A stone cottage in Gwynedd, complete with a two-storey barn, a wooden cabin, and its own swimming lake, has been listed for sale at £650,000. The property, near the village of Bontddu, around five miles east of Barmouth, is being marketed by Monopoly Buy Sell Rent in Llanbedr.
The listing on Rightmove describes it as “a dream come true for those seeking a rural and tranquil retreat surrounded by the Rhinog mountains, woodland, and pasture.” Set within 1.73 acres, the three-bedroom home is located in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia National Park) in north-west Wales.
Property showcased on social media
The home has been featured on social media by Tom Fitzgerald, who regularly highlights notable properties for sale on TikTok and called it “the cottage of dreams.” Presenting photographs of the surroundings, he said: “If you want to escape everyone in the world and live on the side of a Welsh mountain, with this as your view - oh, my goodness, this one is good.”
“The location of it is incredible,” he added. “It is in Eryri National Park in north west Wales. If you've never been, you have to go, you have to go. It is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Fact.”
Lake, interior, and potential
Highlighting the lake in the grounds, Tom said: “Imagine - wake up, walk out of your Welsh stone cottage, jump into your own swimming lake, all before work. All bad vibes gone immediately.” He also praised the interior, drawing attention to exposed beams, an Inglenook fireplace with a built-in bread oven, and a “glorious” kitchen featuring a Belfast sink and an AGA oven, along with the two-storey barn and wood cabin.
The Rightmove listing adds that the property has undergone “an extensive recent programme of sympathetic renovation and improvement in keeping with its age and style.” It describes the home as “splendidly isolated” and “a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty of mountains, valleys, trees, and even boasts its own wild swimming lake.”
The listing continues: “This property not only boasts a wonderful home, but also presents an exciting opportunity with its two-storey stone barn offering great potential for additional accommodation, income generation (subject to planning), or even a substantial workshop or animal enclosure. There is also an insulated cabin in the grounds that can be used for overflow accommodation.” The property is within easy reach of Barmouth and the market town of Dolgellau.
