Llystyn Gwyn is comprised of an attractive four- bedroom farmhouse, a range of agricultural buildings and extends in total to approximately 239 acres (96.7 ha) of mainly permanent pasture grazing. Llystyn Gwyn is for sale as a whole or in up to three separate lots. The sale is by informal tender with tenders to be submitted by 12 noon on Wednesday 27th October 2021. DIRECTIONS From Caernarfon take the A487 towards Porthmadog for 11 miles. As proceed through the village of Pantglas and after 1.5 miles the entrance for Llystyn Gwyn is on the left-hand side. Follow the drive up to the farmstead. The entrance to Lot 3 is located a further 350 metres on the left. PROPERTY Lot 1 ( Coloured orange on lotting plan) –Llystyn Gwyn Farmhouse, a range of farm buildings and approximately 98.21 acres of pasture grazing land. Lot 2 (Coloured green on lotting plan) - Land to the north of the main farmstead extending to approximately 100.93 acres of grazing land. Lot 3 (Coloured pink on lotting plan) – Two parcels of land to the west of the A487 extending to approximately 40.16 acres of grazing land. LOCATION Llystyn Gwyn is located just off the A487 close to the village of Bryncir. The market town of Porthmadog is 7 miles from the farm and the county town of Caernarfon is within 14 miles. The A55 North Wales Expressway may be reached within 40 minutes, giving access to the North Wales coast with links to the national motorway network. A direct train link from Bangor to London Euston takes approximately 3.5 hours. AMENITIES The villages of Bryncir and Garndolbenmaen offer limited local services and amenities including the Bryncir Auction Centre, an agricultural machinery store and garden centre. The market towns of Porthmadog and Caernarfon provide a comprehensive range of services and amenities including secondary schools, leisure facilities and a mix of local and national supermarkets and independent retailers. PROPERTY FARMHOUSE Llystyn Gwyn farmhouse provides a fine example of a traditional Welsh farmhouse which has been sympathetically modernised to provide a family home that combines traditional features with contemporary design. The ground floor provides a good size kitchen that has been recently renovated, and utility room with downstairs toilet. A comfortable living room with wood burner and a separate lounge with an open fireplace finishes off the ground floor. The first floor extends to a family bathroom and four good size bedrooms. Externally the farmhouse has a pleasant front garden from which there are views of the surrounding countryside and Yr Eifl mountain range. A fine feature of the property is a stone located in the garden which dates from the 6th Century and links to Pen Llys Tyn, a Roman fort located to the north of Bryncir. The stone has Latin and Ogham inscriptions with the Latin noting the stone as a headstone of a Roman soldier. BUILDINGS The holding benefits from two traditional stone buildings under slate roof along with a general-purpose barn approached from a large accessible farmyard which has been recently upgraded by the vendor. The traditional stone buildings offer an attractive opportunity to develop the buildings for alternative uses, subject to securing the requisite planning consents. The yard and surrounding land offer scope to erect further modern agricultural buildings to support a livestock enterprise. LAND The farmland extends in total to approximately 239.31 acres (96.87) and is predominantly down to permanent pasture with some area of rush in parts. The land is level or gently sloping and well suited for cattle and sheep grazing. The land is generally in good heart and, with some cultivation, the land could be improved to productive pasture suitable for grazing and cropping. The individual lots are all stockproof with a mixture of agricultural fencing and stone clawdds. Lot 1 is easily accessible by way of an internal track passing through farmyard suitable for vehicles whilst Lots 2 and 3 may be accessed from the public highway. The holding benefits from both a mains and natural water supply. The land is currently occupied under seasonal grazing licences with vacant possession being provided after 19th October 2021. Lot 1 A ring-fenced block of pasture grazing with some rush ground in parts and extending to approximately 98.21 acres. Lot 2 A ring-fenced block of permanent pasture of approximately 100.93 acres. Lot 3 Two parcels of land to the west of the A487 extending to approximately 40.16 acres of grazing. METHOD OF SALE The property is to be offered for sale as whole or in three separate lots by informal tender. Tenders to be submitted in writing to Hugh O’Donnell MRICS FAAV at The Estate Office, Port Penrhyn, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4HN by 12 noon on 27th October 2021. TENURE & POSSESSION The freehold of the property is offered with vacant possession on completion of sale. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME No Basic Payment Schemes are for sale with the holding. ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES The land is not entered into any agrienvironmental scheme. DESIGNATIONS The inscribed stone within the garden is Grade II listed. SERVICES The farmhouse is serviced by mains electricity, mains water and a new private drainage system. Lot 3 also benefits from a natural water supply. WAYLEAVES EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY 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. HEALTH & SAFETY Given the potential hazards of a livestock farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety. VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property or any lot or part of the property becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable (or become payable by the purchaser) in addition to the purchase price. SPORTING TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS Sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale. EPC RATINGS EPC rating: F (28) LOCAL AUTHORITIES Cyngor Gwynedd Council www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru VIEWINGS Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s agents Carter Jonas - 01248 360414