This unique and stylish three bedroom home is a masterclass in repurposing a building and optimising a property's location.
Located right next to the platforms of the world famous Ffestiniog Steam Railway, the current owners have made the most of the home's unique position.
They have installed a first floor balcony overlooking all the action at the station as a crucial element of the property's refurbishment.
Called Railway House, this distinctive building in Blaenau Ffestiniog hasn't always been a pretty home with a unique view , in a previous ownership it was the town's Jehoviah's Witness Kingdom Hall.
The property's transformation into a lovely home is a testament to the current owner's vision and imagination.
Instead of seeing the tracks next door as a negative, the home's position has been embraced and enhanced to create a truly unique and beautiful detached house.
From the added balcony, which used to be the front door of Kingdom Hall, a new owner can enjoy brunch whilst watching the wonderful steam engines pull into the railway station next door.
All aboard! Take a quick steam train journey past Railway House before it was a lovely home:
Then in the evening, when the train lines become quieter, there's the sweeping views of rooftops and the mountains of Snowdonia National Park on the horizon to enjoy from this special outdoor space.
And the connection to the railway goes deeper than just watching the wonderful trains go by.
The owner of Railway House actually made some of the curtains that feature on these stunning trains from yesteryear, that are part of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways .
But the best noisy neighbours in Wales is just one of this home's unique selling points.
The home has been totally transformed from a Jehoviah's Witness Kingdom Hall into an inviting and intriguing property inside too.
It's not a surprise to discover that this is partly an 'upside down' house, to make the most of the views over the garden wall from the first floor.
So entering from street level a visitor is greeted by two bedrooms, a bathroom and a handy garage and workshop/office area.
One of the bedrooms on this floor has glass doors that open out onto the pretty garden , perfect for breakfast in bed with the mountain breezes wafting in and the sound of the steam trains bringing added atmosphere.
According to the estate agent selling the property, the ground floor has the potential to become a self-contained unit, subject to achieving the necessary planning permission.
Up the stairs to the first floor and the stunning open-plan first floor living area is arguably the internal jewel in this property's crown.
The room opens up into the roof rafters, with the exposed beams of the vaulted ceiling painted a peaceful grey to give the space a contemporary feel.
The interior design theme of mixing classic pieces with pops of contemporary colour accents makes this space visually appealing and welcoming.
The Shaker-style kitchen and honey toned flooring combine with tactile soft furnishings and accessories make this a warm, inviting and social space.
From the living area there is access to the balcony, the genius addition the current owners have wisely made a feature of the home.
If you're living next door to a steam railway, of course you need a prime spot to sit and watch the engines pull up to the station and take tourists along the famous trainline.
The sights, the sounds, the smells can all be enjoyed from this special front row seat whilst enjoying breakfast, lunch, supper or an evening drink.
On this first floor there's also two further bedrooms, both characterful rooms showcasing exposed ceiling beams, with the master having views over the railway platform and mountains in the distance.
The bathroom is a stylish four piece with feature roll-top bath - what other home owner in Wales can genuinely claim to be able to have a soak in a bubble bath next to a steam engine in a house that used to be a Kingdom Hall?
No-one. This house truly is unique.
Railway House is on the market with estate agent Beresford Adams for £245,000, give their Porthmadog branch a call on 01766 750127 to find out more
