4 bedroom detached house

Exuding a certain elegance and sitting in a highly desirable location on the periphery of the Royal town of Caernarfon is this Grade II Listed Mid 19th Century Residence, standing in some 5 Acres to include a range of useable outbuildings whilst enjoying the pleasantries of the surrounding countryside and the impressive backdrop of Snowdonia.

What a grand place to call home - Bryn Eglwys exudes a certain elegance sitting in a highly desirable location on the periphery of the Royal Town of Caernarfon, standing in some 5 acres to include a walled garden, mixed deciduous woodland, paddocks and a range of highly useable outbuildings whilst enjoying the pleasantries of the surrounding countryside, glimpses of the sea from the upper levels and the impressive backdrop of the Snowdonia Mountains.

Bryn Eglwys appears to date from the mid 19th century along with others of similar status and yet resides in an exclusive club of one in being the only Grade II listed property within this most pleasant of hamlets. It would appear to deserve this accolade, being an almost completely unaltered house of some distinction and proof thereof of the increasing prosperity in nearby Caernarfon town at that time. The Grade II Listing includes the adjoining former Stables/Coach House, again a fine example of largely unaltered configuration and the tall and rather impressive three sided boundary wall within which Bryn Eglwys resides. There’s a definite air of rarity and exclusivity.

The current custodians, who have resided here for some 40 years, have embraced its celebrated heritage and maintained the property to a pleasing standard, sympathetically modernising where required whilst preserving its essential period features, charm and character, of which there is much to admire and praise in equal measure.

The property is approached via a semi-circular splay to the boundary wall with iron gates opening to a spacious gravelled driveway/courtyard, leading directly to the main entrance. There’s a pleasing symmetrical layout to the accommodation with two reception rooms to the front elevation with deep protruding bay windows which, with their 12 paned sash windows, frame the surrounding gardens in a pleasing fashion. Most rooms sport their original open fireplaces, and this includes the first floor, two being of a marble design and five originating from Penrhyn slate with columns whilst the dining room enjoys a more modern multi-fuel stove. Coved ceilings add to the elegance as does the turned staircase and original window shutters.

The bespoke kitchen is the creation of ‘Martyn Lloyd Designs’ of Menai Bridge, with Belfast sink and solid granite worktops, complemented by a fine looking AGA electric range. An adjoining utility/laundry room is supplemented by a range of matching units complete with sink unit and the advantage of a WC. Four generous bedrooms to the first floor are served by a family bathroom with exposed painted floorboards underfoot and a complementary modern suite, designed and furnished by Fired Earth. There are also two other useful rooms on this level which add flexibility with potential to be converted into en-suite facilities if so desired.

Adjacent to the main house, the former stables/coach house provide added value and ample space, with a section converted into a double garage. Much of the building remains untouched and holds a few pleasant surprises and currently functions as workshops/storage. There is undoubted conversion potential here of course, but would be subject to any necessary planning consents and approvals.

Surrounding the property, the walled garden with its manicured lawn, has well-stocked flowerbed and shrubbery borders. There’s a useful outside WC and last but by no means least, a more modern and most generous barn/garden store – the space here is impressive and could serve handsomely in a number of capacities.

Bryn Eglwys is located on the edge of the popular hamlet of Caeathro on a quiet country lane bordering open countryside. Caeathro offers the convenience of a petrol station and integrated store which is handy for daily bread, milk and more, whilst Caernarfon town centre lies approximately two miles distant. This locality offers the best in terms of privacy and seclusion without being too far from amenities, schools and suchlike. The property is close enough to a good network of roads that provide quick and easy access to the Snowdonia National Park, the fabulous coastline, the university city of Bangor and the coastal towns of Porthmadog and Pwllheli. Historic Caernarfon, famous for its 13th century castle is a vibrant town hosting a variety of interesting independent retailers plus a great waterside dock area and theatre.