Llanvihangel Crucorney, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

Penyclawdd Court is an exceptionally fine Grade I listed Tudor and Stuart manor house believed to date back in part to the 16th century. It is situated in a superb rural location on the site of the former Penyclawdd castle at the foot of Bryn Arw. This historical residence has an attached stone barn, cartshed and approximately 6 acres of land and has been sympathetically updated to an extremely high standard by the current owners.

The Property

 Penyclawdd Court is a Grade I listed property dating back to approximately the 16th 
century, It was named Penyclawdd Court because the Menorial court would have been  held here during Medieval times. The property was extensively remodelled in the early  17th century when the taller wing and kitchen was added creating accommodation on  different levels. It was upgraded again in the 1980’s by the previous owners when  stonework repairs were carried out and some of the oak mullioned windows were  replaced. The current vendors have sympathetically updated the property to an  extremely high standard and really brought it back to life.

 This is a fine example of a property of the era and offers a new owner the opportunity to live in a magnificent, historical residence whilst still offering the opportunity to enhance  the package with the ability to convert one of the outbuildings if desired to create an annexe or additional dwelling. (Subject to any necessary permissions).

Step inside through a striking nailed plank and strap hinged door and into the Cross 
Passage. Here, original post and panel screens remain which were once a practical feature to shield visitors from the smoke drifting from the Great Hall during medieval times.

 The Great Hall, originally open to the full height of the house with a central floor fire now acts as the formal sitting room with an impressive fireplace with a chamfered stone lintel and Vermont Castings wood burning stove. Oak mullioned windows bring in generous  natural light, while stairs from this space lead down to the cellar.

The dining room features its own beautiful, chamfered stone lintel fireplace with a 
Villager woodburning stove and a stone spiral staircase to the first floor. Flagstone floors  run throughout the ground level, with underfloor heating to the dining room, Great Hall and kitchen. Stone steps connect the dining room to the kitchen and breakfast room which is a superb space fitted with a Goose Grey Everhot, fitted base and wall units painted in Farrow & Ball Elephant’s Breath installed in 2024, Chalon central island with sink in Suffolk Pink, Fisher & Paykel double integrated dishwasher and space for a fridge / freezer. From the kitchen, steps lead down to the utility / boot room which has fitted units and a cloakroom.

Stairs from the sitting room lead to the first bedroom with an attractive fireplace, a 
mezzanine level and views over the side garden. A rear hallway leads to a ground floor shower room which has been upgraded from the original bathroom. All of the bathrooms and shower rooms are from Victorian Plumbing.  

Next to this room is The White Room which is currently set up as a bedroom but could be equally suited as an additional reception room complete with stone hearth, Jotul woodburning stove and three windows, one with a window seat.

 The staircase then leads up to the former Court Room, once the venue for manorial court hearings and now an extremely spacious bedroom. This characterful space  includes a shaped door-head, compartmented ceiling, fireplace, triple-aspect windows and a medieval cupboard built into the wall.

 A study with dual-aspect windows links to an inner hallway, from which steps lead down either side of the room to a shower room and a hallway connecting to the rest of the accommodation. 

The next bedroom boasts a fireplace, rear-facing window and sloping floor. 

The Oak Room, a charming space, enjoys views to the rear aspect and a connecting door to an en-suite with freestanding bath and dual sinks.

 The Granary Room is again another spacious bedroom beneath an exposed A-frame, with its own en-suite shower room. This room can also be accessed externally via steps that lead up from the side aspect.

 Upon the second floor are four attic / loft rooms. Two can be accessed via the inner hallway and two from the study. They are all excellent, usable spaces some with  restricted headroom but would be perfect for hobby rooms or even further bedrooms if desired.

Outside

A long driveway owned by Penyclawdd Court leads up a set of electric gates which 
provide access to the property. 

There is ample off-road parking for many vehicles located between the main house, 
stone barn and cart shed. 

The stone barn measures 17.59m x 5.64m with doors opening to the front and rear. The  stone barn and cart shed could be suitable for conversion subject to the necessary  planning consents being gained but currently provide excellent storage. The cart shed also benefits from steps to the rear which lead up to an additional storage / workshop space.

 Steps from the parking area lead up to the side entrance. A path leads around to the front of the property and onto a terrace. A superb view of Bryn Arw and the motte and bailey can be appreciated from here. The Norman motte and bailey located to the north west of the main house is a scheduled ancient monument that is believed to date back to 1150. We are told it would have originally had a stone keep on it that would have guarded the mouth of the valley. The stone from the keep may have been used to build the original part of Penyclawdd Court along with some of the features inside such as fireplaces and the stone winder stairs. The oldest part of Penyclawdd Court is located on the site of the bailey.

 The field measures approximately 2 acres. It would be perfect for grazing or amenity use and benefits from a large steel framed building.

 To the rear of the property is a Mediterranean style walled garden with olive and fig trees  which has a path running through it leading to a patio area set up excellently for entertaining. A stone outbuilding can be found which backs on to the building that stores the water system. The path also leads to the front paddock which has previously been home to a tennis court and is bordered by stone walling. 

Still in situation is a now very overgrown maze which has historically been in the shape of a peacock. This area is to the right of the walled front paddock and can also be accessed from the field.

Key Information

Agents Note: A public footpath crosses the driveway only, it does not cross the 
land or gardens.

Services: Spring water, oil fired central heating, mains electricity and private 
drainage.

Tenure: Freehold

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is offered with all existing 
wayleaves, easements and all public and private rights of way and other such  rights, whether these are specifically referred to in these particulars or not.

Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items specifically mentioned in these particulars  will be included in the sale, the remainder are excluded from the sale, however, may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax Band: I 

Local Authority: Monmouthshire County Council. 

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.