An exceptional and handsome Grade II listed 17th century Welsh longhouse with 18th century wings, tucked away down a quiet lane in the Vale of Ffestiniog with a fascinating history and Sir Clough Williams-Ellis influences, beautifully presented and bursting with traditional features.
Originally a farmhouse, the property boast 4 bedrooms, 3 with en-suites, a heavily beamed dining hall with inglenook fireplace and log burning stove, a double height sitting room with minstrel’s gallery over the fire place, two kitchens, a panelled dining room, utility/boot room and conservatory with expansive views over the Snowdonia valleys and mountains. Unsurprisingly Bwlch Iocyn has been featured in Period Living magazine.
A charming guest suite has been created in an outbuilding in the grounds and there is a large garage at the top of the long private drive.
Traditional features abound including beamed ceilings, exposed ‘A’ frame beams, wood panelled walls and doors, stone flagged and slate floors, and fireplaces for cosy dark winter nights. Oil fired central heating, modern plumbing and wiring subtly provide contemporary conveniences.
The garden is spectacular, laid out as a series of outdoor “rooms” including a rectangular pond flanked by seating and ever green borders, a beautiful place for alfresco dining and soaking up the sun. Stocked with mature trees, bushes and shrubs, the gardens are a riot of colour. In addition there is an adjacent partly wooded field, the grounds in total span 0.83 acres all with the most glorious mountain views.
A summary of the history is included in the details and noteworthy guests include George Orwell, Gary Grant and the Hungarian author Arthur Koestler. The property also has the accolade of being one of the last farms where a dog’s team was used to churn the butter.
Impossible to do justice in words alone, we highly recommend watching the attached video to fully appreciate this incredible unique property and its wonderful surroundings
