A PRESTIGIOUS REGENCY COUNTRY HOUSE AND ESTATE OF ABOUT 43 ACRES glangrwyney court, glangrwyney, nr crickhowell, powys, np8 1es A PRESTIGIOUS REGENCY COUNTRY HOUSE AND ESTATE OF ABOUT 43 ACRES glangrwyney court glangrwyney, nr crickhowell, powys, np8 1es Elegant Grade ll listed Regency country house w 3 period cottages w function barn w accommodation: over three storeys: 4 Reception Rooms – 9 bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Cellarage with wine bins w 3 cottages, Function Barn with Stables Bar, Hayloft, kitchen facility w all weather tennis court and outbuildings w in all, set in about 43 acres (stms – subject to measured survey) including landscaped grounds, walled gardens, parkland and woodland on the banks of the River Usk Situation Within the Brecon Beacons National Park Glangrwyney Court sits between the pretty market town of Abergavenny and the small bustling town of Crickhowell. There are easy links to South Wales and London both by rail and road and the Cathedral City of Hereford is about 27 miles away. Description A Grade ll listed Regency Country House (c1800s) the property is approached via a tree lined drive which terminates with a sweep in front of the south facing main residence. The majority of the original architectural features including cornicing, plasterwork and fireplaces have been retained within the property which has been restored over the past twenty five years by the present owners.5 star (Visit Wales) bed and breakfast accommodation is currently being operated and a Visit Wales Gold Award has been gained for the past seven years – including 2016 and Glangrwyney Court was also awarded the Les Routiers Country Retreat of the Year for 2013. Accommodation Main House Ground Floor Enclosed reception porch. Large welcoming central reception hall with impressive vaulted ceiling. Leading from the hall are the principal reception rooms. Drawing room, sitting room and music room/study - all with bay windows facing the front of the house. Adjoining the music room/study there is a small lobby which offers additional access to the gardens at the front. Dining room with windows facing west to view the round garden and bay window and patio door opening to the rear gardens. Rear enclosed porch with access to the walled garden. Ground floor cloakroom with shower enclosure, toilet and wash hand basin. Small toolroom/storage. Kitchen/breakfast room with four oven Aga, walk-in pantry. Utility room with butlers sink, spiral staircase, stainless steel bed and breakfast kitchen. From the utility room enclosed porch (east side) (trade/ deliveries). Further ground floor lavatory and wash hand basin. First Floor Of significant architectural interest is a listed beautiful cantilevered staircase leading from the reception hall to 9 spacious bedrooms over two floors in the main house. A large curved window on the staircase offers magnificent views over the walled gardens and the black mountains beyond. There are 5 bedrooms on the first floor. Master Bedroom. A spacious room - windows facing south and east and views over the mountains and gardens, fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom with double ended bath, separate power shower, bidet, low level toilet and wash hand basin. Bedroom 2. A smaller bedroom facing south with views to the Blorenge Mountain but spacious enough for a superking bed and with a wash hand basin – Jacuzzi bathroom across the landing with large double genuine Jacuzzi Bath with shower over, toilet and wash hand basin. Bedroom 3. Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and again south facing with views to the Blorenge mountain. Ensuite bathroom with shower enclosure, wash hand basin and toilet. Bedroom 4. Largest bedroom with southfacing views to the Blorenge and also a bay window to the west overlooking the round garden and lily pond. Fitted wardrobes and original fireplace. Ensuite bathroom overlooking round garden with large bath, shower attachment and wash hand basin and toilet. Bedroom 5. With windows facing west and north – views over the walled gardens and to the Black Mountains. Ensuite bathroom with large double shower, toilet and wash hand basin. Laundry Room with airing cupboard, original butlers sink and washing machine facilities. Second Floor The second floor is a penthouse apartment with a central atrium and wonderful views all around. There is a bespoke fitted kitchen with electric hob and oven, tiled worktops and integrated dishwasher and fridge – adjoining an extensive atrium dining area which leads via French doors to a sitting room which faces south over the parkland towards the river and Blorenge mountain. In addition there are a further 4 bedrooms: Bedroom 6. Facing south with views over the gardens to the front of the house and an ensuite bathroom with views to the east side, freestanding roll top bath with wash hand basin and toilet. Bedroom 7. Facing south again with views over the gardens to the front of the house and ensuite bathroom with shower enclosure, wash hand basin and toilet. Bedroom 8. With views to the east side of the house over the gardens and wooded hills towards Sugar Loaf mountain. Airing Cupboard. Ensuite bathroom again with views to the east and a bath, separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin and toilet. Bedroom 9. Facing north with views over the walled gardens and Black Mountains. Fitted wardrobes, dressing room with fitted wardrobes. Ensuite bathroom views to the west over the round garden with bath, shower over, wash hand basin, bidet and toilet. The Cottages: The Farm Cottage. South facing in its own large courtyard opposite the Function Barn. Entrance porch and hall with cloakroom with toilet and wash hand basin, two storage cupboards, fitted cupboards containing washer/ dryer machine and freezer. Kitchen - recently fitted full oak kitchen with granite work tops and Neff appliances, oil fired Aga Rayburn cooker and additional hob and integrated microwave oven. Windows facing west over the garden and parkland and south facing French doors on to the courtyard. Sitting room facing south with French doors to the patio. Fireplace with woodburner. Staircase with window overlooking courtyard - leading to first floor landing and accommodation. Bedroom 1 with views to the west over the parkland towards Brecon Beacons. Fitted wardrobes and airing cupboard. Ensuite bathroom with shower enclosure, wash hand basin and toilet. Bedroom 2 with south facing view to courtyard, fitted wardrobes and large storage cupboard and separate bathroom with bath, separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin, toilet and airing cupboard. The Coachman’s Cottage Set in its own original cobbled courtyard. With views over the courtyard and west over the private small garden and patio and to the Beacons. Full bespoke fitted breakfast kitchen with chestnut units and oil fired Aga Rayburn plus additional electric hob. Utility room and downstairs cloaks with toilet and wash hand basin, window overlooking garden. Sitting room with French doors to the patio on the west side and propane gas fired log effect burner. Additional door opening on to cobbled courtyard. Staircase to the first floor. Bedroom 1 – views over the courtyard and the gardens and parkland. Fitted wardrobe and ensuite bathroom with bath and shower over, wash hand basin and toilet. Bedroom 2 with view over the courtyard, fitted wardrobe and ensuite bathroom with bath and shower over, wash hand basin and toilet. The Garden Cottage Adjoins The Farm Cottage with views on to the small courtyard and also over the walled garden of the main house. Recently fitted new full kitchen Shaker design - French doors on to the courtyard. Electric cooker with four hobs. Sitting room with window overlooking walled garden and electric woodburner effect fire. Staircase leading to galleried bedroom with windows facing the walled gardens. Fitted wardrobe and ensuite bathroom with bath and shower over, wash hand basin and toilet. Flower room - ground floor double bedroom overlooking the garden courtyard and sometimes forming part of the garden cottage holiday bookings. French doors opening on to the courtyard, fitted wardrobe and ensuite bathroom with corner bath, wash hand basin and toilet. The Barn with Hayloft Lounge Bistro, Stables Bar & Carriage House The Barn retains many of its original features – significantly the internal exposed beams, large dividing doors and two occulus windows and benefits from plenty of natural light from the large folding doors opening on to the courtyard. There is a feature woodburning stove and impressive iron cartwheel chandelier lighting and matching style iron wall light fittings. The Barn is currently licensed for civil weddings for up to 100 guests including the bride and groom. Staircase leading to the gallery, Hayloft and Bistro. From the Bistro a staircase descends to the Stables Bar with additional woodburner and extensive space. Access on to the cobbled courtyard via the stable door. Of further architectural interest in the cobbled courtyard is the original carriage house central to the courtyard and with fine Regency stone pediment above (c.1800). Adjoining the Stables Bar there is a kitchen facility for use by the caterers. The restored Barn and Hayloft with central heating and Stables Bar are also suitable for office/leisure and event purposes and are all adjoining the Coachman’s Cottage thus having the potential to be integrated into living accommodation forming one large property (subject to planning). Externally: Grounds & Gardens, Parkland & Woodland. Outbuildings. In all the property extends to about 43 acres (stms) and includes delightful landscaped grounds & a walled garden, parkland and woodland adjoining the River Usk. The house is surrounded by established and mature gardens. Notably ancient magnolias, acers, rhododendrons and azaleas including specimens such as the Davidia (handkerchief tree) and Catalpa (Indian bean) tree as well as a multitude of clematis, climbing roses including two Kiftgates, and extensive well stocked herbacious borders within the walled garden. Croquet lawn and all weather tennis court.