Conwy mansion house estate in same family for hundreds of years is on the market
A famous Welsh estate that spent hundreds of years in the same family has come on the market. The Garthewin Estate, located near the village of Llanfair Talhaiarn, spans more than 500 acres.
It was the family home of Robert Wynne - with his family having a 1,000 link to this area. The first written records refer to the house in the 14th century.
The Elizabethan house which replaced it was knocked down, as was the Jacobean house which came next. The current Georgian-style hall, designed in 1767 by Joseph Turner of Chester, was later enhanced by Clough Williams-Ellis, the visionary behind Portmeirion.
A striking tower was added in 1870 to house the estate's grand ballroom, today the principal reception room.
The Wynne family's stewardship ended in 1996, when descendant Menna MacBain sold the estate when it finally became too expensive for the family to run. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community
The current owner acquired the property as a principal residence. They have now placed it on the market with Fisher German, at a guide price of £4,500,000.
The estate includes the 11-bedroom Grade II-Listed hall with an adjoining flat, as well as five secondary residential properties, a farmhouse, extensive outbuildings, stabling and a private theatre.
(Image: Fisher German)
It also has a Grade II-listed chapel featuring a bell tower, altar and stained-glass windows. The estate's extensive grounds feature formal gardens, agricultural land and forestry, providing potential for diverse usage or income-generating opportunities subject to planning.
The property also offers an immediate income from its cottages and farmstead, as well as its farmland and woodland.
(Image: Fisher German)
Michael Harris, Partner at Fisher German, said: 'This is an incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a stunning estate spanning more than 500 acres which enjoys good connections to the commercial centres of the North West.
'The Grade II-listed hall is an important 18 th century Welsh country house, retaining fine external character and good interior detailing, while the extensive grounds provide a wealth of potential income-generating opportunities such as an equestrian centre, country retreat or glamping, subject to planning.' Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
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