Properties of the week: glorious homes in Wales
Featuring houses with acres of woodland gardens and panoramic views across the Menai Strait
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1. Y Coed, Betws-y-Coed
Conwy: OIEO £850,000
A striking Gothic-style Victorian country house dating back to 1877. Set in nearly 3 acres of woodland gardens, with panoramic views over the valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Master suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 4 receps, gym, cellar, double garage.
OIEO £850,000; Iwan M. Williams
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2. Great House, Welsh St. Donats
Glamorgan: £1.4m
This delightful Grade II property was noted by Pevsner for being of architectural interest, and is believed to date back to the late 18th century. Main suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen/dining room, 3 receps, garden room, garden, summer house, parking.
3. Borthwen, Glyngarth, Menai Bridge
Anglesey: £1.75m
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This 19th century property is set in an elevated position with panoramic views across the Menai Strait to Snowdonia. Main suite, 7 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 1 further recep, garden and woodland, paddock, garden bothy, garage.
4. Ty Wrth Yr Eglwys, Glynogwr, Bridgend
Glamorgan: OIEO £650,000
A traditional farmhouse with 2.5 acres of pasture, which would be perfect for equestrian use. 4 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, 2 receps, conservatory, garden, outbuildings.
5. Parc Gwynne, Glasbury
Powys: £1.25m
An elegant Georgian house located on the village green in Glasbury. The mature, part-walled gardens extend to just under an acre, and include around 110 yards of single-bank fishing rights on the Wye. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, cellar, garden, coach house, garage.
6. Y Beudy, Graigadwywynt, Ruthin
Denbighshire: OIEO £450,000
Offering fine views over the Clwydian hills, this characterful property dates back to the 1600s. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, garden, barn, garage.
7. Glan Afon, Pwllheli
Gwynedd: £975,000
A handsome Georgian house located on the scenic Llyn Peninsula, with private access to Abererch Sands beach. 5 beds, 2 baths, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 3 further receps, garden.
8. Y Forlan, Llangain
Carmarthenshire: OIEO £550,000
Combining period details with an open-plan living space, this charming house, comfortably placed in a rural setting, enjoys views over the Camarthenshire countryside. The garden includes an array of colourful plants and a wildlife pond. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, garden, garage.
9. Draenllwynellyn, Sarn, Newtown
Powys: £850,000
A stone farmhouse with breathtaking views over the surrounding landscape, close to the historic town of Montgomery. 4 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, recep, garden, barn.
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