No 2 Plas Llanfair Hall | Y Felinheli | Gwynedd | Ll55 1Tt

NO 2 PLAS LLANFAIR HALL | Y FELINHELI | GWYNEDD | LL55 1TT

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North Wales Gogledd Cymru NO 2 PLAS LLANFAIR HALL, Y FELINHELI

With its Georgian façade, No 2 Plas Llanfair Hall offers a unique opportunity to step back in time. Contained within this most interesting property are features which date back to the 18th century. Once a magnificent mansion house, this part of the Hall has the best in terms of fine rural living and location.

The history of Plas Llanfair Hall is well documented and there is no doubt that this was an important local property. In 18th century Caernarfonshire, this Hall was where the gentry of the day met. The original Plas Llanfair Hall was probably smaller than the modern property with additions in the 19th century. No 2 benefits from having the most impressive Dining Room. This room has full oak panelling. The property also has a wealth of other period features ranging from original fitted Georgian Kitchen cupboards to highly polished timber floorboards. Plas Llanfair itself had a range of ancillary buildings including its own Brewhouse, a Granary, a Stable and a Dairy. From the main house there is a pleasant walk past the old Riding Stables, through the fields and to the banks of the Menai Strait. From this viewpoint we have magnificent views out over the Strait and to Anglesey beyond. Looking back at Plas Llanfair we get a true sense of its importance within the • Part of an historic mansion landscape. with fine country views

The surrounding countryside is quite • Access to the Menai Strait and stunning with the Hall accessed via a foreshore private road. The old stone tithe barn stands as a reminder to times gone by. • Entrance Vestibule leading to The views from the drive are expansive Kitchen as we proceed towards the Hall.

• Impressive panelled Dining The property lies between the Room University town of Bangor and the

Royal town of Caernarfon, both of • Inner Hall which provide a wide range of services and amenities. The village of • Lounge Y Felinheli is well regarded with all your daily needs catered for and also the • Master Bedroom and 2 further National Plas Menai Centre offering a Bedrooms, 1 of which is gym, swimming pool, sailing and many accessed via an ornate water sports. There is a local school, wrought-iron spiral staircase public houses (1 of which boasts a and a spacious attic for particularly good Bistro) and local storage shops. There is good road access to the A55 expressway with rail services • Stylish Bathroom available at Bangor.

• Landscaped terraced garden No 2 offers a combination of stylish in an Italianate style period living with the modern comforts of today. The care and attention to • Parking area for 2 cars and detail taken by the current owners is nearby cycle track evident throughout. A viewing is essential to feel the presence of its history and its charming location. 2 The impressive panelled Dining Room is made for entertaining with the polished oak floorboards adding to the drama of this space.

The Georgian façade makes a stylish statement and the the polished floorboards. An imposing fireplace with its painted timber door echoes the distinct character of this open fire adds to the drama and romance of this room. period in time. Leading into an Entrance Vestibule, a quarry Leaded light detail to the windows is another charming tiled floor takes us to the Kitchen. feature.

The Kitchen has a range of fitted Georgian pitchpine units which provide plenty of cupboard space and a working surface. The colour and style of these cupboards provide interest to this room. There is a fitted Belfast sink unit and the modern, range-style cooker has a matching canopy. These 2 styles complement each other. The exposed timber beams and downlighters together with the quarry-tiled floor, make this a light room. The Georgian-style window overlooks the front garden with further countryside views. Stripped timber doors are a main feature of this splendid property and take us into the inner hall.

This hall has fine oak casing and panelling with exposed polished floorboards. A most interesting Art Nouveau style door with feature brass handles takes us down into the Lounge.

The Dining Room is quite unique and is a fine testament to the workmanship of the craftsmen who created it. The walls are fully lined with 18th century oak panelling together with

3 The Lounge, or more formally, the Drawing Room, has fine Georgian windows which provide plenty of light to this delightful room.

With stylish Georgian windows, stripped and polished The delightful marble fireplace at No 2 floorboards, decorative ceiling roses and deep skirting boards, this is a most handsome room. Having a wealth of period features this room offers a contrast to the wood panelling of the Dining Room. The high ceilings, together with the generous windows, provide plenty of light. This room has an imposing marble fireplace which houses a fire basket providing an open fire.

This room is currently used as a Drawing Room and is spacious enough to accommodate an additional Dining Area if necessary. The Art Nouveau theme of the splendid doors with their brass lions head detail is echoed by the radiator which was carefully sourced by the current owners. There is a staircase which leads down to the cellar, which, needless to say, would make an ideal place to store your wine! The polished floorboards in this room complement the lightness and formality of the Georgian décor.

There are curved polished timber treads to the bottom of the impressive staircase that leads us to the landing. The landing offers plenty of space in which to display your paintings and the timber doors and floorboards remind you that this is an historic property.

4 This charming Bedroom has the highly polished timber floorboards and overlooks the rear courtyard of Plas Llanfair Hall.

The impressive landing at No 2 offers a spacious area to use The Georgian style window overlooks the garden, views however you will. It is the woodwork which adds so much while you bathe! warmth and depth to this area. The main Bedrooms lead off with a most amusing and attractive wrought-iron spiral staircase leading up to our 3rd Bedroom.

The Master Bedroom is superb, having some of the oldest floorboards in the property and benefiting from fine views up the driveway. The style and décor is Georgian in origin but with a welcoming addition of colour. There is a feature marble fireplace with space for an open fire. This is a very romantic room and leads through to the Bathroom.

The Bathroom services the 2 main Bedrooms and again shows how the current owners have allied the use of colour and modern fittings within this period space. There is a free- standing roll-top bath with brass taps and ball and claw feet and a period style wash hand basin and matching w.c. with an old timber seat. There is a curved shower cubicle with electric shower. Exposed beams and floorboards together with a period style radiator add yet more interest. This Bathroom leads back to the 2nd Bedroom. This room also has lots of character and charm with its fireplace and covered beamed ceiling.

5 The upper floor makes for a delightful Bedroom with its exposed A frame and purlins. Fine views look out over the countryside.

From the landing the wrought-iron staircase leads up to the The impressive landing at No 2. 3rd Bedroom. This is a most attractive room with its Gothic style door leading in. It is the exposed A frame and purlins which add so much to the character of this Bedroom. This room would always make an ideal Study or Office being accessed only via the staircase.

The accommodation at No 2 is flexible enough to suit a variety of lifestyles.

Outside there is a parking area for 3 cars and adjacent to that area lies the landscaped garden. The garden has many areas of interest and Italianate in style. There are flagged steps that lead up to lawned and patio areas. A feature stone pond has protection by stone gargoyles! The garden has a host of established shrubs and plants offering interest and colour. The upper lawn has a patio area together with an additional seating area above which has fine views out towards the Menai Strait.

There is access down past the old Riding Stables to the Menai Strait. This is an added amenity to this most interesting property. A viewing is essential to fully appreciate all that No 2 has to offer.

6 7 Directions From our office at Parc Menai proceed to the roundabout and take the turning for Caernarfon. At the roundabout turn for Y Felinheli and continue through the village. Just prior to the roundabout and turning for Caernarfon, the entrance to Plas Llanfair Hall is some 50 metres from the roundabout on your right hand side.

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