Detached house for sale in Vicarage Lane, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire SA17

Welcome to this superb former vicarage, a true gem perched in an elevated position overlooking the picturesque Park Stephens with its rugby and football pitches, cricket field, bowling green and children’s play area including an award-winning sensory garden. Dating back to 1895, this charming 5-bedroom home, crafted by the esteemed architect T. Arnold of Llanelli and built by the renowned Rees Davies of Carmarthen, exudes character and potential at every turn.

Nestled in a tranquil setting, this property offers historical charm throughout, spacious living areas, and beautiful gardens. Having been lovingly cherished by its current owners for 34 years, it now sits ready for its new owners to create their own treasured memories within its timeless walls.

The historic town of Kidwelly, located in the heart of Carmarthenshire, is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. Dominating the skyline is the magnificent Kidwelly Castle, a medieval fortress that reflects the area's rich heritage and the imposing Grade 1 listed church of St. Mary’s, both of which are visible from the property. The town boasts a variety of local amenities, including schools, quaint shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, fostering a vibrant community spirit. The scenic Gwendraeth Valley offers idyllic walking and cycling paths, while the nearby coastline features beautiful beaches and serene seascapes. With excellent transport links, exploring the wider region is a breeze, with the bustling market town of Carmarthen and the scenic Gower Peninsula just a short drive away.

Let us explore in more detail...

Approach

After meandering through the picturesque town of Kidwelly, you arrive at Vicarage Lane, which guides you to No. 4. The first thing you'll notice is the attractive, characterful home on offer. A generous driveway provides ample parking for multiple cars, and seven steps lead you to the entranceway of this delightful residence.

Vestibule

You step into a useful vestibule and immediately appreciate all the original features. Here, you have a feature front door, original tiled flooring, and a beautiful stained-glass door leading to the entrance hallway.

Entrance Hallway

The entrance hallway serves as the central hub, providing access to all the main living spaces, the original stairway to the first floor, the basement, the rear lobby, and the historic servants' quarters. Here, you will find charming high ceilings with coving, a dado rail, and sash-stained glass windows to the side, allowing natural light to flood the space. The hallway is also adorned with carpeting, adding to its welcoming ambiance.

Dining Room

First on your right, you will discover the dining room. This superbly bright space boasts beautiful high ceilings with coving and a decorative ceiling rose, as well as a picture rail. Dual aspect windows to the front and side provide lovely outlooks of the well-presented garden, bowling green and distant rural hills. Additionally, the original feature fireplace creates a charming focal point in the room.

Lounge

Another beautiful space, the lounge, features a bay window to the side with lovely outlooks. This bright room enjoys high ceilings with coving and a ceiling rose, complemented by a marble feature fireplace.

Study

The study is an additional room offering a versatile space with carpeted flooring. It features high ceilings with coving and a ceiling rose, two sash windows to the front, and a feature fireplace. An attractive built in original bookcase adds character to the room.

Breakfast Room

The breakfast room is a spacious area with tiled flooring and high ceiling. It features two sash windows to the rear, allowing plenty of natural light. Original features include the old servants' bells and what once was the old oven, now displayed here as an interesting focal point. From this room, you have access to the utility room and an inner hallway, which leads to a second stairway to the first floor, the kitchen, and back to the entrance hallway.

Utility

The utility room is an essential space featuring extra storage units, providing a great area to keep things out of sight. It offers vinyl flooring, a single sink with drainage, a tiled splashback, and space for three under-counter appliances. Additionally, there is a doorway leading to the rear of the property.

Kitchen

The well-equipped kitchen features a range of units, a porcelain sink, and a Range Master oven with an elevated extractor fan. A breakfast bar accommodates one stool, and there's space for one under-counter appliance. The kitchen also includes tiled flooring and a tiled splashback, along with a sash window and a stable door leading to the side yard. Additionally, there is useful under-stairs storage and a very large walk-in pantry with slate shelving and ample room to house appliances, flanked by sash windows on either side of the space.

Office/WC

Located off the entrance hallway, you will find a desirable office and a useful ground floor WC. The office offers carpeted flooring and a sash window with outlooks over Park Stephens. The WC includes a WC and a hand-wash basin, with two frosted windows to the front and rear.

Landing

Let us now ascend the original grand stairway to the first floor, where you will be greeted by a generous, carpeted landing with a window to the side, allowing natural light. This area provides access to all the bedrooms, a WC, the family bathroom, and a storage cupboard.

Bedroom One with En-Suite

Bedroom one is a superbly bright room featuring dual aspect windows with views of the garden, bowling green, and distant rural hills. This room benefits from carpeted flooring, triple fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving, and an additional built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. The private en-suite includes a WC, wash basin, fitted bath with an electric shower, a sash frosted window to the front, and carpeting.

Bedroom Two

Bedroom two is generous in size and has carpeted flooring. This bright room includes a bay window to the side of the home, offering beautiful outlooks.

Bedroom Three

Bedroom three is another generous-sized room featuring two sash windows to the side, carpeting, and a feature fireplace. It also includes a built-in wardrobe with a storage cupboard above.

Bedroom Four

Bedroom four is a bright, double-sized room with carpeting. It features two sash windows to the front, offering views of the garden, bowling green, and rural hills in the distance.

Family Bathroom/WC

Situated on this floor, the family bathroom features a wash basin, a fitted bath with a hand-held shower head and an electric shower, and a frosted window to the rear. Additionally, there is an airing cupboard with fitted shelving. Separate from the bathroom, you also have a WC.

Bedroom Five

Once the servants' quarters, this space could be transformed into a lovely additional bedroom with a dressing area and en-suite, subject to services. It is divided into two rooms: One features a stairway from the ground floor and a sash window to the front, while the other offers sash windows on either side of the room.

Basement

The property also features a spacious basement, offering additional storage and potential for various uses.

The Coach House

In addition, this wonderful home benefits from a large outbuilding called the Coach House. This versatile space consists of a garage, workshop, and a loft accessed via an external stairway. The Coach House provides ample storage, making it a highly functional addition to the property. It offers an opportunity for conversion to a variety of possible uses such as an air B & B, family annex etc (subject to relevant consents). It would also be highly suitable for a family recreation use such as a games room to compliment the residential accommodation offered by the dwelling house.

Step Outside...

The gardens at 4 Vicarage Lane wrap around the home, offering a delightful mix of level lawns, paved paths, and a generous parking area. Mature trees, shrubs, and plants are peppered throughout the grounds, creating a tranquil and beautiful setting. There are numerous spaces for seating, entertaining, and socialising, all with lovely views that can also be enjoyed from the summer house, which is equipped with electricity. Externally, you will also find two store sheds, a WC, and a wood store.

Local Area

Pembrey Country Park is a treasure trove of outdoor activities, featuring everything from sandy beaches and camping sites to pine forests with adventure playgrounds and expansive natural parklands. Boating enthusiasts can find excellent facilities at Ferryside or the nearby Burry Port marina. The National Botanical Gardens, with their exotic plants, lakes, woodlands, and children’s farm and play area, offer a family-friendly day out.

The Millennium Coastal Path provides miles of traffic-free cycling and walking paths, perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby town of Carmarthen, just 10 miles away, offers a comprehensive range of facilities, while excellent schools and sports centres in the vicinity make it ideal for family living. For those looking to explore further afield, the M4 motorway offers quick access to the university city of Swansea and beyond, including the stunning Gower Peninsula, known for its shops, restaurants, and various activities.

The property is within a short walking distance of the railway station which is on the main Paddington to Fishguard line, offering daily services to Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol and London.

Additional Property Information

Freehold

Tax Band - G

Gas/Electric

Mains water - Billed

Mains Drainage

Road Adopted

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