For Sale6 Bedroom Detached House in Barmouth Gwynedd£1,100,000

Introducing Glan y Mawddach, Barmouth – An Exceptional Regency Residence with Grade II Listed Gardens. Commanding a spectacular position above the Mawddach Estuary with panoramic views towards the peaks of Cadair Idris, Glan y Mawddach is a truly remarkable Regency villa located just outside the charming coastal town of Barmouth. This elegant Grade II listed six-bedroom residence is set within approximately 35 acres of extraordinary terraced and woodland gardens, themselves listed Grade II* for their exceptional historical and horticultural value. The house offers a wealth of beautifully proportioned accommodation, rich in period character and refined architectural detail. The ground floor features a grand stone orangery, two spacious reception rooms, a formal dining room, family room, study, utility room, and cloakroom. Three staircases provide access to the upper floors, where there are up to six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and an additional lounge. A notable highlight in the home’s history is its royal connection—HRH The Princess Royal dined here during an official visit to Barmouth in 1987, underscoring the property’s significance and elegance. Undoubtedly the estate’s most enchanting feature, the gardens at Glan y Mawddach are Grade II* Listed for their national importance. Comprising a series of distinct garden “rooms,” each with its own unique character, they are linked by meandering paths and planted with mature rhododendrons, azaleas, specimen trees, and evergreen shrubs. The result is a private, ever-changing landscape of rare beauty. Among the most captivating areas is an Italianate pond garden connected to a secret natural swimming pool fed by a cascading waterfall, surrounded by mature redwoods with stone arches and a summer house. Elsewhere, discover a historic Victorian walled garden, a dovecote, and a vibrant wisteria draped trellis—just a few of the garden’s many hidden treasures. The estate includes a number of original stone outbuildings, offering enormous potential for sympathetic redevelopment (subject to planning consent). These could be converted into holiday cottages, staff accommodation, a home office suite, or leisure amenities such as a pool and wellness complex. Further features include a mushroom house, glasshouses, extensive garden stores, garaging, and a private quay with direct access to the estuary—perfect for launching kayaks or small boats. A winding driveway leads to the main house, while the Panorama Walk, a public footpath beloved for its views, passes along the boundary of the estate. Privacy is preserved throughout by mature planting and a stone wall. Although enjoying a wonderfully secluded, rural setting, Glan y Mawddach lies just minutes from Barmouth, a popular coastal town with a range of amenities, restaurants, and transport links. The surrounding area is renowned for its natural beauty, with Snowdonia National Park and the Cardigan Bay coastline on the doorstep. Glan y Mawddach is a rare and important property—equally suited to use as a distinguished private residence, boutique hospitality venture, or heritage restoration project. Its combination of architectural grandeur, historic gardens, and sublime views make it one of the most unique and sought-after estates on offer in Wales.