Llanrhychwyn, Trefriw, Conwy

Glan Geirionydd is a handsome double fronted cottage offering attractive accommodation arranged in an L-shaped configuration over two floors, with a range of period features including sash windows and some exposed beams, wooden floors and original fireplaces.

Designed to maximise the stunning views over the Lake Geirionydd, the ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance hall and briefly comprises a generous sitting room with feature chequerboard quarry-tiled flooring and tiled open fireplace, a well-proportioned study with a cast iron open fireplace and a dining room with corner fireplace with woodburning stove and doors to a covered rear seating area and to the kitchen. With a range of brick-built units, a double Belfast sink and modern integrated appliances, the kitchen completes the ground floor facilities.

On the first floor the property provides a generous principal bedroom with ornate feature cast iron open fireplace, one further double bedroom and a spacious modern family bathroom with feature open fireplace.

Set against the backdrop of the Gwydir Forest in a tranquil elevated setting overlooking Lake Geirionydd, and reputed birthplace of the 6th century bard and poet, Taliesin, the location really inspires a sense of wonder and creativity.

The property is approached through twin stone pillars and a wooden gate over an unmade side driveway offering private parking for multiple vehicles. The mature garden surrounding the property features a rear aspect area of light woodland, the remainder laid to gently sloping lawn interspersed with mature shrubs and trees leading down to a low-level stone wall separating the land from the lake side and features numerous seating areas and a front aspect paved terrace overlooking the water, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

The property also benefits from a detached stone-built outbuilding with a 15 ft. ground floor room and external original stone stairs rising to a first floor room of the same size, suitable for a variety of uses.

The land as shown on the sales plan is under licence for sheep grazing. The sales plan shown in the images also provides a breakdown of land, water and property.

Located in the Conwy Valley in Snowdonia National Park, the small hamlet of Llanrhychwyn sits adjacent to the Gwydir Forest, known for its forest walks and lakes including the popular Llyn Geirionydd, and benefits from an historic parish church, dating in part from the 11th century and claimed to be the oldest in Wales.

The nearby village of Trefriw lies on the River Crafnant offers a good range of day-to-day amenities including a village hall, chalybeate spa, village store with Post Office, café, butcher/grocer, hairdresser and woollen mill with shop and café. The market town of Llanrwst and inland tourist resort of Betys-y-Coed both provide a wider range of amenities, while Llandudno offers a wide range of both major and independent retailers and leisure and sporting facilities including a 9-screen multiplex cinema, Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre, Tesco and Asda supermarkets and a number of restaurants. Ideal for the commuter, the village has excellent links via the A55 North Wales Expressway to the main regional centres in both Wales and England, Llanrwst station offers regular services to Llandudno Junction station with it links to major centres in Wales and England including central London.

The area offers a good selection of state primary and secondary schooling, together with independent schools including Rydal Penrhos, St David’s College, St. Gerard’s and Myddelton College.