Capel-Bettws Lleucu, Wales

A Remarkable Grade II Listed Welsh Home and Lifestyle Smallholding, Carefully Restored for a New Chapter A House with a Story to Tell. Some houses are simply renovated. Others are rescued. Fedw Fawr belongs firmly in the latter category. With origins stretching back approximately 400 years, Fedw Fawr is a Grade II listed Welsh home whose architecture reflects several centuries of rural life. Its earliest range dates from the 17th century, with alterations during the early 18th century and a substantial two-storey addition dating from the early 19th century. Even the newer parts of the house are therefore approaching 200 years old. When the current owners discovered Fedw Fawr, they found a house whose character remained evident beneath years of neglect and inappropriate alterations. Drawing on their previous experience of historic properties, they embarked on an extensive five-year restoration, determined not simply to modernise the house but to repair it sympathetically and preserve the features that make it distinctive. The result is a warm and characterful three-bedroom country home where four centuries of history sit comfortably alongside the practicalities of modern living. The work has been extensive. Internal walls have been repaired and replastered, or rebuilt where necessary; timbers have been renewed where required, and woodworm has been treated. The property has been rewired and replumbed, sash windows repaired, and maple flooring installed throughout the study and kitchen. Traditional methods, or appropriate modern equivalents, have been used wherever possible, allowing the house to retain the irregularities, craftsmanship and sense of history that are fundamental to its character. Together with almost two acres of grounds, a substantial workshop and a shepherds hut, Fedw Fawr also offers the flexibility and outdoor space increasingly sought by buyers looking for a manageable smallholding in West Wales. Historic Character, Carefully Restored Step inside and Fedw Fawr immediately reveals a home of generous proportions and considerable individuality. A large entrance hall with an attractive staircase provides an impressive introduction to the accommodation, leading to two substantial reception rooms. Traditional open fireplaces provide natural focal points and a tangible connection with the generations who have lived here before. At the heart of the house is the well-presented kitchen and breakfast room. The Aga has become an integral part of life at Fedw Fawr. As the owners simply put it, Life revolves around the Aga. It brings warmth to a practical and sociable kitchen that naturally serves as one of the principal gathering places within the home. Maple flooring flows from the study into the kitchen, adding warmth and continuity, whilst a large utility room provides valuable everyday workspace and storage. A ground-floor shower room and WC further enhance the practicality of the accommodation. Throughout the house, the restoration has respected its age rather than attempting to disguise it. Period features, traditional materials and the natural character of the building remain central to its appeal. Generous and Individual Accommodation The character continues on the first floor, where an individual landing arrangement leads to three bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are particularly generous, with the proportions and character expected of a substantial historic home, whilst the third provides useful flexibility for family, guests, working from home or hobbies. A spacious four-piece family bathroom serves the first-floor accommodation. Throughout the upper floor, windows provide attractive views across the gardens and surrounding Ceredigion countryside, maintaining a strong connection between the house and its rural setting. Almost Two Acres and a Smallholding Lifestyle Fedw Fawr stands within attractive, gently sloping grounds approaching two acres, offering an appealing balance between gardens, nature, usable outdoor