Penrhos, Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Nestled in the picturesque area of Penrhos, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, this stunning stone-built detached country house offers a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern living. With an impressive layout, the property boasts four spacious reception rooms, providing ample space for both relaxation and entertaining.

The house features five well-appointed bedrooms, ensuring plenty of room for family and guests. The modern bathroom and en-suite shower room add a touch of luxury, making daily routines a pleasure. Additionally, a dedicated study offers a quiet space for work or study, catering to the needs of today’s lifestyle.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside, this home is ideal for those seeking a tranquil retreat while still being within reach of local amenities. The combination of its elegant design and practical features makes this property a truly exceptional find. Whether you are looking for a family home or a peaceful getaway, this delightful country house is sure to impress.

Plas Gellidara is a stunning Georgian-period property. It lies in a quiet setting between Pwllheli and Llanbedrog and yet within 2 miles of beach, harbour and town. The Georgian sea captain Hugh Hughes, Captain of the Schooner Jaw, Commander of The Twelve Apostles who commissioned the house knew a good spot for an idyllic country lifestyle within close reach of the coast.

The property is in a wonderful setting and with breathtaking views of Snowdonia.

Plas Gellidara shelters in the fold of a hill and has a spacious lawned garden containing ancient trees and shrubs brought back from seafaring trips.

Built with a structure traditionally made from existing and locally sourced materials, but heated via the latest air source technology, with elegant interiors that still harmonise perfectly with the Georgian architecture. The property has an air of retired quietude.

As with other traditional Georgian homes Plas Gellidara was built to conserve as much fuel as possible, through solid walls further enhanced with the latest internal insulation, windows in the right places and of the right size, sound foundations, strong roof trusses, stout doors and (most importantly) an ability to change, making it adaptable from generation to generation.

Beautifully presented, key-ready, and having been meticulously refurbished, the home has maintained a distinct character with a wealth of traditional features.

The property boasts a whole host of traditional and original features that give this special home its unique character. Set in approximately 0.6 acre of gardens, with views of the Snowdonia mountains, this impressive home is perfect as a family home and offers plenty of space both inside and out.

The accommodation comprises of a spacious Entrance Hallway that is fitted with a high-quality oak floor that continues throughout most of the ground floor.
There are 2 Reception Rooms both with double patio doors that lead out to the garden patio. The bright and elegant sitting room with original wood panelling, an Edwardian fireplace modernised to incorporate a multi-fuel stove and double doors lead to the garden and patio.
The dual aspect The light and spacious drawing room is light and spacious and is ideal for entertaining. It has a modern cast iron multi-fuel stove, double doors frame the breathtaking views of the garden and Snowdonia mountain range beyond and leads to a patio and gardens.
At the opposite end of the hallway is the stunningly impressive and spacious Dining Hall, an inviting space to gather and linger, has a huge inglenook fireplace with an oak lintel above, with a wood-burning stove and a painted beamed ceiling and ample room for a 12 seater dining table.
Through the dining room is a light and spacious Kitchen, this classic country-style kitchen, which dates to the 15th century, is a bright and well-equipped family hub with an exposed oak truss vaulted ceiling, and a stable door to the rear. The Kitchen has a range of Wimborne White cottage style base and wall units, topped with a solid wood surface and is finished with a traditional porcelain sink and drainer.
There is a downstairs WC with ancient arrow slit window.
Completing the ground floor is a useful Study and a Snug that features built-in cupboards.

Upstairs off a long landing are four generous size Bedrooms, made up of three Double Bedrooms and a Single Bedroom. All in a country-inspired scheme with exposed roof trusses and beautiful countryside views. All are served by a stylish family Bathroom that is fully tiled and fitted with a white bath suite and a large double shower unit. The master Bedroom also benefits from an En-Suite Shower.

The property has modern and recently installed air source heating system, three new multi-fuel burners, and modern double glazing, and the downstairs floors are either re-fitted with oak flooring or with Brintons carpet in the Sitting Room and Snug.

There is a spacious lawned garden, a host of specimen flowering shrubs and ancient trees, and a number of patio areas positioned to enjoy the stunning views.

There are two roadside stone and slate roofed and fully wired outbuildings suitable for a variety of purposes, two sheds and a vegetable plot.

Air Source Central Heating, uPVC Double Glazing & 3 Multi-Fuel Burners. 12 solar panels enhance the properties green credentials and of course save money.


Location

Plas Gellidara is located on Lon Gellidara, a quiet lane on the outskirts of Penrhos, and close to the coastal village of Llanbedrog.

Llanbedrog, which overlooks Tremadog Bay, has a renowned mile-long sandy beach sheltered by headland. The village is home to Oriel Plas Glyn Y-Weddw Arts Centre, a village store, pharmacy, excellent primary school, 2 thriving public houses, a number of popular restaurants, a beach bar and village hall. 2 miles north lies the vibrant market town of Pwllheli with its marina, beaches, shops and supermarkets, many restaurants, schools and a leisure centre. 3 miles south is the seaside village of Abersoch and its beautiful beaches. The peaceful and picturesque Llyn Peninsula enjoys glorious scenery with watersports and three golf courses on the doorstep.

History

The original 15th-century house having been built with 1 metre 4ft thick stone walls. The Small, unglazed, sliced ‘arrow’ window still exists. There was a heavy main front door. A fireplace with chimney lead to the thatched roof. The original house was surrounded by the common setting of a farmhouse with a pigsty, barns, stables and houses for farm labourers.

Capt. Hugh Hughes who added to the original, building Plas Gellidara in the Georgian style, was a farmer, Nonconformist preacher, founder and director of the Lleyn and Eifionydd Building Society and he built the Bethel Chapel in Penrhos.

The Caernarfon Quarter Sessions Calendar makes mention of the manor house as Plas Gellidara in the village of Gellidara, Penrhos. The residents of the manor house lived as respected gentry of Pwllheli, also participating in jury duty in the judicial system of the town. They were prosperous in Welsh farmland.

In the late 19th C, Plas Gellidara was the home of Capt. John Hughes (son of Captain Hugh Hughes) farmer, sea captain and Nonconformist preacher. His daughter married the farmer and poet Hugh Tudwal Davies [b. 1847]. Davies died at Plas Gellidara in August 1915.

Hugh Tudwal Davies wrote many englynion and cywyddau; he won prizes at eisteddfodau held at Pwllheli, 1875, and Caernarvon, 1880 and 1894.

March 1907, aged 84 Captain Hugh Hughes's wife died at Plas Gellidara. She sold hundreds of acres of land to the Bangor Estate of Lord Newborough.

1923, Mr. H Ariander Hughes, Manager of The Metropolitan Bank, Blaenau married Annie Roberts daughter of Rev D Roberts

Plas Gellidara continued in family ownership until 1970. Occasionally relatives from the US, New Zealand and the Midlands visit to reminisce about the family home.

Pwllheli
Pwllheli is a charming seaside town on the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd, North Wales. It’s often considered the gateway to the peninsula and is known for its stunning coastal scenery, vibrant maritime culture, and deep roots in Welsh language and heritage.