Marine Drive, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30

A superbly appointed coastal house occupying an exceptional position on Llandudno?s renowned Marine Drive


Description

Believed to be one of the earliest houses built on Marine Drive and dating from 1922, Plas Craig occupies one of the most spectacular positions on the North Wales coastline.
Set within the protected landscape of the Great Orme Country Park and extending to 1.2 acres, the property enjoys a remarkable sense of privacy and seclusion despite its proximity to Llandudno. Unusually, ownership extends to the foreshore down to the median high tide mark, a rare privilege that places the coastline quite literally at the foot of the garden.

Over recent years the property has been comprehensively renovated and significantly enhanced to create an exceptional coastal home of considerable style and quality. Great care has been taken to preserve the character and proportions of the original house whilst introducing a level of comfort and specification ideally suited to modern living. Features include extensive limestone flooring with underfloor heating, a beautifully crafted bespoke kitchen, upgraded insulation and external rendering, a substantial detached garage complex and an impressive self-contained annexe.

The accommodation is centred around a wonderfully light and sociable ground floor where extensive glazing captures breathtaking sea views from almost every principal room. Designed to embrace its extraordinary setting, the living spaces flow effortlessly onto an expansive South American hardwood terrace of almost 800 sq ft, creating a seamless connection between house and shoreline. Whether enjoying breakfast in the morning sunshine, entertaining friends on long summer evenings or simply watching the sun disappear, it is a natural extension of the house and one where countless family memories have been made.

At the heart of the house lies an outstanding bespoke Canadian maple kitchen by Loxley, thoughtfully designed for both family life and entertaining. Opening into elegant dining and sitting areas, the space combines practicality with understated luxury, all framed by an uninterrupted coastal panorama stretching across the bay.

A generous guest suite on the ground floor provides excellent accommodation for visiting family and friends, whilst the upper floors offer a collection of beautifully appointed bedrooms. The principal suite is particularly impressive, occupying an enviable position with far-reaching sea views, complemented by a further en suite bedroom, an additional family bedroom and bathroom, together with a fifth en suite bedroom on the second floor.

The ancillary accommodation is equally impressive. The substantial detached annexe incorporates garaging for up to six vehicles together with extensive storage, a fitness studio and additional residential accommodation. As such, it offers exceptional flexibility, whether for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, staff, home working or leisure pursuits.

The grounds and outdoor spaces are every bit as compelling as the house itself. The expansive terrace provides a magnificent setting for entertaining against a backdrop of sea and sky, whilst direct access to the beach is an increasingly rare luxury. From morning walks along the shoreline to evenings spent watching the sun set over the Irish Sea, Plas Craig offers a lifestyle that is both deeply connected to the coast and impossible to replicate.

Rarely does a property combine such a dramatic waterfront position, extensive private frontage, outstanding ancillary accommodation and a beautifully executed renovation.

The current owners feel it has been a privilege to live there for 20 years,

?For us it has been a home where the children have grown up exploring beaches instead of shopping centres, where grandparents have stayed comfortably, where the dogs have run every day and where every evening feels like being on holiday. We feel incredibly privileged to have called this magical place home and we know that leaving it will be one of the hardest decisions we have ever made?.

Location

Plas Craig occupies a spectacular elevated position on Marine Drive, one of North Wales? most celebrated coastal roads, which encircles the Great Orme, and provides some of the finest sea views in the region. The herd of Kashmiri goats that roam The Great Orme were originally a gift to Lord Mostyn from Queen Victoria. The mascot for The Royal Welsh Fusiliers is always chosen from The Great Orme herd.

The property enjoys a dramatic outlook across Llandudno Bay, the North Wales coastline and towards the Irish Sea, whilst benefiting from direct access to the beach below and easy access to the Welsh Coastal Path.

The Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno offers an excellent range of amenities including a variety of independent shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. The town is particularly well known for its elegant promenade, historic pier and thriving cultural scene.

Life at Plas Craig is wonderfully active or wonderfully peaceful ? entirely your choice. Nearby attractions include the Great Orme Country Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, several championship golf courses, sailing facilities and extensive opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits. For those who have four-legged friends Plas Craig is particularly special: long beach walks, open country side and endless coastal paths mean that every day brings a new adventure without ever needing to get in the car.

The area is ideally placed for exploring the wider North Wales coastline, Snowdonia National Park (Eryri) and the numerous beaches, harbours and historic towns that have made the region one of the country's most desirable lifestyle destinations.

Schooling in the area is well catered for, with a range of both state and independent schools, including St David's College near Llandudno, Rydal Penrhos in Colwyn Bay, King?s and Queen?s Schools in Chester.

The property is exceptionally well connected despite its private coastal setting. The A55 North Wales Expressway is readily accessible, providing links east towards Chester, Manchester and the wider motorway network, and west towards Anglesey.
Rail services from Llandudno and Llandudno Junction provide direct connections to Chester (from 48 mins), Crewe (from 75 mins) and London Euston (approx. 3 hrs) whilst regional services connect to major centres throughout North Wales and the North West. Air travel is available from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport, both offering extensive domestic and international routes.

Distances
Llandudno 1 mile | Llandudno Junction 4.5 miles | A55 5.5 miles | Colwyn Bay 9 miles| Anglesey 24 miles | Eryri 35 miles | Chester 49 miles | Liverpool Airport 69 miles | Manchester Airport 78 miles | Manchester 85 miles
(All mileage is approximate

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Square Footage: 4,175 sq ft




Acreage: 1.2 Acres