5 bed detached house for sale

Llandissilio, Clynderwen SA66

A Grand Victorian Sanctuary on the Threshold of the West Wales Coast
"Restoring this home has been a true labour of love. It felt as though I had found the home i’d always dreamed of owning as a little girl-a house that quietly waited for someone to bring it back to life, and one that has wrapped itself around our family ever since." - Owners Comments

Introduction
Steeped in history, elegance, and undeniable presence, Ravenscourt is a distinguished late Victorian vicarage, constructed in 1890, this landmark period residence combines remarkable architectural integrity with a warm, welcoming heart.

Set behind grand façade detailing, Ravenscourt has been the subject of an extensive and meticulous scheme of sympathetic restoration. The current custodians have preserved and celebrated its finest 19th-century craftsmanship while discreetly integrating high-performance modern efficiencies-creating an idyllic, economical, and soulful country retreat.

The Residence
Built without compromise, Ravenscourt showcases exceptional Victorian engineering, featuring solid stone walls with cavity construction, complemented by striking red and yellow exterior engineering brickwork.

Key Interior Highlights
Original Period Craftsmanship: Beautifully restored pitched pine window shutters, decorative wrought iron fireplaces with original tiled inserts,
intact servant bells, deep skirting boards, architraves, and traditional quarry tile floors.
The Heart of the Home Kitchen: Designed for gathering, centered around a cosy atmosphere where family and guests naturally gravitate, featuring original character touches.
Atmospheric Reception Rooms: A generous, light-filled lounge featuring a wood burner that transforms winter evenings into snug gatherings.
The Crown Jewel Loft Room: A breath-taking upper space defined by its unusual 1890 hipped roof and magnificent, exposed king-post roof trusses-a soaring architectural triumph offering an unparalleled sense of space and tranquillity akin to a New York loft apartment.
Flexible Accommodation: Includes a beautifully created separate annex/garden room, providing ideal overflow accommodation for extended family, guests, or a home studio.

Efficiency & Restoration
While period homes of this scale often carry a reputation for high maintenance, Ravenscourt stands as a testament to intelligent, forward-thinking restoration:
Complete System Overhaul: Re-roofed, re-pointed, re-wired, and re-plumbed throughout, featuring high-quality modern central heating, alongside new windows and doors tailored to respect the building’s heritage.
Eco-Efficiency: Equipped with an array of Solar pv panels benefiting from a Feed-in Tariff (FiT). The solar generation offsets the home's annual heating oil costs and significantly reduces electricity bills.
Natural Climate Control: The substantial stone wall construction provides high thermal mass, naturally keeping the interiors beautifully cool in summer and deeply cosy through winter.

Grounds & Lifestyle
Outside, the property is enveloped by peaceful, established gardens offering changing seasonal views across the surrounding countryside. From any vantage point, the property displays exquisite dressed stonework-extending to the rear elevations, coach house/garage.

Life at Ravenscourt is defined by its vibrant local community and strategic location:
Coastal & Mountain Access: Perfectly positioned 20 minutes from the Pembrokeshire coast and 15 minutes from the Preseli Mountains
Connected Country Living: Conveniently located between the thriving hub towns of Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, and Cardigan, offering local artisan markets, fine dining, and excellent schooling.
A True Community: Set within a warm, supportive village atmosphere where local life is enriched by cultured neighbours, local country traditions, and an enduring sense of safety and belonging.

Seller’s Insight
“What will I miss the most? Everything It will be incredibly difficult to leave because there is honestly very little I could fault about either the house or its location. The house has always felt safe and protective. Despite its grandeur, it is wonderfully warm, economical to run, and a joy to live in throughout the seasons. Whether hosting children's birthday parties with bouncy castles, family celebrations, or simply working from my desk looking out over the rural views, Ravenscourt has brought a profound sense of peace. It has been far more than bricks and mortar-it has been the heart of our family life. We have been fortunate to be its custodians, and it is now ready for its next owners to fall in love with it just as deeply as we did."

Nice to know
Freehold - Date of construction 1890 - Solid stone walls, cavity. Red and Yellow Bricks on outside and Welsh slate roof (house was re-roofed with the original slates, felt underlay and copper nails in 1996. Property is not listed.
Re-wired and re-plumbed with copper and solder plumbing.
New UPVC sash windows and new doors were fitted in 2017.
Solar Panels installed - these benefit from the highest feed tariff and were fitted in 2012.
Loft room re-wired and re-plumbed 2020.
Garden Room was built in 2024 with full planning and building regs.
Sitting in 0.9 of an acre approx.
Trees do not have a TPO.
Council Tax Band: G EPC: F

Location
Located in the heart of rural Pembrokeshire, the village is served by a convenience store, chemist, hardware store, community hall, playing fields and primary school. Clynderwen is served by a railway network line going from Fishguard Harbour to London Paddington together with a regular bus service and major roads links. The nearest major town being Narberth, this cosmopolitan town provides ample shopping facilities as well as entertainment and nightlife. The towns of Saundersfoot, Tenby, Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Cardigan are all easily accessible and the A40 is only 2 miles away offering access further afield. A fantastic rural location with amenities within easy reach. Surrounded by the beautiful Pembrokeshire landscape and close to the Preseli Hills, the location perfectly balances countryside living with everyday convenience.
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EPC Rating: D

Location

Located in the heart of rural Pembrokeshire, the village is served by a convenience store, chemist, hardware store, community hall, playing fields and primary school. Clynderwen is served by a railway network line going from Fishguard Harbour to London Paddington together with a regular bus service and major roads links. The nearest major town being Narberth, this cosmopolitan town provides ample shopping facilities as well as entertainment and nightlife. The towns of Saundersfoot, Tenby, Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Cardigan are all easily accessible and the A40 is only 2 miles away offering access further afield. A fantastic rural location with amenities within easy reach. Surrounded by the beautiful Pembrokeshire landscape and close to the Preseli Hills, the location perfectly balances countryside living with everyday convenience.
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Garden

Approx 0.9 acres, laid mainly to lawn with seating areas following sun and shade with established trees and borders.

Parking - Driveway

Gated driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles.

Parking - Double Garage

Original coach house now tandem garage with door, electric and lighting and providing storage too.