Glandyfi Castle, Machynlleth, Mid Wales Glandyfi Castle heating system, luxurious bathrooms and a contemporary styled kitchen. Glandyfi, Machynlleth, Mid Wales, SY20 8SS Along with a new roof, the Medieval stone courtyard with its immense stone walls, now has A magnificent and stunningly restored a glass roof creating a stunning atrium ideal for Regency Castle commanding views dining, sitting and large- scale entertaining. over the beautiful Dovey Estuary to the The front door opens to a panelled hall and Mountains of the Snowdonia National inner hall from where an Imperial staircase rises Park. to the first floor, lit by a deep mullion window. The drawing room is elegant and light and the dining room is oak panelled with a Regency Dovey Station 1 mile, Machynlleth 5 miles, moulded ceiling. The delightful octagonal Welshpool 43 miles, Shrewsbury 60 miles library has a Nash influenced coved ceiling, a pink marble fireplace and four Gothic style windows framing the magnificent views up, Entrance and reception halls | Drawing room down, and across the Dovey Estuary. Along Dining room | Library | Sitting room | Kitchen/ with a comfortable family sitting room, a highly breakfast room | Atrium living and dining area practical and striking contemporary kitchen, the Utility and cloakrooms | 10 double bedrooms atrium is a superb addition to the castle. 10 bathrooms | Courtyard with guest accommodation and stores | 1 bedroom lodge Upstairs the house has been renovated to create Range of disused barns with potential for nine double bedrooms, all complimented by conversion | Mature landscaped gardens their own bathrooms. These are attractively Walled former kitchen garden | Grazing land and decorated and individual in style. Most notable woodland is the master suite with its high ceiling, deep windows, fireplace and superb octagonal In all about 31.43 acres bathroom with a circular bath in the centre. A further en suite bedroom is accessed from the The Property courtyard. Built in Regency Gothic style in the early 19th Century, Glandyfi Castle stands high on a Gardens and Grounds beautifully wooded hillside from where it enjoys Glandyfi Castle is approached up a long far reaching views across the glorious Dovey driveway which meanders between wooded Estuary to the Mountains of Snowdonia National hillside with a profusion of rhododendrons and Park. It stands surrounded by mature gardens, in the spring, carpets of bluebells, daffodils and grazing land and woodland with a range of primroses. The castle stands in the privacy of its versatile outbuildings. landscaped gardens and grounds with sweeping lawns, well stocked borders with flowering The Castle, built of local stone and slate with plants and mature shrubs, walkways and paved mullion windows, square, round and octagonal terraces from where the breath taking views can towers and impressive chimneys, has been be enjoyed. recently renovated throughout. It has striking accommodation that is elegant, gracious and Within the grounds is a hidden walled kitchen grandiose while comfortable and contemporary. garden, now fallen into disrepair, along with Its superb architectural detail has been various paddocked areas. restored and enhanced and embraces modern day comforts including an efficient zoned
Outbuildings Beyond Glandyfi Castle is a traditional court There are excellent pubs and restaurants nearby yard with a range of well-maintained and including Ynyshir Hall, considered to be one of versatile buildings, garaging and workshop. Wales’ finest country house hotels with a highly rated restaurant. There is a regular train service There is a range of former barns set away from to Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from London the main residence which have the potential and the Midlands. to be converted to residential or other usage, subject to the necessary planning permission History being obtained. Glandyfi Castle was built in the early 19th Century by an unknown architect for George A further range of agricultural barns are Jeffreys and his wife Justina when a picturesque accessed down a track leading away from the castle on the Dyfi in Regency Gothic style would castle and provide substantial storage for plant have spelt the height of fashion and taste. machinery and equipment. Built on a beautiful wooded hillside known The Lodge as Garreg, the land was bought by Edward Recently renovated, with a new electric heating Jeffreys of Shrewsbury during the 18th Century system, The Lodge is found with its own private when he became an investor of silver and lead garden at the entrance to the driveway. The mines, a resource which was proving valuable accommodation is pleasantly finished and to some local landowners. The castle was built comprises a sitting room, kitchen, study/ by Edward Jeffreys’ grandson, George, and bedroom, double bedroom and shower room. his choice of location exploited the historical romance associated with castles of antiquity, Location being situated on a hillside overlooking the Glandyfi Castle stands high on a hillside above original Aberdovey Castle on the wetlands of the small village of the same name and with the estuary below. its own railway. Standing in a stunning location with the backdrop of rolling hills, it looks The castle and surrounding estate is said to towards the popular seaside and sailing village have remained in the Jeffrey family until the of Aberdovey and is situated above the RSPB estate was dispersed in 1906. Since that time Ynyshir Bird Reserve. The cry of curlew, geese, it has had a series of owners, the most notable duck and oyster catchers can be enjoyed while being Sir Bernard Docker, who was a flamboyant standing in the grounds and nature abounds businessman and chairman of British Small with sightings of otters and seals. Arms (which in peace-time manafactured the Triumph and BSA motor cycles) and Daimler Just a five mile drive from the pretty market motor cars. BSA bought the castle during the town of Machynlleth and eleven miles from 1950's for £12,500 and it became the topic the University City of Aberystwyth, both with for national headlines when Sir Bernard was a range of excellent amenities, the castle is accused of profilgate refurbishment with also well placed for walking, cycling, riding company money in a shareholder rebellion. and sailing. There are a number of nearby golf courses and most notably at Borth, Aberdovey Directions and Harlech. From Machynlleth take the A487 South signed towards Aberystwyth. On leaving the 40 The area is noted for its beautiful countryside mile restriction continue for 4.6 miles and on and stunning coastline with sheltered harbours entering the village of Glandyfi and passing the and sandy beaches. station on the right, the gateway to Glandyfi
Glandyfi Castle, Glandyfi, Machynlleth Main House internal area 8,280 sq ft (769 sq m) Garage internal area 275 sq ft (26 sq m) Outbuildings internal area 1,246 sq ft (116 sq m) Cottage internal area 493 sq ft (46 sq m)
W N Library 4.77 x 4.72 F/P 15'8" x 15'6" (Maximum)
Dining Room F/P 5.64 x 4.66 E 18'6" x 15'3" S
Drawing Room 8.87 x 5.33 29'1" x 17'6" 4.70 x 3.11 F/P (Maximum) 15'5" x 10'2" Sitting Room F/P 9.02 x 4.17 Guest Bedroom 29'7" x 13'8" 4.59 x 4.56 (Maximum) 15'1" x 15'0"
General Atrium 8.89 x 7.30 Laundry 29'2" x 23'11" Cooker 6.37 x 2.84 Local Authority: Ceredigion Ground Floor Piont 20'11" x 9'4" Store 3.56 x 2.50 Oil and biomass central heating. Mains 11'8" x 8'2" Services: (Maximum) Kitchen/ Breakfast Room electricity. Mains water and private drainage. 8.82 x 4.83 28'11" x 15'10" Tax Band H 6.04 x 3.06 Council Tax: 19'10" x 10'0" 3.38 x 3.03 Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items known 11'1" x 9'11" as fixtures and fittings will be included in the Cellar Boiler Room sale. Certain items such as carpets and curtains 5.56 x 5.00 18'3" x 16'5" Store (Maximum) 2.58 x 2.51 may be available by separate negotiation. F/P 8'6" x 8'3" (Maximum)
Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold Master Bedroom F/P 6.03 x 4.74 subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether 19'9" x 15'7"
Garage mentioned in these particulars or not. Bedroom 9 5.41 x 4.72 4.91 x 4.59 17'9" x 15'6" F/P 16'1" x 15'1" (Maximum)
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Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 4.32 x 3.38 4.78 x 4.14 5.13 x 4.42 Bedroom 5 F/P 14'2" x 11'1" 15'8" x 13'7" 16'10" x 14'6" F/P 4.38 x 3.40 (Maximum) Sky 14'4" x 11'2"
Sky First Floor Bedroom 6 Bedroom 8 Bedroom 7 5.31 x 3.74 3.26 x 2.94 3.98 x 3.33 17'5" x 12'3" 10'8" x 9'8" F/P 13'1" x 10'11" Bedroom 2 Kitchen 3.77 x 1.46 F/P 5.31 x 4.30 17'5" x 14'1" 12'4" x 4'9" A/C Sky
Bedroom 1 Sitting Room Second Floor 3.73 x 2.94 4.07 x 3.79 12'3" x 9'8" 13'4" x 12'5" Shrewsbury 2.37 x 2.19 7'9" x 7'2" 16 Shoplatch, Theatre Royal, Shrewsbury SY1 1HR Cottage The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. 01743 284200 © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8385357/SKL [email protected] struttandparker.com @struttandparker IMPORTANT NOTICE /struttandparker Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective 60 offices across England and Scotland, including purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken XXXXXXXX Prime Central London 2000. Particulars prepared XXXXXXXX 2000. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited.