Haulfryn

Abersoch = North Haulfryn An exceptional Grade II marine residence sub-divided into 3 units occupying an elevated position in spectacular grounds with panoramic sea views For sale as a whole or in 3 lots Features LOT 1 – HAULFRYN HOUSE • Entrance Hall • Drawing Room • Lounge • Kitchen with Breakfast Area • Conservatory with Dining and Sitting Area • Study/Bedroom 6 • Ground floor Shower Room/W.C • Linen Room • 5 Double/Twin Bedrooms (1 en-suite) • 3 First floor Bath/Shower Rooms • Separate W.C. • Private Lawned Gardens • Private Sun Terrace • Pergola and Rose Garden • Five Dedicated Parking Spaces

LOT 2 – THE PATIO • Sitting Room • Dining Hall • Kitchen • 3 Double/Twin Bedrooms • Bathroom • Shower Room • Private Sun Terrace • Three Dedicated Parking Spaces

LOT 3 – THE DOVECOTE • Hallway • Living Room/Diner • Kitchen • 3 Double/Twin Bedrooms • Bathroom • Separate W.C • Three Dedicated Parking Spaces

COMMUNAL OUTBUILDINGS • Laundry/Utility Room • Coal Shed • Log Store • Garden Stores

COMMUNAL GROUNDS • Abundantly stocked gardens • Formal lawns and shrub borders • Dovecote • Tennis court and croquet lawn • Summerhouse and Pavilion Location Haulfryn is located on the picturesque Lleyn Peninsula at Abersoch which has been long regarded as the most sought after seaside resort in North Wales and short-listed by The Sunday Times as one of the best locations in the country.

Occupying a secluded position, albeit within walking distance of the village, Haulfryn is approached via wrought iron gates serving two other properties and then via a private gravelled drive. The property stands in magnificent sub-tropical grounds and from the lower garden access is gained on foot through the sand dunes directly to the beach.

Abersoch offers safe, gently shelving, sandy beaches in a sheltered bay with south easterly aspect. From Haulfryn and the beach there are commanding views across the bay towards the St Tudwal’s Islands and Cambrian coastline extending from down to Aberystwyth against the backdrop of the mountains and Cader Idris. Abersoch benefits from excellent water to London via Crewe and there is a sports facilities being home to the South non commercial airport to the south of Caernarvonshire Yacht Club with its own . boatyard complemented by an impressive marina complex just a few miles away at Description . HISTORIAL NOTE The village is fully serviced with a parade Haulfryn was built in 1908 by Frank of shops, post office, chemist, surgery, Charles Minoprio whose Italian heritage is banks, restaurants and pubs. On the very evident in the design of the gardens recreational front there is extensive and grounds. Minoprio was a founder walking in the foothills of and member and First Commodore of the mountain biking, access to numerous South Yacht Club in 1924 castles and historic houses and the popular and High Sheriff of Caernarfonshire in Mountain Railway. For golfing 1934. enthusiasts there are several courses locally at Abersoch, , Pwllheli, The distinctive house and garden and Harlech. stonework are granodiorite, a warm granitic rock which forms the prominent Communications headland between Village and The Warren whilst the distinctive The area enjoys good road summerhouse and tennis pavilion are communications via the A55 expressway even more locally sourced being cut from which is 6 miles beyond Caernarfon Macrocarpa Pine trees in the house garden. allowing for ease of access along the The gardens themselves contain an exotic North Wales coast to Chester, Liverpool, sub-tropical flora which is rarely found on Manchester and the national motorway the UK mainland and have as such been network. Bangor Station just beyond recognised by the European Palm Society Caernarfon offers a regular rail service as a unique floral treasure.

• Pwllheli 7 miles • Chester 85 miles • Nefyn 8 miles • Liverpool 94 miles • Porthmadog 20 miles • Manchester 115 miles • Caernarfon 28 miles (distances approximate) • A55 Expressway 34 miles HAULFRYN Haulfryn is undoubtedly one of the finest properties in Abersoch occupying a prominent yet private position above the sand dunes with commanding views across the bay beyond the St Tudwal’s Islands. Dating from the early 20th century Haulfryn is constructed of local stone under a Westmorland slate roof and is presently divided into three self- contained units all of which enjoy a south easterly aspect overlooking the sea.

Haulfryn House forms the principal west wing with 3 reception rooms, and 6 bedrooms arranged on 2 floors with the benefit of gas central heating. Internally the house retains many of the original features with Minster fireplaces and decorative plaster ceilings. Despite retaining much of the original character Haulfryn has been the subject of continuous improvement providing modern family living space within the fabric of a traditional building. At ground floor level an impressive drawing room overlooking the sea, with direct access onto the sun terrace, connects to the lounge and kitchen with breakfast area. Beyond the kitchen is a conservatory with dining for 18 people together with sitting area and from which access can be gained directly to the garden and terrace. Off the drawing room is a study/6th bedroom served by a ground floor shower room off the hall.

At first floor level there are 5 double/twin Drawing Room (South & East) 21’8” x 17’1” cupboards and shelving to either side with bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite having Minster fireplace, decorative plaster concealed lighting, window seat, built-in shower room whilst the other bedrooms ceiling, original oak floor, uplighters, wardrobes, radiator and television point. are served by 2 further bathrooms and radiators, television and telephone points, Connecting door to separate W.C. door to terrace and glazed door to lounge. En-Suite Shower Room having tiled The Patio and Dovecote apartments form Study/Bedroom 6 (South East) 15’ x 10’5” shower cubicle, pedestal hand basin, low the east wing and both have the benefit of having Minster fireplace with decorative flush W.C., and heated towel rail. gas central heating. The Patio is the ground tiled inset, ornate plaster ceiling, original Bathroom 1 having panelled bath with floor apartment with a dining hall, kitchen oak floor, built-in shelves, wiring for wall tiled surround and shower above, pedestal and sitting room with French windows lights and radiator. hand basin, low flush W.C., and heated opening onto the sun terrace. The Patio Lounge (South East) 18’6” x 11’11” having towel rail. has the benefit of 3 double/twin bedrooms, open fireplace with decorative tiled inset a bathroom and separate shower room. The Bedroom 4 (North West) 12’11” x and slate hearth beneath an original oak Dovecote is a first floor apartment accessed 9’2” having cast-iron fireplace, built-in surround, decorative plaster ceiling, oak via an external staircase. The Dovecote has wardrobe and radiator. floor, wiring for wall lights radiator and a living/dining room with lovely view out television point. Bedroom 5 (North West) 10’3” x 9’7” towards the St Tudwal’s Islands, galley Separate W.C. having part tiled walls and kitchen, 3 double/twin bedrooms, full Kitchen with Breakfast Area (South low flush W.C. bathroom and separate W.C. West) 16’5” x 12’10” having fully fitted wall and base units under working surfaces Bathroom having part tiled walls, cast iron Holiday lettings incorporating 1½ bowl stainless steel sink bath, tiled shower cubicle, pedestal hand unit with single drainer and mixer tap, Historically Haulfryn has always been basin with mirror, splashback, heated towel electric range oven with gas hob in tiled a holiday home and was at one time rail, ceiling light with electric heater, recess, integrated dishwasher, microwave sub-divided into 4 apartments. In airing cupboard and loft access. and fridge/freezer, downlighters, ceramic recent years the west wing, known as tiled floor and door to conservatory. GARDEN Haulfryn House, has reverted back to The driveway leading up to Haulfryn is a single dwelling sleeping 12 and the Conservatory with Dining and Sitting shared by all 3 units with 5 dedicated east wing still comprises The Patio and Area (South West) 31’ x 10’11” having parking spaces allocated to Haulfryn Dovecote apartments which both sleep 6 under-floor heating and glazed doors to the House. Within the communal grounds respectively. The house and apartments front terrace, side garden and drive. (coloured pink) is the long garden with currently operate as an extremely Beyond the entrance hall is an Inner Hall lawned walkway and barbecue area successful holiday lettings business offering with quarry tiled floor and Dimplex heater. adjacent to which is a summer house both long and short stay self-catering Doors off to connecting to the croquet lawn and all breaks. Haulfryn has proved to be a very weather tennis court with pavilion. popular destination for family seaside Shower Room/Cloakroom having tiled holidays during the summer months and is shower cubicle, low flush W.C, hand basin The rear garden on the seaward side capable of catering for both large and small and heated towel rail. (coloured blue) is private to Haulfryn House and enjoys a south easterly aspect parties. However in recent years the season Linen Room having built-in storage with spectacular views overlooking the has been extended into the winter months cupboards, Keston gas central heating bay towards the St Tudwals Islands. From with a good take-up from large family boiler, time control unit and fuse boards. gatherings together with golfing, walking the house there is direct access to a stone FIRST FLOOR and mountain biking parties. The success of flagged sun terrace which connects to the the holiday lettings business is due in part to Landing 25’8” max x 15’ having a deep conservatory. Below the terrace, stone steps the spectacular gardens and grounds which picture window on the stairs, skylight and and paths lead to a formal rose garden with offer a secure environment for families loft access. fish pond and pergola beneath which is a with recently re-surfaced all weather tennis terraced lawn with stone spiral steps to a Bedroom 3 (South East) 12’11” x 9’4” court and croquet lawn. natural garden with rockery and copse of having cast-iron fireplace, built-in trees. From the formal garden is a stone wardrobes, with mirror fronted doors, path with gated access leading through Accommodation dressing table and radiator. the sand dunes directly to the beach. LOT 1 - HAULFRYN HOUSE Bedroom 2 (South East) 13’0” x 12’11” The gardens to include the communal GROUND FLOOR having cast-iron fireplace, built-in grounds extend to 2.20 acres (0.89 ha) or An oak panelled front door gives access wardrobes and radiator thereabouts. to an Entrance Hall with exposed beams, Bedroom 1 (South East) 16’3” x 12’11” picture rail, under stairs cupboard and having stone fireplace with built-in quarry tiled floor. LOT 3 - THE DOVECOTE FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT Accessed via an external staircase with front door to

Hall with radiator.

Separate W.C. having low flush W.C.

Bathroom having panelled bath with shower above, low flush W.C, pedestal hand-basin, striplight and shaver point, heated towel rail, part tiled walls and airing cupboard.

Bedroom 2 (North West & North East) 13’0” x 9’3” having pedestal hand-basin, striplight and shaver point, wiring for wall lights and radiator. LOT 2 - THE PATIO French doors to terrace, built-in book Kitchen (North East) 13’0” x 6’7” having GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT shelving, wiring for uplighters, 2 radiators built-in wall and base units under working Front door to Entrance Hall having pine and television point. surfaces incorporating a stainless steel wall panelling to dado, radiator and access Bedroom 1 (South East & North East) sink unit with single drainer and mixer to 15’7” x 8’6” having recessed wardrobe with tap, freestanding cooker, fridge/freezer, Bedroom 3 (South West) 10’3” x 8’” having curtain, pedestal hand-basin, wiring for dishwasher and radiator. wiring for wall lights, porthole window and wall lights and radiator. Living Room/Diner (South East) 14’4” x radiator. GARDEN 13’9” having tiled fireplace and hearth with Shower Room having tiled shower cubicle, The Patio has 3 dedicated parking wood surround, built-in shelving, radiator low flush W.C., pedestal hand-basin with spaces and use of the communal grounds and television point. Loft access. tiled splash back, built in cupboards, part (coloured pink) on the village side Bedroom 1 (South East) 14’4” x 8’7” having tiled walls and heated towel rail. including the tennis court, croquet lawn built-in wardrobe with mirror fronted and barbecue area. On the seaward side Bedroom 2 (North East) 12’3” x 11’3” doors, pedestal hand-basin, striplight, of the house, The Patio owns part of the having built in wardrobes, pedestal hand shaver point, wiring for wall lights and terrace overlooking the bay together with basin with strip light, wiring for wall lights radiator. a stone pavilion. From the pavilion there is and radiator. a pedestrian right of way in favour of The Bedroom 3 (North East) 11’6” x 9’5” having Dining Hall 14’2” x 6’7” having pine wall Patio along the path within the garden wiring for wall lights and radiator. panelling to dado, built-in cupboards and to Haulfryn House against the northerly GARDEN shelving. boundary to the beach. The Dovecote has 3 dedicated parking Kitchen (North West) 9’2” x 9’2” having spaces and use of the communal grounds built-in wall and base units under working surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, electric oven and 4 ring Halogen hob with extractor, integrated dishwasher, freestanding fridge/freezer, part tiled walls and striplight.

Bathroom having panelled bath with shower above, low flush W.C., pedestal hand-basin, striplight with shaver point, built-in cupboards, ceiling light with electric heater, part tiled walls and heated towel rail.

Sitting Room (South East) 15’7” x 11’11” having open fire with white painted wood surround, stone arched bay window with (coloured pink) on the village side Beyond the turning circle in front of the connection. Burglar alarm to Haulfryn including the tennis court, croquet lawn house, wrought iron gates with stone House. and barbecue area. Behind the stone pillars lead to formal gardens with lawned Rights of Way: There is a pedestrian right pavilion on the terrace there is a pedestrian walk-way flanked by well stocked borders of way in favour of The Patio and The right of way in favour of The Dovecote and mature griselinia hedges through Dovecote along the path within the garden along the path within the garden to which access is gained to a circular lawned to Haulfryn House against the northerly Haulfryn House against the northerly garden with central shrub border. At the boundary to the beach. boundary to the beach. top of the lawned walk-way is a circular stone garden table with seating and Local Authority: Council, COMMUNAL OUTBUILDINGS barbeque area. Adjacent to the seating Pwllheli. Tel: 01758 613131. To the rear of the property are a series area is a timber and lead summerhouse Rates: £6025.00 payable 2015/16 of domestic outbuildings constructed of giving access to a croquet lawn and beyond brick under flat concrete and felt roofs Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession. which is an all-weather tennis court with providing, Laundry/Utility Room, Coal timber and cedar tiled pavilion. Within Ownership: Please note that a Director Shed, Log Store, Workshop and Garden the communal gardens is a Grade II listed of Jackson-Stops & Staff is a partner of Store. brick-built dovecote, sun-dial with circular Haulfryn House LLP which owns the COMMUNAL GROUNDS seat and central brick set pathway leading property. to a further lawned garden flanked by palm The extensive grounds are a notable Fixtures: Unless specifically mentioned in trees and shrub borders. feature of Haulfryn set in sub-tropical these particulars all contents, fixtures and gardens which have been planted with fittings, garden ornaments, statues, carpets a variety of flowering trees and shrubs Property Information and curtains are specifically excluded from to include eucalyptus, Macrocarpa Pine, Address: Haulfryn, Abersoch, Gwynedd the sale. Certain items may be available by mimosa, agapanthus, echiums, azalea, LL53 7DU separate negotiation. rhododendron and hydrangea to name but Viewing: Strictly by appointment via the a few. Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Liquid propane gas central Chester office of Jackson-Stops & Staff heating. Telephone and broadband 01244 328361. Directions From the Pwllheli direction travel into Abersoch following the road into the High Street and opposite the St Tudwal’s pub before the parade of shops turn left up a private drive bearing left between stone pillars onto a gravelled drive which leads to a white painted entrance gate accessing Haulfryn.

Important Notice These sales particulars have been prepared with great care and every endeavour has been made to ensure their accuracy. They are designed to be interesting and informative within the strict confines of the Act. Any mechanical or electrical device listed has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Similarly services have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service connections.

Haulfryn Haulfryn House

The Patio

Study/ Bedroom 6 Lounge 15'0 x 10'5 Drawing Room 18'6 x 12'1 4.57 x 3.17m 21'8 x 17'11 5.63 x 3.68m 6.60 x 5.46m Bedroom 1 Sitting Room 15'7 x 8'6 15'7 x 11'11 4.75 x 2.47m 4.75 x 3.63m

Conservatory/ Dining/Sitting C Area 31'10 x 10'11 9.70 x 3.32m Linen Dining Hall Room 14'3" x 6'7" Bedroom 2 4.3 x 2.0m 12'3 x 11'3 Entrance Hall Kitchen 3.73 x 3.42m 16'5 x 12'1 5.00 x 3.68m

UP W Kitchen 9'2 x 9'2 2.79 x 2.79m

C

Bedroom 3 10'3 x 8'0 3.12 x 2.43m

GROUND FLOOR

The Dovecote W

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 12'11 x 9'4 13'0 x 12'11 16'3 x 12'11 3.93 x 2.84m 3.96 x 3.93m 4.95 x 3.96m

Bedroom 1 Sitting Room 14'4 x 8'7 W 14'4 x 13'9 4.36 x 2.61m 4.36 x 4.19m W W

C Bedroom 3 DN 11'6 x 9'5 3.50 x 2.87m

C Bedroom 5 10'3 x 9'7 3.12 x 2.92m

C C Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 12'11 x 9'2 13'0 x 9'3 3.93 x 2.79m 3.96 x 2.81m

SKETCH PLAN NOT TO SCALE FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY

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