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The nearest village is five miles away, the nearest neighbour (unless you count sheep) is a mile. But Draenllwyn Du in Carmarthenshire is many people's idea of heaven. The secluded four bedroom house was derelict for 60 years until renovation last year. Now a sitting room is fitted with bookshelves and a large fireplace, there is a separate study and a 26ft kitchen.Outbuildings include a coach house and two large stone barns. Ten acres of paddocks are bounded by a stream. For sale through Lane Fox for £139,000 on 01743 353511.

The nearest village is five miles away, the nearest neighbour (unless you count sheep) is a mile. But Draenllwyn Du in Carmarthenshire is many people's idea of heaven. The secluded four bedroom house was derelict for 60 years until renovation last year. Now a sitting room is fitted with bookshelves and a large fireplace, there is a separate study and a 26ft kitchen.Outbuildings include a coach house and two large stone barns. Ten acres of paddocks are bounded by a stream. For sale through Lane Fox for £139,000 on 01743 353511.