12th-century Welsh manor with full banqueting hall goes on sale for the same price as a London flat...but which would YOU choose

Daily Mail​

9 hours ago

A 12th-century Welsh manor with its own banqueting hall is on the market for the same price as a flat in central London.
Tucked away in the Welsh countryside, Crick Manor dates back to the year 1270 and has been in the same family since since 1971.
Situated in the village of Crick, Monmouthshire, the house has good transport links despite its quaint surroundings.
The four-bedroom home also comes with its own Banqueting Hall with stone-arched windows dating back to 1270.
The stunning manor is available as a freehold for £750,000.
For the same price, a one bedroom flat in Marylebone in London with just 511 square foot of space is on the market.
Crick Manor has been described as an historic residence with features including stone walls and inglenook fireplaces.
The iconic banqueting hall is currently being used for business purposes and has two raised platforms for office and work space.
The description for the property said the hall could be used for events, parties, or could be adapted as a luxury living space.
Beneath the hall, there is a basement with an original cobbled floor which was once used as a kitchen for the hall.
The property also features three stone-faced outbuildings, including a garage/workshop with shutter doors, a stone shed and a detached workshop with power and lighting.
Inside the main house, a porch leads through to a dining hall with exposed stone walls, timber beams and an inglenook fireplace with a gas coal effect fire.
The dining hall provides access to the kitchen, inner hallway, and a spacious lounge, which features exposed stonework, wooden beams and another fireplace.
The kitchen is equipped with a range of wall and base units, providing space for appliances, including fridge, freezer, dishwasher, freestanding cooker and washing machine.
There are four double bedrooms and a large loft room which the listing says is suitable for conversion into additional bedrooms.
There is a family bathroom with a bath, washbasin and a bidet.
Another shower room is located next to one of the bedrooms, which could be converted into an ensuite bedroom.
The property also covers around half an acre of grounds, with multiple seating areas, a rear patio and a car park with enough space for multiple vehicles.
Crick Manor also presents a business opportunity. The listing says that the property is perfectly suited for a range of business ventures, with its ample parking, sizeable gardens and huge Banqueting Hall.
Meanwhile in London, and coming in at the same price as the manor, a one-bedroom appartment in Marylebone is up for sale.
The home is around 40 times smaller than the grounds of Crick Manor, but does sit on a 'quiet street close to the attractions of the West End', according to the listing.
It features just three rooms, a bedroom, kitchen and reception room.
The property is also a short walk away from Regent's Park as well as the amenities and attractions of Baker Street.