Upper Porthmawr Farm
Whitesands Bay | St Davids | Pembrokeshire | SA62 6PS
UPPER PORTHMAWR FARM
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Tan y Garn, an attractive and quirky two bedroom converted barn, lies behind the main house with its own garden and parking.
Both properties are currently run as highly successful ‘up-market’ 5-star holiday lets.
An idyllic coastal retreat overlooking Whitesands Bay and featuring:
Surrounded by approximately 9 acres of fields, and including a range of undeveloped stone barns (with planning permission),
Upper Porthmawr offers considerable further potential for development as a holiday complex with the possibility of installing
yurts / shepherd huts which would increase the potential income stream (subject to planning consent if used for more than 28
days per year), if required, but would also be a ‘seventh heaven’ second property or a delightful family home.
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an immaculately-presented 4/5 bedroom farmhouse
a charming upside-down 2 bedroom barn conversion cottage
land extending to approximately 10.3 acres
stunning panoramic sea, country and mountain views
underfloor heating and PV solar panels
a range of stone barns with planning consent for a further 4 holiday lets
spectacular scenery within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Upper Porthmawr Farmhouse and Tan y Garn Cottage
Set in an enviable position above the beautiful Whitesands Bay on the St David’s Peninsula, this traditional farm has its origins
dating back to the 1750s. With its breathtaking backdrop of the Carn Llidi mountain, and surrounded by the Pembrokeshire
Coast National Park - renowned for its beauty and abundance of wildlife - Upper Porthmawr has been completely renovated
over the past 4 years.
The Farmhouse offers 4/5 inviting bedrooms and generous, warm and comfortable living space. It is decorated in a characterfilled yet contemporary style, with all the convenience of modern-day living.
Whitesands Beach, well-known to the surfing community, carries the prestigious European Blue Flag Award, while the
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, which runs alongside the farmstead, leads up to the impressive Carn Llidi outcrop and the St
David’s headland, offering spectacular sea and coastal views. Both properties overlook the Bay below and the Atlantic beyond,
dotted with rocky islands, while inland are the blue shadows of the Preseli Hills. On a clear day, Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains
can be seen out to sea. Carn Llidi provides a truly stunning backdrop to the Farm and is practically on the back doorstep!
Both properties enjoy one of the best ‘back gardens’ anywhere: wild ponies, bluebells, heather, rare birds, and distant glimpses
of dolphins, porpoises and even whales out to sea.
The charming city of St David’s lies approximately 2 miles away on the extreme south-westerly tip of Wales. Granted city
status by Queen Elizabeth II due to the presence of its cathedral, St David’s is in reality a small attractive village with all the
necessary amenities: shops, doctor, chemist, dentist, hotels, boutiques, art galleries, excellent pubs and fine restaurants. A
thriving community, St David’s has a diverse range of groups and activities run for and by local residents, creating a vibrant and
welcoming small city with a sense of belonging and one of the lowest crime rates anywhere.
St David’s Cathedral, a dominant presence since the 12th century and a popular pilgrimage destination throughout the
Middle Ages, remains so to this day. Its internationally-acclaimed choral tradition and annual music festival further enhance its
popularity. Adjacent to the cathedral stand the magnificent ruins of the medieval Bishops Palace, with a peaceful ford running
between the two.
UPPER PORTHMAWR
With underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, (apart from the kitchen which has its own heating system), the downstairs
rooms also feature oak beams, doors and windows custom-made by James of Ratford Bridge, a prestigious local joinery firm.
FRONT ENTRANCE
The stable-style wooden front door opens into the:
DINING ROOM
A fabulous space for entertaining, this room’s character feel is enhanced by its oak-beamed ceiling and flagstone floor. A
wonderful focal point is the original brick-lined fireplace which features an inset log burner on a stone hearth, providing warmth
and atmosphere on cooler evenings. The magnificent bespoke oak table (for sale separately) seats 16! Panoramic views of the
golf course opposite and the stunning expanse of coast and sea are visible from the sash window to the front.
The staircase to the first floor houses a large storage cupboard beneath.
CLOAKROOM 1
A real ‘throne room’ featuring a WC with high-level cistern, oak-beamed walls, flagstone flooring and a Victorian-style washhand basin.
LIVING ROOM
Another fantastic living space with a double-height vaulted A-framed ceiling, this large, comfortable and airy room is packed
with character features, including oak beams and lintels, an exposed stone feature wall, and original high-level windows.
Double French doors with multi-panel sections either side provide ample natural light and glorious views over Whitesands
Bay and the islands beyond, and give access to a large south-facing terrace at the front of the house. This looks out over
unrivalled panoramic and spectacular views of the sea, coast, islands, golf course and countryside – possibly one of the bestsited terraces in Pembrokeshire! When the weather is cool, comfort and warmth are created by a log burner, which is set
into the magnificent inglenook fireplace and chimney breast with a large oak beam lintel. A room for all seasons, with space
for a crowd but cosy enough for two!
KITCHEN
A practical galley-style kitchen, recently praised by a celebrity chef who stayed at Upper Porthmawr as being ideal for the keen cook! Base & eye-level units provide ample storage and feature deep pan drawers and a range of ‘hidden’ comforts such as
under-unit fan heaters. Oak worktops enhance the quality finish and luxury feel, while stunning views of Carn Llidi make washing-up almost a pleasure! There is plumbing for a built-in dishwasher and space for an American-style fridge/freezer.
An impressive Rangemaster Excel range cooker with five gas hobs can cope with a crowd for dinner, and includes a wok burner, griddle plate, two electric ovens and two grills. A contemporary-style extractor system efficiently manages ventilation, while
two sash windows provide additional air and light.
SECOND SITTING ROOM / ENSUITE BEDROOM 5
A flexible room currently used as a snug or for additional sleeping accommodation, this cosy space can easily be set up as a ground-floor bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom. A sash window to the front provides stunning coastal views.
BATHROOM / ENSUITE
A well-equipped bathroom with a large shower cubicle featuring a power shower, an enameled steel bath, a Victorian-style wash-hand basin, a heated towel rail and a WC. The shower walls have ‘Aqua Mura’ covering, the floor is durable flagstone, there
are recessed ceiling lights.
REAR LOBBY
A stable-style back door gives easy and practical access from the parking area to a back lobby with doors to the kitchen, boot room and a second cloakroom. The lobby features a lightwell above it with the outline of two footprints - during renovations
one of the workmen accidentally went through the ceiling, and the vendor thought it would be an interesting and light-enhancing trademark fixture! (This fun feature has also been replicated in Tan Y Garn’s living room).
BOOT ROOM
The perfect place to leave damp outdoor wear, walking boots and wet dogs, with its large exposed stone wall, extensive coat hooks, Belfast sink and Velux window above. A stable-type door leads outside to an:
OUTDOOR SHOWER
Outside the boot room there is a useful outdoor shower, ideal for washing away sand from the beach, or to warm up after a bracing dip in the sea.
CLOAKROOM 2
Next to the boot room is a WC with low-level cistern and wash-hand basin.
FIRST FLOOR
All the internal doors are original reconditioned pine and feature brass fittings, as do the windows. All the upstairs rooms apart
from the Bunk Bedroom benefit from wash-hand basins, and all rooms have recessed lighting and slate sills.
BUNK BEDROOM 4
This single bedroom, currently furnished with bunk beds, is a perfect child’s room. A sash window offers country views and
glimpses of the magical seascape beyond.
ENSUITE MASTER BEDROOM 1
A superb king-sized bedroom with en-suite bathroom. A key feature of this lovely room is the wonderful view from the
sash window to the front, with a panoramic vista including miles of beautiful countryside, the golf course, Whitesands Bay and
Ramsay Island beyond. The window recess reveals the depth of the stone walls.
BEDROOM 2
A spacious king-sized or twin room, with sash window to the front, again offers the same glorious panoramic vista of the golf
course, farmland and bay.
BATHROOM / ENSUITE
This well-equipped en-suite has a shower unit with curved door and power shower, a steel enameled bath, a Victorian-style
wash-hand basin, and a heated towel rail. A lovely light room, its ‘loo with a view’ through sash windows allows glimpses of
Ramsay Island and the Bishop Rocks lighthouse, as well as towards St David’s Head. With its travertine-style floor tiles and
‘Aqua Mura’ walls, it is wonderfully easy-clean.
BEDROOM 3
A comfortable king-sized bedroom on the east side of the property, this room enjoys the early-morning sun over the Preseli
Hills from the sash window to the side.
FAMILY BATHROOM
This spacious bathroom, with bath, shower cubicle, WC, wash-hand basin and heated towel rail, also has easy-clean travertinestyle floor tiles and Aqua Mura walls. A sash window to the side provides ample natural light and lovely country views towards
Carn Llidi.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Underfloor heating is enjoyed throughout the ground floor with the exception of the kitchen. An extension to the side of
the property houses the oil-fired boiler and pressurised hot water tank, with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a
tumble dryer. The farmstead enjoys mains water and private drainage.
Behind the farmhouse is a range of stone barns with planning consent for conversion into four further holiday cottages and
an office. What an opportunity! Currently used for storage and laundry facilities, they are conveniently grouped around the
farmyard.
Agents’ Note: The contents of both properties are available by separate negotiation, as are the offers of continued
property management by the current owner as holiday lets and/or new project management for further development.
The land around the dwellings and barns extends to approximately 10.3 acres and includes five grass paddocks, which could
be used for silage, hay, or crops such as Pembrokeshire Early Potatoes. The far end of the field below and to the side of the
main house would be perfect for camping, ‘glamping’, yurts or shepherd huts (subject to planning consent if used for more
than 28 days per year), providing additional income.
EXTERNALLY
Both Upper Porthmawr and Tan y Garn are accessed via a private track off a no-through road. The graveled parking areas
surrounding both properties allow plenty of space for numerous vehicles. The front of the farmhouse is set to lawn and
features a large wildlife pond. Enormous local stones from the surrounding land are dotted around to create an impressive and
interesting feature, as well as giving children the opportunity to claim a vantage point to sit and watch the sea. The south-facing
terrace along the front of the farmhouse enjoys spectacular views, and the large patio area provides plenty of space for sun
loungers, a large outdoor table seating 8, and a BBQ for ‘al fresco’ dining. A six-person Hot Tub is a real attraction to enjoy
at any time, possibly relaxing with a cold drink while taking in the scenery below, the twinkling lights of St David’s beyond, or
the clear skies and starry canopy above.
Behind the property there is a secluded area housing PV panels which generate 6kw of electricity for Upper Porthmawr and
4kw for Tan y Garn, meaning that the properties are self sufficient during daylight hours. Tan y Garn also benefits from solar
heating panels on the roof which supplement the hot water system.
To the rear of Tan y Garn is a static caravan, currently serving as an office for the holiday let business, which is available if
required by separate negotiation.
TAN Y GARN
With underfloor heating throughout, the cottage offers a delightfully cosy living space.
FRONT ENTRANCE
Stone steps wind up to the first floor stable-style door, which opens into the:
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / LIVING ROOM
With its efficient use of space, perfectly designed for holiday living, this casual seating area offers plenty of room and comfort.
A log burner with metal flue sits on a slate hearth within a brick fireplace under a slate top. Picture windows and the stable
door all offer stunning views of Whitesands Bay and the ever-changing seascape. A dining area with table and chairs allows a
family to eat, cook and sit together in one room. A glazed door to the rear gives access to a walkway above a storage area,
leading to car parking space and the cottage’s own private garden.
The creatively-designed kitchen has numerous base units providing useful storage, topped with a high-quality oak work surface
with shelving above and a one-and-a-half bowl enamel sink with drainer.
There is space for a cooker with extractor above, a washer/dryer and an American-style fridge/freezer, together with plumbing
for a dishwasher.
Natural light pours in through the Velux window overhead with its dramatic views up towards Carn Llidi.
A wooden staircase leads down to a:
LOWER HALL
With useful storage provided by three understairs cupboards.
BEDROOM 2
This double bedroom is currently used as a twin room, and is perfect for children.
The window to the front is west-facing and enjoys the afternoon and evening sun.
ENSUITE BEDROOM 1
A superb king-sized bedroom features French doors leading out onto a small
terrace at the front – morning coffee heaven! Double doors open into the:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
With curved power shower unit, Victorian-style wash-hand basin, WC with highlevel cistern, and a heated towel rail. The walls feature easy-clean ‘Aqua Mura’,
while a row of LED footlights softly show the way for early-morning risers.
FAMILY BATHROOM
With shower unit, enameled steel bath, WC, wash-hand basin and heated towel
rail, ‘Aqua Mura’ walls and recessed ceiling lights.
EXTERNALLY
From the rear entrance walkway, gravel steps lead down to a private and secluded
garden, mainly laid to lawn with a small paved terrace ideal for the BBQ. The
garden, with its enormous feature stone ‘table’, faces south and west and provides
an idyllic and peaceful setting for ‘al fresco’ dining.
The path continues through a lockable gate to the Farmhouse, allowing ease of
access for guests who book both houses together, as well as for management.
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Upper Porthmawr Farm
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt
has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no
guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any
item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of
the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without
verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 01.09.2016
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