Boncath, SA37

Nestled in the heart of one of the prettiest river valleys in West Wales, Lancych Mansion is as captivating as it’s breath-taking setting. This seven-bedroom Grade II* listed residence also has the benefit of a self-contained two-bedroom cottage in its eastern wing. The mansion is the result of a grand Georgian extension to the seventeenth century farmhouse. During the last twenty years the building has undergone much renovation including the full replacement of the ornate roof and the entire East wing. The current owners have gone to great lengths to complete this sympathetic restoration of the home and to bring the whole property up to modern day standards for this unique residence.

In the Georgian part of the mansion are four receptions rooms with four ensuite bedrooms above. Along with these four suites there are another three ensuites in the eastern wing of the home, providing ideal accommodation for guests, extended family or a business. At the centre of the mansion is the beautiful and bright kitchen diner.

Complementing the seven ensuite bedrooms, the ground floor of the East wing, the oldest part of the property, offers a fully self-contained cottage which can be accessed from or closed off to the mansion as needed. This residence offers two bedrooms (with one currently utilised as a study), a large central living room, bathroom, cloakroom, utility room, and a very spacious kitchen diner. The cottage has its own front door to it’s parking and private gardens, perfect for a multi-generational family or as a separate rental unit. This is a fabulous addition to the estate.

Sitting at the centre of this tranquil valley with the River Cych winding its way along the estate’s northern boundary, the setting for Lancych Mansion is simply magical. The feeling of peace and calm that you get from walking through the wide sunny valley has been recognised for hundreds of years with the Cych valley appearing in the 12th century Mabinogion referenced as the ‘enchanted valley’. This feeling of being somewhere truly special can be felt while walking through the gardens that surround the house or down along the banks of the river in the meadows.

For a property that in total offers nine bedrooms and five reception areas, it is surprising to be left with the feeling of a visiting a comfortable family home, but that is exactly what a buyer finds in Lancych Mansion. Combine this with a truly breath-taking setting it this stunning river valley, Lancych is a rare opportunity.

Council tax band - I

Main Mansion

The impressive entrance to the property includes a large, covered porch which leads to elaborate carved and glazed double wooden doors, making a grand entrance to the mansion. The hall has the vaulted ceiling decorated with plaster moulding. There are doors to the library and drawing room with an archway leading into the central hallway.

Library

Immediately to your left as you enter is the beautiful library. With built-in bookshelves and a feature box bay window with wooden shutters, affording views down the valley facing west.

Drawing room

The drawing room is a wonderful bright space with box bay windows, with original shutters, to two aspects looking out over the gardens and meadow down to the river. The room is accessed either directly from the entrance hall or from an internal door from the library. Plaster moulding around the ceiling and an original fireplace.

Family room

Next to the drawing room is the largest room which has a beautiful full height window looking out directly at the woodland on the opposite side of the valley. To either side of this large window are two glazed doors that open to the rear gardens. A large marble fireplace with a woodburning stove is a focal point.

Central hall

The handmade staircase leads up to the first floor, with another short staircase leading down to the rest of the ground floor rooms. The centre point for this space is undoubtedly the circular stained-glass window bearing the original family crest on the top landing. There is a second staircase leading up to the first floor, a storage room under these stairs and an external door to the rear patio.

Dining room

The dining room has a range of bespoke cabinetry to display glassware and crockery and an original floor to ceiling butler’s cupboard. The large windows to the southern aspect of the property floods the room with sunlight. Part of the room incorporates an office space.

Opposite the dining room a door leads off the hallway to an internal lobby which functions as a perfect space to store coats and boots. Two doors lead off this lobby and give access to the cellars and a cloakroom/shower room.

Cloakroom 1

The room is fully tiled with a vanity unit, toilet, shower cubicle. A rooflight above that brings in natural light.

Cellars

The large cellars provide excellent storage. Slate flagstone floors are matched with slate benches set on brick plinths. Windows to the side of the property bring ventilation to the space. There is a door off the main space into a second cellar room with barrelled ceiling and two large slate shelved alcoves along with the mansion’s water treatment equipment from the well situated below.

Kitchen

The large kitchen is positioned at the centre of the home. The kitchen has handmade, inlaid, solid sycamore units from cabinet-makers Makepeace, topped with Blue Pearl granite countertops. A built-in dishwasher, oven, hob, and microwave oven, with a matching unit for a large American style fridge freezer. Under the window is a reconditioned electric two oven Aga. A three-metre-long table occupies the middle of the room but this space could be used for a large kitchen island. Slate flagged floor throughout Kitchen, hallways and utility.

Utility room 1

Next to the main kitchen is a handy utility room with a window to the side gardens. Large Belfast sink, along with space for freestanding white goods, undercounter washing machine and dryer. Lots of storage shelving.

Main Mansion - First floor

Bedroom one 1

The primary master suite looks out to west and has some of the finest views from the property. The curved ceilings perfectly reflect the grandeur of this stunning bedroom. An internal door leads into the separate adjoining dressing room.

Dressing room

Larger than most bedrooms this dressing room has a picture window and door direct to the landing. There is an open fireplace to the far wall with a full range of fitted wardrobes opposite it. A door to the side leads into the master ensuite.

En-suite bathroom 1

This fully tiled room has a Corian elegantly curved double vanity, toilet, jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle incorporating a steam room. Windows to the front of the house.

Bedroom two

Overlooking the river, this elegant bedroom echoes the same gentle arching ceilings as the master. The space has fitted wardrobes and a door to the ensuite bathroom on the rear wall.

En-suite bathroom 2

Offering a roll top bath and separate double shower, this bathroom also includes an airing cupboard, bidet, and lavatory with a window to the side bringing in natural light.

Bedroom three

This is another charming double. Accessed from its own landing, which has separate linen and airing cupboards. The bedroom offers a range of built-in storage and a window to the side with a pair of glazed double doors leading into the ensuite bathroom. The landing has access to the main and second staircase.

En-suite bathroom 3

A window to the rear of the building looks out over the valley with a toilet, hand basin and bath with shower over it.

Bedroom four

Positioned at the front of the property, this bedroom on this side of the house offers an excellently proportioned bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and window to the front. A short corridor leads to the ensuite bathroom.

En-suite bathroom 4

Offering a bath with shower over, toilet and hand basin, this bathroom also has a window looking out to the south.

East Wing Upper Floor

Hallway

The door from the kitchen takes you into a vaulted hallway which has a staircase down to an internal door to the cottage, a door to the utility room and three steps up to the east wing bedrooms of the mansion.

Bedroom five

The largest of these three bedrooms is found at the far end of the corridor and enjoys windows to the front and side of the building along with access to its ensuite bathroom. Built in wardrobe, TV point

En-suite bathroom 5

an internal fully tiled ensuite including a bath with shower over, toilet and moulded Corian vanity units.

Bedroom six

Overlooking the rear of the property, this lovely bedroom enjoys charming views out towards the river. With a dressing area to the side, including a built-in dressing table and wardrobe.

En-suite bathroom 6

An internal fully tiled ensuite bathroom, this room also features a Corian elegantly curved vanity containing the toilet and hand basin with the bath and shower over.

Bedroom seven

The first bedroom you come to on your right as you enter the eastern hall, this room still offers a pleasant double bedroom, with views out to the front of the property. Fitted wardrobe and dressing table. TV point

En-suite bathroom 7

Off the seventh bedroom is a well-proportioned fully tiled ensuite bathroom with a window overlooking the front of the property.

East Wing Lower Floor - Cottage

Entrance hall

The Cottage has its own Front door, with a garden path from a large gravel parking area. This entrance hall with slate flagged floors provides an excellent space for boots, coats, and outdoor clothes

Cloakroom 2

off the entrance hall, this fully tiles internal cloakroom provides a toilet and vanity unit.

Utility room 2

Next to the cloakroom this useful utility has a range of storage, Belfast sink and plumbing for a washer/tumble dryer machine, with a slate floor.

Kitchen / diner

The large slate flagged kitchen/diner offers a fully-fitted kitchen with range of integrated appliances. A window to the side looks over the rear gardens. There is space for a large kitchen table and a wood burning stove is set into the original hearth (not currently used).

Living room

The spacious central living room is a charming space with large windows to the front and back. As a focal point is the large inglenook housing a wood burning stove, with all the primary rooms radiating off this space. Karndean flooring. TV point.

Bedroom one 2

A generous double bedroom, this room has a large south facing window to the front of the property, fitted wardrobe and dressing table.

Bedroom two / home office

Windows to the front and side of the property bring in natural light to this double bedroom.

Family bathroom

This fully tiled bright bathroom offers a bath with shower over, hand basin set in a Corian vanity and toilet.

Externally

Lancych Mansion sits in approximately fifteen acres of grounds at the widest point of the Cych Valley. A stone pillared gated entrance leads to a sweeping driveway curving down to the large tarmac parking area in front of the mansion and a further, much larger gravelled area at the back of the property. Here there is a very large, four vehicle enclosed carport.

Surrounding the property are numerous lawns, mature trees, large flowering shrubs and a flower border. Directly in front of the mansion is a large level lawn which is encircled by a Ha-Ha which encircles the lawns and the top field. The formal gardens roll gently downhill to the rest of the land which comprise two beautiful water meadows that go down to meet the river. To all sides of the mansion are patios, terraces and a veranda that can follow the sun throughout the day. To the rear a hexagonal rotating Amtico summer house looks out over the meadows and beyond.

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Directions

Positioned midway between Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn, Lancych Mansion is accessible from several directions. If approaching from the south along the A478 proceed through Crymch and turn left as you leave the village following signs for Bwlch-y-Groes. At the next crossroads turn left and Lancych Mansion will be found on your right hand side.

If approaching from the east, head for Newcastle Emlyn before following signs south for Capel Iwan then for Caws Cenarth Cheese. Pass Caws Cenarth and take the next left at a crossroad. Cross the river, then take a right at the next crossroads and Lancych Mansion will be found on your right hand side.

Disclaimer

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