8 bed link detached house for sale

61 St. James Street, Narberth SA67

Located in the heart of Narberth, Pembrokeshire, voted the no1 place to live in Wales in recent years by the Sunday Times. Luxury Welsh Homes are honoured to introduce you to Llwynon, 61 St James Street, Narberth.

Believed to have been built in the 1600’s and converted to a Coaching Inn opening circa 1790, it is a truly stunning example of a majestic three-storey, three windowed Georgian Town House, that was built to impress with an equally well-proportioned lower-ground floor, creating high-quality living space over four-storeys as seen from the rear. The later conversion of the annex (seemingly a former chapel) between 1805 and 1819 is appropriately integrated with the main house. Oozing with historic ‘finds’ and conundrums, most unusually for the period, the property was bequeathed to the female lineage in 1722, even in marriage. This Grade II listed home is central to Narberth and all it has to offer. Set back from the main street behind original cast iron railings, it still retains its gravitas and conveys the importance of its former life and position in the community.

From an architectural and layout perspective, the Conservation Officer overseeing works commented that Llwynon is a property that is the least disturbed and most true to its original form in Pembrokeshire. The current custodians worked with a dedicated team of builders and specialists to have meticulously and lovingly restored and rejuvenated every part of this historic dwelling to make it into a wonderful home with modern comforts. With a plethora of original details and unexpected quirks that really capture the imagination, they have agonised over both the largest changes and the most minuscule of details.

Reception Hallway
The impressive original entrance door with original elliptical ‘fanlight’ over, grand proportions and high ceilings, as to be expected in wonderful Georgian homes of this calibre, with original, restored ‘Lincrusta’ wallpaper beneath the dado railing, column radiator, high skirting, majestic ‘barrelled’ archway, impressive ceiling chandelier and ornate rose, intricate cornicing and an elegant ( possibly ‘Nash’) staircase with original and cherished ‘Art Nouveau’ wallpapering beneath the dado, sweeping in an apsidal curve, up to the impressive landing and first floor.

Drawing Room
A truly magnificent yet comfortable room with dual aspect sash windows with shutters, beautiful Italian marble fireplace focal and talking point. With light cascading in from the beautiful 19th century curved bay window, with original glass, overlooking the breath-taking gardens and countryside beyond. High ceilings provide grandeur and a sense of tranquillity in this room with cornice, ceiling rose, column radiator, high skirtings, Victorian alcove with display shelving and two original doors providing access from and to the reception hall.

Breakfast and Dining Kitchen
Wonderfully well-planned and thoroughly thought out, this hand-crafted kitchen was created by local craftsperson ‘Norman Lincoln’ . Made from oak with ‘pippy oak’ panels the kitchen is practical and stylish with smeg ‘Linear’ range appliances including a double oven, hob with rising extractor, integrated dishwasher, and space for large fridge and freezer. A range of the highest standard hand-crafted cabinetry provides ample storage, with an opulent yet withstanding stone composite work surface over, one and a half steel sink with mixer-tap over and Zip hot water tap. Dual aspect windows allow natural light to flow through. The stunning, working, carved cast iron fireplace is thought to originate from 1910-1920’s with tiling and hearth. This room benefits from new Elm flooring throughout, column radiators, original ceiling rose and a window to the fore with shutters.

Rear Lobby
With access to the gardens. WC with original refurbished Victorian toilet and reclaimed basin from 1905.

Laundry
At a half way point on the stairwell; with a small porcelain sink, plumbing and space for washing machine and externally vented tumble dryer, flush cabinetry housing radiators creating airing cupboard and drying space with storage.

First Floor Landing
Spacious and elegant, from here moving through this majestic home with much history, we access what would have originally been the servants stairs, leading up to:

Second Floor
A central hallway with wonderful, exposed beams, column radiator, and doors radiating to:

Master Suite
The sublime second floor master suite complete with sumptuous master bedroom, having vaulted ceilings with impressive, exposed pegged beams, feature wall with wonderful Mural, sash windows allowing natural light to cascade in, column radiators, working fireplace, walk in wardrobe. Door to:

En-suite bathroom
Double shower with waterfall mixer shower, large towel radiator, wash hand basin and WC, original floor boards, amazing countryside and castle views from original window and newly added Velux allowing natural light to stream in.

Dressing Room
Gorgeous dressing room with original floor boards, quirky Victorian-repurposed door, high level storage with loft ladder, original window with countryside and castle views and recently added Velux, column radiator, exposed oak beams.

Study
A fantastic space to work, with hand-crafted elm desk and shelving made from a single Welsh tree by local master craftsman, Norman Lincoln. Exposed beams, column radiator, original window and added Velux, allowing a calm and bright space.

Yoga Room / Bedroom
Yoga room / bedroom to the front of the house with a very relaxed feel, exposed beams, original floor boards, stone hearth, column radiator, original windows to the fore.

First Floor Accommodation
Three large, double bedrooms:

Bedroom
The first to the rear of the property with breath-taking countryside and castle views from the sash window, original fossil-marble fireplace re-sited from the Annex and new slate hearth, column radiator, high skirtings, feature flower Mural to wall.

Guest Bedroom
To the fore with sash window, column radiator, high skirting and original fireplace.

Shower Room
Shower cubicle with waterfall mixer shower with towel radiator, WC, wash hand basin, painted, original floorboards, cupboards for storage, sash window to fore.

Bedroom
Large bedroom to the fore with high skirting, sash windows, column radiator.

En-suite Bathroom
With 1950’s original bath with mixer shower over, hand basin and WC, amazing countryside and castle views, large towel radiator, painted, original floorboards.

Off the kitchen and also accessed via the garage, courtyard and gardens
Bake House
Believed to have been built prior to 1633, the Bake House has been transformed; now with a resplendent glass roof, light cascades through this lovely space, with log burning stove set within the gorgeous original stone work, with reclaimed ‘strawberry pine’ church flooring ensuring a casual and comfortable room to relax, read and enjoy all year round. Pedestrian access here to the double garage with gym above and to the gardens and courtyard with hot tub. Staircase leading downstairs to:

Lower Bake House
True to its original form and with lots of historical interest including stone walls, original bread oven and original restored ‘brig’ for pork processing and storing; flagstone flooring, ‘Shaws’ deep sink with antique finish ‘brushed’ brass taps. A lead lined ‘find’ is kept for prosterity here as a nod to the past of this intriguing house, thought to have been utilised as a cold store back in the day. (More information on the history of the house available on request). Steps up to stable door offering access to gardens.

The Den
Accessed via the Lower Bake House, the lower ground floor and having the benefit of its own shared hallway entrance from the front of the property. The lower-ground floor of the main house, through to and including the Annex, has underfloor heating.

With the original exposed beams complete with pig hooks, stripped back brickwork and timber frame proudly displaying the history and workmanship of this truly exceptional home and its equally interesting past. The Den is a games/TV/sitting room with original window to the fore, inset fireplace where five ovens were originally sited, and a Kitchenette; small but perfectly formed with space for appliances and cabinetry, sink unit.

The Den leads into the shared hallway, with original slate flagstone flooring, storage cupboard with rolling door, exposed beams to ceiling. From it is accessed a modern shower room with hand basin and WC, column style towel radiator, and stone flags, a cold store / wine cellar, and pine staircase leading back to the main house and door through to the annex.

The Annex
Self-contained annex with private access.

Sitting room / Dining room
With French doors opening out to the enchanting gardens and panoramic countryside views, an impressive marble, working- fireplace and access to:

Kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen with a range of cabinetry, sink unit, fitted dishwasher, cooker, hob and extractor with space for a large fridge/freezer. The kitchen was originally two rooms, a walk-in safe and a walk-in larder and the original Bank style safe door remains in place as another nod to this home’s considerable history.

Steps to Second Reception Room
Large space currently utilised as a bedroom but could easily be a second reception room or study with large window to the fore, column radiator and grand staircase leading to the first floor. This room has a discreet modern lift to the first-floor to provide assisted living.

First Floor
Bedroom to the rear of the property, large sash windows looking over countryside and castle views, column radiator and inset architecture for bed and furniture placement. The lift exits here and a stair chair provides further assisted living to reach the second-floor.

Toilet
WC and basin off with towel radiator.

Second Floor
Bedroom
With window to the side aspect and Velux offering a light and airy space at the very top of the home with built-in wardrobe, column radiator and inset spotlighting.

Bathroom
With window to the fore, cleverly designed to be functional and work with the sloping of the roof space to conclude in a bath with mixer shower over, low level WC and wash hand basin

Outside
Courtyard Garden
Paved ‘sun trap’ with double gates for access, boiler room, fantastically private seating area with hot tub and outside hot/cold shower., and a covered well. Access to the studio.

Double Garage
A rarity in Narberth and a real bonus is the double garage to the side of the property providing ample storage, with electric door and with off road parking to the side, complete with EV charging point. Stairs ascend to a beautiful second floor light-filled space utilised currently as a gym, with exposed brickwork, roof beams, Velux windows, electric points and re-enforced floor with gym-grade flooring.

Detached Studio
The detached studio is a real treat, offering a place to work away from the main house with large Velux windows, many electric sockets and lighting. Separate toilet and basin. A fabulous size with access from the courtyard and giving access to the ‘Dell’ garden.

Gardens
Surrounded by breath-taking, far-reaching countryside views and offering peace and tranquillity, these wondrous gardens unfold with thoughtfully designed spaces allowing you to journey through and enjoy all year round. With established, mature planting throughout, meandering pathways guide you to the carefully placed seating areas; for ‘sun and shade’, pond and waterfall, bountiful borders, and stunning Victorian greenhouse that has an original and inspired internal rainwater irrigation system and offers two varieties of Peach.

The Dell
A charming ‘secret garden’, with gated access from the main gardens and studio, glazed summer house, tool shed (both with power supply), established Fig tree, countryside views. This garden has its own unique identity.

Llwynon, historically preserved, lovingly restored.

The thriving market town of Narberth in the east of Pembrokeshire, frequently ranked by the Sunday Times in the best places to live guide, offers independent shops, pubs, doctors, dentist, cafe's, hairdressers and barbers, antique shops, restaurants, library, swimming pool, social clubs all within multicoloured Edwardian and Georgian buildings. Great road and rail links are available with a train station and bus services a short walk away meaning travelling further afield is easy with Tenby, Saundersfoot and Amroth a short distance away, it's well connected to Haverfordwest, Tenby, Cardigan and Carmarthen and has regular direct services to Paddington.

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The thriving market town of Narberth in the east of Pembrokeshire, frequently ranked by the Sunday Times in the best places to live guide, offers independent shops, pubs, doctors, dentist, cafe's, hairdressers and barbers, antique shops, restaurants, library, swimming pool, social clubs all within multicoloured Edwardian and Georgian buildings. Great road and rail links are available with a train station and bus services a short walk away meaning travelling further afield is easy with Tenby, Saundersfoot and Amroth a short distance away, it's well connected to Haverfordwest, Tenby, Cardigan and Carmarthen and has regular direct services to Paddington.

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