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South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Four bedroom 'unique' home offers space for all the family
The freehold property also boasts four reception rooms and three bathrooms and is being offered for sale through John Francis, Gorseinon. Described by the agent as 'unique' this detached family home sits on a large plot and offers about 324 square metres of living space. According to the agents the house is 'perfect' for families, those seeking multi-generational living, or buyers looking for a home with development potential (subject to planning permission). The accommodation includes an en-suite bathroom to the principal bedroom, a spacious family bathroom, and a shower room on the upper ground floor. The three reception rooms include a multi-aspect lounge offering far reaching views with access to a private terrace, a formal dining room and a large games room which can accommodate a full-size snooker table. The kitchen has wall and base units, a five ring hob with cooker hood over, two Neff integrated ovens one with a steamer option, a white sink with drainer and mixer tap, plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge/ freezer. The property also benefits from a utility room. There is lift access to lower ground floor and a spacious double garage. The property, which also has a cellar and storage room, is offer with no onward chain and, the agents say, has development potential, subject to relevant planning permissions. This could include additional dwellings or further enhancement of the property. The house, which is freehold, is set in well-maintained grounds with landscaped gardens to the front, ample off-road parking, and a large terrace to enjoy the panoramic views. The agents say viewing is essential to appreciate all that is on offer. To arrange a viewing and for more details contact the agents on 01792 713530. The property is also featured on Zoopla.
The Australian
28-07-2025
- Business
- The Australian
Tasmania must get rid of Hare-Clark electoral system
It's time the Apple Isle grasps the nettle with electoral overhaul With Saturday's election of yet another lame-duck minority government in Tasmania, the time is ripe for the state to abandon the obsolete Hare-Clark electoral system, which has long deprived it of confident, enterprising governments. Hare-Clark worked tolerably well in Tasmania after the rise of the two-party system. Since 1972, when the Bethune government was pointlessly brought down by a disaffected coalition partner, Tasmania has had a succession of Labor and Liberal administrations that have governed with razor-thin majorities or with pistols held to their heads by crossbench partners. Hare-Clark has become a gateway to disaster, ultimately placing the power of the state in the hands of perhaps 10 per cent or even less of the electorate. Across the past 50 years we have witnessed chronic neglect of the great responsibilities of government, a marked deterioration in the standards of parliament. It would greatly serve the interests of both major parties if they were to collaborate on major and historic electoral reform in Tasmania. Single-member electorates and preferential voting would provide governments of either stripe with the security of numbers to confidently get on with the job. John Francis, Lauderdale, Tas What's in a name? The productivity reform roundtable has now become the economic reform roundtable, which means the easiest way to progress productivity reform, through changes to industrial relations laws and regulations, will be stifled by the union representation on the committee assembled. This leaves us with taxation reform being the main agenda item, and even then it appears that any discussion on the GST, a consumption tax and not a tax on savings, will be out of favour with the Prime Minister, who has stated he only approves of a progressive taxation system. While the proposed committee reviewing the need for productivity improvements appears to be a good starting point, it is likely there will be too many conflicts of interest to achieve any notable ways forward. Without meaningful productivity gains, small businesses will continue to fail and the increase in unemployment will become locked in. David Gray, Peppermint Grove, WA Xi's charm offensive It would seem that Anthony Albanese has fallen for the Chinese charm offensive. Our Prime Minister seems be in no hurry to meet President Donald Trump, nor Trump with Albanese. Meanwhile AUKUS, a compact uniting our traditional like-minded friends, is withering on the vine of ambivalence while awaiting needed nurture and reappraisal. Amid this ambiguity, lack of leadership is leaving us in a parlous position. Australia continues to change dramatically with thousands of new arrivals seeking pastures greener than the troubled homelands they have come from, but so often coming with the unresolved baggage from that past with its consequences. Stephanie Summers, Turramurra, NSW Blind bureaucracy The latest revelations of child abuse in the childcare sector highlight again the need for national co-ordination of offenders. It also points again to the disadvantages of having states and territories with different laws and regulations. The absurdity of unnecessary differences between jurisdictions was highlighted to me in an experience of obtaining a Working With Children Check. As a resident of NSW, I held such a check for the state for coaching junior cricket teams. When I needed a check to work at a youth organisation event in Victoria, I attempted to apply for it online and found the Victorian government website would not accept my identity documents because of a system glitch. To complete the application process I had to drive five hours from the southern highlands of NSW to a Victorian Post Office at Wodonga to lodge the application. One wonders how working with children in Victoria differs from working with children in NSW, and why there are not national regulations or at least uniform legislation across the jurisdictions. Mike Walker, Bowral, NSW Call this progressive? Tina Kordrostami's resignation from the Greens is telling. That someone who fled the Iranian regime now feels silenced by a so-called progressive party should concern all of us. Her experience points to a deeper problem. The Greens speak the language of justice and inclusion, but too often their positions seem driven more by extreme ideology than by a commitment to universal human rights. Their refusal to condemn terrorist groups – while relentlessly targeting Israel – suggests something far more opportunistic than principled. Kordrostami's call for a third path, one that rejects extremism on all sides, deserves to be taken seriously. John Kempler, Rose Bay, NSW
Western Telegraph
04-06-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Narberth's former library for sale with £120,000 guide price
The former Narberth Library in St James Street, Narberth, has been empty since the town's new library opened last year. Concern was recently raised after the building was broken into and vandalised, with police saying they would be stepping up patrols to protect it from further damage. Originally a Wesleyan church, the single-storey building, declared surplus to requirements by Pembrokeshire County Council, is now on the market with a guide price of £120,000. The sale of the former library offers an 'exciting opportunity', say the agents. (Image: John Francis) It is due to be sold by agents John Francis under the Modern Method of Auction, enabling interested buyers to bid online. The library was temporarily closed by the council for essential building work in November 20222, re-opening almost a year later. Its final chapter came in October 2024 when Narberth's new purpose-built library opened in the redeveloped Old School site at the entrance to the Townsmoor car park. It is operated by the Friends of Narberth Library, in conjunction with Pembrokeshire County Council and Narberth Town Council. The former library is 'a versatile space full of character'. (Image: John Francis) The agents state that the sale of the former library building is 'an exciting opportunity'. They add: "This unique premises offers a versatile space full of character and potential, suitable for a variety of uses (subject to the necessary planning consents). "The premises feature a spacious open-plan studio area, complemented by office space and kitchen facilities, making it ideal for creative, commercial, or community purposes." The building features a porch, reception room/open plan area, inner hallway, kitchen area, office and outbuilding.
Western Telegraph
28-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Victorian house and separate cottage on market in Tenby
John Francis estate agents say Rosemount House on Heywood Lane is 'immaculately presented' and combines original character features with contemporary decor. The property includes a four-bedroom detached house and a self-contained cottage known as Little Rosemount Cottage, which the owner has previously let out to provide an income. Rosemount House has an open plan living, dining, and kitchen area, with underfloor heating and a conservatory space that opens onto the garden. More Stories The kitchen features a gas hob, built-in electric oven, and integrated appliances, according to the estate agent. One of the bedrooms (Image: John Francis) The lounge includes an ornate marble fireplace and French doors leading to the rear garden. Upstairs, the master bedroom has original timber shutters and a dressing room, while a further double bedroom and an attic room offer additional living space. Bathrooms include both a shower room and a family bathroom with a bidet function. Little Rosemount Cottage has its own entrance, living room with a cast iron and marble fireplace, kitchen/dining room, bedroom, bathroom, and a loft room with distant sea views. The living area is open plan (Image: John Francis) The cottage is connected to the main house but can be accessed separately. Externally, the estate agent highlights a low maintenance garden with paved seating areas, an ornamental pond, and a brick-built shed with power and drainage. The property also has off-road parking and is within walking distance of Tenby's beach, harbour, shops, and restaurants.
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Wales Online
Stunning designer home with incredible sea views and a brilliant surprise in the garden
Sometimes there's a property for sale that stands out from the crowd for all the right reasons and this vibrant five-bedroom home is a worthy addition to any list of dream homes by the sea. The house is a unique proposition, described as a designer home with an architect-designed bespoke frontage, it is tucked away at the end of a small lane in a tranquil corner of the west Wales coastline, far from the huge crowds that regularly descend on the area. It offers a pocket of peace and privacy and the wonderful Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire coastline to explore, as well as a site that is obviously incredible for enjoying the panoramic 180 degree sea and coast view, interrupted only by the occasional seagull, the sound of the distant waves crashing onto the rugged rocks, and the fresh, salt-tinged air as the invigorating and welcome guest at this property. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here READ MORE: You can buy half an entire Welsh hamlet and it's the most gorgeous thing you've ever seen But the location of the house is a huge selling point too, not only for the views of course but for access to the stunning beaches that line this special section of the Welsh coastline. Marros Sands is located on Carmarthen Bay between Pendine and Amroth, near Saundersfoot, but as it is not accessible by vehicle it is described by The Beach Guide as 'somewhat off the beaten track and largely untouched, a great place to enjoy some solitude and take a bracing walk'. But, from the end of the country lane that meanders to this amazing Welsh home, there's a walk that gets you by foot to this large stretch of sand at low tide and pebbles at high tide. This beach, however, has more intriguing reasons to visit it, and from this colourful home it could be your daily work out. There are caves to explore at one end plus the surprise find of the remains of the shipwreck of The Rover, a 71 foot schooner which ran aground during a force 11 gale back in 1886. Just to cement this beach as something as unusual as the house for sale, in the right conditions, you might even see the remains of a petrified forest. It has also been reported that naturists use the beach at the secluded western end, beyond the rocks. Some walkers also use the beach during low tide, instead of opting for the coastal path, but at high tide this route is cut off so visitors are asked to remain aware of tide times. The area has an embarrassment of stunning beaches to visit, with Marros Sands flanked by the arguably more famous Pendine Sands and Telpyn Beach, and from the additional 'look out' tower built in the garden you can see it all, relaxing on a lounger with a glass of something cold and refreshing. The colourful house by the sea is on the market for £890,000 with John Francis, Tenby, call 01834 740051 to find out more. For more property stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
