* Listed Building
* With Land
* Freehold
* Peerless country estate with 13 acres of beautiful grounds.
* Seventeen bedroom mansion with integral three bedroom wing.
* Three separate cottages surrounding the main house.
* Huge range of part - converted and unconverted outbuildings.
* Within ten minutes’ drive of the bustling county town of Cardigan.
Over almost twenty years the current owners have spared no expense in the
renovation and restoration of one of the finest homes in Wales. This process
of rejuvenation has also extended to the surrounding buildings which have been
individually purchased and brought back from the brink of dereliction to
reform this grand and impressive estate. Once owned by the Queen’s cousin,
this stunning mansion and its surrounding buildings have been restored to a
condition that is truly fit for royalty.
Designed by the renowned architect Edward Haycock, the mansion was constructed
around 1854 on the site of an older 18th century residence. The mansion was
extended and redecorated around 1905 with intricate stencilling, painting, and
cornice work which contributed to the building being classified as a Grade II*
listed property. Much of the redecoration and remodelling undertaken at this
stage was carried out by Morant of London and included touches like the
alabaster fireplaces, hand painted friezes, and ornate plaster work. When the
current owners began the restoration of the property they went to great pains
to preserve these features and match them with equally high quality
craftsmanship. New cabinetry was added throughout the property and used
designs from the famous Clive Christian Furniture Company. This also included
a highly bespoke kitchen which is a truly stunning addition to the mansion.
In addition to the main fourteen bedroom mansion, the sale includes a wide
range of additional buildings that surround the main property. Contained
within the main mansion itself is a three bedroom, two reception room, self -
contained wing. To the rear of the mansion the construction of a gym and
indoor swimming pool is a fantastic addition to the building.
Positioned behind the mansion an L shaped stone building contains two self -
contained cottages, a large triple bay coach house with an upper level, and
another two storey unconverted cottage. The scope to bring these buildings
back into residential use is huge, with the current owner carefully ensuring
that the buildings have been reroofed to secure and weatherproof them in the
meantime.
Next to this L shaped building is another two bedroom detached cottage to the
side of the main house. Recently added to the estate is another large part
converted detached house which will be able to provide four/five bedrooms over
two levels. Beside this structure is another very large unconverted barn and
cowshed which has recently been purchased by the owners. The estate also owns
two driveways which lead to the properties, with access over a third to the
north side of the mansion. The estate is positioned on the northern bank of the
sweeping River Teifi which works its way down from the Cambrian Mountains and
joins the sea at the nearby town of Cardigan. This thriving market town
provides a huge range of amenities and services just ten minutes’ drive from
the estate.
Combining a history that is as rich and intriguing as the opportunities it
offers for any buyer, this estate would make the perfect location for an
events or hospitality business or an unparalleled private residence.
This historic estate perfectly reflects the grandeur and opulence of its
original design in the painstaking renovation carried out by the current
owners. Penylan Mansion represents the pinnacle of the housing market in the
region and is a truly stunning proposition for a buyer
Main House Overview
You enter the property via an impressive entrance foyer that leads you into
the central entrance hall. This space makes a stunning introduction to the
property with the double height hall at the rear of the room housing the
beautiful staircase to the first floor which is surrounded by hand painted
friezes. To each side of the hall are two large reception rooms currently laid
out as an opulent dining room and a drawing room for receiving guests. Next to
the drawing room and with a door to the entrance hall is the remarkable
ballroom which looks out over the gardens to the side of the property. With a
sprung floor, full length mercury mirrors, and intricate cornice and panel
work, this space is an unbelievable feature to the mansion.
The largest reception room on this level is the expansive sitting room found
to the rear of the building which looks out to the garden on two sides. The
care and attention that has gone into the numerous features of these
spectacular reception rooms really needs to be seen to be believed. Next to
the sitting room is a private study which also connects to the rear hallway
that runs through the back of the building. This hallway gives access to
another more intimate reception room, along with a cloak room and the boot
room/utility. The boot room offers another cloakroom off it along with a
utility/bar room to the side. Off this utility you enter a large lobby which
leads outside and into the gym and pool complex. A later addition to the
structure, the gym and pool offer a fantastic space for the family to unwind
or another focal point for any party or social gathering at the property.
Completing the accommodation on this level is the recently renovated kitchen
which has been created from a Clive Christian Furniture Company design to make
a truly breath - taking space which perfectly matches the character of the
original property.
A covered central courtyard allows access into the annex which is connected to
the main manor house with stairs leading down into the large basement which
runs under the building. The basement houses the heating system for the
mansion along with ample dry storage and an impressive wine cellar. Access to
the annex is also possible through a door from the main kitchen which connects
through to the annex’s own kitchen space.
The first floor contains the principal bedrooms in the mansion with the
largest found along the eastern and southern side of the building. There are
nine bedrooms on this level with the potential for a tenth if the luxurious
dressing room off the master was not required. There is an interconnecting
door which gives access to the three further bedrooms found in the annex which
could connect the two units if required.
The master bedroom is positioned above the ball room with a wonderful bay
window looking out over the gardens. Like most of the principal bedrooms it
boasts handmade Clive Christian cabinetry that perfectly matches the grandeur
of the space. The junior master suit is positioned next to the master with the
opulent dressing room and a bathroom separating them. There are five
bath/shower rooms found on this level which perfectly serve the bedrooms
around them. The four principal bedrooms are supplemented by five others that
run along the western side of the building, with the hallway that connects
them also giving access to a staircase to the second floor.
The second floor of the mansion was originally servants’ quarters but has been
restored to match the rest of the building. This level contains three bedrooms
along with a bathroom. Ideal for guests or older children, this level could
form another self - contained unit to the property if needed.
Annex Overview
Contained within the same building as the main residence, the self - contained
wing offers supplementary accommodation to the mansion. While completely self -
sufficient, the wing could be easily integrated back into the main mansion and
used as one large residence. The wing has a hallway accessed from the front of
the building which leads into two reception rooms on either side. The
reception room on the north western corner of the building also leads into
another reception room which has a pair of double doors to the outside of the
building. Two of the three reception rooms also have doors to the enclosed
central courtyard which connects back to the main mansion. To the north
eastern side of the wing is the kitchen which offers similarly impressive
cabinetry and amenities as the one found in the main house.
A staircase from the largest reception room takes you up to the first floor of
the wing and the central landing. The landing opens onto three bedrooms
looking out to the front and side of the building. Two of the bedrooms share a
‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom with an internal door from the third leading into the
first floor of the main house.
External
The approach to Penylan Mansion provides a hint at the grandeur and opulence
of this outstanding residence with the tree lined driveway bringing you to the
large turning circle at the front of the mansion. The fountain water feature
positioned in front of the house provides a suitably impressive introduction
to the lavishness found inside.
Surrounding the main manor house are approximately thirteen acres of gardens,
fields, and woodland. A large lake, which was dredged and re - lined by the
current owners, runs along beside the main entrance driveway and provides a
haven for wildlife.
To the rear of the main mansion a gravel driveway and courtyard separate the
building from the large L shape building that once would have served as a
coach house and servants’ quarters. Now housing two separate one and two
bedroom cottages, along with a large triple garage with storage above it, this
is a great addition to the main property. To the rear of this building there
is a large courtyard, ringed with other unconverted outbuildings which
provides even more parking and storage for vehicles and machinery. Besides
this courtyard is another two bedroom detached cottage positioned next to the
northern drive out of the estate.
To the northern side of the estate is a large partially converted outbuilding
that, when completed, would provide another detached four/five bedroom
residence. Next to this is another large unconverted cowshed and hay barn
which offers huge scope for further development. This part of the estate was
only recently purchased by the owner in their quest to restore the estate to
its former glory.
In addition to the main driveway that brings you to the front of the main
mansion the estate also owns a second driveway at the rear of the buildings.
This driveway runs along the boundary with the southern paddocks owned by the
property and connects to a country lane to the east of the estate. The estate
also has a right of access over a third driveway which connects over farmland
and through woodland to bring you to the northern side of the property.
Council tax band - I
Directions
If approaching Cardigan from the south via the A478, take the third exit on
the roundabout onto the A487. Crossing the River Teifi, you approach a second
roundabout. Again, take the third exit onto the A484 signposted Newcastle
Emlyn. Continue on this road for around three miles until you reach the
village of Llechryd. Follow the road through the village and continue along
the northern side of the river Teifi. Proceed on for just over half a mile,
ignoring the first left hand turn before taking the second signposted for the
Llechryd Waterworks. Proceed up this quiet lane and the grand entrance to
Penylan Mansion will be found on your right hand side after a short distance.
If approaching from the east, take the A484 from Newcastle Emlyn signposted
for Cardigan before taking the right hand turn just before reaching Llechryd
and then follow the directions above.

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