5 bedroom detached house for sale

A Period 4 acre country property that dates back to the mid 17th Century and which reputedly has close links with Oliver Cromwell and is also associated with the period of the ‘Rebecca Riots’ in the mid 19th Century and which comprises a Grade II Listed 5 bedroomed country house with 2 No adjoining one bedroomed letting cottages, outbuildings set up for Equestrian purposes, MÉNAGE 116’ x 66’ and approximately 3½ Acres of land enjoying excellent frontage to the ‘Newchurch’ Road situate opposite and just before the entrance to Carmarthen Golf Club (18 Holes) some 3 miles north of the County and Market town of Carmarthen.

Historical note

The property reputedly has connections with Oliver Cromwell whose actions lead to the property now being known as Knightsford as a result of the Knight or Baron of Trawsmawr being killed next to the property by Cromwell’s soldiers this act of violence was to be forever remembered by the change of the name of the property from Glanrhyd to Knightsford.In May of 1648 Cromwell was at Cwrt Castell but did not disturb the neighbourhood because he had relatives living there. Oliver Cromwell it is reported had it in mind to demolish Pembroke Castle and the route he intended to take was through Cynwyl Elfed and Newcastle Emlyn. When he reached Llannewydd (Newchurch) he met with an Army of Tenant Farmers under the command of the Knight or Baron of Trawsmawr and this journey was frustrated. A pre-arranged scheme to capture Cromwell had been made by the Squires of Trawsmawr, Pantycendy and Plas Howell. The intention of these Squires had been to decoy Cromwell over Cefn Cilgwyn to the intricate valley of Nantgwyn under Pantycendy where they thought his Army could never escape. In their flight from Penymaes pursued by Cromwell right by Rhydymarchog the Knight or Baron of Trawsmawr was killed and commemoration of that tragedy as previously mentioned the property that was once called Glanrhyd was changed to Knightsford.In 1844 the Landowner was a Louisa Bowes Morgan but it is the occupier who is the most famous by far namely Thomas Rees. Although he resided at the Homestead known as Rhydymarchog along with his brothers, who he was and what he represented, embroiled and immersed Knightsford into the most violent history of the time namely the ‘Rebecca Riots’ with Knightsford at its very epicentre.

Applicants may be interested to note that the property has been updated since 2000 by the vendor to include some new wooden double glazed ‘sash’ windows to the rear elevation, re-rendering of the rear elevation wall etc.

The accommodation has the benefit of: -

glorious views to the rear/south over the surrounding countryside towards carmarthen bay.Oil central heating with some radiators thermostatically controlled.

Partial double glazing. Many character features including Pine panelled internal doors, boarded floors, feature Gothic style window, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams etc.

The accommodation comprises with approximate measurements: -

reception hall 12’5 x 6’3 with boarded floor. T&G boarded ceiling. Dado rail. ‘Georgian’ style sash window to fore. Radiator.

Inner hall with staircase to first floor. Understairs storage cupboard. T&G boarded ceiling. Boarded floor. Glazed double doors to the sitting room.

Separate WC/shower room with electric underfloor heating. 2 piece suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Extractor fan. Tiled double shower enclosure with electric shower over. Window to fore.

Sitting room 22’9 x 15’1 with boarded floor. Double aspect. 2 feature ceiling roses. Dado rail. 2 No French doors to and overlooking the rear garden and from which views are enjoyed over the surrounding countryside towards Carmarthen Bay. Window to side. Smooth skimmed ceiling. Wood burning stove to tiled fireplace with pine surround and slate hearth. Radiator.

Kitchen/dining/living room 25’11 x 14’1 with boarded floor. Double glazed sash window with window seat and from which views are enjoyed over the surrounding countryside towards Carmarthen Bay. Radiator. Double French doors to and overlooking the rear garden. Part tiled walls. Range of base and eye level kitchen units incorporating a vented cooker hood and sink unit. Pine panelled door to the entrance hall. Glazed display cupboard to recess. Multi fuel room heater. T&G boarded ceiling. Pine panelled door to

lobby 13’6 x 6’7 with tiled floor. ‘Georgian’ style sash window to fore. T&G boarded ceiling. Doors to reception hall and

utility/boiler room with oil fired central heating boiler. C/h timer control. Window with views. Vitreous enamel sink. Work surface. Plumbing for washing machine. Cloak hooks. Radiator. Door to rear. Double glazed velux window. Part loft over. Door to ‘Cromwell’s Cottage’.

First floor – Feature ‘Gothic’ style window at mezzanine level

landing with feature vaulted ceiling. Dado rail. Boarded floor. Radiator.

Master bedroom 1 15’4 x 15’ with double aspect. Double glazed sash window to rear from which glorious views are enjoyed. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.

En suite bathroom with 4 piece suite comprising bidet, WC, enamelled bath and wash hand basin to recess with tiled splashback and fitted cupboard beneath. Wall light with shaver point. T&G boarded sloping ceiling. Double glazed velux window. Opaque glazed window. T&G boarded to dado height.

Front bedroom 2 14’2 x 6’2 with radiator. T&G boarded sloping ceiling. ‘Georgian’ style sash window to fore. 2 wall light fittings. Double glazed velux window.

Rear bedroom 3 11’4 x 8’4 with radiator. Double glazed sash window from which glorious views are enjoyed. Access to loft space.

Rear bedroom 4 14’4 x 11’ with double glazed sash window from which glorious views are enjoyed. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.

Inner landing with dado rail.

Rear bedroom 5 12’ x 10’11 with boarded floor. Double glazed sash window from which glorious views are enjoyed. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Fitted airing/linen cupboard.

Family bathroom 11’9 x 6’7 min with boarded floor. Sash window. T&G boarded ceiling. Double glazed velux window. Part tiled walls. 3 piece coloured suite comprising panelled bath, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator.

Externally

Walled/railed/gated front garden. Rear lawned garden interspersed with apple trees. Vegetable garden. Paved sun terrace. 2 ornamental ponds. From the rear garden glorious views are enjoyed over the surrounding countryside towards Carmarthen Bay.

Greenhouse. Fuel store housing the oil storage tank.

The letting cottages lie to one side of the main residence and comprise: -

cromwell’S cottage

Cromwell’s Cottage comprises a traditionally built double fronted dwelling that reputedly was the site of the original dwelling of ‘Knightsford’.

The accommodation has central heating connected which is run off the boiler serving the main residence and the accommodation comprises with approximate room measurements: -
open plan living room/kitchen 21’ x 13’ overall with tiled floor. Radiator. Vaulted ceiling with 2 double glazed windows. Glazed door to rear. 2 windows to fore. Exposed stone wall. Feature open inglenook fireplace. Range of kitchen units incorporating a sink unit. Open tread staircase to

Balconied bedroom

Wet room with tiled floor. 2 piece suite in white comprising WC and wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Electric shower.

Externally

Front garden. Rear paved sun terrace.

Cavalier cottage

This cottage similarly is double fronted, has the benefit of central heating run off the boiler serving the main residence and comprises with approximate measurements: -

living room/kitchen 16’8 x 13’4 with boarded floor. Vaulted ceiling with 3 double glazed velux windows. Window to fore. Extractor fan. Radiator. Glazed door to rear with views. Vitreous enamel sink. Work surface. Plumbing for dishwasher.

Bedroom 10’4 x 7’3 with boarded floor. Radiator. Window to fore. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Double glazed velux window.

En suite shower room with tiled floor. 2 piece suite in white comprising WC and wash hand basin. Radiator. Extractor fan. Tiled shower enclosure with double shower over.

Externally

Rear sun terrace.

The buildings lie to one side of the residence and cottages and front onto a small yard.

Adjoining stables 30’ x 18’3 overall providing stabling for 4. Power and lighting.

Fuel STORE2 adjoining lean-to store ROOMS2-bay hay shed with Lean-To. Power and lighting.

Adjoining enclosed 2-bay workshop/stable with power and lighting.

Chicken coop and runmenage 116’ x 66’

The land

The land lies to the rear of the residence and amounts to just under 3½ Acres which is all laid to pasture enjoying a sunny southerly aspect with excellent road frontage (on 2 sides).

Home information pack: - ‘Bone-Fide’ applicants may view an electronic copy of the Home Information Pack in respect of this property and upon written request a hard copy of the H.I.P. Can be provided at a charge of £25.00 plus vat.

Services: - Mains electricity and water (metered). Private drainage. Telephone subject to B.T Regs.

Council tax: – band G
2009/10 = £1, 777.20p (oral enquiry only)

local authority: - Carmarthenshire County Council County Hall Carmarthen.

All of the external photographs on these particulars were taken in the Summer between 2006 and 2009

agents note: - None of the services or appliances, heating, plumbing or electrical installations mentioned in these sales particulars have been tested by the Selling Agent. Photographs and/or any floor layout plans used on these particulars are for illustration purposes only and may depict items, which are not for sale or included in the sale of the property.

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