TALHENBONT HALL, TALHENBONT, CRICCIETH

PRICE ON APPLICATION

A unique opportunity for a discerning purchaser to acquire a 75 acre Country Estate with a Grade ll Listed Mansion, built in 1607, formerly a garrison for Cromwell's soldiers. Located on the Lleyn Peninsula and set in ancient woodlands together with 5 period Cottages for letting purposes and 1.5 miles of Salmon and Sea Trout River which ambles through the grounds in a deep wooded ravine.
The present owners have sympathetically refurbished the main hall restoring all the original features including the Gothic fire places and the magnificent oak paneling throughout. The lounge displays a 10foot open fireplace and a unique Staffordshire Pottery tiled floor.

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COTTAGES

All the five period cottages have been brought into the 21st Century and afford 5 star luxury for self catering accommodation.

 

GROUNDS

The 75 acres of Grounds have retained the background of the indigenous oak woodland with the river meandering though which is a designated habitat for otters. The grounds have been opened to the public to stroll through an area called `Fools Forest` which is 10 acres of wooded area displaying many copper sculptures and a great sense of humour! Also to enjoy the many unique features in this magnificent setting.

 

GARDENS

The 6 acres of landscaped gardens which surround the Hall display a Japanese Summer House, carved wooden sculptures and a copper willow tree fountain, Rose beds and a Terraced garden down to a lake and the river.

 

QUACKERY

The `Quackery' houses many ornamental birds and water fowl in an enchanting setting whilst the lawns offer you outdoor chess, a putting course and an all season tennis court with peacocks roaming the grounds.

SHOP

A small retail stoned and beamed Craft Shop with Café facilities supplement the success which this estate enjoys.

 

OPPORTUNITIES

This Country estate has a wide range of stone clad outbuildings with many possible uses including a Hotel, Restaurant, Wedding venue, Health Farm, Conference Centre to name but a few or simply just to maintain this exclusively for the ultimate in holidays.

But what could be better than a private Gentry's Residence - 'Where time stands still'

 

 

 

MAIN HOUSE
ACCOMMODATION

The Hall is double glazed with Central heating throughout.

The accommodation comprises of:

GROUND FLOOR

DINING ROOM
With brick fire place and large pitch pine windows
LOUNGE
With Gothic fire place and exposed beams,
Staffordshire Pottery floor, and stone mullion windows

FRONT ENTRANCE HALL

FRONT RECEPTION ROOM Gothic fire place and oak paneling.

OFFICE/STUDY With French doors to rear lawns

LEAN TO GREENHOUSE Heated

KITCHEN Double Aga Cooker, tiled floor, original bells

PREPARATION KITCHEN Well fitted with modern units

SEPARATE TOILET With wash hand basin and WC

LAUNDRY ROOM Sink and washing machines

WINE CELLARS

2 ROOMS With slate floors and wine racks.

 

FIRST FLOOR

SEPARATE SHOWER with hand wash basin

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1. Oak paneled and Gothic inglenook fire place,
Oak floor

DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 Wash basin with units and built in wardrobes and cupboards

BATHROOM AND WC.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 3 built in wardrobes and dressing table

DOUBLE BEDROOM 4 oak paneling and sandstone fire place.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 5 with wash hand basin and built in wardrobes and cupboards

SINGLE BEDROOM 6 with hand basin

 

SECOND FLOOR

HALF LANDING Separate stairs to Gardeners Cottage

SMALL STORE ROOM

LARGE ATTIC STORE

LINEN ROOM

BUTLERS QUARTERS

 

COTTAGES
All the Five Cottages have been brought back from semi derelict conditions, to extremely high specification self catering accommodation, the 500 year old features have been highlighted, to create a modern ambiance in antique surroundings.
The cottages are as follows :-

 

THE BOTHY THE CONIFERS THE HUNTING LODGE

 

WOOD BERRY THE GARDENERS

 

 

 

THE COACH HOUSE

The coach house is used for storage now but has potential to convert into two more letting units subject to planning permission.

 

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AN EARLY INSPECTION IS ADVISED OF THIS WELL MAINTAINED ESTATE.

 

 

TENURE Freehold

 

 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Agents
Yale and Hemmings Ltd

 

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