Lancych Mansion Boncath Pembrokeshire SA37 0LJ

Lancych Mansion Boncath Pembrokeshire SA37 0LJ

LANCYCH MANSION

Lancych is a wonderful regency Gothic house set in a fantastic rural location. The house lies in its own private valley which is intersected by the charming River Cych, with a trout stream which connects to the Teifi, famous for its salmon and trout. Listed Grade II*, the mansion was built in 1820 and incorporates many charming design features which form a theme throughout the house. An arched entrance lobby with flagged floor leads to the reception hall with a Gothic arched theme which serves the sitting room with an open fireplace and shuttered bay windows making the most of the glorious views over the park and river. Also a library, a dining room, an elegant drawing room and well equipped kitchen with underfloor central heating. On the first floor is the principal suite, a guest suite and bedrooms three and four. In the east wing are three further bedrooms. All of the first floor bedrooms offer en suite facilities. Also a self contained two bedroom flat at the ground level. In all set in 59 acres of wonderful grounds, pastureland and woodland.

ENTRANCE LOBBY An arched lobby with flagged stone floor leads to: RECEPTION HALL With a Gothic arched theme and serving: SITTING ROOM 22 6 x 18 9 (6.86m x 5.72m) Sitting room with west and north facing shuttered bay windows making the most of the glorious views over the park and the river. This room has an open fireplace with a marble surround. LIBRARY 20 x 12 (6.1m x 3.66m) The Library faces west and has a shuttered bay and extensive built-in bookshelves. DRAWING ROOM 27 x 16 6 (8.23m x 5.03m) An elegant Drawing room has north facing windows overlooking thegarden, and east and west facing French doors. It has a built-in sideboard and display cabinets. INNER HALL An Inner Hall with stone flags serves: DINING ROOM 28 9 x 14 (8.76m x 4.27m) The Dining room which is south facing with a central Gothic arch andhas an adjoining Computer room. CLOAKROOM A Cloakroom with vanity unit, shower cubicle, low level w.c., and is tiled. CELLAR There are extensive cellars.

KITCHEN 19 x 15 (5.79m x 4.57m) The Kitchen which has a wonderful Welsh slate floor with underfloor central heating, is fitted with bespoke units with polished granite worksurfaces. It is well equipped with a ceramic hob, a double oven, a microwave and a Maytag refrigerator. An adjoining lobby leads to a Utility room. STAIRCASE The principal staircase, which is lit by a splendid circular stained glasswindow leads to a first floor landing.

MASTER BEDROOM 19 9 x 18 6 (6.02m x 5.64m) The Principal Suite has a west and north facing bedroom with a barrel ceiling, an adjoining Dressing room, west facing with a fireplace feature and extensive built-in wardrobes. A luxurious en suite bathroom has a whirlpool bath, a Steamist full body shower cubicle, low level WC, his and hers vanity units. The Bathroom is tiled in Travertine and has under floor heating. BEDROOM 17 6 x 16 3 (5.33m x 4.95m) A Guest Suite comprising bedroom two which is north facing and overlooks the valley has a large en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, shower cubicle, pedestal hand basin, WC and a travertine floor. BEDROOM 18 x 12 6 (5.49m x 3.81m) Bedroom three is south facing and has an en suite Bathroom with panelled bath with shower fitting, pedestal hand basin and low level WC.

BEDROOM 12 x 10 8 (3.66m x 3.25m) Off a secondary landing, also served by a back staircase, is bedroom four with en suite bathroom, panelled bath with shower, low level WC and pedestal hand basin. EAST WING In the East Wing of the house and accessed by it s own staircase, a landing serves three further bedrooms with north and south aspects, all beautifully appointed and each having superbly equipped en suite Bathrooms. SELF CONTAINED FLAT The self contained flat is located at ground floor level in the East Wing and has again been recently completely refurbished. It is beautifully appointed and includes an entrance lobby, a cloakroom, utility room, superbly equipped kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and a Bathroom. GARDENS The gardens and grounds are a delightful feature. To the south of the house are extensive lawns and magnificent mature trees, whilst to the north and west further lawned areas are contained by a ha-ha giving onto the parkland which comes with the house. This part of the garden has extensive shrub borders and enjoys the best of the views over the River Cych to the woodland. OUTBUILDINGS Outbuildings which are linked to the East Wing of the house include mower stores, fuel stores, workshop and a boiler house. There is also a diesel power generator which automatically starts if the mains electrical power to the house is interrupted.

THE LAND To the east and west of the house are productive riverside pasture meadows. There are two blocks of woodlands, all hardwood. The principal area of woodland forms the backdrop of the view from the house and is surmounted by a Victorian stone Folly from which a former owner is said to have surveyed his estate. There is a derelict cottage in the wood adjoining the by-road. THE FISHING The property owns the fishing rights in the River Cych where it is contiguous with its Freehold ownership. There is about ¾of a mile of single bank of which about 300 yards is double bank. A tributary of the Teifi this river provides brown trout fishing with a run of sea trout and salmon late in the season. Available as a separate lot: COACH HOUSE AND STABLE COMPLEX There is a splendid Coach house and Stable complex, probably Georgian and built in an attractive local stone. The Coach House has been reroofed in recent years. They are joined by a magnificent walled kitchen garden and the whole of this lot extends to about 1¼ acres. There are current planning and listed consents for conversion of both buildings for residential purposes: THE COACH HOUSE Hall, Kitchen, Dining Room, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor and at first floor level a large Living Room and a principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom.

THE STABLE An impressive open plan living room with full height to eaves and a gallery, a kitchen/diner and three bedrooms with en suite shower rooms. SERVICES Private water supply from a spring by gravitation. The main house has its own well. Mains electricity. Private drainage system. A ground source heating system is installed for the East Wing and for the future use of the Coach House and Stable Block. There is an oil fired boiler for the main house. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS The garden ornaments and statuary are not included in the sale. Some of them may be available by negotiation. DIRECTIONS Approaching the property from the east: from Newcastle Emlyn take the A484 Cardigan road. On entering the village of Cenarth and before crossing the river, turn left signposted to Boncath. Follow this road for about two miles to the village of Abercych. Cross the river and turn left by the Nags Head Public House signposted to Cwmcych. Follow this road along the side of the river for about a mile and Lancych will be seen on the left hand side. LOCAL AUTHORITY Pembrokeshire County Council, County Hall, Haverfordwest, SA61 1TP Telephone 01437 764 551. COUNCIL TAX The property is in Band H for Council Tax purposes. Wayleaves, easements and rights of way. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country 01834 862138 Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 03312364 Registered Office: Haverfordwest Estates Limited, Slate House, St Julians Street, Tenby, Pembrokshire, SA70 7AU copyright 2016 Fine & Country Ltd.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 18.05.2016

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