Property description

A listed semi detached 3 bedroomed former station home situated at the heart of this popular coastal resort with double garage, spacious parking area and balcony overlooking the platform and beyond.

A listed semi detached 3 bedroomed former station home situated at the heart of this popular coastal resort with double garage, spacious parking area and balcony overlooking the platform and beyond.

This commodious traditional property built in 1852 is Grade 2 Listed reference No 19150. Platform House was listed as part of the elaborate Borth Station built in the Italianate style as part of Thomas Savins grandrosé plan to develop railway tourism for West Wales. The property retains some original features, especially to the external elevation.

Platform house is within walking distance of all local amenities on offer which include General stores, Post Office, Doctors Surgery, Primary School and Public Houses. The university and market town of Aberystwyth is some 7 miles to the South providing for a wide range of amenities to include banks and secondary schools. The railway station also provides direct access to Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and beyond.

Tenure

Freehold.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents; Aled Ellis & Co, 16 Terrace Rd, Aberystwyth. Or

Platform House provides for the following accommodation. All room dimensions are approximate. All images have been taken with a wide angle lens digital camera.

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Lpg Gas central heating.

Steps Leading Up To

Front Entrance Door

Into

Porch

With quarry tiles and door to

Living Room (4.26m x 4.67m (13'11" x 15'3" ))

With windows to rear overlooking the station platform and the beyond countryside, boarded up fireplace with original stone surround. Radiator, built in shelving and feature beams. Opening to

Hallway

With stairs to first floor accommodation and access to Kitchen Diner

Kitchen Dining Room (3.33m x 4.46m (10'11" x 14'7" ))

Comprising base and eye level units, appliance spaces, fitted to worktop gas hobs, built in electric oven and stainless steel sink overlooking the platform. Wooden flooring, two windows to rear, built in shelving and exposed beams.

First Floor Accommodation

Landing

With shelving and doors to

Bedroom 1 (3.23m x 4.71m (10'7" x 15'5" ))

A spacious bedroom with high ceilings, window to rear, laminate flooring, radiator and cupboard.

Bathroom (3.55m x 1.52m (11'7" x 4'11" ))

Comprising wc, wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, panelled bath with shower over and tiled surrounding walls. Velux window and storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2 (3.68m x 2.67m)

With velux window and radiator.

Office/Study (3.92m x 2.25m (12'10" x 7'4" ))

Currently utilised as a bedroom. With window into bedroom 3 and radiator.

Bedroom 3 (3.28m x 4.69m (10'9" x 15'4" ))

With a original feature window of the train wheel with far reaching views, radiator and French doors to balcony.

Externally

The property is approached by a shared private road onto the gravelled parking area/driveway of Platform House. Access to double garage, under balcony storage and gates to seating area.

Enclosed garden and seating area.
Steps up to

Decked Balcony

A prime south facing sun spot with superb views over the countryside and mountain views! Also a great spot to watch the trains!

Double Garage (5.15m x 4.71m (16'10" x 15'5" ))

With electricity connected and car pit.

Directions

From Aberystwyth take the A487 coastal trunk road north Penglais Hill to Bow St. At the northern edge of the village turn left towards Borth (signposted) and proceed to Borth. Proceed down the main thoroughfare before turning right towards the railway station and the property is directly to the right of the station.