Brecon Road, Crickhowell, NP8

12 Bedroom Character Property for sale in Abergavenny

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This is a fine example of a Grade II Listed Regency mansion house dating from 1824 and occupying a prime, central position in the very centre of the bustling and internationally famous market town of Crickhowell in the Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park and from which an extraordinary vista over the splendid tapestry and landscape of the Black Mountains can be richly enjoyed.  Steeped in history and ancestry and occupying the site of a former residence where Charles I is believed to have once stayed, this substantial country property occupies grounds of circa 2.75 acres to include the main seven bedroomed, six bathroom, mansion house together with four receptions rooms, an entertainment room complete with bar, an addition to the principal accommodation containing a multi-media suite, pottery/artist studio, and kitchen plus bathroom facilities,  two self-contained apartments, one of three bedrooms, and one with two bedrooms, and of great historical interest to the town, a Grade I Listed Gatehouse identified as being a scheduled ancient monument.  Rarely does an opportunity to acquire a magnificent property such as this arise with the potential to occupy a major primary residence or commercial opportunity to suit.  Given the size of the grounds, there is the potential for development but this, together with any change in classification of the property, would require the necessary planning consent.

This mansion house sits on the site of a 15th century fortified manor house.  The original Grade I Listed Gatehouse which occupies a prominent position on Brecon Road, protected the former manor house of Cwrt Y Carw, translated from Welsh to English as Stag’s Court, and was part of the defences of the English Lordship of Raglan and more latterly was once the Herbert family’s mansion home.  Whilst the original manor house was damaged by fire, the 15th century two storey Gatehouse remains and has a distinctive crenelated top which is set forward into a long crenelated wall which runs around the northern perimeter of the former site. The Gatehouse represents an individual slice of history in our modern world and is believed to be the only scheduled ancient monument left in private ownership in Wales.  Featuring a battlemented parapet, the structure has an array of features and was immortalised on a Victorian watercolour by Caleb Robert Stanley which was produced on bank notes for the Bank of Porthmawr, existing as currency until replaced by a national bank in the town. 

The Gatehouse has an archway from within which leads to the main house which although a younger build than its older protector, is itself Listed and was constructed by the Seymour family to replace the manor house which had been demolished to make way for New Road.  The residence is attractively stucco-fronted under a slate roof with wide swept bracket eaves and classical eaves bands and is of a U-plan design with later additions. The property has retained several historical features including shuttered small pane sash windows, a central part glazed porch to the front elevation under a striking lean-to veranda with decorative detailing on the sun terrace, wide oak floorboard planks, and an oak staircase which has been restored from the original by the owner.  Some of the internal doors and fireplaces are original as is much of the cornicing and ceiling roses.

The owner has extended great attention to detail and has personally hand-crafted missing doors and frames ensuring that they are a close reproduction of the original and what has been lost over time, such as chandeliers, has been painstakingly sourced across the country from similar aged properties and installed in this exceptional home.  Whilst the property is of its age, it has been a labour of love for the owner to methodically restore it from run-down apartments to its former glory whilst having an eye for modern enhancements and improvements.  This property should therefore be regarded as a sympathetically restored mansion house that has been transformed into a modern home perfectly attuned to its surroundings and heritage.

Important information

This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: 621522da-71d1-4135-ba07-476ad8e20620

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