llanrwst, conwy
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YR HEN YSGOL
Maenan | Llanrwst | Conwy | LL26 0YD
Homes by Dafydd Hardy
Homes by Dafydd Hardy
Yr Hen Ysgol, Maenan, Llanrwst, Conwy LL26 0YD DESCRIPTION
A distinctive Victorian former school which sits in a most delightful position surrounded by rolling countryside and wooded glades - a setting that contrasts quite dramatically with the rugged highlands of Snowdonia to the west. Yr Hen Ysgol (The Old School) was converted by the current owner to create a spacious four bedroomed home of immense character and individuality with the added benefit of a superb granny annexe in a wonderful rural location. “I went to university in North Wales and always had a longing to return. When I stayed in a holiday cottage in Maenan many years later, I found this neglected Victorian school and instantly fell in love with it. That was the beginning of my project to breathe new life into the building,” explains Chris, the current vendor. “It has been an ongoing project and I worked on the design myself with the help of architects. What I found exciting was the fact that the original structure actually dictated the design, the finished product being a combination of a beautiful traditional stone building and the spaciousness of modern, light-filled interiors.” The location of the property is stunning. It’s certainly an eye-catching building within its countryside setting with neighbouring dwellings comprising mainly of cottages, farms and smallholdings. A footpath close by takes you to Cadair Ifan Goch - a National Trust lookout - the seat of “Red Ifan”, a mythological giant who would sit here and wash his face in the Conwy River. From this crag there are magnificent views of the Conwy Valley and the drama of the Snowdonia mountains – marvellous! But for all the peace and tranquillity of this setting, Yr Hen Ysgol is just a 10-minute drive to the pretty market town of Llanrwst and only 20 minutes to Llandudno Junction, the
main line railway station and the A55 expressway, which gives easy access to Chester, Bangor and the North Wales coast. “One of my favourite places in the house is the window seat in the living room. You can watch the sun rise behind the stand of oak trees or in spring enjoy the antics of the lambs in the meadow opposite. As for the southerly facing conservatory, even when it’s cold outside, the tiniest bit of sunshine soon heats the room. The garden was originally surrounded by the old tarmacadam schoolyard which I transformed into a wildflower meadow complete with a patio made of local Welsh slate,” continues Chris. One of the great features of this house is its flexibility. The old school kitchen functions as a totally separate, self-contained granny annexe, which has its own separate entrance but is also connected to the rest of the house. This makes it ideal for a whole range of different uses: it can enable a family member to live independently, be used as a home office or let to holiday makers. Part of the open-plan reception room in the main part of the house is full-height to reveal the beautiful pitch pine beams. This magnificent space with its views over the open countryside divides the first floor into two separate parts with two bedrooms in each. Each “wing” has its own bathroom and is completely private - ideal for guests or maybe for a teenager with their individual taste in music! Yr Hen Ysgol is a home that is flexible enough to accommodate many different lifestyles. It is a very exciting proposition and we highly recommend early viewing.
DIRECTIONS
On exiting the A55 at junction 19 Llandudno Junction, proceed along the A470 in the direction of Llanrwst. On reaching Maenan Abbey, turn immediately left (signposted Cadair Ifan Goch) and follow the road for 0.6 miles to a 'T' junction. Turn left and continue for 0.7 miles where you will find Yr Hen Ysgol on your left.
SERVICES We are informed by the seller that this property benefits from mains water and electricity, LPG central heating and private drainage.
TENURE We have been informed the tenure is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of sale.
D321 Ravensworth 01670 713330
Homes by Dafydd Hardy
For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general
guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes
should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your
decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
Property Features Porch Reception Room: 20' 0" x 12' 4" (6.11m x 3.77m) Living Room: 20' 8" x 23' 3" (6.31m x 7.10m max) Kitchen: 16' 8" x 11' 3" (5.10m x 3.43m max) Conservatory: 11' 10" x 12' 0" (3.62m x 3.66m max) Shower Room: 11' 9" x 6' 5" (3.60m x 1.97m) Utility Room: 11' 9" x 9' 5" (3.60m x 2.88m max) Bathroom: 6' 4" x 9' 9" (1.95m x 2.99m) Dining Room: 14' 0" x 9' 8" (4.27m x 2.95m) Kitchen: 14' 0" x 9' 6" (4.27m x 2.91m) Bedroom: 20' 0" x 12' 6" (6.10m x 3.83m max) Bedroom: 7' 0" x 10' 7" (2.14m x 3.23m) Bedroom: 8' 8" x 11' 5" (2.66m x 3.49m) Bedroom: 7' 8" x 7' 10" (2.35m x 2.40m) Shower Room: 9' 6" x 6' 11" (2.91m x 2.11m max) Mezzanine Bedroom/Crog Loft: 11' 9" x 7' 1" (3.60m x 2.17m) 2nd Mezzanine Bedroom: 13' 1" x 6' 9" (4.00m x 2.08m)
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