Property description
SUMMARY
The house is situated in the south east wing of the castle, attached to the east end of the southern range, and dates from the 14th Century. It is Listed Grade II*, by virtue of its early date, surviving internal features, historic importance and group value with the Old Beaupre complex.
DESCRIPTION
The house is situated in the south east wing of the castle, attached to the east end of the southern range, and dates from the 14th Century. It is Listed Grade II*, by virtue of its early date, surviving internal features, historic importance and group value with the Old Beaupre complex. Today it offers an unique opportunity to live in and be part of one of the most important historic houses in the Vale of Glamorgan. The house is very well appointed and carefully restored in keeping with its history. The Freehold title extends to approximately 6.36 acres (2.57 ha), which includes the Grade I listed castle in the Guardianship of CADW. Public access to the castle is via a footpath through the neighbours fields. The land is sub-divided into four paddocks and an orchard with clearly defined boundaries. There are four stables and several outhouses. There are Riparian rights on the River Thaw. Within the grounds is a two storey Grade II* listed building that has a lapsed planning consent for conversion into holiday accommodation. The walled garden leads down to the broad terrace offering a dramatic view of the Thaw Valley. There is a large south facing sheltered courtyard immediately to the rear of the farmhouse and a large area to the front with informal gardens and parking for many cars. The farmhouse is accessed from a long private drive, shared with the neighbouring farm.
History
Old Beaupre Castle as its Anglo-Norman name beautiful retreat suggests is situated in an unique location set on the east bank of the river Thaw on a magnificent platformed site overlooking the Thaw Valley, an area of special landscape value.
Situation
Old Beaupre is situated in the Parish of Llanfair approximately one mile from the sought after village of St Hilary and 2 miles south of historic market town of Cowbridge which has an excellent range of social, domestic and leisure facilities in a most attractive setting . The Vale of Glamorgan is a highly sought after area noted for its heritage coastline and attractive rural landscape. The A48 provides swift access onto the national motorway network. Cardiff Airport is situated approximately 8 miles south-east, providing international, domestic and charter flights. The BR mainline service is available both at Bridgend and Cardiff.
Old Beaupre Castle is a medieval fortified manor house modified during the Tudor period. The castle is noted for its magnificently carved Renaissance porch. The medieval part, dating from about 1300, originally consisted of a group of buildings loosely arranged around the southernmost or inner court. In the 16th century an extensive programme of rebuilding was undertaken. This added the northernmost buildings around the middle court, and included the building of Old Beaupre’s most important feature, the outer gatehouse and the storeyed porch. These are remarkably well preserved.
Hall 7’2 x 11’4 ( 7’2 x 11’4 )
With exposed beams and lime washed walls; Cloakroom off with a modern suite comprising wc and washbasin.
Old Beaupre Castle is the principal historic building listed in The Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales, Volume IV, Glamorgan The Greater Houses. Also John Newmans, The Buildings of Wales, published in 1995, describes the storied porch as the only really spectacular architectural showpiece in the county, a tower of the orders, which can stand comparison with any in England.
Today the castle is in the guardianship of CADW at whose expense it is maintained. It is listed Grade I as an exceptionally fine C16 manor house.
Accommodation
A lancet-arched dressed stone entrance with an oak door and glazed screen opens into:
Music Room 15’ 1″ × 13′ 9" ( 4.60m x 4.19m )
With the original exposed beams, exposed stone walls and lime-plastered walls, tiled floor, window to the rear overlooking the courtyard, square opening into an inner hall with an oak staircase to the first floor. Door to the outside and door into utility room, slate floor. A door from the music room opens into:
Drawing Room 22’ 3″ × 21′ 7" ( 6.78m x 6.58m )
A magnificent room with the original very large twin inglenook fireplaces with voussoired stone arches, both with an original bread oven, cast-iron multi-fuel stove set on a raised stone floor, which runs throughout the reception room. Two glazed and leaded lights facing east for morning light, vaulted ceiling with enclosed gallery and four original oak beams. Door into
Library 17’ 1″ × 11′ 1" ( 5.21m x 3.38m )
Three-quarter oak panelled walls, central fireplace with an oak timber surround and mantle, housing a freestanding cast-iron multi-fuel stove set in a stone hearth, tiled floor, east-facing window overlooking a cottage garden. A door built into the bookshelves opens into a further store, which in turn leads in to a barrel-vaulted room, currently used as a log store.
Utility Room 21’ x 8’ 5" ( 6.40m x 2.57m )
The former kitchen, with a slate floor, original, exposed oak roof trusses, a large working space with a china Belfast sink set into a tiled work surface, window to the rear, plumbing for washing machine, further window overlooking the courtyard and door opening into the courtyard. Door into barrel-vaulted store, with cobblestone floor and original three-light leaded window overlooking the courtyard, lime washed walls, original lancet-arched entrances.
Kitchen/Dining Room 24’ 11″ × 22′ 5" ( 7.59m x 6.83m )
A large, informal living space with a bespoke oak kitchen and contrasting granite work surfaces, large central island with matching granite work surface incorporating a de Dietrich induction hob. Built-in larders, electric de Dietrichdouble oven and plate warmer, American style fridge-freezer, dishwasher and inset stainless steel double sink. Window to the side overlooking the courtyard. Original exposed beamed ceiling, recessed spotlights, ceramic tiled floor, lime washed walls, fireplace housing a freestanding, multi-fuel, cast-iron stove set on a stone hearth, built-in bookshelves, stairs to first floor and door opening onto the rear courtyard. A wide oak stable style door opens onto the drive. Door into:
Dining Room 22’ x 12’ 6" ( 6.71m x 3.81m )
With a lancet arched, full-height window facing east and a door opening onto the rear courtyard, Oak floor, fireplace housing a freestanding multi-fuel stove set on a slate hearth, with the original timber lintel above, lime washed walls, door into the music room.
Store Room 22’ x 9’ 2" ( 6.71m x 2.79m )
First Floor
42’ 10″ × 4′ 7" ( 13.06m x 1.40m )
The first floor is accessed from the kitchen and inner hall adjacent to the music room. A fine oak staircase leads and turns up to the first floor through an original stone lancet arch, windows with a dual aspect allowing a lot of light into the area, exposed roof trusses.
Principal Bedroom 24’ 8″ × 22′ 6" ( 7.52m x 6.86m )
A very spacious bedroom with a triple aspect, high vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, lime washed walls, fitted wardrobes and door into..
Ensuite 8’ 9″ × 9′ 9" ( 2.67m x 2.97m )
En-suite bathroom – fully tiled with a white suite, panelled bath, walk-in double shower, pedestal washbasins, wc, built-in store cupboard and chrome, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 17’ 11″ × 12′ 6" ( 5.46m x 3.81m )
With an exposed beamed ceiling and window facing east for morning light. Door into shared bathroom with Bedroom 3.
Shared bathroom 8’ x 5’ 9" ( 2.44m x 1.75m )
Comprising bath with overhead shower and screen, circular washbasin set on a timber washstand, low-level wc, fully-tiled walls.
Bedroom 3 19’ 3″ × 11′ 6" ( 5.87m x 3.51m )
Exposed beamed and vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, window facing east, door into shared bathroom.
Bedroom 4 17’ 9″ × 16′ 8" ( 5.41m x 5.08m )
A further double bedroom with a dual aspect, open-tread oak staircase leads up to a large mezzanine, which is currently used as a study.
Stairs from the main landing lead up to an upper landing, accessing a further bedroom and bathroom.
Bedroom 5 9’10 x 15’11 ( 9’10 x 15’11 )
A large double room, two windows facing east overlooking farmland, high vaulted ceiling, exposed roof trusses, original stone fireplace with oak mantle, fitted wardrobes the length of one wall with open storage above.
Second Floor
A further short staircase leads up to an adjacent Shower room with walk-in double shower, wc, pedestal washbasin, open shelving, heated towel rail, eaves storage, airing cupboard and door into eaves and housing the hot-water cylinder, Velux window, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, fully-tiled walls.
Bathroom 15’1 max x 16’11 ( 15’1 max x 16’11 )
Old Beaupre offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to own an integral part of the history of the Vale of Glamorgan.
General Remarks
SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Oil central heating. Private drainage.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Vale of Glamorgan.
LISTING BUILDING REFERENCES Old Beaupre Castle, number 13171.
Old Beaupre Farmhouse, number 13172.
COUNCIL TAX The property is listed in Band I.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS – Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as carpets, curtains and electricals may be available by separate negotiation.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY – The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
DIRECTIONS From the A48 westbound take the exit for Cowbridge down Primrose Hill. At the traffic lights turn left and proceed along this road for approximately two miles turning left signposted St Hilary. Turn right into the first private lane and Old Beaupre House is situated at the end of the lane.
History
Old Beaupre Castle as its Anglo-Norman name beautiful retreat suggests is situated in an unique location set on the east bank of the river Thaw on a magnificent platformed site overlooking the Thaw Valley, an area of special landscape value.
History
Old Beaupre Castle as its Anglo-Norman name beautiful retreat suggests is situated in an unique location set on the east bank of the river Thaw on a magnificent platformed site overlooking the Thaw Valley, an area of special landscape value.
Situation
Old Beaupre is situated in the Parish of Llanfair approximately one mile from the sought after village of St Hilary and 2 miles south of historic market town of Cowbridge which has an excellent range of social, domestic and leisure facilities in a most attractive setting . The Vale of Glamorgan is a highly sought after area noted for its heritage coastline and attractive rural landscape. The A48 provides swift access onto the national motorway network. Cardiff Airport is situated approximately 8 miles south-east, providing international, domestic and charter flights. The BR mainline service is available both at Bridgend and Cardiff.
Situation
Old Beaupre is situated in the Parish of Llanfair approximately one mile from the sought after village of St Hilary and 2 miles south of historic market town of Cowbridge which has an excellent range of social, domestic and leisure facilities in a most attractive setting . The Vale of Glamorgan is a highly sought after area noted for its heritage coastline and attractive rural landscape. The A48 provides swift access onto the national motorway network. Cardiff Airport is situated approximately 8 miles south-east, providing international, domestic and charter flights. The BR mainline service is available both at Bridgend and Cardiff.
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Property Features :
- A medieval fortified manor house
- Set in about 6.376 acres
- Includes the grade I listed castle which is in the guardianship of CADW
- 5 bedrooms
- 4 reception rooms