07-07-2025
Inside incredible millionaire Welsh home with underground tunnel to private beach
Inside incredible millionaire Welsh home with underground tunnel to private beach
The home - which sits on a street known as Millionaire's Row - also has a summer house which needs some TLC
There are sea views and a private tunnel to the beach
(Image: Coast & Marina Properties )
An incredible property with a fascinating history and its own secret tunnel to the beach has been put up for sale. St Petrocks is believed to be the first house constructed on the south-western side of the Great Orme in Llandudno.
Perched on Marine Drive, often referred to as Millionaire's Row, the house boasts several extraordinary features. For starters there is the underground tunnel that links the property to its own private beach on the other side of Marine Drive.
Many locals and visitors will have also seen the property's summer house overlooking the sea. It is in need of renovation but offers massive potential for a buyer, reports North Wales Live.
Estate agent Coast and Marina Properties said: "It is an architectural treasure offering uninterrupted panoramic views, a rich historic narrative, and the rarest of features, private beach access through your own underground tunnel - a magical feature few homes could ever claim at the end of which, is a beach house with electricity, requiring structural restoration but could become a fabulous guest house, studio or rental income opportunity (STP)."
The house is located on 'Millionaires' Row'
(Image: Coast & Marina Properties )
Regarding its history, they noted: "Built in 1897 for eminent surgeon Lawson Tait, the site had prehistoric associations and was known as Gogarth's Cave. The history books tell us the cave was occupied by a family for 37 years who reared 15 children until they were evicted in 1877 to make way to quarry the stone needed for a new road around the Orme, now known as Marine Drive."
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On its potential, they added: "From the moment you enter, this house stirs emotion. Original detailing throughout - high ceilings, panelled doors, decorative cornicing and feature turned staircase create a sense of permanence and grandeur.
"The 1930s bathroom is a rare showpiece: a fully tiled turquoise retreat evoking vintage glamour. St Petrocks holds scope for careful enhancement preserving its glorious era while introducing contemporary touches.
"Think boutique coastal retreat or even a unique B&B, the possibilities are endless! The gardens are a coastal dream, and although now in need of love and attention, the terraces were designed to capture the sun and sea air with lawns ideal for relaxing and enjoying the serene location.
There is also a summer house that is in need of some TLC
(Image: Coast & Marina Properties )
"It has been a much loved home and has been in the current family since 1967. It is in good structural and decorative repair.
"It has mains gas with central heating in the principal rooms. The property was rewired in 2002 and is also alarmed.
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"This isn't simply a home. It's an heirloom waiting to be revived. A haven by the sea, a home waiting for a new owner to begin their new chapter together."
The five-bedroom property has an asking price of £1.2m and is open for viewing on July 12 between 11am to 2pm. Love dreamy Welsh homes? Sign up to our newsletter here
