Leonardston Road, Llanstadwell, SA73

A historic Pembrokeshire country home shaped by generations, surrounded by enchanting gardens, a wildlife pond and approximately 3.5 acres 

There are houses that simply provide a place to live, and then there are homes whose stories have been written across generations. Leonardston Hall is undoubtedly the latter: a substantial five-bedroom period residence set within approximately 3.5 acres of mature garden in Llanstadwell, filled with character, family memories and the unmistakable sense that life here has always revolved around togetherness. 

The present family acquired Leonardston Hall 40 years ago, At the time, previous owners had at times operated the property as a guest house, yet for the family who followed, it became something far more personal: a much-loved home, a labour of love and the setting for an entire childhood. 

Historic family accounts take its story considerably further back. Known in earlier writings as Leonardston House, it was at that time purchased in 1917 or 1918 for the sum of £400 and was described as a substantial former vicarage, solidly constructed with walls approximately eighteen inches thick and a traditional slate roof. Those accounts paint a wonderfully evocative picture of life here: Sunday lunches that lasted for hours, high teas served on the lawn, rooms filled with conversation and a kitchen garden and orchard that helped sustain the household throughout the year. 

It is this depth of history that gives Leonardston Hall such presence today. Although substantial in scale and generous in proportion, the house has always retained an inviting, comfortable atmosphere. It is impressive without feeling formal and characterful without becoming imposing. 

The property could now benefit from a programme of sympathetic modernisation, offering its next owners an exciting opportunity to update and personalise the accommodation while preserving the period character and architectural details that make Leonardston Hall so special. 

A home made for gathering 

Beyond the entrance, the accommodation unfolds through a series of beautifully proportioned rooms. The elegant winding staircase, with its distinctive split landing, immediately sets the tone, while original picture rails, decorative ceiling roses, substantial door frames and other retained architectural details reveal the craftsmanship of the house’s past. 

The drawing room and dining room have long formed the social heart of Leonardston Hall. These were the rooms in which the current family celebrated special occasions, welcomed friends and entertained across the decades. Earlier family accounts describe the dining room furnished in mahogany, with a table capable of seating ten or more, while the adjoining lounge was once dominated by an enormous gilt-framed mirror stretching almost from floor to ceiling. 

Today, the rooms continue to offer the scale required for entertaining, yet their proportions and period detailing create a sense of warmth that makes them equally suited to relaxed family life. There is space here for formal dinners and milestone celebrations, but also for quieter evenings and everyday moments shared together. 

The present conservatory was created around 20 years ago from what had previously been an open courtyard. It provides a valuable connection between the house and garden and offers further possibilities for a future owner. Subject to any necessary permissions, it could potentially be incorporated more fully into the kitchen to create a larger kitchen, dining and family space overlooking the grounds, should someone wish. 

Throughout the house, the accommodation is adaptable enough to evolve with changing requirements. Its substantial footprint and multiple reception areas could suit a growing or multigenerational family, those working from home or buyers seeking space in which to entertain on a generous scale. 

Five bedrooms and a remarkable sense of history 

The winding staircase rises to a spacious split landing from which the five-bedroom accommodation is arranged. Historic writings recall four exceptionally large bedrooms, with the largest subsequently divided to create two separate rooms, demonstrating just how generous the original proportions were. 

One bedroom was once home to a magnificent carved mahogany four-poster bed, complete with traditional drapes, while marble-topped washstands, water jugs and feather mattresses were all part of daily life within the house. Although Leonardston Hall has naturally evolved since then, the proportions, architectural detailing and sense of history remain very much present. 

Each bedroom offers its own character and outlook, creating accommodation that is both flexible and comfortable. The scale provides scope to arrange the rooms as bedrooms, dressing rooms, studies or private sitting areas according to the requirements of the next owner. Each has views to the shrub and tree filled gardens.  

While the bedroom and bathroom accommodation would benefit from updating, this presents a wonderful opportunity to introduce contemporary comfort and individual style without compromising the integrity and charm of the original house. 

A lower level with independent potential 

The basement adds another fascinating dimension to Leonardston Hall. Historically, the cellars were used for curing meat, storing fruit and root vegetables and housing coal for the household. 

In more recent years, part of this level was separated from the principal residence and occupied by a family member before being reconnected to the main house. The family subsequently used it as a leisure, fitness and wellbeing area, as well as an additional place in which to socialise. 

Its separation from the principal reception and bedroom accommodation creates considerable versatility. It could continue as a gym, games room or recreational suite, while also presenting potential for multigenerational living, guest accommodation or a dedicated working-from-home environment, subject to any necessary permissions and practical requirements. It includes what previously was a kitchen, now a bar area, a games room which had been the lounge and what was the bedroom had in recent times been used as a fitness area and is complete with shower room and toilet for convenience. 

Solar panels have been installed in more recent years, helping to offset both the property’s electricity consumption and its environmental footprint—an important contemporary addition to a home with such a long history. 

Gardens created with love 

For the current family, however, it is the garden that has always held the greatest magic. 

When they arrived almost four decades ago, much of the land was predominantly grass. The richly planted gardens seen today are the result of the owner’s mother spending countless days and evenings carefully curating each area. Across the years, trees matured, shrubs established and individual garden spaces emerged, each with its own purpose and atmosphere. 

For a child growing up here, the garden felt like a world apart: somewhere to roam freely, climb trees, explore and disappear into nature. That same sense of discovery remains today. Sweeping lawns are framed by mature planting, while changing colours, textures and layers of foliage give the grounds interest throughout the seasons. 

Historic recollections describe lawns, evergreen hedges and trees including ash, oak, beech, sycamore and chestnut. Spring brought daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops beneath the trees and across the banks. An extensive orchard once contained fifteen varieties of apple, alongside pear and plum trees, while a productive kitchen garden provided potatoes, vegetables, soft fruit and preserves for the household. 

This tradition of growing and self-sufficiency is woven into the history of Leonardston Hall. It gives future owners the opportunity to reintroduce productive gardens, develop an orchard or simply continue enjoying the beautifully established setting as it is today. 

A pond alive with wildlife 

A fresh water spring feeds the pond and forms one of the most memorable features within the grounds and has been home over the years to ducks, swans, moorhens, trout and carp. Together with the mature trees and planting, it attracts an array of wild birds and wildlife, adding to the feeling of privacy and sanctuary.  

Close to the patio, the sheds positioned before the apple tree were traditionally used for keeping chickens and ducks, providing fresh eggs each day. These simple details convey the lifestyle Leonardston Hall has offered across generations: one connected to the land, the seasons and the natural world. 

Together, the landscaped gardens and pond extend to approximately 3.5 acres, providing a wonderful sense of space while remaining manageable for those seeking a rural lifestyle. There is also an option to purchase more land if this is what you are requiring.

Country living with everyday convenience 

Leonardston Hall occupies a well-positioned setting along Leonardston Road, within the parish of Llanstadwell and close to Hazelbeach, Neyland and the Milford Haven Waterway. 

Neyland offers a range of everyday amenities and its popular marina, while the nearby A477 provides convenient connections towards Haverfordwest, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and the wider Pembrokeshire coastline. 

This accessibility makes Leonardston Hall particularly appealing. It offers the space, privacy and atmosphere associated with a country residence without leaving its owners isolated from local services, transport connections and the many coastal and countryside attractions for which Pembrokeshire is so well known. The property is a short ten minute walk to the pebble beach of Hazelbeach where the Ferry House Inn is located. 

The next chapter 

For almost 40 years, Leonardston Hall has been the backdrop to one family’s life. It has seen children grow, animals come and go, gardens mature and countless gatherings take place within its reception rooms and across its lawns. 

Its next owners will inherit more than a substantial five-bedroom period home set within approximately 3.5 acres. They will become custodians of a property shaped by over a century of stories: a former vicarage where guests gathered for Sunday lunch, where produce from the orchard filled the pantry shelves, where ponies grazed beyond the pond and where generations have found both space and sanctuary. 

Leonardston Hall is now ready for sympathetic modernisation. For the right purchaser, this is not simply a project but an opportunity to preserve everything that gives the house its identity while introducing the comfort, style and practicality required for its next generation. 

With its elegant reception rooms, adaptable basement, generous five-bedroom accommodation, retained period features, enchanting established gardens, wildlife pond and approximately 3.5 acres of versatile grounds and the option to acquire additional paddock and fields, Leonardston Hall presents an increasingly rare opportunity within the Pembrokeshire property market. 

It is a home of history, character and possibility, ready for its next family to write a chapter of their own.

Dining Room

5m x 4.59m

Study

2.72m x 2.1m

Lounge

6.1m x 4.48m

Living Room

4.5m x 3.81m

Utility Room / Cloakroom

2.81m x 1.68m

Kitchen

4.48m x 4.37m

Conservatory

4.96m x 3.49m

Master Bedroom

5m x 4.5m

Master En-suite

2.42m x 2.18m

Bedroom 2

3.62m x 3.58m

Family Bathroom

2.9m x 2.25m

Bedroom 3

4.59m x 3.87m

Bedroom 4

4.62m x 2.93m

Bedroom 5

4.28m x 3.69m

Bathroom

2.4m x 2.18m

Games Room

11.5m x 6.1m