Llantwit Major, CF61 1SP Price £1,100,000 High Street, CF71 7AF T: 01446 771777 E: [email protected]

Parts of 'The Old Castle' date back over 500 years. Built by the Vans family of who did further work on the original building about 100 years later and built the castle which stands there today. The last person to occupy the property was around 1670, although the current owner purchased the property around 2011 from the local authority. The property was scheduled as an ancient monument, a higher listing than Grade I and all the work has been overlooked and supervised by Cadw due to the importance of the building. Any work that has been done whether replacing sandstone windows, masonry, plaster etc has all been done as it would have been 500 years ago using the same techniques and materials as it was a stipulation by Cadw ‐ total conservation. The plan was to create a property that adhered to modern living standards, whilst retaining the heritage and uniqueness of the castle aesthetic.

This is a very rare opportunity to own and live in a property from this era. Adjoining the restored area of the castle are other parts which could also be restored subject to any necessary consents being obtained. There is a substantial and very private entirely stone walled garden and an additional paddock and parking area amounting to approximately 2 acres.

The property stands in the historic part of with its narrow winding streets and range of character properties. Excellent facilities within easy walking distance include a wide range of shops both national and local, schooling of excellent reputation for all ages, sporting and recreational facilities etc. Llantwit Major railway station is on the coastal line to Cardiff to Bridgend. Cardiff Airport is just a short drive away. About a mile or so to the south is Llantwit Major beach which is on the heritage coastline. Easy access to the major road network brings major centres such as the capital city of Cardiff etc all within comfortable commuting distance.

• The Old Castle dates back over 500 years. • Built by the Vans family of Marcross. • Purchased in a derelict condition in 2011. • Scheduled as an Ancient Monument. • Set in circa 2 acres. • Retains ultimate heritage and castle aesthetic. Accommodation Bedroom One 22'0" x 18'0" max (6.71 x 5.49 max) to an extensive parking area. Adjoining is a grass Could easily be sub‐divided into two large bedrooms. paddock of circa 2 acres. Ground Floor Pitched and beamed ceiling. Boarded floor. Three windows enjoying courtyard views. Services Hallway Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Oak studded door. Blue pennant flagstone floor. Bedroom Two 12'9" x 12'0" max (3.89 x 3.66 max) Archway from kitchen/dining room. Slightly L shaped. Boarded ceiling. Fitted Radiator. Directions From our offices at 67 High Street, Cowbridge turn Cloakroom Bathroom One 9'0" x 7'6" (2.74 x 2.29) right and at the end of Westgate turn left onto the Modern suite in white comprising low level WC and Three piece suite comprising walk in fitted quadrant Llantwit Major Road. Turn left at the Nash Manor pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor. Blue pennant shower unit with chrome mixer shower, low level WC crossroads in the direction of Llantwit Major as far as flagstone floor. and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. the Llantwit Major bypass. Go straight across the Parlour 20'0" x 17'9" (6.10 x 5.41) Boarded floors. Views over the rear courtyard. Fitted roundabout under the railway bridge and turn right. The road bends around to the right and take the A truly impressive room with 12ft high ceiling and radiator. second of the two roads leading off on the bend into three large recessed windows enjoying views over Second Floor West Street. You can't miss the property on your right the courtyard garden. Blue pennant flagstone floor. hand side. Working stone fireplace. Bedroom Three 20'0" x 19'3" (6.10 x 5.87) 18ft high pitched and beamed ceiling. Boarded floor. Kitchen/Family Room 16'9" x 15'6" (5.11 x 4.72) Measurements include stairwell and en suite. Measurements not including dogleg stairway to first Wonderful all round views. floor finished in stone and oak. Flagstone floor. 12ft high boarded ceiling. Windows to front, side and rear. Bathroom Two Recess housing electric aga finished in royal blue. Boarded floor. Fitted kitchen units in duck egg blue with oak worktops and freestanding larder cupboard, inset Mezzanine 19'3" x 8'0" (5.87 x 2.44) China Belfast sink with up and over chrome mixer tap. Within the roof space of bedroom two. Boarded floor. Walk in cupboard housing Baxi gas fired boiler etc. Conversion possibilities to further dressing room/bedroom. First Floor Outside Landing Adjoining the rear of the building is a further area Boarded floor. 12ft high ceiling. Window to rear about 50' x 20' with three storey stone walls but no courtyard. Doorway to cast iron spiral staircase which roof or floors. Adjoining is a further area about 24' x leads to the second floor bedroom. 14'. To the rear of the property is a substantial courtyard garden surrounded by high stone walls. The property is approached via a gravel driveway leading

High Street, Cowbridge CF71 7AF T: 01446 771777 E: [email protected]

High Street, Cowbridge CF71 7AF T: 01446 771777 E: [email protected]

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