South Stack, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65

An exceptional coastal property, occupying an idyllic rural location with breathtaking views of the coastline.

YSBRYD Y MOR - SPIRIT OF THE SEA

- Entrance Hall; Lounge; 3 Ground Floor Double Bedroom Suites; Utility/2nd Kitchen; Downstairs Shower Room; Plant Room; Integral Garage. First Floor open plan Kitchen with Dining Area; Sitting Room with Balcony; Double Bedroom Suite with Balcony; Additional Double Bedroom; Separate Shower Room; and Mezzanine Store.

OUTSIDE

- Lawned Gardens and Flagged Terraces; Extensive Parking and Planning Permission for additional Double Garage; Derelict building with potential for further development; Pasture. In all just under 4 acres.

DESCRIPTION

Ysbryd y Mor is a spectacular coastal property situated in a stunning location on the west coast of Anglesey. Situated overlooking attractive farmland and Anglesey’s charming coastline, against the backdrop of the Irish Sea and Snowdonia Mountain Range in the distance, the panoramic views are quite extraordinary, and the property enjoys a high degree of privacy being set back from the lane.

Previously a traditional agricultural building to the neighbouring former farmhouse, the property has been converted to a superb standard and high specification to meet with modern expectations and living requirements, also to withstand the elements from such a coastal environment. The conversion works have been implemented over several years and were completed in 2021, designed to recognise the traditional and historic nature of the building, but with modern convenience and energy efficiency very much at the forefront. It is built of stone with some block with extensive western red cedar cladding, and has high quality Velfac aluminium clad, double glazed (aluminium on the outside and pine on the inside) windows and doors, ground source heating system and treatment plant for drainage, high levels of insulation throughout and under floor heating throughout, such attributes giving rise to the property qualifying as a ‘C’ EPC rating.

Ysbryd y Mor is a wonderful home with expansive accommodation arranged over two floors, including feature double gables at either end of the original main building. The layout is adaptable and great for entertaining and everyday living, designed to take full advantage of the site which at the rear is south facing overlooking its own land and down to the sea and the bay known as ‘Abrahams Bosom’. Indeed, the kitchen and principal reception room providing the main entertaining and living space is at first floor level to fully enjoy the views. As such, the interior benefits from wonderful natural light and the majority of the principal ground floor rooms open directly onto the terrace and garden space.

The front door opens to the entrance hall which has tiled flooring and feature stone wall from the original barn, along with an impressive turned staircase with bespoke oak treads. There is a cosy lounge in the central part of the building with woodburner, and access beyond to a large utility which also serves as a second kitchen, having fitted appliances and plenty of storage space, and off which is a fully fitted shower room. There is also a spiral staircase providing access to a useful office/store room. The rear hall has independent access from outside, and to the integral garage having electrically operated door, and also a separate plant room. This wing also incorporates two bedroom suites, each facing south and with superbly fitted en-suite shower rooms, the first floor suite having magnificent picture window and vaulted ceiling with door opening to a balcony with glazed balustrade. The other end of the house comprises another two bedroom suites both with bathrooms and sliding doors to stone flagged terraces providing lovely outdoor seating areas looking towards the coastline.

At first floor level, the views become even more impressive in the main day to day living space. From a galleried landing with velux windows, is the kitchen with dining area, opening into the main sitting room. The area has been thoughtfully designed with everyday living and entertaining in mind, with a tremendous feeling of space and light. The kitchen has been superbly fitted and comprises a range of wall and floor units with cupboards and drawers beneath work surfaces, a central island with granite surface with an elegant curved front, and integrated Siemens appliances including 2 ovens, induction hob and an AEG microwave. There is also a Smeg dishwasher and sink with Quooker tap within the island. A double sided woodburner separates the kitchen from the living room, which has vaulted ceiling, and similar picture window with door opening to a balcony with composite decking. The remainder of the first floor comprises a further double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and a separate fully fitted shower room.

LOCATION

Ysbryd y Mor occupies a wonderful and dramatic location on the west coast of Anglesey, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and facing south west overlooking its own land and surrounding countryside towards the coast, out to sea and all the way down to the Llyn Penninsula and Bardsey Island in the distance. The house enjoys plenty of privacy, but is close to numerous footpaths which provide wonderful walking along the Coastal Path, coastline and headland.

On the recreational front the island is known for its scenic coastline and numerous sandy beaches. There is excellent walking both in Anglesey and in the Snowdonia Mountain Range, and directly from the property there are spectacular walks around South Stack and Holyhead Mountain, much of which is an RSPB Nature Reserve and home to many different species of sea birds. Indeed, South Stack Lighthouse is a spectacular landmark and visitor attraction, with access to the tower and museum within the lighthouse available during much of the year. There is a marina at Holyhead and several golf courses within close proximity, notably at Holyhead and Bull Bay, and there is also windsurfing and kitesurfing at nearby Rhosneigr and Newborough. The waters generally around Anglesey provide opportunity for all sorts of other marine activities including sailing, fishing, lobster potting, water skiing, paddle boarding, diving and seeing the wonderful coastline and marine life which resides in the area. Trearddur Bay is a couple of miles or so away which provides a wide range of amenities and sandy beaches. There is a Spar, Post Office, and several pubs/restaurants including the The Stores, Seacroft, Sea Shanty and Ocean’s Edge. There is also a highly popular sailing club and RYA training centre in Trearddur. Holyhead is 2 miles away with a retail park including several supermarkets and department stores.

COMMUNICATIONS

Ysbryd y Mor benefits from excellent road communications being within 2 miles of the A55 Expressway facilitating easy access across Anglesey and the North Wales coast to Cheshire and linking with the national motorway network. For travel further afield there is a direct rail service from Holyhead to London Euston and a ferry service to Dun Laoghaire. Hawarden has a private airport and there are international airports in Liverpool and Manchester.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a gravel drive with stone splayed entrance to expansive parking areas in front of the building. The gardens are to the seaward side of the house and are laid to lawn with sunken trampoline and wide flagged terrace set within each gable of the building providing for an extremely private outdoor seating area from which the views are spectacular. To the rear of the house and between the neighbouring properties is a stoned area which provides a useful storage area or scope for further garden stores if required. To the side of the garage there is planning permission for an additional garage. The remainder of the land is sub-divided into 3 fields which are all down to grass and fenced. They provide excellent grazing for horses or livestock, and there is independent access from the lane into the northerly most field. In that connection, Ysbryd y Mor has the benefit of a right of access over the drive to one of the neighbouring properties, Ty’n Nant, for the purposes of maintenance and emptying of the Treatment Plant. Another property, Ysbryd y Mynydd, has vehicular access over the initial part of the drive, but there is planning permission granted for an independent access from the lane for Ysbryd y Mynydd.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Address: Ysbryd y Mor, South Stack, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 1YH

Services: Mains electricity and water, Ground Source for heating and hot water (shared with separate plant rooms), Shared private treatment plant, Fibre Connection.

Local Authority: Ynys Mon County Council. Tel: .

Council Tax: Ysbryd y Mor - Band G.

Viewing: Only by appointment with Jackson-Stops Chester office.

Site Plan: The boundaries shown on the site plan are indicative.