Dwyran, Llanfairpwll, Isle of Anglesey, LL61

Are you ready to take on this superb waterside residence, positioned on the shores of the magnificent Menai Strait directly opposite Caernarfon castle with the dramatic backdrop of the Efyri/Snowdonia mountains? It would be a crime not to!

Prepare your mind to be dazzled and frazzled by the sheer beauty of the location, positioned directly on the shores of the Menai Strait, opposite historic Caernarfon town and its magnificent 13th century castle with the backdrop of the Eryri mountains (Snowdonia) beyond creating as dramatic panoramic a vista as you could wish for. This is where the Menai Strait widens significantly before heading out into the wider open sea beyond the sand spit of Abermenai Point – it’s a scene that will keep you entertained for a lifetime!

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tal Y Foel stands on a most generous plot to include two paddocks, private gardens and so much more besides. This highly individual and most generous residence has been the focus of the present owner attention for a number of years where it has changed beyond recognition from what was essentially just a barn in the distant past. The building and accommodation have grown significantly to provide a comfortable, practical and highly versatile home that would satisfy a growing family’s needs handsomely. Historically, Tal Y Foel was where a ferry was established as far back as 1464 directly to Caernarfon.

Tal Y Foel holds a number of aces up its sleeve so to speak whereby it comes with a separate self-contained one bedroomed Annexe and a six berth Static Caravan, both of which are utilised as highly successful holiday accommodation, and more recent addition of a modern Waterside Cabin.

Bearing in mind the stunning location, it’s easy to see why this would be the case! In addition is a generous stone built Boathouse (perfect for all manner of seafaring storage), a stable block and tack room and a further large Shed/Store.

There’s more besides, of which we’ll elaborate on further below.

The accommodation has expanded considerably from what was originally a barn yet still exhibits a degree of character with its thick walls and deep window sills. The modernised interior as a whole offers generously proportioned rooms throughout with practicality at the forefront with en-suite facilities to all bedrooms whilst the principal bedroom enjoys a roof terrace from where you have the best views in the house and no doubt some stunning sunrises! It has five en-suite bedrooms within the main dwelling one of which is located on the ground floor making it perfect for visiting guests and/or definitely suited for those with restricted mobility.

There are essentially three separate entrance halls (you can’t have too many entrance halls!) and two formal reception rooms, both of which are positioned to face the waterside, with windows designed to maximise the enjoyment of this pleasing aspect. Complementing these two rooms is a generous farmhouse style kitchen which is practically the hub of the home and a most spacious garden room which doubles up nicely as a further reception room.

The one bedroomed cottage (annexe) lies adjacent to the main dwelling and comes tastefully modernised with a generous living/dining/kitchen area with patio doors and a range of fitted appliances and the use of the courtyard patio area (plenty of parking too). The static caravan sits in a private yet slightly elevated position in its own paddock and adjacent to the pony paddock and therefore enjoys fine views of the Menai Strait and mountains. The cabin is also of an open plan nature with a contemporary interior and patio doors which overlook the waters edge. The boathouse is of stone construction and comes fitted with a remote controlled roller shutter door.

The pony paddock, timber stable block and tack room offers the facilities for keeping a pony or two which could prove useful being that Tal Y Foel is positioned next to Anglesey Riding School. A large timber constructed shed/store is perfect for all manner of paraphernalia and also houses the sea defense generator/pump system. Tucked away to the rear also is a lovely kitchen garden with greenhouse, where it seems to be highly productive when it comes to growing vegetables.

The property comes fitted with timber/hardwood double glazing and has more recently been fitted with air source central heating supplemented by 18 solar panels and battery storage for the electricity generated. The cabin, caravan and cottage are served by LPG central heating.

The property is located on a quiet no-through lane which meanders its way through pleasant countryside directly to the shoreline of the Menai Strait, towards the southernmost tip of the Isle of Anglesey where you have direct access to these magnificent waters and the Anglesey coastal path. Access to the main A55 expressway can be made at either Gaerwen or Llanfairpwll, making commuting straightforward to the port town of Holyhead, Llangefni and the city of Bangor which offers an excellent range of shops, goods and services as well as an acclaimed university. This corner of the island offers fabulous scenery, wonderful sandy beaches and woodland at Newborough and Llanddwyn Island whilst neighbouring Malltraeth, formerly the home renowned wildlife painter Charles Tunnicliffe is one of the UK's foremost bird watching centres - no wonder it's a designated AONB! Anglesey's coastal path also offers some 120 miles of coastline to enjoy, a facility located right on your doorstep.