For Sale8 Bedroom Detached House in Hill House, Llansteffan, Carmarthen, SA33£600,000

Hill House, Llansteffan – A Home Steeped in Heritage, Serenity, and Spectacular Views Perched above the picturesque coastal village of Llansteffan, Hill House is a distinguished period residence with an illustrious past, a soul-soothing presence, and breathtaking views. From its elevated position, the house enjoys sweeping vistas over the Towy Estuary, Llansteffan Castle, and the golden sands of the beach below — a truly unique setting that captures the timeless beauty of Carmarthenshire. Dating back to 1855, Hill House was commissioned by Robert Parnall, a local boy who made his fortune in London as a haberdasher. Parnall acquired the land and the rights to quarry the neighbouring stone — believed to have been used in the construction of the house in 1856. In the 1880s, he remodelled the property with the addition of elegant walk-in bay windows before passing it to his unmarried daughters. He later built a grand residence known as The Cottage on the beachfront below. The original estate also included the coach house and the white house at the bottom of the drive. In the 20th century, Hill House was home to Norman Wilson, Chairman of Wedgwood Potteries, who added a generous kitchen extension in the 1970s. In later years, the ground-floor sitting room was thoughtfully converted into a bedroom for ease of access. Wilson’s legacy endures — his final resting place lies in the village churchyard. In 2016, the owners added a bespoke yoga studio — a versatile space that lends itself to a home gym, artist’s studio, or garden room, depending on lifestyle and ambition. With its beautiful proportions, high ceilings, and thoughtfully curated interiors, the house evokes the gentle luxury and charm of a boutique hotel — inviting, elegant, and effortlessly comfortable. Surrounded by approximately an acre of grounds, including an established organic orchard and tucked-away corners to sit and reflect, Hill House is a place that feels both grand and grounded — a home ready to be loved by its next custodians. Brimming with character, framed by outstanding views, and enriched by generations of care and heart, Hill House is a rare and beautiful residence in one of West Wales’s most enchanting coastal settings. [Room descriptions continue with all the corrected room-by-room details, including the replacement of 'cast iron fireplaces' with 'stone fireplaces with wooden surrounds'.] Energy Efficiency Current: 43.0 Energy Efficiency Potential: 59.0