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Wales Online
13-07-2025
- Wales Online
Now an amazing sea view dream home and a far cry from what it used to be
Imagine living in a dream home by the sea with exceptional coastal views and access to one of Wales' most special spots as well as owning an award-winning holiday let that can earn you extra income. For many people this scenario sounds like bliss but even if you have the budget to make this dream a reality then this combination can be a challenge to find. Welcome to Ysbryd y Mor, meaning 'spirit of the sea', located on the stunning Isle of Anglesey coastline in a secluded spot with uninterrupted views across the magnificent landscape. But this stunning dream home can also boast the bonus of Ysbryd y Mynydd – an award-winning holiday let that has been delighting guests and earning money for years. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here . READ MORE: Bungalow comes with a whole lot more than you'd expect in pretty market town Once a collection of derelict barns belonging to the neighbouring farmhouse, which is not part of this property package but may be available under a separate negotiation, the site has been completely transformed into a duo of luxury living and guest visiting by Sam Measom who visited Anglesey on holiday, fell in love, and made it her new home. Find out more about Sam's property renovation story here. The two former barns are situated in a stunning and dramatic location on Anglesey's west coast, within an area of outstanding natural beauty, boasting south-west facing views over their own land, the surrounding countryside, the coast, and out to sea with the Llyn Peninsula and Bardsey Island visible in the distance. The island is renowned for its picturesque coastline and numerous sandy beaches and directly from the property there are stunning walks around South Stack and Holyhead Mountain, much of which is an RSPB Nature Reserve teeming with various species of sea birds. The South Stack Lighthouse, a spectacular landmark and visitor attraction, offers access to its tower and museum for most of the year and nearby Holyhead offers a marina and several golf courses while windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts can head to Rhosneigr and Newborough. The surrounding waters of Anglesey offer a plethora of marine activities including sailing, fishing, lobster potting, water skiing, paddle boarding, diving, and the chance to explore the magnificent coastline and marine life. Trearddur Bay, just a couple of miles away, provides a wide range of amenities and sandy beaches as well as a popular sailing club and RYA training centre plus a Spar, Post Office, and several pubs/restaurants including The Stores, Seacroft, Sea Shanty, and Ocean's Edge. Ysbryd y Mor and Ysbryd y Mynydd are on the market for offers in excess of £2,250,000 with Jackson-Stops, Chester. Call 01244 328361 to find out more. For more property stories and home content join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Buyer sought for Grade II listed farmhouse and barns so remote even Google can't find them
Finding a complete and total farmhouse renovation project in a secluded spot with derelict outbuildings and barns to add to the 'to do' list is becoming harder to find. But even with more people considering historic house restoration, a project like Dancaple Farmhouse is probably one for the professionals. Whether an owner with renovation experience or who has a team of builders with specialist knowledge of traditional methods and materials of renovation, this pretty Grade II listed former farmhouse requires, and deserves, special and appropriate care when being brought back to life. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here . READ MORE: Incredible transformation of bungalow hiding in popular seaside village But the reward once completed will be a wonderful and charming rural retreat, complete with either more homes for other members of the family or as holiday lets, if planning allows, nestled within about 3.5 acres of land. But the only way to look inside the former farmhouse is via a viewing booked through the estate agent - don't even bother looking on Google maps because the van hasn't been up the tiny, single-track, dead-end lane that leads to this pocket of rural bliss surrounded by sweeping views, woodland and fields. The nearest collection of neighbours is at Bancyffordd, a tiny Welsh village nestled within the glorious, undulating Carmarthenshire landscape that can offer a pub and a shop and whoever buys and begins to renovate Dancapel Farmhouse won't be alone. Just a few miles away, Rob and Mandy have taken on an epic chapel and cottage renovation, so surely a few gatherings and advice shared at the local pub can help inspire the revival of the farmhouse. Find out more about Rob and Mandy's challenging renovation project here. A few miles further down the winding lanes is the popular and thriving market town of Llandysul, packed with pretty properties, boutique shops and independent eateries on the banks of the River Teifi with a history of the textile industry at its core. The town is also known as the home of Gomerian Press, the largest independent publisher in Wales, founded by John David Lewis in 1892, and still run by a descendent. Website Visit Mid Wales lists other attractions include the Paddlers Canoe Centre, the Welsh Harp Centre and the annual Llandysul Food Fair. The spectacular Ceredigion and Cardigan Bay coastline—renowned for its golden beaches, picturesque harbours, and dolphin-filled waters—is also within easy reach. The Doncapel Farmhouse and barns renovation project is on the market for offers in the region of £450,000 with Fine & Country West Wales, Aberystwyth - call 01974 299055 to find out more. For more property stories and home content join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Wales Online
Inside Wales' most popular houses for sale
So many people enjoy rummaging around looking at unusual and dream homes on the numerous online property portals - even if they're not interested in finding a new place to live. From looking for interior design ideas to dreaming about how they would renovate and improve a rundown home, from pretending to flounce around a huge country mansion to finding unique features to share on social media and shock your followers, Rightmove has become the central properties for sale to find them all The UK's largest property platform has revealed exclusively to WalesOnline the top eight of the most viewed homes in Wales so far this year and a historic gem in Wales has hit the number one spot as the most popular home to have an online tour around. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here . READ MORE: Inside one of Wales' finest Georgian homes which offers far more than first appears Colleen Babcock, property expert at Rightmove, said: "From a stiletto-shaped bathtub abode in Conwy to an £8m mansion, to an auction property with views, this year's most viewed homes so far on Rightmove highlight the unique charm and diversity of the Welsh housing market. "With the UK's largest choice of homes, there's a home to meet any unique requirement on Rightmove, from historic estates to modern mega-mansions. It's no wonder that home seekers spent over 16.4 billion minutes on our platform last year, exploring these incredible properties." For more property stories and home content join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
Wales Online
17-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Wales Online
Incredible house with secret hobbit home hidden under the garden
Bored of normal, standard and 'boxy' extensions that give you more much needed space but are uninspiring? Maybe there's an alternative that will surprise as well as delight. This incredible home can help you with the tedium of both of these scenarios because it has thrown boring out and brought inspiration in and increased its floorplan by extending underground to create a series of 'hobbit homes' and secret spaces under an unassuming grassy mound in the garden. The entrance to this Welsh long house, thought to date back to around 1728, is surely unique - the circular shape, glass frontage and grass covered roof makes you think that when you knock the door you wouldn't be surprised to see Bilbo Baggins answering. The hobbit house style front door and entrance hall is a flavour of the imaginative house that waits to delight you within. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here READ MORE: Beautiful Romany wagon tucked away in wildflower meadow by river with brown trout and otters From the stunning tubular hallway, with curved, white-washed ceiling, you can wander into the longhouse or carry on down the tunnel to find the underground rooms. This architecturally striking extension spans 28 metres and includes a utility room and WC. The first of three bedrooms features a porthole window, hinting at the nautical inspiration behind the engineering and materials used to craft this remarkable space. Further along, a central snug provides a cosy area that showcases the architectural elements of the property. This space serves as the access point to the bedrooms and bathrooms. The master bedroom exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere. Its curved walls and soft lighting foster a serene and relaxed ambiance, while practical amenities including a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite, and French doors leading to an outdoor seating area nestled within landscaped gardens. The largest bedroom boasts a walk-in wardrobe and gaming area, with a shower conveniently located nearby. Doors open onto a stunning sunken garden, blanketed in heather. Thoughtfully designed by the current owners, the house with the Middle Earth subterranean extension totally fulfils their dream to create a home that sympathetically blends into the landscape surrounding it The house has just sold with Fine & Country North Wales while on the market for offers over £900,000 but it is totally free to rip off the owners' amazing subterranean design at your own abode - even if it is just a home office hidden in your garden. For more property stories and home content join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
Wales Online
08-06-2025
- Wales Online
Stunning country manor with cottages and over 500 acres of land for sale for £4.5m
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has arisen to purchase a historic country estate near the north Wales coast. The property is so special it was designated as Grade II* listed by Cadw in 1952 for being an "important 18th-century Welsh country house retaining fine external character and good 18th-century interior detailing". The Garthewin Estate is a charming and historic 507-acre country estate situated above the Elwy River Valley that has been in existence on this beautiful spot, in one form or another, for more than 600 years. But it's not just the impressive features, grand rooms, and period interiors that The Hall at the centre of the estate offers an owner as there's a long list of extras that makes this an outstanding place to call home – including multiple income streams. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here. The property provides an immediate income from its cottages, farmstead, farmland, and woodland as well as potential for diverse usage and income streams including equestrian activities, a country retreat, or glamping. Garthewin was the ancestral home of Robert Wynne and his descendants who resided in the area for more than 11 centuries. The Wynne family's stewardship concluded in 1996 when the current owner purchased the property as their primary residence. The first written records of the house date back to the 14th century. It was replaced by an Elizabethan house that was then itself replaced by the Jacobean house. The present incarnation of Garthewin dates back to 1767, designed by architect Joseph Turner of Chester, with several 20th-century additions by Clough Williams Ellis, the creator of nearby Portmeirion. In 1870 a tower was added to accommodate a ballroom, which now serves as the main reception room. The Hall is recognised as being one of Wales' most significant country houses, retaining fine external character and good interior detailing. Outside the elegant nine-bay house is made of stucco, featuring a neoclassical pediment spanning three bays, while inside the interiors oozes with period character including marble fireplaces, intricate cornicing, exquisite panelling, and plasterwork details in the style of Robert Adams. But the Garthewin Estate is home to more than just this incredible home because as well as the tenanted cottages and houses there's a chapel and a range of traditional outbuildings nestled in the heart of the estate that could become more accommodation if planning allows. The Garthewin estate boasts a truly splendid location, situated between the coastal town of Conwy and the market town of Denbigh, and just a few miles from the coast. The Hall itself enjoys a sheltered position halfway up a south-facing hill, enveloped in lush greenery and boasting mesmerising panoramic views in every direction. For more property stories and home content join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
