Property spotlight: Smallholdings

When considering domestic property, it’s all about location, location, location. In the case of smallholdings, the size of the plot also matters. In this country, a smallholding can range from about an acre upwards in area. Living on one is often a lifestyle choice, taking the form of a hobby farm or a business providing glamping holidays offering accommodation in yurts, cabins or shepherd’s huts. In Scotland, this type of domestic building with bundled land is historically referred to as a croft.

Smallholdings are quite plentiful in the area of West Wales where we live – and are very affordable. Two of the three properties we’re featuring today are located here. If we were ever to move again, a smallholding would be my preferred choice of property; a few chickens, a pond, an acre or so that can be given over to fruit trees and a manageable veg plot is all I would require.

I’ve fallen in love with Penfeidr Cwm (below) and can see myself happily pottering about there!

£360,000 – Trewaddon Ganol, Blaenffos, Boncath SA37 0JS

Trewaddon Ganol is an attractive 2/3 bedroom stone house with no immediate neighbours, superb views over open countryside, huge future potential to extend into the attached barn (subject to any consents required) all set in just over half an acre of land and being very near to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

• Old world character & charm
• Set in just over half an acre
• Secluded and not overlooked
• Countryside views near Preseli Hills
• Huge future potential
• Attached two bay barn
• Near Pembs. Coast National Park

£845,000 – Penfeidr Cwm, Pontfaen, Fishguard SA65 9TY

Penfeidr Cwm stands in a delightful rural location in the Gwaun Valley and is within 3 miles or so of the popular coastal town of Newport… The property stands at the foot of Carningli Mountain and the Preseli Hills which provide excellent walking, rambling, hacking and pony trekking facilities.

• A 2.5 acre residential holding in the picturesque Gwaun Valley
• Well appointed detached 2 storey character farmhouse residence
• 2 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms and 2 bath/shower room accommodation
• Self contained cottage known as Bwthyn Ingli adjoins the main residence
• Bwthyn Ingli has open plan kitchen/living room, bedroom and shower room accommodation
• Both properties are double glazed and benefit from air source heat pumps
• Ample off road parking and turning space
• Established gardens and grounds inc lawned areas, flowering shrubs and a large boating/fishing lake

£1,200,000 – Willowhyrst Farm, Golden Cross, Hailsham BN27 4AJ

Willowhyrst Farm is a spacious and characterful semi-detached residence that offers flexible, light-filled accommodation arranged over two floors overlooking the garden and fields and stunning views beyond

• Entrance porch | reception hall | sitting room
• Study/office | kitchen/breakfast room | cloakroom
• 5 bedrooms | family bathroom
• Annexe
• Garden and land extending to 10.19 acres
• 3 stable block with utility and tack room
• Hay barn metal barn
• Greenhouse

Property spotlight: Golf course properties

Justin is a massive golf fan. We’ve been watching a few of the tournaments on the television recently and I’ve been struck by the beauty of many of the courses. Some of them, like the Augusta National, are Technicolor, pristine and the sound of songbirds can be heard on every hole. Others, like St Andrews, are equally beautiful – but in a rugged and windswept way.

I also noticed in the coverage that there are houses overlooking, and even within, the golf course grounds. What golf enthusiast wouldn’t love to live in a place like that? Anyway, it made me wonder, what golf course properties are there available in the UK right now? Well, we found one facing the aforementioned St Andrews in Scotland (with added sea views too). Another in Lancashire that boasts it’s own neo-classical terrace where you can enjoy watching the golf. Lastly, is the luxury option located in an exclusive area of Surrey where past and current residents have included Agatha Christie, Elton John and Gary Numan. Have a look at the three of them below!

£350,000 – Colt House, 5 Links Gate, Lytham St Annes FY8 3LF

This extremely well appointed and designed two bedroomed 1st floor apartment with sun balcony enjoys open views looking over Royal Lytham Golf Course.

• Stunning 1^st floor apartment
• Lounge with dining area
• Access on to a sun balcony
• Views of Royal Lytham Golf Course
• Two double bedrooms
• Modern en suite bathroom/WC & dressing room
• 2^nd modern shower room/WC
• Garage & parking space
• Gas CH & double glazing
• Leasehold & EPC rating C

£1,950,000 – Arran House, 9B Gibson Place, St Andrews, KY16 9JE

9a Arran House is a magnificent duplex apartment situated over the ground and garden-levels of a stately Victorian building, boasting one of the finest locations in St Andrews, overlooking the eighteenth hole of the Old Course, the iconic Swilcan Bridge and West Sands beach

• Finest location in St Andrews, overlooking the Old Course and Swilcan Bridge
• Sea views and a 5-minute walk to the beach
• Victorian listed building dating to 1868
• Duplex apartment over the ground and garden floors
• Drawing room with sea and golf course views
• Open-plan kitchen, family and dining room
• Two generous double bedrooms
• Shower room and separate bathroom
• Private patio garden with golf course views
• Gas central heating, conservation double glazing, EPC C

£2,500,000.00 – Semples Lodge, Meadow Road, Virginia Water GU25 4NH

A stylish and contemporary home set on the main island of the Wentworth Estate boasting impressive views over the 16th fairway and green of the Championship Golf Course

• Wentworth Main Island
• Five bedrooms
• Five bathrooms
• Sauna and steam rooms
• Landscaped gardens
• Roof terrace
• Double garage
• Stylish living

Property spotlight: Crazy conversions

We love an unusual property – homes that have been created using post-industrial buildings, ones built on unusual shaped jigsaw pieces of land, ones that are underground or built into the side of a hill. These three crazy conversions that we’ve chosen this week all fall under the post-industrial banner; a windmill, a tin & copper mime and a metalworks factory.

£695,000 – Wherryman’s Mill, Ferry Road, Reedham, Norwich NR13 3HA

With some 2.39 acres (stms) of land, the mill sides onto the River Yare with some 400ft of water frontage and 100ft (stms) of private mooring… The mill itself offers the best views of the Norfolk Broads, with steps leading to a glazed entrance wrapping around the exterior…

• Stunning converted mill
• The best views of the Norfolk Broads!
• One en suite double bedroom
• Detached two bedroom log cabin
• Approx. 2.39 acre plot (stms)
• Large river frontage & mooring
• Income generating potential (stp)

£1,195,000 – Harewood, Calstock PL18 9SQ

Contemporary conversion of the Dry House and adjoining Boiler House. Grade ll listed 19^th century tin and copper mine set in an Ancient Monument and World Heritage Site.

• 2 – 4 bedrooms
• 2 – 4 reception rooms
• 2 – 4 bathrooms
• 7 acres
• Outbuildings
• Period
• Detached
• Fishing
• Garden
• Parking
• Riverside
• Rural
• Terrace
• Waterside
• Private parking
• Mooring/berthing
• Woodland
• Home office
• Annexe secondary accommodation
• Holiday Let secondary accommodation

£4,500,000 – Perseverance Works, 38 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London E2 8DD

Perseverance Works was formerly a Victorian metalworks factory, that was split up and sold as shells in the 80s to the pioneers of Shoreditch’s art and creative scene.

• Exceptionally rare opportunity
• Over 3500 sq/ft of residential property
• Potential for further development
• South facing views
• Former Victorian factory conversion
• Prime Shoreditch location

Property spotlight: Houseboats

We featured a boat mooring on a previous Property spotlight feature and thought it would be a good idea to give houseboats their own post.

The really high-end houseboats, such as the one at the bottom of this post don’t even look like boats; they’re spacious, they have huge, luxurious living spaces with high ceilings and some even have room for a full-size sauna!

You don’t need an awful lot of money to afford a home on the water; however, you may need to be a dab hand at DIY and boat maintenance. In addition, you’ll need to be aware of marine-specific fees and licences that may be due.

£49,995 – Prospero, Station Road, Cuxton, Kent ME2 1AB

Prospero, a fully operational Aquafibre Ruby 33 which has been completely refitted by a professional shipwright over several years, and is now available for sale as a cruising liveaboard.

• Constructed: 1982
• Refitted: 2021
• Berths: 2
• Cabins: 1
• Heads: 1
• No. of engines: 1
• Engine model: Bmc 1.5
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Length overall: 33′
• Beam: 12′ 3″
• Maximum draft: 3′
• Hull material: Glass fibre

£350,000 – The Boathouse, Taggs Island, Hampton TW12 2HA

This stunning floating home is situated within a quiet lagoon on a desirable private island located in the middle of the beautiful River Thames. Arguably the largest house boat within the lagoon, The Boathouse enjoys spacious living accommodation, three bedrooms and a large roof terrace with magnificent views. There is a private garden (which has been beautifully landscaped to create a wonderful place to appreciate island life and allocated parking.

• Floating home
• Private River Thames island
• Vehicular bridge access
• 3 bedrooms
• Beautifully presented throughout
• 20-year renewable licence (currently costs £8,900 a year and is paid quarterly)

£2,500,000 – Matrix Island, East Smithfield, London E1W

Matrix Island was originally a 1920s, steel construction, coal barge on the River Seine. One of the River Thames’ most luxurious house boats it has in excess of 5,000 sq ft. Occupying the largest mooring at St Katherine Docks and its own private access ramp. To the stern is a recently constructed office with views of Tower Bridge and to the front is a 50′ fore deck with a retractable glass enclosure.
Finished to a very high standard this modern vessel has a Art Deco twist the private pontoon mooring is rented with any agreement via parallel negotiation with the marina. All residents have access to the marina’s facilities.

• Offers in excess of £2,500,000
• 5 double bedrooms
• 4 bathrooms
• 50ft foredeck
• Winter garden Enclosure
• Rented pontoon mooring

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