Classic car buff's dream home goes on the market

Classic car buff's 'dream home' goes on the market

A unique house has gone on the market in the UK, equally well suited  
to a classic car enthusiast looking to store their beloved collection  
or to somebody looking to operate a classic car restoration or hire  
company. And with holiday accommodation on site as well, it offers the  
ideal opportunity for somebody looking to establish a new business or  
escape to the country and change their lifestyle for the better.

Gwardolau House, near Rhayader, Powys, has for 12 years been the home  
of classic Land Rover specialist Stafford Dovey, who ran the popular  
Red Dragon Restorations and Mostly Series One Spares from the property.

As you’d expect from a house owned by such an enthusiast, it comes  
fully equipped for serious classic vehicle storage and/or restoration.  
There is a very substantial twin-wall concrete block 76' x 41' Portal  
span building, complete with hydraulic ramp, office, wc and shower  
room.  The building has a 45' x 14' mezzanine floor for extra  
storage.  There's also a 28' x 28' pole barn and a good-sized double  
garage with car-port.

But Gwardolau House has much more to offer – the characterful six- 
bedroom period property also has a charming three-bedroom cottage,  
complete with Rayburn range, which would be ideal for providing an  
income through holiday lets. Alternatively, it could make the perfect  
accommodation for somebody wishing to run a classic car hire business  
combined with holidays in the stunning Welsh countryside – what better  
place to enjoy a historic vehicle than the glorious Elan Valley or  
Cambrian mountains?

The house, outbuildings and holiday cottage could also prove a  
sensible investment for a classic car sales business, combining a  
splendid showroom and re-commissioning facility with accommodation for  
overseas buyers.

To complete the picture, the large and very attractive gardens include  
ornamental ponds and waterfalls, and a productive vegetable garden  
with sizeable poly tunnel, the perfect place to grow organic produce  
and really enjoy the country lifestyle, with the classic cars all  
safely stored.

Gwardolau House has a guide price of £675,000 and is for sale through  
Chesterton Humberts – tell +44 (0)1584 877778 or email 
Ludlow@chestertonhumberts.com 
.