Epic renovation needed at derelict house and barns close to a stunning beach
The property package, which comes with planning permission, is in one of Wales' most enchanting and truly unique areas
There is a huge amount of renovation, restoration and potentially conversion work to do at this derelict site, but the location is going to be a constant source of distraction because just over the quiet county lane is a beach.
It's not just a standard beach either, it is one of Wales' largest and yet most peaceful stretch of golden sands that comes with an epic past where history has been made.
The farmhouse and barns are located on the Pendine marshes, to the rear of the burrows that face Pendine sands, the seven mile beach renowned not only for its unspoilt landscape teeming with wildlife amongst its dune complex, but also as the site of the historic land speed record attempts during the 1920s. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here.
In 2015 actor Idris Elba broke Sir Malcolm Campbell's 'Flying Mile' British land speed record in a Bentley at Pendine Sands while filming for a four-part Discovery Channel series Idris Elba: No Limits. Find out more about that here.
If the renovation of this historic Grade II site becomes too stressful the chance to escape and sink your toes in soft sand or feel refreshed after a dig in the chilly sea is literally a few steps away, along a nearby footpath.
It's one of Wales' most unusual beaches because a section of its eastern end is owned by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and this area is known as a 'Land Danger Area' where public access is restricted.
But the beach is so substantial there is space for everyone and at the far end the beachside village of Pendine can offer facilities such as a pub, café, shops and parking, as well as the Museum of Land Speed.
But that's not the only feature that make this location special because just a few miles along the coast is the famous township of Laugharne, popular with holiday makers and day visitors, and much-loved by local residents.
Arguably its most famous recent resident was Welsh poet and author Dylan Thomas, known for poems such as Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, and the book and radio play, Under Milk Wood, and whose influence permeates through the generations, with younger fans including Taylor Swift.
The famous boathouse, nestled into the bank of the River Taf estuary where Dylan once lived, has been made famous by photos taken and shared, and you can visit the home and enjoy tea and cake on the terrace. Find out about visiting the boat house here.
But the township can also offer more than its literary history, with restaurants and cafes, a wonderful spa at Dylan Coastal Resort, castle ruins and fabulous walks along the estuary or into the countryside.
It's an enchanting area of Wales that could be a special place to call home and maybe dictate the future of this house and its outbuildings going to auction, as five of the barns have residential planning consent for conversion into dwellings according to the auction house.
The company states that planning permission was granted in 2006 and initial works have begun on site, making the development live, but interested potential bidders need to make their own enquiries about this aspect of the sale. In addition, some additional barns within the farm have been sold off separately.
The majority of the site is going to auction with a guide price of £199,000 plus with bidding opening at noon on Monday, April 20 and closing at noon on Wednesday, April 22, call Auction House Wales on 01633 212 555 for more information.
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The farm and its buildings represent a tightly planned group laid out as a model farm, and although the ranges appear to have been constructed at slightly different times, the distinctive courtyard layout is clearly shown in the Tithe Map of 1842.
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Pendine marshes, situated to the rear of the burrows that face Pendine sands. Access can be gained from a footpath to the rear by heading towards The Corran Hotel and Spa.
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The farm buildings are ranged round the sides of a courtyard, with the house placed centrally in the northern range. The western range comprises a large and a small barn separated by a lofted cartshed and stable. Construction is limewashed rubble with some brick dressings, and slate roofs.
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The farmhouse dates back to 1810 and although it is not listed it does have history with an insciption that reads 'This house and offices were erected by G. P. Watkins esq' - the context for the construction of the farm appears to be the reclamation and enclosure of the marsh, and its colonisation by a series of new farmsteads in the early years of the 19th century according to Cadw.
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The barn complex were given a Grade II listing by Cadw in 2003 for being 'an integral part of a farm group which is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a model farmstead with a precise historical context in ambitious agricultural improvement at the beginning of the 19th Century.
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