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**One of the best surviving Victorian Country Residences in
West Wales ** Grade II Listed completed in 1885 ** Designed by
George Morgan of Carmarthen ** Impressive 9 Bed Victorian Mansion
** 4 spacious Rec Rooms ** One of the most well maintained period
properties along Cardigan Bay ** Wonderful Park and woodland
setting ** Mature gardens overlooking unspoilt countryside **
Ideal family home or multi-generational living ** Income
potential as a Guest House or Airbnb ** Approached via a
drive of some 0.5km from the former Lodge adjoining the County road
** Graceful and Elegant period property with a wealth of original
character features ** Been in the same family ownership for over 60
years** Outstanding Country property, rarely available along this
favoured coast line **
The property is situated on the fringes of the Coastal village
of Llechryd being on the lower reaches of the River Teifi. The town
of Cardigan, steeped in its history provides a range of local
amenities including community hospital, an array of local cafe‘s,
bars and restaurants, doctors surgery, supermarkets, cinema, access
to the Teifi Estuary, Poppit Sands and Gwbert. The larger
strategic centre of Carmarthen is some 40 minutes drive away as is
access to the M4 and the National rail connections.
We are advised that the property benefits from mains water and
electricity. Oil central heating system. Private
drainage. Recent electrical condition certificate.
SETTING & DESCRIPTION
An impressive and sophisticated Country property set in just under
4 acres of gardens including designated walled garden area and
Victorian greenhouse.
Access to the property is via a private wooded tarmac lane, being
in excellent order, providing access to adjoining farmland and
Glanolmarch only.
The house was completed in 1885 and designed by George Morgan of
Carmarthen for J W Stephens. Constructed of coursed Cilgerran stone
with Bath stone dressings and steep slate roofs with crested ridges
and corniced chamfered stone stacks. The property is set across 3
floors with cellar.
Internally, impressive wooden doors to vestibule with stained glass
panels to the inner door sets, feature staircase with stained glass
window dated 1885 JWS. The main hallway and West Drawing Room
feature original pitch pine ceilings while the Formal Drawing Room
has ceilings panelled in plaster between moulded timber ribs being
part of the original features.
The property offers a wonderful opportunity as a continuing family
home with opportunities for multi-generational living but also as
an attractive potential for income earning as a guest house or
Airbnb accommodation or home office.
The second floor, currently used as a gun room and attic space
provides a wonderful opportunity to provide additional
accommodation or for self contained units (stc).
All in all, a unique and stunning period residence.
The village of Llechryd offers an excellent range of local
facilities and amenities including a village shop, primary school,
places of worship, village hall, petrol station, fish and chip shop
and excellent public transport connectivity - all within walking
distance of this fabulous property.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Reception Hallway
28‘ 9"e; x 11‘ 0"e; (8.76m x 3.35m) impressive
vestibule with wooden entrance doors with feature stained glass
insets leading into a majestic reception hallway with oak parquet
flooring, original pitch pine ceilings, arched cornices, radiators,
multiple sockets, original staircase to First Floor with
understairs cupboard.
West Drawing Room
24‘ 3"e; x 15‘ 7"e; (7.39m x 4.75m) into bay
window. A delightful and sunny family sitting room benefitting from
dual aspect windows to front and side enjoying views over the
garden and adjoining countryside. Exposed timber flooring,
fireplace with log burner with stone surround and hearth, pitch
pine ceiling, 3 x radiator, multiple sockets, tv point.
Formal Drawing Room
15‘ 7"e; x 24‘ 2"e; (4.75m x 7.37m) into bay
window. A formal drawing room with open fire and potential for an
adjoining orangery overlooking the rhododendron garden via the
7‘3‘‘ wide window. Window to front enjoying views of the garden and
countryside, open fireplace with timber surround, pitch pine and
plaster ceiling, multiple sockets, 2 x radiator.
Dining Room
18‘ 6"e; x 14‘ 2"e; (5.64m x 4.32m) side bay
window, multiple sockets, fireplace with quarry tile hearth,
original plasterwork detailed cornicing, 2 x radiator.
Cloakroom & WC
13‘ 9"e; x 14‘ 5"e; (4.19m x 4.39m) Cloakroom and
separate WC, single wash hand basin and vanity unit, side window,
radiator, half tiled walls.
Breakfast Room Study
11‘ 6"e; x 12‘ 7"e; (3.51m x 3.84m) a comfortable
room with windows overlooking the large side lawn and entrance to
the property, 3 x radiator, multiple sockets, BTWi-fi connection
point.
Inner Hallway
Being ‘L‘ shaped with 2 external doors to side garden and rear
courtyard, black and red quarry tile flooring, radiator,
understairs cupboard, access to cellar. Staircase to rear wing.
Cellar
10‘ 10"e; x 12‘ 7"e; (3.30m x 3.84m) with 7‘
3"e; standing height and slate flagstones
Kitchen
17‘ 1"e; x 13‘ 2"e; (5.21m x 4.01m) with a range of
oak effect base and wall units, tiled splash back, dual aspect
windows to side lawn and rear courtyard, formica worktop,
dishwasher, double sink with mixer tap, LPG gas hob, oil fired Aga
(which also supplies the hot water) with canopy over, fitted fridge
freezer, stone effect tiled flooring, Hotpoint double oven,
original servants bells to ceiling, 2 radiators, BT point, multiple
sockets.
Utility Room
8‘ 0"e; x 11‘ 9"e; (2.44m x 3.58m) original English
Rose kitchen base and wall units, worktop, steel sink and drainer,
plumbing for washing machine, window.
Rear Hallway
14‘ 0"e; x 5‘ 11"e; (4.27m x 1.80m) Exposed stone
walls, side door to rear courtyard, large curved picture windows
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Store Room
4‘ 9"e; x 11‘ 8"e; (1.45m x 3.56m) with disabled
lift facility to first floor, side window.
Larder
15‘ 3"e; x 8‘ 7"e; (4.65m x 2.62m) with original
slate flagstones and scullery with slate uprights, dual aspect
windows to side garden and rear courtyard, multiple sockets.
Original Servants Kitchen Bedsit
15‘ 3"e; x 16‘ 4"e; (4.65m x 4.98m) bed sitting
room with kitchenette and shower, inglenook fireplace with wood
burning stove, original bread oven, window to rear courtyard
FIRST FLOOR
Galleried Landing
22‘ 3"e; x 25‘ 5"e; (6.78m x 7.75m) via original
pitch pine staircase, carved newells, twisted ballisters and
punched ornament on string, large stained glass window dated 1885
JWS to half landing, 2 x radiators.
Principal Bedroom 1
14‘ 9"e; x 17‘ 6"e; (4.50m x 5.33m) into bay
window. Large double bedroom suite, 3 x radiators, original ceiling
cornices, front bay window overlooking countryside and side window
to garden, multiple sockets, TV point.
En-Suite Shower Room
10‘ 7"e; x 6‘ 5"e; (3.23m x 1.96m) A modern Shower
room with large shower, side glass panel, vanity unit with single
wash hand basin, mixer tap, mirror with light over, WC, electric
underfloor heating, side window, heated towel rail, tiled flooring
and walls.
Bedroom 2
15‘ 5"e; x 17‘ 5"e; (4.70m x 5.31m) Double Bedroom,
large Window to front with countryside views, radiator, multiple
sockets.
Bedroom 3
13‘ 0"e; x 11‘ 0"e; (3.96m x 3.35m) Double bedroom
with feature bay window to front and side window with views over
the garden and countryside, 2 x radiator, multiple sockets.
Family Shower Room
9‘ 3"e; x 8‘ 9"e; (2.82m x 2.67m) Family shower
room with walk in shower, WC wash hand basin, heated towel rail,
window to side.
Billiard Room Bedroom 4
13‘ 9"e; x 16‘ 5"e; (4.19m x 5.00m) Double bedroom
facility currently housing a large snooker table and floor to
ceiling bookshelves, side window enjoying views over the
rhododendron garden and countryside, 2 x radiator, multiple
sockets.
Inner Landing
3‘ 6"e; x 59‘ 7"e; (1.07m x 18.16m) in length
across split level landing with separate side staircase to inner
hallway on the Ground Floor and leading to Second Floor and Attic
space. 3 x radiators.
Bedroom 5
11‘ 5"e; x 12‘ 0"e; (3.48m x 3.66m) Double Bedroom,
side window overlooking large side lawn, radiator, multiple
sockets.
Bedroom 6Linen Room
12‘ 6"e; x 14‘ 0"e; (3.81m x 4.27m) Double Bedroom
currently used as a linen room, radiator, side window, full length
fitted wardrobes, single wash hand basin, electric shower.
Bathroom
8‘ 0"e; x 11‘ 0"e; (2.44m x 3.35m) Modern Bathroom
suite including corner tiled shower unit, panelled bath, electric
underfloor heating, WC, single wash hand basin, vanity unit, side
windows, tiled flooring, heated tower rail, spot lights to
ceiling.
Bedroom 7
14‘ 6"e; x 11‘ 10"e; (4.42m x 3.61m) Double Bedroom
currently accommodating the disabled lift from the ground floor
store room, 2 side windows overlooking garden, 2 x radiator,
multiple sockets.
Bedroom 8
15‘ 3"e; x 16‘ 4"e; (4.65m x 4.98m) Double Bedroom,
dual aspect windows to side overlooking garden and rear courtyard,
hidden kitchenette, 2 x radiator, multiple sockets.
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 9Gun Room
14‘ 7"e; x 14‘ 6"e; (4.45m x 4.42m) Accessed from
the original side staircase from the Rear Hallway, window to front,
exposed beams to ceiling.
Attic Room 1Potential Bedroom 10
9‘ 8"e; x 11‘ 2"e; (2.95m x 3.40m) fully boarded,
excellent ceiling height, multiple sockets, 2 x leaded roof
lights.
Attic Room 2
14‘ 2"e; x 11‘ 2"e; (4.32m x 3.40m) with window to
front enjoying wonderful aspects over the adjoining countryside,
multiple sockets.
Attic Room 3
36‘ 2"e; x 28‘ 4"e; (11.02m x 8.64m) ‘L‘ shaped,
14‘ height to ceilings, exposed original A frame and beams to
ceiling, dual aspect windows to front and side enjoying Countryside
views with excellent potential as additional Bedrooms, a separate
apartment or a work from home facility.
During the Second World War, the house was used as a school and
this room was the gymnasium.
EXTERNALLY
To the Front
The property is approached via a sweeping attractive tarmac
driveway bound to both sides by mature hedgerows and specimen
trees, front tarmac forecourt over looking the adjoining
countryside and garden.
This driveway continues around the property to a rear courtyard and
former Coach House and stables of stone and slate construction
split across 2 floors providing accommodation as:
Garage
13‘ 6"e; x 13‘ 4"e; (4.11m x 4.06m) with steel up
and over door, slate flooring, rear window, multiple sockets.
Stables
14‘ 0"e; x 17‘ 6"e; (4.27m x 5.33m) side window,
slate flagstone flooring.
Tack Room
16‘ 0"e; x 8‘ 0"e; (4.88m x 2.44m) with original
stone walls, fireplace,window to rear, slate flagstone
flooring.
Store Room
9‘ 9"e; x 7‘ 4"e; (2.97m x 2.24m) with exposed
stone walls, fireplace, window to side
Loft Over Garage
34‘ 0"e; x 70‘ 6"e; (10.36m x 21.49m) benefitting
from external access and currently used for storage, rear window on
one end, potential for conversion into a separate unit,
accommodation with income potential or as an Annex (stc).
External w.c. in Courtyard
To the rear of the main house with w.c., wood panelling to walls,
red and black quarry tiled flooring, window overlooking
courtyard.
Log Store
10‘ 9"e; x 7‘ 4"e; (3.28m x 2.24m) Exposed stone
walls, window to front.
Rear Garden
Extended area laid to lawn with multiple out houses, potting sheds
of stone construction under a box profile roof being linked to the
walled garden, mature specimen trees
Walled Garden
An impressive, private garden area bound by 8‘ stone walls, this
sun trap is predominantly laid to lawn with vegetable and flower
beds and:
Orchard
Originally the orchard, this grassed area is walled on two sides
with doorway leading to the Apple House and Gardener‘s Room plus
additional Log Store.
Original Victorian Brick Greenhouse
19‘ 0"e; x 23‘ 0"e; (5.79m x 7.01m) Brick plinth
with original timber windows surrounding to all sides.
To the side
Extensive side and rear garden adjoin the driveway on the approach
to the property adding to its appeal as a unique country
property.
MONEY LAUNDERING
The successful purchaser will be required to produce adequate
identification to prove their identity within the terms of the
Money Laundering Regulations. Appropriate examples include:
PassportPhoto Driving Licence and a recent Utility Bill. Proof of
funds will also be required, or mortgage in principle papers if a
mortgage is required.
TENURE
The property is of Freehold Tenure.
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