Property image — High Street, Bala, LL23

£350,000

For Sale

High Street, Bala, LL23

Bedrooms 4

Bathrooms 2

Reception Rooms 5

Introduction

Ivy House, High Street, Bala An impressive and highly versatile four/five-bedroom, three-storey mid-terraced period residence, forming part of an imposing and attractive façade on Bala’s historic High Street. The property has been substantially extended to the rear, creating exceptionally spacious and flexible accommodation, including a remarkable single-storey extension which could readily provide self-contained accommodation for independent living, an annexe for a dependent relative, or alternatively space suitable for a variety of business or professional uses, subject to any necessary consents. Currently incorporating a magnificent full-size snooker room, together with a hall, cloakroom facilities and a large lounge, this substantial extension offers enormous potential for purchasers seeking adaptable accommodation.

LOCATION

Bala is a popular and picturesque market town set within the spectacular landscape of Eryri National Park. Renowned for its strong outdoor appeal, Bala lies beside Bala Lake, Wales’ largest natural lake, offering excellent opportunities for walking, watersports, fishing and cycling. The town retains a traditional Welsh character with a good range of local shops, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities, while road connections provide convenient access towards Dolgellau, Betws-y-Coed, Corwen and the North Wales coast. Its combination of stunning scenery, recreational opportunities and thriving local community makes Bala an increasingly attractive location for both permanent residents and those seeking a lifestyle or holiday home.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

ENTRANCE PORCH

Composite mahogany grained effect double glazed door leading to entrance porch with glazed door leading through to the inner hall.

INNER HALL

Staircase rising off, large understairs cupboard.

BEDROOM OR LOUNGE

Dimensions: 4.09m x 3.73m (13'5 x 12'3). Double glazed window with aspect onto the High Street, panelled radiator.

PANTRY/CLOAKROOM

Plumbing installed for a wash basin with waste and with potential for further conversion to provide a wet room, it has wall shelving and fitted cabinet, tiled floor.

DINING ROOM

Dimensions: 3.66m x 2.90m (12' x 9'6). Coved ceiling, wall light points, two double panelled radiators.

DAY ROOM/STUDY

Dimensions: 3.89m x 2.57m (12'9 x 8'5). Twin glazed doors leading in, coved ceiling, double glazed window, panelled radiator.

KITCHEN

Dimensions: 3.89m x 3.40m (12'9 x 11'2). Fitted with an extensive range of base and wall mounted cupboards and drawers with solid oak panelled door and drawer fronts and contrasting working surfaces including an inset 2.5 bowl sink with mixer tap, inset four ring electric hob with hood with extractor fan above, integrated double oven, void and plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge. Two glazed display cabinets, partially vaulted ceiling with two Velux rooflights, triple glazed window, part tiled walls, tiled floor.

LOUNGE

Dimensions: 6.20m x 3.40m (20'4 x 11'2). A spacious room with stone tiled fireplace and raised plinth with slate hearth, hardwood topped TV plinth, inset coal effect mains gas fire, coved ceiling, wall light points, tripled glazed window, two panelled radiators.

SIDE HALL

Providing potential for sub-division, it has its own tripled glazed door leading into a hallway with panelled radiator.

SNOOKER ROOM

Dimensions: 8.36m x 5.44m (27'5 x 17'10). A very spacious and versatile room capable of division to provide lounge, kitchen and potential bedroom. It has two triple glazed windows and double glazed sliding patio door leading out, coved ceiling, fitted counter with sink and wall shelving, four panelled radiators.

CLOAKROOM

Modern suite comprising wash basin and WC. Tiled walls with extractor fan, wall mirror, light, tiled floor and radiator.

UTILITY ROOM

Dimensions: 5.59m x 2.29m (18'4 x 7'6). Two double glazed windows, double glazed stainless steel sink with under cupboards, fitted cabinets with roll top working surface, modern (2023) Worcester gas fired condensing boiler, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, tiled flooring, radiator.

SIDE PORCH/WASH ROOM

Dimensions: 2.72m x 1.91m (8'11 x 6'3). Single drainer sink, fitted safe, double glazed window, tiled floor, double glazed door leading out. Adjoining is an outside closet with WC.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Large walk-in linen cupboard with shelving.

BEDROOM ONE

Dimensions: 4.60m x 3.81m (15'1 x 12'6). Double glazed window to front, wall light point, panelled radiator.

BEDROOM TWO

Dimensions: 4.04m x 3.45m (13'3 x 11'4). Outbuilt fitted airing cupboard, inset wardrobe, wall light point, double glazed window, panelled radiator.

BATHROOM

Dimensions: 3.61m x 2.90m (11'10 x 9'6). Large room with a quality suite comprising large corner bath, separate walk-in shower cubicle with electric unit, bidet, pedestal wash basin and WC, tiled walls with pelmet lighting in part, display niche with glass shelving and mirror, downlighters, double glazed window, radiator.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

Velux rooflight, under eaves storage, panelled radiator. It provides a useful study area.

BEDROOM THREE

Dimensions: 4.98m x 4.27m (16'4 x 14'). A spacious double room with partially vaulted ceiling, wall light points, double glazed window overlooking the High Street, two panelled radiators.

BATHROOM

Dimensions: 3.51m x 1.91m (11'6 x 6'3). White suite comprising panelled cast iron bath, pedestal wash basin and WC, access to under eaves, Velux rooflight, part tiled walls, panelled radiator.

OUTSIDE

The property forms part of a substantial and imposing building overlooking the High Street, it has decorative wrought iron railings and gate leading to an enclosed area. To the rear is an enclosed concrete domestic area which extends for some distance beyond the snooker room extension to a rear yard with a raised border to one side.

GARAGES

Dimensions: 8.38m x 3.30m and 8.38m x 4.80m (27'6 x 10'10 and . A very substantial building with rear access off Arenig Street, it provides just over 1000sq.ft of floor area, providing a large 3-car double garage with roller shutter doors leading in and part enclosed staircase rising to the first floor, two single glazed windows to rear, electric night storage heater. Adjoining is a further double garage in tandem with electric roller shutter door leading in which incorporates a pedestrian door leading out, electric light and power, single glazed window, twin panelled doors leading to the rear. The garages also benefit from 3 phase electricity supply.

FIRST FLOOR OPEN PLAN ROOM

Dimensions: 6.22m x 4.80m (20'5 x 15'9). Boarded floor, vaulted ceiling with double glazed Velux rooflight, electric light and power installed.

DIRECTIONS

From the Agent's Ruthin Office - take the A494 to Bala. Follow the road along the High Street towards The lake and the property will be found on the right before the petrol station.

COUNCIL TAX

GWYNEDD COUNTY COUNCIL - tax band D

TENURE

Freehold

*ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Anti-Money Laundering Verification Should you wish to proceed with the purchase of this property, you will be required to complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) verification check in accordance with current legislation. These checks are carried out by our partner, Lifetime Legal, and include verification of your identity and source of funds. There is a charge of £54 including VAT, payable directly to Lifetime Legal. Please note that these checks must be completed before we are able to formally progress a sale.

MATERIAL INFORMATION REPORT

The Material Information Report for this property can be viewed on the Rightmove listing. Alternatively, a copy can be requested from our office which will be sent via email.

*EXTRA SERVICES - REFERRALS

Mortgage referrals, conveyancing referral and surveying referrals will be offered by Cavendish Estate Agents. If a buyer or seller should proceed with any of these services then a commission fee will be paid to Cavendish Estate Agents Ltd upon completion.