A Once-in-a-Generation Georgian Town Residence with Cottage, Historic Gardens & Former Stables
Bayshill is a rare opportunity to acquire an elegant Grade II Listed Georgian residence occupying a privileged position within the heart of Llandeilo, one of Wales' most celebrated market towns. Held by the same family since 1925 and passed through successive generations for over a century, Bayshill House offers an extraordinary blend of history, character and versatility, with extensive gardens, a detached cottage and former stables providing private parking.
Tucked away on the sought-after Abbey Terrace, opposite the historic parish church, the property is approached via steps leading to the principal entrance, revealing a home of considerable charm and heritage. Dating back to approximately 1840, Bayshill House retains an abundance of original features synonymous with its Georgian origins, including sash windows, detailed plaster coving, ornate architraves, original joinery and a working open fireplace set within the impressive principal reception room.
The accommodation is arranged over four floors and offers exceptional flexibility for family occupation. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a magnificent dual-aspect living room extending from the front to rear elevation, and a recently installed kitchen/dining room fitted in recent years and sympathetically integrated within the historic surroundings. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
To the upper floors are five to six bedrooms together with bathroom facilities, enjoying pleasant outlooks over the church grounds, gardens and surrounding townscape.
The extensive basement provides fascinating insight into the property's past, retaining original stone flooring, remnants of the former kitchen arrangement including evidence of stone hanging hooks, an inglenook formerly serving the original stove, and the historic bell system once used to summon household staff. Today the space serves as useful storage but remains a remarkable historic feature in its own right.
Beyond the main residence, a detached cottage provides further accommodation with a double bedroom and shower room, making it ideal for guest accommodation, multi-generational living, holiday letting potential or a dedicated home office. The cottage itself forms part of the property's rich history, having formerly served as a doctor's surgery, with coal storage below and a separate entrance originally used by household staff.
A particular rarity within central Llandeilo is the exceptional size of the grounds. Enclosed by substantial stone walls which afford a high degree of privacy, the gardens were once opened to the public for summer fêtes and social gatherings and continue to provide a wonderful setting for outdoor enjoyment. Mature specimen trees, some protected by preservation orders, enhance the historic atmosphere and underline the significance of the grounds. A courtyard area, formerly a glasshouse, connects with the cottage and adds another intriguing chapter to the property's story.
The former stables now provide valuable off-road parking for approximately two to three vehicles, a highly desirable feature within this central town location.
Bayshill House is more than simply a home; it is a property that has witnessed generations of family life and forms part of the architectural and social heritage of Llandeilo. Opportunities to acquire a residence of this character, provenance and scale within such a desirable location are exceptionally rare.
Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.
Entrance hall Enter via a solid wood door to the front elevation, hardwood flooring, decorative cornicing and coving, double wooden doors with a stained glassed detailing opening into:-
Reception Hall Stairs to first floor, stained glass window to rear, door leading down to the basement level, radiator, hardwood flooring, ceiling rose with decorative plasterwork and ornate cornicing to ceiling, door into:-
Living Room Sash windows to front, glass panelled French doors to rear, hardwood flooring, decorative plasterwork and ornate cornicing to ceiling and alcove, open fire grate with stone surround and tiled hearth, two radiators.
Kitchen Area Wall and base units with worktop over, composite sink with mixer tap and drainer, space for a six ring gas range cooker, part panelled walls, plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge freezer, hardwood flooring, centre ceiling light, coving to ceiling, opening into:-
Dining Area Sash window to front, hardwood flooring, decorative fire with tiled hearth and wood surround, centre ceiling light, coving to ceiling, radiator, door into:-
WC Low-level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, window to rear, hardwood flooring.
First Floor Landing Stairs to second floor, carpeted flooring, radiator, decorative plasterwork and ornate cornicing to ceiling, door leading out to side garden.
Bedroom One Two sash windows to the front, radiator, carpeted flooring, two ceiling lights, coving to ceiling, decorative fireplace with surround and tiled hearth, built in shelving to alcove.
Bedroom Two Sash window to front, hardwood flooring, ceiling light, coving to ceiling, decorative fire grate with surround, radiator, door into:-
Shower Room Corner shower enclosure with glass screens, pedestal wash and basin with tile splashback, carpeted flooring, radiator, sash window to front, ceiling light, door into hallway.
Bedroom Three Sash window to rear, hardwood flooring, radiator, ceiling light, coving to ceiling, decorative fire grate with surround and hearth.
Bedroom Four Sash window to rear, wall mounted wash hand basin, hardwood flooring, ceiling light, coving to ceiling, decorative fire grate with surround, built-in storage.
WC Accessed via a decorative stained-glass door, WC, ceiling light.
Bathroom A two-piece suite comprising of a wash hand basin, a rolled rim top bath with decorative claw style feet, part-tiled walls, built-in storage cupboard, sash window to rear, radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling light, and coving to the ceiling.
Second Floor Landing Skylight to rear, door opening into:-
Landing Area / Bedroom Restricted head height to ceiling, radiator, carpeted flooring, built-in storage cupboard, door into:-
Bedroom Five Hardwood flooring, radiator, skylight to rear, restricted head height to ceiling, ceiling light.
Basement The basement has been arranged into six individual areas with an array of storage, sinks and three windows to the front one window to the rear and rear door access into the courtyard.
One Bedroom Cottage The cottage is accessed via a gated archway to the side of the property. Stone steps lead to a gravel path leading to the front door.
Entrance Hall Enter via a hardwood door to the front elevation, laminate flooring, stairs to first floor, doors off into into:-
Bedroom One Window to front, electric storage heater, carpet flooring, ceiling light.
Shower Room A three-piece suite comprising of a wash hand basin with mixer tap on vanity unit, WC, shower unit with glass door, shower panels to walls, a wall mounted towel radiator, ceiling light.
Living Area Window to front, carpet flooring, ceiling light, skylight to front, electric storage radiator, access to loft space, opening into:-
Kitchen Wall and base units with worktop over, integrated electric oven with four ring ceramic hob over and splashback, a composite sink with mixer and drainer, window to front, plumbing for washing machine, laminate flooring, space for fridge freezer, ceiling light, hardwood glass panel door leading to the rear courtyard.
Externally To the front of the property, steps lead to the entrance with attractive wrought iron railings adding to the property's character. A gated side access leads through to the one-bedroom cottage.
To the rear, there is a picturesque stone-walled courtyard, beautifully planted with an abundance of mature perennials and seasonal flowers, creating a colourful and private setting. Historically, this area was enclosed beneath an impressive, glazed orangery-style roof.
To the side of the property lies approximately one acre of established gardens, laid predominantly to lawn and complemented by a variety of seating areas, storage facilities, mature trees, and well-stocked perennial borders.
In addition, there is private parking for two to three vehicles located adjacent to the former laundry building.
