A grade II west Wales listed mansion with historic links stretching back to the Afghan War of the nineteenth century is being offered for sale at auction with a guide price of just £50,000.
One of the previous owners of sprawling Job’s Well House, which has its roots in the mid eighteenth century, was Carmarthen-born Victorian military hero William Nott famous for his exploits at the defence of Kandahar in the first Afghan War (1838-42).
The house, which was latterly variously used as an asylum, a convalescent home and most recently offices, is being sold by Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions.
Sean Roper, of Paul Fosh Auctions said “It really is a fascinating building which has a wealth of history attached to it covering very many years.
“The sale of the house provides an inspired new owner or investor with an opportunity to redevelop this grand Grade II listed period property which is located on the periphery of Parc Dewi Sant in Carmarthen.
“The property provides accommodation suitable for residential conversion, education training facility or many other commercial uses, subject to planning.
“Park Dewi Sant is currently undergoing an ambitious transformation to provide a business hub focussing on health, leisure and education service providers, among others.
“The 38 acre estate, in the heart of Carmarthen, offers multi-purpose space spread across 22 buildings. Businesses operating in the park will be carefully curated with the goal for the occupiers to complement each other, creating a new vibrant place to work and visit.
“The Business Park is well occupied by a variety of public and private sector businesses including the NHS, Swansea University, Howies, Dyfed Powys Police and Carmarthenshire Council to name a few.
“The surrounding area is home to S4C, UWTSD, Coleg Sir Gar and the site is within close proximity to the Jobs Well Road District Centre as well as Carmarthen Town Centre.
“Parc Dewi Sant is situated in a prominent location on the outskirts of Carmarthen in an elevated position commanding panoramic views across the town. It adjoins the ambitious West Carmarthen strategic development area which is due to deliver 1,100 new homes, employment uses and a new school. ”
The immediate locality is a mix of residential, office, media and higher education. Carmarthen is located in south west Wales, approximately 17 miles north west of Llanelli, 28 miles north west of Swansea and 32 miles east of Haverfordwest. The town is situated at the junction of the A40, A484 and A48 providing dual carriageway access to the M4 motorway 15 miles to the east. 27 miles north-west of Swansea 60 miles west of Cardiff 100 miles west of Bristol Roads: A40, A48, M4 Rail: Carmarthen Railway Station.
Job’s Well House, which is being sold on a 999 lease, provides 7,883 sq ft (732 m2) of accommodation, measured on a GIA basis, together with a large garden to the front of the property.
The house, along with almost ninety other properties, is to be sold online at Paul Fosh Auctions which starts from 12 noon on Tuesday, July 23 and ends from 5pm, on Thursday, July 25.
