A traditional Welsh stone farmhouse requiring renovation, along with ancillary buildings, in an elevated setting with spectacular views towards Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia National Park, within 3.29 acres

Erw Suran, Cwmystradllyn, Garndolbenmaen, (Near Porthmadog), Gwynedd, LL51 9BQ
A traditional Welsh stone farmhouse requiring renovation, along with ancillary buildings, in an elevated setting with spectacular views towards Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia National Park, within 3.29
Approximate Travel Distances
Locations
• Porthmadog – 5 miles
• Caernarfon – 20 miles
• Bangor – 30 miles
Nearest Stations
• Porthmadog – 5 miles
• Minffordd – 7 miles
Nearest Airports
• Anglesey – 44 miles
• Liverpool John Lennon – 108 miles
• Manchester – 118 miles
Exceptional development potential subject to planning
Far reaching views towards Snowdonia National Park and Cardigan Bay
Circa 18th century farmhouse along with four outbuildings
Pretty Grade II Listed farmhouse requiring re-development
Adjoining agricultural moorland
In all extending to approximately 3.29 acres
For sale by Online Auction (subject to prior sale, reserve and conditions)
Situation
Erw Suran is situated in a beautiful, elevated, rural setting enjoying breath-taking panoramic southerly views across unspoilt moorland towards Cardigan Bay and the Snowdonia National Park. The property is located at the end of a private track, close to Cwmystradllyn, Gwynedd an area which is renowned for its natural beauty.
The property is conveniently situated, with the town of Porthmadog a short drive away, providing a broad range of local amenities and facilities and has become a popular tourist destination with access to the Snowdonia National Park and the Ffestiniog Railway. Both Caernarfon and the University City of Bangor providing a more comprehensive offering.
The local area is a mecca for those who enjoy the outdoors, with the property sitting within the boundaries of Snowdonia National Park, home to Snowdon, Wales’s highest mountain range and an area of outstanding natural beauty. Further recreational activities include golf in Porthmadog, beach activities at the nearby beaches, including Black rock sands, Zip World, Llechwedd, and the tourist village of Portmeirion is within a short drive.
The Property
Erw Suran is a former farmhouse believed to have been built in the late 17th Century or early 18th Century. The property is built of stone rubble, deemed a well-preserved early farmhouse retaining a wealth of character including a group of ancillary stone buildings. The property has been Grade II Listed by Cadw. Of particular architectural merit is the radial arch of long slate voussoirs above the door, leading into the farmhouse.
The property has been in ownership of the same family for approximately 80 years, owned by General Stockwell Wright. The property briefly comprises the farmhouse itself, four outbuildings of varying condition and approximately 3.29 acres of undulating rough pasture.
The farmhouse requires renovation, but retains some lovely features such as natural stone flooring, an elaborate period range stove and exposed ceiling beams to the ground floor. The ground floor briefly comprises a living room, pantry and kitchen. To the first floor are four rooms, with semi-vaulted ceilings, two of the rooms displaying original cast-iron open fireplaces.
Within the grounds are four further buildings of variable structural conditions. Adjoining the rear of the farmhouse is a two-story building, linked by a single-story building, which would lend itself to being merged with the farmhouse to create a charming and spacious property, subject to planning.
To the east of the farmhouse is the second outbuilding, comprising essentially of three rooms to the ground-floor and one to the first-floor, ideal as storage or ancillary accommodation, subject to planning.
To the north east of the farmhouse is a single-story outbuilding, with three rooms and is in a semi-derelict state, with partial roof coverings.
To the west of the farmhouse are the stone ruins of a large building, essentially comprising three ground floor rooms.
Outside
Erw Suran is approached off a quiet country lane, along a shared hardcore track, over which the property has a perpetual right of way, and a maintenance contribution. Externally, the plot extends to approximately 3.29 acres, which is predominantly undulating rough pasture. The land slopes towards the coast and is divided, in-part, by dry-stone walls. The land has been used for permanent pasture for sheep in recent years. The land boasts some of the most breath-taking southernly views towards Cardigan Bay, with a rugged landscape to the rear, made up of moorland and exposed rockface.
Planning
The purchaser is responsible for any planning enquiries and must satisfy themselves.
Tenure
The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Services
The property has a private drainage system and has use of an existing well which will need a borehole, with the property otherwise off-grid. Purchasers must make their own enquiries with regards to the availability of services.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings, furniture, carpets, curtains, lighting, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way whether specified or not within these sales particulars.
Important Notices
This property is available for sale by Online Auction. Interested parties will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German's Online Auction page: www.fishergerman.co.uk/currentauctions.
Legal Pack
A legal pack will be available on Fisher German's Online Auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents.
Conditions of Sale
The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of sale, which may be found in the legal document section on the Fisher German Online Auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof, and to bid on those terms whether they will have inspected the said conditions or not.
Buyer's Premium
The purchase of this property is subject to a Buyer's Premium of £4000 (plus VAT), together with any other fees mentioned in the legal pack and on the Fisher German's Online Auction page.
Local Authority
Gwynedd County Council - Not council tax rated.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct, but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, Fisher German. T: 01244 409660.
E: [email protected].
Directions
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From Porthmadog, follow the high street and at the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A478 and then the second exit at the next round about. After approximately 0.6 miles, turn right onto Hen Lon and then left onto Hen Ffordd. Continue for approximately 1.3 miles and turn right onto the minor road and continue for approximately 3.1 miles. Turn right onto the private lane which is behind a dry-stone wall with a gated entrance. Continue down this lane and Erw Suran is located at the end.
Photographs and brochure produced September 2022