bedrooms with en suite facilities are situated on the half landings, while the principal bedrooms lead off the second floor landing with its extensive storage cupboards. Each bedroom is well fitted with fitted wardrobes and two have en suite shower rooms. The family bathroom has been recently refitted to include a walk in shower and under floor heating. Location Balkan Hill House stands in an elevated position with magnificent views across the Dyfi Estuary and the beautiful Cambrian coast. A short distance from centre Aberdovey, it enjoys both peace and quiet, while being close to the local amenities, the harbour, beaches and walks over Balkan Hill. Aberdovey is situated within the Snowdonia National Park to the North of the Dyfi Estuary. Noted for its golden beaches, attractive harbour with its sheltered anchorage for yachts and an 18 hole championship golf course, the pretty village also has bespoke shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants. While popular with holiday makers, it has a strong permanent community with year round social events and activities. The Cambrian Coast Railway has a stop at both Aberdovey and Penhelig Stations with passenger services to Tywyn, Barmouth, Harlech, Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Machynlleth and Shrewsbury.

Outside Balkan Hill House is approached up a shared driveway to a parking area to the rear of the property with space for storing boats and trailers if required. There is a wide terrace to the south and west of the house with a sweeping lawn beyond and vistas between a number of mature trees of the magnificent views. Directions From Machynlleth take the A487 north and after passing the bridge, turn left towards Aberdovey, following this road for approximately 9 miles. on entering Aberdovey, pass under the rail way bridge. Continue along this road and immediately after the Dovey Inn, turn right and then take the second right onto Church Street. Follow this road and after a short distance take the left hand turning back on yourself. Proceed along this road taking the left hand fork to Balkan Hill Drive where Balkan Hill House can be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

C:\Users\FPLO30\Desktop\EPC4U Logo.bmp C:\Users\FPLO30\Desktop\EPC4U Logo.bmp Floorplans Gross internal area 3,897 sq ft (362.1 sq m) For identification purposes only. Balkan Hill House, Aberdovey, LL35 0LB Balkan Hill House, Aberdovey, LL35 0LB Approximate Gross Internal Area = 362.1 sq m / 3897 sq ft Approximate Gross Internal Area = 362.1 sq m / 3897 sq ft General Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating. Council tax: Band H Local Authority: Gwynedd Council Fixtures and fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation. Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Sun Room 4.68 x 3.70 15'4 x 12'2 Garden Room 4.68 x 3.70 15'4 x 12'2 B Pantry Pantry Utility 5.06 x 2.20 16'7 x 7'3 B Utility 5.06 x 2.20 16'7 x 7'3 Dining Room 5.17 x 4.74 17'0 x 15'7 Dining Room 5.17 x 4.74 17'0 x 15'7 Kitchen 5.53 x 5.18 18'2 x 17'0 Kitchen 5.53 x 5.18 18'2 x 17'0 Lower Ground Floor = 124.8 sq m / 1343 sq ft Store Store 4.69 x 3.76 15'5 x 12'4 Sitting Room 5.44 x 5.04 4.69 x 3.76 17'10 x 16'6 15'5 x 12'4 Drawing Room 5.44 x 5.04 17'10 x 16'6 Study 4.35 x 3.35 14'3 x 11'0 Study 4.35 x 3.35 14'3 x 11'0 Hall Hall IN IN Billiards Room 5.89 x 4.32 19'4 x 14'2 Billiards Room 5.89 x 4.32 19'4 x 14'2 WC WC Ground Floor = 124.8 sq m / 1343 sq ft 4.65 x 3.75 15'3 x 12'4 4.65 x 3.75 15'3 x 12'4 Shower Room Shower Room 3.71 x 3.25 12'2 x 10'8 3.71 x 3.25 12'2 x 10'8 5.40 x 5.04 17'9 x 16'6 5.40 x 5.04 17'9 x 16'6 T T Cup Cup Shower Room Shower Room 4.31 x 2.99 14'2 x 9'10 4.31 x 2.99 14'2 x 9'10 First Floor = 112.5 sq m / 1211 sq ft Lower Ground Floor = 124.8 sq m / 1343 sq ft Ground Floor = 124.8 sq m / 1343 sq ft First Floor = 112.5 sq m / 1211 sq ft Shrewsbury 14 Shoplatch, Shropshire SY1 1HR 01743 284200 shrewsbury@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London Illustration for identification purposes only, measurements are approximate, not to scale. Illustration for identification purposes only, measurements are approximate, not to scale. IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken August 2016. Particulars prepared August 2016.