5 bed Unique

Clee Tompkinson & Francis

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01267 230645

BR/BA:

5 BR, 4 BA

Location:

Maerdy, Carmarthenshire

Description:

PLEASE CONTACT 01558 823601 FOR DETAILS. A rare opportunity to acquire an individual and exceptional period country house standing on the outskirts of the market town of Llandeilo with superb views over the Valley. The property stands in just over 3 acres which includes extensive gardens and pony paddock with former cottage and loose boxes. The Cefncethin estate has a long and diverse history believed to date back over 500 years or more, with different parts of the estate entrusted to various individuals and trusts over the years. The house itself is referred to in 'Historical Carmarthenshire Homes and their Families', written by the late Major Francis Jones of Pembrokeshire, but information relating to the Cefncethin Estate is limited to recent years. The only known documents relating to part of the original estate, were passed on to the present owner when the property was purchased some years ago.There were few prominent owners and trustees to the estate, with reference being made in 1802 to the then owner, R S Conway, better known as Lord Robert Seymour, the honourable Lady Margaret Leicester, and latterly to Walter Fitz Uryan the 7th Lord Dynevor. The family of Lord Seymour can be traced back to Edward Seymour, the first Earl of Hertford, who married Lady Catherine Grey, daughter of Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk. Henry Grey and his wife Francis Brandon had another daughter named Jane, perhaps better known as Lady Jane Grey who, on the 9th February 1554 became the wife of Henry V111 and Queen of England, who, on 12th February of the same year was beheaded on Tower Green in the Tower of London.Over the years, the Cefncethin estate became subject to many indentures of lease, but more recently, on 31st December 1946, the property was conveyed by the then vendor Walter Fitz Uryan [7th] Baron Dynevor, and the estate trustees, Arthur Berwick Lloyd Baker of Hardwicke Hall, Gloucester, and Henry Bucknall, Baron Rushcliffe, who sold to a William Craven Llewellyn in 1960.The Mansion itself had been modernised over the years by various owners, and was in need of much updating. Under the ownership of the present owner however, much of the house has now been sympathetically restored, making a very comfortable country home to include all modern conveniences, and where possible, restoring and exposing much of the original character of the house which had been previously been covered up.This unique and historic property presents itself facing south with spectacular views over the surrounding valley with west facing views towards the dramatically positioned Carreg Cennen Castle. Even though the property offers an extremely comfortable country home as is, there is still scope for further improvement and extra bedrooms on the second floor [presently used for storage] which houses the original servants quarters.Prominently situated, the property is within easy distance of the town centre of Llandeilo which itself offers a wide range of amenities. There is a choice of excellent schooling within the immediate area. Llandeilo is situated in the Towy Valley and is one of the most sought after regions in the Principality. The town is centrally located for the M4, the County Town of Carmarthen and is about 1 hour by car from Cardiff and 30 minutes drive from Llanelli and Swansea respectively. The Towy Valley offers recreational amenities which include the gardens at Aberglasney, the Botanical Gardens at Llanarthney as well as Carreg Cennen, Dryslwyn, Dinefwr Castles etc.

Description
Cefncethin Mansion
Ffairfach, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire (r-p) SA19 6PY

*A Rare Opportunity to Acquire an Exquisite Period Country House*
*4 Reception Rooms, Conservatory, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Ensuites, Cloakroom, Bathroom & Former Servants Quarters*
*Many Original Features*
*Spacious Grounds of just over 3 Acres or thereabouts*

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Description
A rare opportunity to acquire an individual and exceptional period country house standing on the outskirts of the market town of Llandeilo with superb views over the Valley. The property stands in just over 3 acres which includes extensive gardens and pony paddock with former cottage and loose boxes.

The Cefncethin estate has a long and diverse history believed to date back over 500 years or more, with different parts of the estate entrusted to various individuals and trusts over the years. The house itself is referred to in 'Historical Carmarthenshire Homes and their Families', written by the late Major Francis Jones of Pembrokeshire, but information relating to the Cefncethin Estate is limited to recent years.

The only known documents relating to part of the original estate, were passed on to the present owner when the property was purchased some years ago.

There were few prominent owners and trustees to the estate, with reference being made in 1802 to the then owner, R S Conway, better known as Lord Robert Seymour, the honourable Lady Margaret Leicester, and latterly to Walter Fitz Uryan the 7th Lord Dynevor. The family of Lord Seymour can be traced back to Edward Seymour, the first Earl of Hertford, who married Lady Catherine Grey, daughter of Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk. Henry Grey and his wife Francis Brandon had another daughter named Jane, perhaps better known as Lady Jane Grey who, on the 9th February 1554 became the wife of Henry V111 and Queen of England, who, on 12th February of the same year was beheaded on Tower Green in the Tower of London.

Over the years, the Cefncethin estate became subject to many indentures of lease, but more recently, on 31st December 1946, the property was conveyed by the then vendor Walter Fitz Uryan [7th] Baron Dynevor, and the estate trustees, Arthur Berwick Lloyd Baker of Hardwicke Hall, Gloucester, and Henry Bucknall, Baron Rushcliffe, who sold to a William Craven Llewellyn in 1960.

The Mansion itself had been modernised over the years by various owners, and was in need of much updating. Under the ownership of the present owner however, much of the house has now been sympathetically restored, making a very comfortable country home to include all modern conveniences, and where possible, restoring and exposing much of the original character of the house which had been previously been covered up.

This unique and historic property presents itself facing south with spectacular views over the surrounding valley with west facing views towards the dramatically positioned Carreg Cennen Castle. Even though the property offers an extremely comfortable country home as is, there is still scope for further improvement and extra bedrooms on the second floor [presently used for storage] which houses the original servants quarters.
Prominently situated, the property is within easy distance of the town centre of Llandeilo which itself offers a wide range of amenities. There is a choice of excellent schooling within the immediate area. Llandeilo is situated in the Towy Valley and is one of the most sought after regions in the Principality. The town is centrally located for the M4, the County Town of Carmarthen and is about 1 hour by car from Cardiff and 30 minutes drive from Llanelli and Swansea respectively.

The Towy Valley offers recreational amenities which include the gardens at Aberglasney, the Botanical Gardens at Llanarthney as well as Carreg Cennen, Dryslwyn, Dinefwr Castles etc.

The accommodation comprises of:-

Outer Hallway/Conservatory With ceramic tiled floor and gothic arched windows mainly facing west leading to main Reception hallway via part leaded light Solid Oak Door

Reception Hall 14' x 11'3 (4.27m x 3.43m) With feature Solid Oak, Dog-Legged Staircase with Galleried Landing and polished- oak floors, feature Period Corniced Ceiling and central Ceiling Rose, solid oak doors leading to Study and further door to Sitting Room Cast Iron Radiator with feature cover through - Corniced Gothic Archway leading to the Central Corridor with High Period Corniced Ceiling and Solid Polished oak floor. Solid Oak Doors leading to Drawing Room Dining Room and Kitchen.

Study 13'7' x 10'6' (4.14m x 3.20m) full wall length Bookshelves to one wall with one south facing Single Glazed Gothic window and one East Facing, Cast Iron Radiator and fitted wool carpet

Sitting Room 17'1' x 15'5' (5.21m x 4.70m) large Feature Inglenook Fireplace (7') 2.1m with Bressumer and stone hearth with Cast Iron, Coal Effect L P Gas fire, West facing

Drawing Room 20'3 x 19' (6.17m x 5.79m) a beautiful south facing room with 3 large double glazed windows with a central door leading to a south facing terrace with magnificent views across the valley and toward Carreg Cennen Castle, oak floors, Adam fireplace with marble hearth and cast iron log burner, two cast iron radiators and Period Corniced Ceiling.

Dining Room 23'4' x 13'9' (7.11m x 4.19m) an exceptional Room with high Period Corniced Ceiling and solid oak floor, large decorative corniced archway, Adam style solid oak Period open Fireplace with marble hearth and two cast iron Radiators. Superb views across the valley from large south facing window, with east facing floor to ceiling openings with feature carved oak surround with original shutters leading to :-

Conservatory/Garden Room 18'7' x 14'3' (5.66m x 4.34m) in upvc, tiled floor and double doors to formal gardens.

Inner Hallway Understairs cupboard, exposed stone wall, doors to kitchen and rear hallway, fitted wool carpet.

Rear Hallway Part wood panelled walls, door to outside, fitted carpet Cloakroom off with part panelled walls pedestal wash hand basin with low level w.c. tiled floor.

Breakfast Kitchen 22'1' max x 11'7' (6.73m max x 3.53m) large double glazed window to rear courtyard, with full height, panelled walls to dining area, Kitchen Area furnished with Sigma 3 Fitted Units with Solid Oak Doors and Solid Oak Worktops with Bisazza Italian glass mosaic tiled splashbacks, and 11/2 bowl sink on an island display, built in Neff Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Anthony Worrell Thompson (Micromark) Electric Oven and gas Hob, Rayburn Solid Fuel Range with back boiler providing cooking and domestic hot water, Cast Iron Radiator and Original Stone Flag Floor, doors to Hallway, Utility, Rear Hallway and Rear Staircase.

Access to cellar

Utility Room 17' x 6'1 (5.18m x 1.85m) Window facing East, Pedestal Wash hand Basin, Plumbing for Automatic Washing Machine and for American style Fridge/Freezer, Cast Iron Radiator, door to outside.

Main staircase from Reception Hall leads to:

First Floor Galleried landing with Gothic Arched window to front of property with doors leading to 2 bedrooms

Bedroom One 17'2' x 12.3' (5.23m x 0.30m) West Facing Gothic Arched Window to front of property, door to rear landing, Built in Cupboard and drawer units, Solid Oak Floor with fitted carpet

Bedroom Two 13'8' x 10'2' (4.17m x 3.10m) with South and West facing Gothic Arched Windows, fitted wardrobes Cast Iron Radiator and fitted carpet.

Ensuite Shower Room, comprising Fully Tiled Double Size Shower with Folding Glass Door and Pedestal wash hand Basin, extractor fan.

From main Central landing area, Corniced Gothic Archway Leads to:

Bedroom 3, 14'2' x 13'7' (4.32m x 4.14m), Large full height Double Glazed Window with door leading to Terrace with superb views over the surrounding countryside and valley, with views to
nearby Carreg Cennen Castle and surrounding countryside, built in Wardrobes, wall lights and fitted carpets, Corniced Ceiling and Cast Iron Radiator.

Master Bedroom 17'2' x 13'1' (5.23m x 3.99m), large South facing Double Glazed Window plus East facing Window, fitted mirrored Wardrobes, Cast Iron Radiator, Telephone Point fitted carpet, Door to-

Ensuite Bathroom, large bathroom with rear facing double glazed window, Timber Panelling to walls and centrally positioned Large Cast Iron Bath with shower attatchment, Schneider vanitory unit with ceramic top, Tiled Splashback and Large Schneider Medicine Cabinet with Vanity Lights, Low level w.c and matching bidet, Cast Iron Radiator, matching fitted Carpet and large storage area

Separate low level w.c off central landing area

From Central landing through to secondary landing area -

Main Bathroom, Walls part wood panelled, Wood panelled Cast Iron Bath, Pedestal Wash Hand Basin and storage area

Large Airing Cupboard housing water tank

Bedroom 5, 9'8' x 8'9' (2.95m x 2.67m), with rear facing doubled glazed. A pleasant room with East facing double glazed window, fitted carpet and cast iron radiator.

Rear Landing, Window to rear with Generous Storage Area and Cast Iron Radiator with stairs to Second Floor and rear staircase leading back to kitchen

Attic Area (Former Servants Accommodation), Two Large rooms and landing area with two Rose Windows presently used for storage but offering enormous scope for further development to extra bedrooms/office space etc.

Room 1, 18'2' x 7'7' (5.54m x 2.31m), restricted headroom
Room 2, 22'5' x 11'7' (6.83m x 3.53m), restricted headroom

Agents Note: The second floor accommodation needs renovation however would suit two further bedrooms.

VIEWING: CONTACT THE AGENTS: Carmarthen Office
TEL:01267 230 645 Web Site www.ctf-uk.com e-mail: (click to respond)

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Fireplace, Refrigerator, Storage

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01267 230645

Posted:

February 17 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

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