4 bed detached house for sale

Berth Gron, Tydu Road, Nelson, Treharris CF46

Description

Step into a Georgian farmhouse that's more than just a house it's a story waiting to be lived. With panoramic views, timeless features and a touch of Welsh folklore magic, Berth Gron invites you to create your own chapter in this extraordinary countryside retreat.

Steeped in heritage and set against a backdrop of sweeping countryside, Berth Gron is a distinguished Georgian farmhouse circa 1820 that effortlessly blends timeless elegance with rural charm. Nestled in the ancient parish of Llanfabon, the home occupies a generous 0.62-acre plot, surrounded by open farmland and accessed via a private tree-lined lane.

Lovingly owned by the same family for over 55 years, this rare and characterful residence beautifully combines traditional features with practical family living. Rich with history, warmth and potential, it offers generous living space and timeless details, each corner echoing decades of cherished memories, now ready to welcome its next chapter.

Deeply woven into local folklore, Berth Gron holds a special place in the community, most notably featuring in The Llanfabon Changeling, a traditional Welsh folk tale that adds a layer of magic to its captivating story. This is a home that sparks the imagination, where every stone and corner feels part of something greater.

Berth Gron - Key Highlights

Period Features Throughout:
Berth Gron showcases a wealth of original architectural features, including exposed beams, stone fireplaces and character detailing throughout, offering timeless charm and a sense of heritage.

Three Reception Rooms:
A wealth of versatile ground floor living spaces, offering adaptability to suit a variety of lifestyles, ideal for formal entertaining, family living or home working.

Handcrafted Kitchen:
The heart of the home, this bespoke pine kitchen is fitted with an oil-fired Aga and an electric Aga Companion. It doubles seamlessly into a spacious dining area, perfect for both relaxed family meals and elegant dinner parties.

Conservatory/Utility
A charming and practical conservatory and utility space, complete with original flagstone flooring and views over the grounds.

Garages & Workshop:
Three garages providing parking for up to four vehicles, including a dedicated vehicle inspection/service pit ideal for car enthusiasts or home mechanics and a loft space.

Four Bedrooms:
One bedroom is conveniently located on the ground floor and benefits from access to an en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, the first floor hosts a generous primary suite with its own en-suite, along with two further well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Substantial Loft Spaces:
Two impressively sized loft rooms to the main home offering enormous potential for conversion (subject to the necessary planning permissions), ideal for creating additional bedrooms, a home office or hobby space.

Offering historical charm, countryside seclusion, and modern flexibility, Berth Gron is a unique and desirable country home ideally suited to families, heritage lovers or buyers seeking a distinctive rural retreat with development potential.

Council Tax Band: F (Caerphilly County Borough Council)
Tenure: Freehold

Access

Set within the historic parish of Llanfabon, Berth Gron enjoys a generous plot, accessed via a stunning private, tree-lined lane that sets the tone from the very first approach. The setting is peaceful and offers an idyllic arrival to this exceptional Georgian home.

Ample off-road parking is available for multiple vehicles, adding everyday practicality to this truly special countryside retreat.

Grounds & Garden

Perfectly positioned to capture the light, the south-facing gardens at Berth Gron are a true highlight, peaceful, private and rich in natural beauty. A traditional walled kitchen garden offers a nod to the home’s heritage, while a natural spring adds to the charm and self-sufficiency of the grounds.

Encircled by gently grazed pastureland, the setting provides uninterrupted views and a deep sense of serenity, making this an ideal sanctuary for those seeking a harmonious connection with nature.

Garages

The home benefits from three garages.

Two singles and one double. The double garage also includes a vehicle inspection/service pit, making it ideal for car enthusiasts or those needing a dedicated space for maintenance work.

Additionally, the main garage features a loft space equipped with both water and electricity, offering excellent potential for conversion, subject to the necessary permissions and approvals.

Foyer/Entrance Hall (14.83' x 14.00')

Upon entering the home, you are welcomed into the foyer/entrance hallway a spacious area perfect for greeting guests and making a lasting first impression.

Currently, this space is being utilised as a formal dining room, showcasing yet another versatile area that the home has to offer.

Key features include exposed ceiling beams, a traditional wood sash window and a ceiling light fixture.

The foyer provides access to a W/C and a separate storage area, which the seller has advised has the potential to be a pantry - a use the family has previously enjoyed.

It also offers easy access to the sitting room and kitchen, along with convenient entry to the stunning part-stone staircase leading to the first floor.

WC Room (3.64' x 5.64')

Adjacent to the entrance room is a conveniently located ground floor W/C suite, featuring a toilet, wash hand basin, obscure window and ceiling light fixture.

Reception Room (17.75' x 16.50')

This inviting formal reception room exudes warmth and charm, featuring exposed ceiling beams, a striking stone inglenook fireplace with a cast-iron canopy and a deep timber mantle perfect for cosy evenings by the fire. Soft, neutral furnishings and rich wooden accents create a timeless, comfortable ambience.

French doors open directly onto the garden, offering seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Family Room / Sitting Room (18.83' x 26.94')

This stunning, sizeable formal sitting room is the heart of the home, beautifully combining period charm with comfortable, spacious living. Exposed ceiling beams and a feature inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove create a warm, inviting ambience, while stonework and traditional details evoke a timeless country aesthetic.

Natural light floods in through large traditional wood sash windows and glazed double doors, offering delightful views of the surrounding gardens and countryside.

Whether you're curling up by the fire on a winter evening or enjoying the garden outlook in summer, this fantastic space offers a versatile and sophisticated living space that is both practical and full of character.

Bedroom/Study (11.92' x 15.67')

From the sitting room, you can access a spacious dual-aspect room, the fourth bedroom. Which can easily be adapted to suit your individual needs. It would work equally well as a home office, study, playroom, or reading nook/secondary sitting room.

This room features charming details consistent throughout the home, including exposed ceiling beams, wall-mounted lighting, and two traditional wood sash windows.

Doorways from this room lead to the ground-floor en-suite bathroom and one of the main home's loft spaces.

Bathroom (6.59' x 9.12')

The ground floor level benefits from a bathroom suite.

The suite comprises a bath, wash hand basin and toilet and is further enhanced by charming exposed ceiling beams, a traditional wooden sash window, a ceiling light fixture and a wall-mounted heated towel rail.

Kitchen / Diner (17.75' x 14.80')

This charming handcrafted kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring bespoke pine cabinetry and a striking exposed brick chimney breast. At its centre is a traditional oil-fired Aga, perfectly complemented by an electric Aga Companion, offering the best of both classic and modern culinary convenience.

Thoughtfully designed with both functionality and character in mind, the kitchen flows effortlessly into a dining area, ideal for family gatherings and entertaining guests.

Rustic wooden ceiling beams, warm natural tones and a seamless connection to the garden through wide-opening doors add to the inviting, country-luxe atmosphere

Conservatory/Utility (18.83' x 9.25')

Just off the kitchen, you’ll find the sizeable Conservatory/Utility, offering an abundance of potential.

This space embraces the indoor-outdoor feel evident throughout the home, with traditional wooden windows flooding the room with natural light and creating an airy atmosphere. Doorways provide access to the exterior grounds.

Key features include base units with an inset sink and drainer, built-in cabinetry ideal for storage, space for seating, recessed ceiling spotlights and flagstone flooring that extends throughout the room.

Primary Bedroom (15.58' x 11.83')

A doorway from the first-floor landing leads into the spacious primary bedroom, which boasts charming exposed beams, a traditional wood sash window, a ceiling light fixture and power outlets.

The room also benefits from built-in wardrobes, maximising storage space.

Additional doorways provide access to the en-suite bathroom and a secondary loft area.

En-Suite Bathroom (10.70' x 5.91')

The primary bedroom enjoys the benefit of its own private en-suite bathroom suite.

The space is currently fitted with a bath, wash hand basin and toilet and further features a traditional sash window, ceiling light fixture and a wall-mounted heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two (12.73' x 14.27')

Following through the first-floor landing area, a doorway opens into the secondary double bedroom.

Key features in the space include exposed beams, a traditional wood sash window, a ceiling light fixture and power outlets.

Bedroom Three (8.83' x 14.53')

The doorway from the landing area opens into the third double bedroom.

Key features in the space include exposed beams, a traditional wood sash window, two ceiling light fixtures and power outlets.

Bathroom (6.86' x 10.37')

Located on the first floor, the main family bathroom serves bedrooms two and three.

The suite comprises a bath, wash hand basin and toilet and is further enhanced by charming exposed ceiling beams, a traditional wooden sash window, a ceiling light fixture and a wall-mounted heated towel rail.

Loft Rooms

Furthermore, the property boasts three generously sized separate loft spaces, two within the main home and an additional one above the garage.

The lofts in the main residence are particularly impressive, offering substantial space and a range of possibilities. Both are equipped with electricity, heating, windows and have been fully boarded.

These areas present excellent potential for conversion, subject to the necessary permissions and approvals.

Location

Welcome to Nelson, Treharris.

Nestled in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, Nelson is a charming village within the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil, just a short drive from Cardiff and Caerphilly. Known for its strong sense of community, rich local heritage and easy access to both countryside and city life, Nelson offers the perfect balance between rural tranquillity and modern convenience. Whether you're seeking a place to settle down, explore the outdoors or simply enjoy small-town charm, Nelson delivers a welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.

Location

Amenities in Nelson, Treharris

Though modest in size, Nelson offers a variety of amenities that support daily life and community spirit. Local shops, including a co-operative and an Aldi store currently under construction, salons, takeaways and convenience stores meet everyday needs, with supermarkets and retail parks nearby. Nelson Primary School is centrally located, offering quality education, and local childcare is available. The village has a gp surgery and dental services, with larger facilities in nearby towns. Public transport is convenient, with regular buses and nearby train stations (Quakers Yard, Ystrad Mynach) providing access to Cardiff, Merthyr, and beyond. Outdoor lovers can enjoy local trails, the Taff Trail, and Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gardens. The community centre and local pubs host events and gatherings. Dining options include cafés and Welsh pubs. Sports fans benefit from local rugby and football clubs, plus gyms and leisure centres in the surrounding areas.

Disclaimer

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements in these details are made without liability on the part of or the seller.

They should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact and, although believed to be correct, are not guaranteed and form no part of an offer or contract. Any intending buyers must satisfy themselves as to their correctness.

Please note that all appliances and heating systems are not tested by and therefore no warranties can be given as to their good working order.