For Sale6 Bedroom Country House in Llansteffan, Carmarthen, SA33 5LT£1,900,000

This handsome and imposing Grade 2 Listed mansion is set in a sheltered and secluded location in the heart of the Carmarthenshire countryside on the outskirts of the estuarial village of Llansteffan. It stands approximately 1 mile from the coastline with its sandy beaches and 7 miles from the county town of Carmarthen. Having considerable local historical interest, it is believed that the site of this mansion was first occupied in the 15th century. Laques was extended in the 18th century to provide the imposing "Gentry" house we see today which currently comprises six bedrooms, four reception rooms, four bathrooms, a large kitchen, separate dining room and a utility room together with extensive cellar and attic rooms. A more detailed history can be researched in the publication "Laques and its families" from " The Carmarthenshire Historian vol.17" The house is surrounded by its own land comprising approx 23 acres of south facing organic pasture and 7 acres of mature deciduous woodland, grounds and gardens, totalling 30 acres or thereabouts. Two self contained cottages, providing 2 and 3 bedroom accommodation, offer potential for multi generational accommodation or an opportunity for commercial usage as holiday lets. Numerous stone outbuildings include stables, workshop, wood stores and a large hay barn all ripe for development to provide additional accommodation (subject to consent). A spacious garage and Nissen hut provide additional storage facilities. Approached over its own private lane, the property retains many original features including sash windows, original fireplaces, high ceilings and a superb central staircase. Llansteffan, famed for its stunning location on the estuary of the river Towy and the 12th century Norman castle which overlooks the village, benefits from a strong local community with a village shop/cafe, pub, restaurant, gallery and places of worship. There is also a boat club just two miles away. In short, Laques is a charming property that occupies a unique location, standing in its own mature wooded grounds providing privacy and seclusion.