Property description
Mount Hill is arguably one of the finest Grade II Listed Gothic style residences within Carmarthenshire. A truly spectacular and gracious property offering substantial accommodation, totalling approximately 4000 sq ft, to any discerning buyer in the market for a unique buying opportunity.
The extensive ground floor accommodation flows naturally between formal and informal entertaining areas perfectly arranged for modern living with no compromise in the generously proportioned rooms. Things of particular note of this distinctive family home are the Gothic archways, windows and doors throughout and high ceilings with detailed cornices.
The accommodation comprises a grand entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 double bedrooms with 'Jack and Jill' bathroom, laundry room, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms, bathroom and 3 attic rooms on the first floor.
Sitting at the end of a tree lined driveway the residence is set within 1 acre of grounds incorporating formal lawned gardens, small wood coppice, ornate pond, 33 ft garage and a private driveway with ample off road parking.
In addition to the main residence an additional 3 bedroom cottage and self contained studio also lie in the ground of Mount Hill.
Entrance Hall (20' 02\" x 6' 0\" or 6.15m x 1.83m)
Via ornate Gothic wooden door with glass panel above, oak flooring, feature wood panelling around the lower walls, internal storage area, radiator & decorative cornice to the ceiling.
Sitting Room (17' 07\" x 17' 05\" or 5.36m x 5.31m)
Picture windows to the front and side elevations allow a flood of natural light in, oak flooring, feature stone fireplace with open grate, picture rail, ornate cornice & traditional style cast iron radiator.
Drawing Room / Study (32' 0\" x 17' 0\" or 9.75m x 5.18m)
Picture window to the garden area, oak flooring, feature brick fireplace with open grate & ornate alcove shelving, decorative wood panelling, traditional radiator, double archways with central chimney stack leading through to study area (currently used as dining room), oak flooring, Art Deco style fireplace, traditional radiator, built in shelving, access doors to.
Store Room (12' 02\" x 11' 0\" or 3.71m x 3.35m)
tiled flooring, coved ceiling & ornate doors to:
Cloakroom
Fitted with a low level WC & pedestal wash hand basin, tiled flooring.
Garage (33' 08\" x 12' 04\" or 10.26m x 3.76m)
A useful room providing great storage, having 3 windows to the side elevation, concrete floor, light and power connected.
Inner Hall (14' 03\" x 6' 03\" or 4.34m x 1.91m)
Gothic influenced features include wood panelling, double doors with glazed window over, ornate archway, wooden staircase rising to the first floor & access to:
Bedroom (14' 05\" x 12' 02\" or 4.39m x 3.71m)
Picture window to the front elevation, radiator & door to:
Ensuite Bathroom (11' 10\" x 9' 04\" or 3.61m x 2.84m)
Jack and Jill bathroom connecting two bedrooms, fitted with a low level WC, wall mounted sink unit with vanity surround, panelled corner bath & enclosed shower cubicle, window to the front elevation, part wood panelled walls, beech effect laminate floor, radiator, coved ceiling, door to:
Bedroom (15' 07\" x 13' 09\" or 4.75m x 4.19m)
window to the side elevation, radiator, coved ceiling & window seat.
Bedroom (15' 06\" x 11' 08\" or 4.72m x 3.56m)
window to the side elevation, radiator & coved ceiling.
Kitchen (21' 09\" x 16' 09\" or 6.63m x 5.11m)
fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating glass fronted displays, rolled top work surface over having a 1 1/2 ceramic bowl sink unit, feature brick fireplace with built in cooker & wine racks, part tiled walls, window to the side elevation, tiled flooring, beamed ceiling, part panelled walls, radiator, doors to the utility and cellar.
Utility Room (12' 05\" x 8' 03\" or 3.78m x 2.51m)
window to the side elevation, tiled flooring, \"Worcester\" central heating boiler, stainless steel sink unit with drainer, door to:
Laundry Room (11' 02\" x 8' 03\" or 3.40m x 2.51m)
complete with original cold store slate, plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring, door and window to the rear elevation accessing the enclosed terrace.
Rear Porch
Useful boot/coat store having a window and door to the rear elevation & tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom (15' 06\" x 13' 02\" or 4.72m x 4.01m)
window to the rear elevation, built in wardrobes provide useful storage & radiator.
Bathroom (16' 05\" x 6' 09\" or 5.00m x 2.06m)
Victorian style white suite fitted comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath, radiator, window to the rear elevation & part tiled walls.
Attic room (18' 0\" x 20' 05\" or 5.49m x 6.22m)
Dual windows to the side elevations, dual radiators, under eaves storage and access to:
Store Room (18' 05\" x 9' 05\" or 5.61m x 2.87m)
skylight to the rear elevation & lapped timber walls.
Domestic Service Quarters
Access via a hidden staircase of the main stairwell, originally the \"servants quarters\" for the main residence, comprising:
Room 1 (21' 06\" x 10' 05\" or 6.55m x 3.18m)
window to the side elevation wooden boards to floor.
Room 2 (21' 08\" x 8' 02\" or 6.60m x 2.49m)
window to side elevation & wooden boards to floor.
EXTERNALLY
Gated driveway leading to parking and turning area, formal gardens with lawned area and water feature, mature trees and shrubs, former vegetable garden and walled garden.
THE STUDIO
Entrance
Via wooden door from the rear enclosed terrace
Lounge (13' 09\" x 12' 00\" or 4.19m x 3.66m)
Window to the front elevation, wall mounted heater, wooden staircase to mezzanine, steps to:
Kitchen (8' 05\" x 7' 08\"Max Max or 2.57m x 2.34m Max)
Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surface over incorporating a stainless steel sink unit, built in oven and grill, tiled flooring, window to the rear elevation, door to rear porch.
Shower Room
Fitted with a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and an enclosed shower cubicle, tiled floor and obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.
Mezzanine (10' 02\" x 5' 08\" or 3.10m x 1.73m)
Formerly used as bedroom, with skylight to the rear and exposed timbers.
The Coach House
Entrance Hall
Via wooden door to the front, wooden staircase rising to the first floor, wall mounted heater, window to the front, doors to:
Snug (15' 08\" x 8' 0\" or 4.78m x 2.44m)
Window to the front elevation, electric heater
Sitting Room (15' 09\" x 9' 04\" or 4.80m x 2.84m)
window to the front elevation, feature brick fire place, electric heater and beamed ceiling.
Galley Kitchen (12' 02\" x 4' 06\" or 3.71m x 1.37m)
fitted with a range of wall & base units, stainless steel sink, window to the rear elevation.
Bathroom (10' 00\" x 6' 00\" or 3.05m x 1.83m)
fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin & panelled bath with shower over, tiled floor, part tiled walls & obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.
Landing
Skylight to rear, access to loft area, built in store and doors to:
Bedroom (15' 07\" x 8' 02\" or 4.75m x 2.49m)
Skylight to the front, wall mounted heater, built in store & beamed ceiling
Bedroom (15' 07\" x 8' 02\" or 4.75m x 2.49m)
Dual skylight, built in airing cupboard with hot water tank.
Bedroom (16' 02\" x 9' 07\" or 4.93m x 2.92m)
Dual skylight, wall mounted heater & beamed ceiling.
Grounds
The property sits at the end of a tree lined gated double driveway that provides ample off road parking.
To the side a small wood coppice incorporates an unusual ornate pond with decorative figures.
The manicured lawns to the side and rear provide entertaining & eating areas together with access to the wrap around driveway and garage plus entrances to the adjoining studio and separate coach house.
Directions
Exit Carmarthen along Pensarn Road, proceed up Babell Hill and the property can be found on the right hand side.