Abbey Road, Rhos on Sea, Conwy, LL28

Elegant six-bedroom period home near Rhos on Sea seafront, superb kitchen, basement, gardens, parking and EV charging point. NO ONWARD CHAIN

A distinguished period residence of remarkable quality, Mount Trillo is an elegant and beautifully restored home occupying a generous corner plot in one of Rhos on Sea’s most desirable settings, close to the seafront and enjoying a southerly aspect. Originally built in 1884 as one substantial residence, and later divided in two, the property has a fascinating history. Today, it stands as an exceptional family home where period architecture, thoughtful, high-quality craftsmanship and contemporary comfort have been brought together with exceptional care.

From the outset, the property makes a magnificent and memorable impression. Mature privet hedgerows border the corner plot, while a gated entrance opens onto a driveway finished in a combination of block paving and resin, providing ample off-road parking as well as an EV charger. The approach to the house is refined and welcoming, with stone flagged steps leading to a covered storm porch, complete with tiled floor, before entering the main hall through a solid oak front door.

The entrance hall is a wonderful introduction to this stunning home. Light and spacious with high ceilings it is full of character and features beautiful original coving, a striking black and white mosaic tiled floor, high ceilings and stained-glass windows, and the grand staircase rising through the centre of the home. From here, the principal reception rooms flow naturally, each offering their own atmosphere and purpose and decorated neutrally throughout.

The stunning south-facing lounge is a bright and elegant space, filled with natural light from the large bay window and centred around a log burning stove. Bamboo flooring adds a contemporary finish while still sitting comfortably within the original period features including the beautifully detailed coving and picture rails. Across the hall, the sitting room offers a cosier retreat, with carpeted flooring, a further large bay window and an open period feature fireplace with tiled surround, granite hearth and timber mantel.

The light and airy south facing dining room is a room made for gathering, generously proportioned and enhanced by another very beautiful bay window, stunning and intricate original coving and dark oak Karndean flooring, sitting perfectly alongside the kitchen and lounge.

The kitchen has been extended by the current owners to create an exceptionally large and superb heart of the home. Designed with both beauty and practicality in mind, it is a sociable, light-filled space with large skylights overhead and ample room for cooking, dining, entertaining and day-to-day family life. The bespoke navy solid wood kitchen has been carefully considered, with extra height units and softened rounded corners to work surfaces, units and skirting boards. The elegant, clean lines of the Quartz worktops, brass detailing on the units, sink, tap, sockets and switches add to the high-quality considered finish.

There is an abundance of storage, including deep soft-close drawers with utility trays and two double-door pantry cupboards with power and lighting – ideal for concealing smaller appliances. Integrated appliances include a Bosch dishwasher, Neff microwave, wine fridge, full height fridge and freezer, and a boiling water tap over an elegant brass-coloured sink, while a large Rangemaster range cooker provides electric convection ovens, gas hobs including a wok burner, a hot plate and a warming over. The micro-textured tiled floor has been chosen for its practical non-slip finish, ideal for children and dogs, without feeling coarse underfoot.

Just off the kitchen is a very useful utility room with fitted kitchen units and a 1 ½ stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, also housing the two gas central heating boilers, controlled via a 7-day programmer. Returning to the hallway, a tiled boot room provides the perfect place for coats, shoes and everyday essentials, with fitted storage keeping the space neat and functional. A contemporary downstairs WC with half-tiled limestone walls and Orla Kiely Acorn wallpaper completes the ground floor.

The first floor continues the sense of space, light and exceptional quality and finish, with a broad, light landing and new Linney Cooper wool carpets to the stairs, finished with matt black stair rods.

The master bedroom is an impressive south-facing, light and welcoming space where a super king bed looks small. The bay window allows views towards the Bryn and the room is finished with Cloud 9 underlay, thick wool carpets and has elegant original coving and picture rails.

The en-suite to the primary bedroom is a real showpiece, accessed by Jack and Jill doors and finished with porcelain tiled flooring, deep navy subway style tiled walls, brushed brass details, an extra-large walk-in shower, freestanding luxury Davenport stone bath with freestanding tap and shower in brass, a large heated towel rail, airing cupboard with shelving and hot water tank and a period feature fireplace with granite hearth. It must be viewed to fully appreciate the size and quality of finish.

Bedroom two is another excellent sized king-size room and includes two feature walls with a short-run Jenny Lee-Katz seagull wallpaper, adding a distinctive and tasteful decorative touch. Bedroom three is also a comfortable room, currently arranged as a twin but more than capable of taking a double bed. The family bathroom is beautifully appointed, with a tiled flooring, subway style wall tiling and a large walk-in shower with glass screen. A practical storage cupboard on the landing provides useful space for luggage, cleaning and household items.

To the second floor, a large skylight brings natural light into the landing, creating an uplifting arrival to the upper accommodation. There are three further large double bedrooms on this level. Bedroom four is a particularly spacious room with two windows enjoying views over Rhos on Sea and towards the sea. It benefits from its own bright en-suite shower room with a white suite. Bedroom five is another beautiful double room, with views towards the Bryn, and enjoys its own en-suite shower room. Bedroom six is again a very good double, while a separate WC adds further convenience to this floor.

The basement is a remarkable addition, offering far more space than might first be expected. Arranged as multiple rooms, all bar one have windows, and all have good ceiling heights with central heating, lighting and electrics throughout. It is currently used for storage and as an office. There is a separate external backdoor that allows for separate access into the back garden and lockable back gate onto Trillo Avenue. Similar properties on this road have converted basement spaces for alternative uses, including apartments, subject of course to the necessary consents, and this space offers exciting flexibility for future owners.

Throughout the home, the standard of finish is exceptional with no expense spared. The property has been fully renovated, replastered throughout, repainted with original coving restored or handmade sympathetically and replaced where required. Period features have either been carefully retained or appropriately reinstated, while modern additions have been selected with sensitivity and purpose. Bespoke uPVC double glazed sash windows custom made to the original proportions of the single glazed sash windows, with tilt and turn functionality for easy cleaning, many with wooden plantation shutters which provide both convenience and character.

Outside, the attention to detail continues. The flat front lawned garden is framed by block paving and enjoys a southerly aspect, creating an attractive and sunny setting to the front of the home. The gates have even been designed to prevent a rolling tennis ball from slipping underneath, a small but charming detail that speaks volumes about the thought invested into this home – and very much appreciated by the dog! To the side, a gated back garden provides a more private space, with lawn, resin pathway to the kitchen and back gate onto Trillo Avenue, outside hot and cold water taps and external power supply and a hot tub tucked discreetly away from view (not included in sale price).

Mount Trillo is far more than a beautifully renovated period property. It is a home that has been restored with affection, designed for family life and finished with a level of care very rarely seen. With six generous double bedrooms, six bath or shower rooms, generous reception space, a substantial basement, excellent off-road parking and a prime position close to the Rhos on Sea seafront, this is an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the area’s most impressive homes.