A remote Grade II listed cottage in Eryri National Park, described as a 'walking hut', is on the market for £250,000. The off-grid property offers total isolation and panoramic views across moorland and fields to mountain peaks.
Historic listing and origins
The cottage was awarded Grade II status by Cadw in 1999 as 'a well-preserved example of a very small vernacular dwelling type, characteristic of this former quarrying area'. It is thought to date from the late 18th or early 19th century, typical of the encroachment in upland waste areas associated with the growth of a dual economy in the quarrying regions of upland Snowdonia.
Built of large greenstone rubble with a slate roof, the single-storey building originally comprised two rooms with gable stacks and a lean-to on the north end.
Interior and features
The current floorplan includes a lounge diner, kitchen, bathroom, ground floor double bedroom and a crog loft, currently laid out as another bedroom but not marketed as such due to building regulations. The space could also serve as a reading nook.
Outside, the property offers a patio for alfresco dining and a wood-fired hot tub. The cottage is fully off-grid, with water from a bore hole, private drainage into a cesspit and power from photovoltaic panels. There is no council tax, but business rates apply as the cottage is classed as a 'walking hut', with a rateable value of £600.
Location and sale details
The only access is via a single-track lane meandering through Eryri National Park. The property is north of Porthmadog and is for sale with Tom Parry, Porthmadog.
