Property Description
This is rare opportunity to own a traditional Gower cottage, located in Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Ashtree Cottage enjoys an enviable and peaceful position in the heart of Llanrhidian village, North Gower, boasting breathtaking views over the Loughor Estuary and surrounded by spectacular countryside.
Just a short distance away is Cefn Bryn, a renowned ridge offering panoramic views across both the north and south of the peninsula.
The village itself offers two traditional pubs including one ‘Gastro Pub’ and the historic St Rhidian & St Illtyd Church, believed to date back to the 6th century.
Set within a large, fully landscaped and very private garden, Ashtree Cottage enjoys sunlight from early morning until late evening. The garden has been lovingly developed and nurtured over the past 30 years by the current owners, offering a variety of peaceful seating areas—ideal for entertaining or simply soaking in the serene surroundings.
Originally an estate cottage, Ashtree is well over 200 years old, full of character and charm throughout.
The property benefits from planning permission granted in 2001 for a single-storey extension, which would include a utility room, WC, and garden room with patio doors leading out onto the garden.
Ground Floor, Entrance Porch, hard wood double glazed windows, front door to garden area.
Lounge/Dining Room 7.17m x 3.72m (23′ 6″ x 12′ 2″)
open plan living dining room space sympathetically restored to highlight the character of this charming
Stone Cottage, a staircase leads to the upper floor, there is an open fireplace with large log burner. The original stone walls are a feature the floor is reclaimed Canadian Maple, the home enjoys beamed ceilings.
There is a a traditional style farmhouse kitchen, 5.30m x 2.71m (17′ 5″ x 8′ 11″)
A quarry tiled floor, Belfast Sink, Solid wood work top with base units, beamed ceiling and space for Range cooker and dining, a stable style door leads out into the garden.
First Floor
Landing: timber floors and radiator.
Main Bedroom 3.70m x 2.92m (12′ 2″ x 9′ 7″)
Two Hardwood double glazed windows, one with far reaching views towards the Estuary, original timber floors, fitted wardrobe and radiator.
Bedroom 2 3.19m x 2.82m (10′ 6″ x 9′ 3″)
Hardwood double glazed window over looking gardens, fitted wardrobes, feature fire place, again original wooden floors and radiator.
Bathroom 4.04m x 2.72m (13′ 3″ x 8′ 11″)
The bathroom is full of character and boasts an original antique roll top bath, high level toilet and original wash hand basin with cast iron stand, walk in shower, timber floors, radiator, built in storage cupboard, Hardwood double glazed window, fitted storage cupboards with bi-fold doors which access to the
Worcester central heating oil boiler plus large storage space.
Garage / Workshop 4.92m x 3.72m (16′ 2″ x 12′ 2″)
Double wooden doors, Hardwood double glazed window, power, work benches., internal door to:
Home office 5.40m x 2.48m (17′ 9″ x 8′ 2″)
A versatile space which is currently used as an office and utility area and includes, double glazed windows, base units with Work top and sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for further fridge freezer space, individual electric water heater.
As well as the detached garage/workshop providing, there is ample parking space for multiple car parking.
The main garden itself certainly is the highlighting of this charming property. The garden area includes, paved seating terrace and pathways with excellent far reaching Estuary Views. The pathways follow the boundary of the main garden, there are two back to back storage sheds, log store, beautiful manicured lawned areas with raised flower bed boarders, beyond the storage sheds is a further paved seating terrace providing a Tranquil seating area to watch the birds feed within the garden.
There are some small steps down to a further spacious patio and BBQ seating area with calming waterfall feature. This is without doubt the area to sit of an evening and watch the magnificent sunsets over the estuary.
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