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Wales Online
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Inside £2.2m Welsh home for sale which has 'devastating' backstory
Inside £2.2m Welsh home for sale which has 'devastating' backstory In the latest episode of Britain's Most Expensive Houses, Channel 4 viewers saw agents Sorcha Rodbard-Hedderwick and Jemma Friday head down to the Vale of Glamorgan. Inside £2.2M Welsh home for sale which has 'devastating' backstory (Image: Channel 4 ) On Wednesday night, Channel 4 viewers got a sneak peek into some jaw-dropping houses across the country in Britain's Most Expensive Houses. One of which featured the stunning Llwynhelig House in the Vale of Glamorgan, which was on the market for offers over £2.2 million. Agent Jemma was instantly blown away by the 17th-century Grade II listed building as she commented: "Wow, it's beautiful!" While exploring the home, viewers learnt it featured five reception rooms, a heated outdoor pool and six bedrooms. There was also extra accommodation in the garden in the form of a log cabin and a shepherd's hut. A voiceover informed: "This is one of the priciest and most renowned houses in the area." However, while Sorcha showed Jemma around the home, she recalled its devastating backstory. Article continues below The home was on the market for offers over £2.2m (Image: Channel 4 ) Channel 4 viewers learnt that the owner had bought the home when she retired and spent £1m creating the dream forever home for herself and her husband. Sorcha said: "She did it up over about 10 years, unfortunately the husband passed away just after they completed the property." Jemma asked: "He didn't get to enjoy it? That's really sad." In a cutaway, the agent explained she gets 'emotionally invested' in her clients. She added: "That's devastating to go through all of that. This was made to be a forever home." Sorcha explained the woman is now downsizing and wants to sell the home to give the money to her granddaughters. Sorcha Rodbard-Hedderwick and Jemma Friday headed down to the Vale of Glamorgan (Image: Channel 4 ) Another impressive feature of the home included the wallpaper in one of the rooms, which had been completely hand painted. During the episode, the pair took videos of various places around the home to market on social media, including speaking with a horticulturist called Bob about the garden. When Bob had wrapped up giving potential buyers information about the grounds Jemma said: "We talk all the time about listed properties and the age of the house. "You actually forget that this garden is just as old as the property, if not older! Bob was great, the knowledge that he's brought with him today, that's so fantastic for myself and Sorcha. "Estate agents get a very bad name, so we really do try and go the extra mile." Article continues below Britain's Most Expensive Houses is available to watch on Channel 4.
Wales Online
26-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Inside incredible £2m Welsh mansion name-checked on lavish TV property show
Inside incredible £2m Welsh mansion name-checked on lavish TV property show Britain's Most Expensive Houses on Channel 4 features a stunning property in the Vale of Glamorgan that's being marketed by the estate agent who sold Charlotte Church's home Britain's Most Expensive Houses features Llywynhelig House in the Vale of Glamorgan (Image: Channel 4 ) It's renowned for showcasing some of the most luxurious homes across Britain, including one penthouse in London with a hefty price tag of £80m. And now a stunning Welsh mansion has featured on Britain's Most Expensive Houses. From a Scottish castle to a coastal hideaway in Cornwall, a penthouse in Knightsbridge to a stylish sea view sanctuary in Sandbanks, the agents on the Channel 4 series use every strategy, contact, and trick to succeed in an increasingly competitive market. And among the latest properties showcased on the programme is a beautiful Welsh mansion that's being marketed by the estate agent who previously sold Charlotte Church's home. The agents selling the stunning Welsh mansion (Image: Channel 4 ) Nestled in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan, one of Wales' most coveted counties, Fine & Country agent Sorcha Rodbard-Hedderwick has partnered with fellow agent Jemma Friday to market the stunning £2.2 million Llywynhelig House. This 17th-century Grade II listed manor with five reception rooms and six bedrooms features a log cabin, a shepherd's hut, and a swimming pool, but it's the meticulously landscaped garden that Jemma believes could be the key to securing a sale. Article continues below The stunning morning room inside the Welsh mansion (Image: Channel 4 ) After successfully showcasing the garden to sell Charlotte Church's property, Jemma is eager to work her magic once more. To enhance the property's appeal, she has enlisted the expertise of local horticulturist Bob Priddle, who will join Sorcha, Jemma, and her social media followers to share his insights—drawing even more attention to this extraordinary home. One of the bedrooms (Image: Channel 4 ) During the show, the estate agent said of the home: "It's one of those properties people driove past and go 'wow, who lives there?'" It was revealed that the seller had retired to the property but was now downsizing after her husband had passed away shortly after they'd completed the renovations on their forever home. The bespoke kitchen (Image: Channel 4 ) During the same episode of the show, viewers were also transported to Jersey where the combined fortune of the island's three wealthiest residents totals £10 billion and Fine and Country agent Margaret Thompson was showcasing the £17 million Sunningdale Manor. Following a lavish multi-million-pound renovation, this stunning country estate now features five grand reception rooms, eight luxurious bedrooms, a wine cellar with an exclusive tasting area, a labyrinth-inspired topiary garden, and a flourishing kitchen garden. But Margaret's agency wasn't the only one vying to market Sunningdale. To stay one step ahead of the competition, she and her trusted agent Rebecca planned an exclusive soirée to give select guests an insider's tour. With a private chef preparing dishes made from the estate's garden and well-connected guests providing valuable feedback, the evening promised to be a memorable one. But could they outshine the competition? Article continues below And international buying agent Constance Cunningham was back in her Chelsea stomping ground, tasked with finding the ideal apartment for Argentian lawyer Ramiro and his family to add to their International portfolio of properties. Constance presented him with three exceptional options - ranging from £3.15 million to £5.15 million - but only one was in their preferred Chelsea location. The contenders? Cadogan Gardens, Hyde Park Gardens, and Queens Gate. But would Constance seal the deal and secure a sale? Britain's Most Expensive Houses is on Channel 4 Wednesdays at 9pm and available to stream
