Melyniog Hall

Melyniog Hall is an outstanding Grade II Listed country house standing within 24.73 acres of beautifully established gardens, grounds and fields. The property has been occupied by the same family since 1939. It is situated on the edge of the rolling Welsh Marches with fabulous views over the Shropshire plains. The property is steeped in history, including an inscription in the kitchen window dating back to 1815 Battle of Waterloo. Along with Melyniog Hall, is Melyniog Cottage and an exceptional range of outbuildings which offer tremendous potential (subject to the necessary consents). The house is almost entirely of brick construction, the centre being Georgian with Victorian and modern additions. Original listings refer to the house as Melyniog-fach.

The ground floor comprises four superb reception rooms, which boast a wealth of original features with excellent ceiling heights and proportions. The morning room and the breakfast room both have the most beautiful large bay windows that enjoy exceptional views of the gardens. The dining room is triple aspect and has doors leading onto the terrace, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. The elegant and spacious drawing room has a useful lean-to greenhouse. The kitchen is fitted with integrated units and has a traditional oil-fired AGA. The kitchen has original quarry tiling. Adjacent to the kitchen is the large larder with slate flooring, the utility room with an original bread oven and the large boot room, all providing exceptional storage throughout. There are two cloakrooms to service the ground floor. The property benefits from tremendous cellar space providing ample storage including wine racks.

A beautiful original oak staircase gives access to the first floor. There are also two further staircases. The first floor consists of seven spacious bedrooms, a dressing room and three family bathrooms. On the second floor there are extensive attic rooms, one of which is used as a great games room. There is further attic space suitable for a wide range of uses.

Outside
The gardens and grounds at Melyniog Hall extend to around 24.73 acres. The landscaped gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with superbly well-stocked herbaceous borders and shrubberies. The arboretum has been specifically planted to attract a variety of insect, butterfly and birdlife. There are numerous mature tree interspersed throughout the grounds and there are two orchards, providing a variety of fruit trees. There is a large terrace area which includes a built in BBQ, and an impressive gravelled drive to the front of the property.

The substantial range of outbuildings at Melyniog, includes a large workshop, stables, garages, potting shed and much more. All of these outbuildings are of brick construction and/ or stone construction and could be converted into further accommodation or office space (subject to the necessary consents). Plans were drawn up by the current owners, a few years ago, for the conversion of the outbuildings to at least three properties. These plans are available from the agents.

Melyniog Cottage
Melyniog Cottage is a characterful Grade II listed two-bedroom cottage which can be used for multiple uses including assured shorthold tenancy, holiday letting, multi-generational living and much more. The cottage has many original features and comprises a kitchen, a sitting room, a study, two spacious bedrooms and a bathroom. A conservatory overlooks the private garden. There is a single garage adjoining the cottage.

Local Authority: Powys Country Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private water available if preferred. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Hall - band H. Cottage - band D.
Agents Notes: There is a public footpath across the north of the land, please speak to the agent for further information.

Situation
The property is situated on the edge of the village of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain. The village offers all of the day- to-day amenities

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