Farchynys Hall, Bontddu, LL42 1TN

Farchynys Hall is an impressive Victorian country house set within approximately 3.4 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, occupying a semi-elevated position with far-reaching views towards the Mawddach Estuary. Having been cherished as a family home for over 30 years, the property offers a highly versatile arrangement, comprising the principal residence together with an adjoining property that lends itself to a variety of uses.

The accommodation is generously proportioned throughout, providing eight bedrooms in total, four of which benefit from en-suite facilities. Rich in period character, the home retains an abundance of original period features, including high ceilings, a striking stained-glass roof lantern above the landing, and attractive Victorian tiled flooring. During the current ownership, the property has been sympathetically restored and carefully maintained, creating a comfortable and elegant family home. Further benefits include gas-fired central heating, a wood-burning stove in the principal sitting room, and beautiful pitch pine joinery found throughout the property, which is a notable feature.

The adjoining accommodation is connected to the main house and can easily be incorporated into the principal residence if desired. Alternatively, it offers excellent potential as a self-contained dwelling, ideal for holiday letting, as previously operated, guest accommodation, or multi-generational living, allowing two households to enjoy independent accommodation while remaining in close proximity.

Externally, the property is approached via a driveway providing ample off-road parking. The gardens extend around the house and include expansive lawns that lead down to a delightful glade, from where views of the estuary and Barmouth bridge can be enjoyed.

To the rear of the property is a self-contained studio flat, complete with shower room facilities, offering additional flexibility for guests, rental income, or homeworking purposes.

The accommodation is arranged over several floors and briefly comprises an entrance vestibule, welcoming reception hall, kitchen/dining room, sitting room, library, a range of utility and storage rooms, cellar, and a boiler room with wood store.

To the first floor, a spacious landing provides access to five bedrooms, four of which benefit from en-suite facilities.

The adjoining accommodation is equally versatile and comprises an entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, and a sitting room/games room. The first floor offers a bedroom and family bathroom, while the second floor provides two further bedrooms.

Properties such as Farchynys Hall rarely come to the market, presenting a unique opportunity to acquire a home rich in history, exceptional character, and an abundance of striking original features. Beautifully positioned in a stunning setting and viewing of this distinguished home is highly recommended to fully appreciate its charm, character, and everything it has to offer.

Location
Bontddu is a village situated halfway between the market town of Dolgellau (approx. 5 miles) and the seaside resort of Barmouth.

The ancient market town of Dolgellau sits within an area of outstanding natural beauty set in the Southern Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of the Cader Idris mountain range. Dolgellau is an excellent base for walkers and outdoor pursuits. The town provides a small cottage hospital, primary & secondary schools, a tertiary college as well as restaurants, pubs, library, rugby & cricket clubs.

The picturesque seaside town of Barmouth is located on the west coast of North Wales and lying between a mountain range and the sea on the mouth of the river Mawddach, is arguably one of the most beautiful locations in Wales. The town itself offers an array of restaurants, pubs, cafes and local independent shops. The surrounding countryside provides superb opportunities for outdoor/water activities. The town also provides a railway station which is on the main line, providing links to Pwllheli in the North, with the line providing access to Machynlleth, Mid Wales and Shropshire, along to Birmingham.

Council Tax Band: H - £4,866.52
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance Vestibule

Impressive Gothic style door to front, decorative stonework to walls, window to side, coved ceiling, Victorian tiled flooring, decorative pitch pine door and surround with stained glass windows together with original shutters, leading into:-

Hallway

Impressive hallway with distinctive Gothic style pitch pine staircase with barley twist balusters, impressive high ceiling with stained glass roof lantern providing natural light to hallway and landing.

Coved ceiling, understairs storage, radiator, Victorian tiled flooring.

Sitting Room

Large bay window to side with decorative stained glass windows with far distant views of Mawddach Estuary, original pitch pine panelling, 2 windows to rear with pitch pine shutters, wall lights, open feature fireplace, with carved white marble surround and mantle housing wood burning stove on a large slate hearth with fender seats, 4 radiators and exposed floorboards.

Library

Two windows to rear with pitch pine shutters, window to side, coved ceiling, neo-classical feature marble fireplace with mantle and slate hearth (currently covered), 2 radiators, exposed floorboards.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Window to front with original shutters, window to side with far distant Mawddach Estuary views, coved ceiling, picture rail, ceiling downlights, wall lights.

Handmade pitch pine fitted kitchen comprising 6 wall units, 12 base units under a granite and timber work surfaces, stainless steel sink and granite drainer, tiled splashbacks, 4 ring gas hob with extractor hood above, integral deep fat fryer, eye level integral 'Bosch' oven, space for dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, impressive Victorian pitch pine over mantle fireplace with part marble insert and glossy ruby red fireplace tiles and hearth, 2 radiators, exposed floorboards.

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Door from the Hallway leading into the rear hallway.

Rear Hallway

Door leading into Kitchen/Dining Room, door to cellar, Victorian tiled floor.

Laundry Room

Window to side, vanity wash hand basin, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, high level W.C., decorative fireplace, integral display cabinet, slate flagged flooring.

Inner Rear Hallway

Coved ceiling, shelving, exposed floorboards with a fitted runner.

Utility Room

Window to rear, coved ceiling, space for freezer, exposed floorboards.

Rear Entrance

Skylight, wood store, concrete floor, door to side leading into enclosed courtyard.

First Floor Landing

Impressive stained glass roof lantern, coved ceiling, wall lights, radiator, carpet.

Principal Bedroom

Window to side with decorative surround with far reaching views over the estuary and mountain range beyond, 2 windows to rear with decorative pitch pine surround, coved ceiling, handmade pitch pine built-in wardrobes, 3 radiators, exposed floorboards.

Double door leading into:-

En-suite Bathroom

Window to front, window to side, mainly tiled walls, pitch pine panelling, built-in enamelled cast iron bath with timber panelled casing with a green marble ledge, brass central taps, brass mains shower, mirror, ceiling downlights, vanity wash hand basin with timber panelled casing and green marble ledge, mirror over, wall lights, low level W.C., bidet, radiator, tiled floor.

Bedroom 2

Two windows to rear with window seat and storage below, coved ceiling, radiator, exposed floorboards.

En-Suite Shower Room

Window to rear, fully tiled walls, shower cubicle with mains shower, vanity corner wash hand basin, low level W.C., wall lights, wall mounted blow heater, tiled flooring.

Bedroom 3

Window to side with far distant views of Barmouth Bridge, bay window to front, coved ceiling, 3 radiators, carpet.

Interconnecting door to rear landing.

En-Suite Shower Room

Fully tiled shower cubicle with mains shower, pedestal with mirror and vanity lights, low level W.C., tiled walls to dado height, heated towel rail/radiator, electric wall mounted blow heater, tiled floor.

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From half landing, door into:-

Rear Landing

Interconnecting door leading into Bedroom 3, exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 4

Window to rear, coved ceiling, radiator, carpet.

En-suite Bathroom

Window to side, fully tiled bath enclosure, main shower and shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, shaver socket and light above, low level W.C., heated towel rail/radiator, tiled floor.

Bedroom 5

Window to side, radiator, exposed floorboard.

Further Accommodation

Entrance Hallway

Door to front, 2 windows to front, exposed beams, internal arches, understairs storage, radiator, quarry tiled floor, staircase leading to first floor landing.

Interconnecting door to rear hallway with main house.

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room

Window to front, window to side, large open fireplace with slate surround, deep green ceramic tiled inset housing wood burning stove with a back boiler on a quarry tiled hearth.

Kitchen area: 9 wall units, 6 base units under a granite effect worktop, tiled splashbacks, 1 1/4 composite sink and drainer, integral eye level oven, 4 ring gas hob with extractor hood above, space for fridge and freezer, 2 radiators, quarry tiled flooring.

WC

Window to side, tongue and groove to dado height, low level W.C., wash hand basin, slate flagged flooring.

Games Room

Window to rear, tongue and groove to dado height, original servants call bells (not connected), radiator, quarry tiled flooring.

First Floor Landing

U-Shaped part galleried landing, window to rear, window to front, carpet.

Staircase continues to 2nd floor.

Interconnecting door to rear landing of main house and bedroom 3 of main house.

Steps up and door into:-

Bedroom 6

Window to front, window to side, coved ceilings, vanity wash hand basin with tiled splashback, radiator, exposed floorboards.

Family Bathroom

Two windows to rear, extractor fan, tiled walls to dado height, low level W.C., vanity wash hand basin with light above, fully tiled shower cubicle with mains shower, panelled bath, radiator, tiled flooring.

Second Floor Landing

Carpet.

Bedroom 7

Window to front, window to side, built-in wardrobes, radiator, exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 8

Three windows to rear, built-in wardrobes, ornamental cast iron fireplace, radiator, exposed floorboards.

Outside

Courtyard

Door leading into Outbuildings.

Room 1

"L" shaped. Door to side, window to side, door to side leading into garden, exposed beams, skylight, sink and drainer, slate flagged flooring.

Separate WC

Skylight, low level W.C., Victorian tiled floor.

Boiler Room

Skylight, 'Ideal Concorde CXA' combi boiler, slate flagged floor.

Opening into:

Wood/Coal Store

Skylight, window to side, quarry tiled flooring.

Room 3

Skylight, window to side, concrete floor.

Studio

Entrance Vestibule

Door to side, window to rear, tiled floor.

Shower Room

Wet wall panelling, shower cubicle with mains shower, wash hand basin, low level W.C., electric wall mounted blow heater, tiled flooring.

Sitting Room Open Plan to Kitchenette & Bedroom

Window to side, window to rear, 2 Velux windows, tongue and groove ceiling, tongue and groove to dado height, 3 base units with tiled worktops and stainless steel sink, ornamental cast iron corner feature fireplace, tiled flooring.

Outside

Set within approximately 3.4 acres, the property is approached via a private driveway from the main road, shared with just two neighbouring properties, leading to a generous parking area at the front with driveway continuing to a detached double garage.

The gardens extend predominantly to the front and side of the property, featuring an expansive lawned glade with delightful views towards the Mawddach Estuary in the distance. A wonderful variety of mature trees and shrubs provide year-round interest and a vibrant display of colour when in bloom. The gardens and surrounding woodland create a peaceful haven for wildlife. To the side of the property is a level lawn, ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining, while a series of terraced gardens below are planted with an attractive selection of mature trees and shrubs.

Agents Note

Please note that the neighbouring property, Farchynys Coach House, benefits from vehicular and pedestrian rights of way over the driveway serving Farchynys Hall. However, Farchynys Coach House also has the benefit of its own separate alternative access.