Pen y Bryn Mawr Clynnogfawr Dafydd Hardy Coast & Country
Pen y Bryn Mawr Standing proud and looking very handsome indeed is Pen Y Bryn Mawr, a former farmhouse (once part of the Glynllifon Estate) which stands in just over 5 Acres of arable pasture and situated just a few hundred yards from the coastline whilst enjoying magnificent panoramic views towards the sea, Caernarfon bay, even as far as Holy Island off the tip of Anglesey situated to the north. Often, it's not just the property which must hit the right spot but also its location and setting, so if life close to the seashore - within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - appeals with even the opportunity to run an established smallholding and perhaps much more besides, this really could be that life affirming move you've always promised yourself. This fine residence sits on a small rise overlooking Aberdesach beach and is encompassed by miles of open countryside with the foot hills of Snowdonia (Snowdon is visible from certain aspects) located to the rear, creating a fitting backdrop to what is a splendid corner of North Wales. Pen Y Bryn Mawr comes with an extensive array of traditional outbuilding/barns which are situated adjacent to the main residence, creating an L-shaped arrangement whilst a more modern open barn is located beyond, thereby affording much potential for livestock rearing. Interestingly, the stone outbuildings, whilst useful in their own right as workshops and for storage purposes did have planning permission in the past to be converted into 2 self-contained holiday accommodation units, so this could be a possibility worth exploring, again subject to current building consents and approvals. Also tucked away from the main residence is a 35' x12' fully serviced static caravan which has been utilised as a holiday let in the past (and visiting guests, family and friends) you can perhaps begin to appreciate just what might be possible here at Pen Y Bryn Mawr.
The interior of the main residence is a joy to behold, you get a real sense of homeliness here, a feeling that the current owner has really loved this fine residence. There's an air of graciousness and quality here too where nothing has been left to chance. The property has been sympathetically modernised so as not to detract from the original character, in fact adding to it! The kitchen is a case in point whereby the electric fired Aga range takes centre stage so-to-speak whilst the underfloor heated flagged floor, beamed ceiling and solid Welsh slate worktops make this a fitting space for family gatherings. There are two further formal reception rooms and a good sized conservatory, located along the southern elevation overlooking the main garden from where there are excellent views towards the distinctive 'Yr Eifl' hills in the distance. There's a thoroughly modern wet room available on the ground floor and with four first floor bedrooms and a most attractive bathroom with cast iron rolled edge bath, this is surely a home that all the family can enjoy.
Referring back to the outbuildings briefly, all have power and light fitted with two of the barns complete with croglofts and there's even a former cobbled coach house with sliding door. The rising driveway with its recently built stone walls present a fitting welcome too. The majority of the land is dissected by Welsh Cloddiau walls (some with hedges on top), something which is almost unique to Wales but often seen in Cornwall and Devon.
Pen Y Bryn Mawr is positioned to the north of Clynnog Fawr, closer in fact to the small coastal hamlet of Aberdesach, standing off the main A499 thoroughfare and indeed only some 200 yards from the seashore as the crow flies. If you want to get to the beach, it's only a short walk via Aberdesach. This is indeed a beautiful stretch of Wales' northern coastline and worthy of AONB status. The beach is mainly shingle, opening to beautiful flat sands as the tide retreats. If strolls along the beach and fine sea views are your thing then this is the place to be. Situated roughly 8 miles from Caernarfon, getting here offers spectacular scenery with the coastline and Irish Sea to one side, the magnificent Snowdonia mountain range and Snowdon on the other. Although a small community, Clynnog Fawr boasts a spectacular church, steeped in Welsh history dating as far back as the 7th century. Here also you will find local amenities of a village store and petrol station. There is also a primary school within Aberdesach. Situated just off the main A499 thoroughfare, this much improved route links the towns of Caernarfon, Pwllheli and neighbouring communities. The main shopping town of Caernarfon is only some 8 miles distant and easily reached in roughly 20 minutes by car. This historic town offers a wealth of amenities to include supermarkets, high street shops, numerous independent traders within the 13th century castle walls, excellent leisure facilities, theatre, schools and the Welsh Highland Railway. Just a few miles beyond Caernarfon is the university city of Bangor with excellent road links via the A55 as well as offering a mainline train service with direct connections to London.
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From Caernarfon, follow the A487 in the direction of Porthmadog and shortly after the village of Dinas, take the A499 towards Pwllheli. On reaching Aberdesach, proceed for just 300 yards further where you will find the drive for Pen Y Bryn Mawr on your left hand side. 01286 677 774 www.dafyddhardy.co.uk/cc