Nr Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71

Ripe for renovation and refurbishment. Impressive Pembrokeshire Estate offering a variety of uses in stunning countryside of about 119 acres.

Description

The Estate has not been used since 2021 and is now ripe for renovation and refurbishment. Note, photographs taken in 2021.

Orielton is an impressive Georgian Mansion that according to its listing, dates back to the “C17, C18 and 1810 great county house of the Owen family; said to have been built in 1656 and rebuilt in 1734.” Over the years the property has been owned by various families and was used by the Australian Air Force in the Second World War. Naturalist Ronald Lockley bought the estate in 1950 and started its links to important research and studies and played a key role in establishing the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The Oil Pollution Research Unit began at Orielton in 1967.

The present owners, the Field Studies Council bought the property in 1963 and until around 2021 was a centre for exploration, fieldwork, enjoyment and research for children and adults of all ages in Pembrokeshire’s famous geology, rocky shore ecology, wildlife habitats and marine life.

Orielton is set in about 119 acres that includes large areas of mature woodland with scenic trails, grassland, meadows, streams and gardens including a large walled garden. The Field Studies Council has a large diverse portfolio of properties and although Orielton has served the charity well over the years, they are now looking to find new owners to take it forward into the future and explore its many possible uses. The mansion house, stable and coach house courtyard, cottages and land offer superb potential for a number of different uses, subject to (any required) planning – stp) in the residential, commercial, leisure, education and healthcare fields.

Accommodation Orielton Mansion

Ground Floor
A striking portico entrance leads into the “Exceptional full-height stair hall with open-well cantilevered stone staircase in French Empire style rising full-height, iron balusters and reeded rail. Moulded cornices to landing soffits and top ceiling, with centre rose.” Doors lead off the hallway to the principal reception rooms with ornate fireplaces that include two living rooms and a large a dining room. Further rooms include an office and commercial kitchen with pantry area.

Basement
Stairs lead down from the hall to the basement where there are a number of useful storage rooms, cellar, play room, laundry and furnace/boiler rooms.

First Floor
Stairs rise up to the first floor accommodation where there are currently ten bedrooms of varying sizes. The majority of these share the use of toilet and shower blocks that are situated at either ends of the floor.

Second Floor
The second floor provides a further thirteen bedrooms with two further small bedrooms if required. Again the majority of these bedrooms share the use of a shower and toilet blocks that are situated at either end of the floor.

Stable & Coach House Courtyard
An attractive part of the estate that includes an ornamental entrance block that leads into a stunning courtyard of former stables and coach houses. Over the years these have been converted to now provide a useful accommodation block with six en suite bedrooms, a two bedroom first floor apartment and twelve study/teaching/conference rooms of varying sizes. These have excellent potential for a variety of uses or possible conversion into extra accommodation space (stp).

The Cottages
Laundry Cottage
This deceptively spacious building that was once the laundry building to the mansion, is now a Grade II listed cottage that provides a living room, kitchen, four bedrooms and a bathroom.

Woodside Cottage
It provides two reception rooms, kitchen, four bedrooms, bathroom and an attached garage.

Hitchcock Cottage/Orielton Gardens
This is a pretty Grade II listed cottage that is located further away from the mansion just beyond the eastern edge of the walled garden. This cottage comprises a living room, kitchen, four bedrooms, bathroom and shower room.

Outbuildings
There are a number of useful outbuildings for storage on the estate with the largest being a three-bay storage building near the stable-coach house building.

The Land
A major feature of the estate is the significant amount of land that it owns extending to about 119 acres (stms). The land wraps around the mansion and cottages and includes a large parcel of mature woodland to the north (about 35 acres – stms) and then the majority of the land is in one block to the south that includes the mansion and cottages (about 83 acres – stms). This area again includes a large area of mature woodland with scenic trails, pretty ponds, garden areas and a Grade II listed walled garden, - “Early C19 garden walls to extensive walled garden, (about 3.8 acres – stms) elongated octagon in plan. Rubble stone walls faced within in red brick.”

Location

Orielton occupies an idyllic and private setting amongst its own expansive land (in all about 119 acres) that includes expansive gardens, a walled garden and mature woodland.

Despite its rural setting, it is also very convenient to local towns including the famous castle town of Pembroke (about 3 miles to the north-east) and Tenby (just over 13 miles to the east).

The famous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is also on the doorstep with its miles of award winning Blue Flag beaches and stunning coastal walks. Breath-taking beaches include Freshwater West & East and Barafundle Bay.

Excellent transport services are on hand with ferry and rail services at Pembroke Dock (about 5.5 miles to the north) while fast road connections take you all over Pembrokeshire and further east to Carmarthen and the A48 M4 link road (about 34 miles).

The M4 is the main artery in south Wales with Swansea (about 61 miles to the east) and Cardiff (about 100 miles) being the nearest cities before Newport (about 108 miles) and then the Severn Bridge with connections in England.

Square Footage: 15,850 sq ft


Acreage: 119 Acres

Additional Info

Grade Listings
II* Orielton Mansion

II Sundial in front garden to E of Orielton Field Centre
Situated on front lawn, E of mansion.

II Laundry Cottage to N of Orielton Field Centre
Situated just N of the former mansion and S of stable court; on alignment with E front of the house.

II Orielton Stable & Coach House Courtyard
Situated on E side of rear drive, some 100m N of house. Early C19 stable court comprising ornamental entrance block with detached U-plan courtyard ranges to rear.

II Walls of walled garden to SE of Orielton Home Farm
Situated some 250m NE of Orielton Field Centre, on S side of rear drive.

II Hitchcock Cottage/Orielton Gardens
Situated some 600m S of main gates to Orielton Field Centre from Clay Lane, outside NE corner of main walled garden.

II Registered Historic Park & Garden
Orielton is now on the Cadw register of Historic Parks and Gardens from 1st February 2022. Orielton and neighbouring land is listed including 'Parkland and substantial lake to the west. Woodland and garden areas, including water features, to the east; walled kitchen garden.'

General Remarks and Stipulations
Tenure, possession & Method of Sale
The tenure of the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Business Rates and Council Tax Bands
Main House Rateable value £28,750.

Council Tax
Main House - A
Laundry Cottage
Hitchcock - D
Woodside - E
Stable Yard Flat - A
Cottage - B

Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards we would ask you to as vigilant as possible for your own safety when making your inspection, particularly around the buildings, ponds and woodland areas.

Fittings & Contents
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fittings and contents are excluded from the sale though some may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the vendor’s agents.

Value Added Tax (VAT): Should the sale of the property or any right attached to it be deemed a chargeable supply for VAT purposes, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the sale price.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not. Please check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact location of public footpaths/ bridleways.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
Any available plans, areas, and schedules are for identification and reference purposes only. The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Note: Photographs taken in 2021.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
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These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.
The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.
It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function, and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements.