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Plas Muriau is situated on the outskirts of thepicturesque village of Betws Y Coed in theSnowdonia National Park. The property commands aslightly elevated setting enjoying views over thevillage towards the Snowdonia Mountain Range.Sympathetically upgraded and modernised in recentyears. The property also benefits from a selfcontained studio cottage, outbuildings, paddock - allin approximately 5 acres.

Inspection Highly Recommended.

Plas MuriauBetws Y Coed£645,000

A magnificent Grade II listedperiod residence set inapproximately 5 acres ofbeautiful grounds enjoyingextensive countryside views.Self Contained Cottage.

Located in a elevated setting on the outskirts of thevillage centre. Betws Y Coed is located within theheart of the Snowdonia National Park, a populartourist attraction all year round with a range ofshops, convenient stores and abundance of outdooractivities.

LOCATION

ACCOMMODATION

Description: Built circa 1850 and lovingly restoredover the years retaining original character featuresthroughout. The property benefits from oil and solid fuelcentral heating, log burning stoves, new 'Neptune'kitchen with Aga cooking range and granite worktops, 4bedrooms (Master En-Suite) and modern bathroom.Rear courtyard with access to self contained studio fordependant relative or for holiday letting. Formal gardens,wooded grounds and paddock.

Brief History: Plas Muriau was built in 1850 for theVictorian gentleman artist, George Popkin. A few yearslater the property was taken on by William Drury Loweof Derbyshire, who commissioned a Florentine artist,Pietro Romoli, to decorate the parlour ceiling in 1864.Plas Muriau remained part of the Drury Lowe estate untilearly in the 20th century and has changed hands onlyinfrequently since then. It is still essentially a small,unspoilt Victorian Country house with a full range oforiginal outbuildings.

Accommodation:

The Accommodation Affords: (Approximatemeasurement only)

Enclosed Front Entrance Porch: Pitched gable roofand glazed windows; timber and glazed external frontdoor; 'Minton' style tile and slate flooring; lightconnected. Timber and glazed door leading to:

Reception Hall: Timber flooring; radiator; balustradestaircase leading off to first floor level; doorways leadingto living room and dining room.

Cloakroom: 7'8" x 7'1" (2.33 x 2.15) Low level W.C;built-in storage and cloaks cupboards; vanity washbasin in window reveal; sealed unit double glazed sashwindow to rear.

From Rear of Staircase: Door with stairs leadingdown to Basement Rooms.

Inner Hallway: Coving and radiator; leading to:

Rear Office/Study: 12'2" x 7'8" (3.71 x 2.34)Telephone point; built-in corner cupboard; Victoriancolumn radiator.

Living Room: 16'2" x 12'0" (4.92 x 3.67) Featuremarble fireplace surround with inset multi fuel stove; twoVictorian column radiators; Mullion front windowsenjoying views across the valley to the SnowdoniaMountain Range; window shutters; picture rail; historicdecorative painted ceiling (refer to brief history); squarearch way leading to:

Rear Music Room: 11'10" x 11'10" (3.6 x 3.6)Victorian column radiator; window to side and rearelevation; recessed shelving; window shutters; Sidedoorway leading to

Garden room and onto side terrace.

Dining Room: 16'3" x 12'1" (4.95 x 3.69) Feature castiron fireplace surround with slate hearth; coved ceiling;two double panelled radiators; Mullion window to front;window shutters; views across the valley to theSnowdonia Mountain Range; doorway leading to:

Breakfast Kitchen: 25'11" x 12'5" (7.9 x 3.78) Fittedrange of 'Neptune'; base and wall units with graniteworktops over; two tall larder units with inset shelving;plumbing and space for American fridge; vaulted ceilingand skylight; veg preparation sink with pull-down tap.'Aga' cooking range with two oven electric module toone side; electric hob; peninsular base units sub-dividing from dining area; attractive floor tiling; baseunits with integrated Neff dishwasher; porcelain sinkwith mixer tap; vertical radiator; sash windowoverlooking side of the property; wall TV point; veluxwindow; doorway leading through to:

Rear Utility Room: 10'10" x 6'7" (3.31 x 2) Oil fired'Worcester' boiler with pressurised hot water systemand also additional 'Baxi' wood burning stove/boiler forback up if required. Large hot water tank; doorway torear courtyard; floor tiling; 1½ bowl porcelain sink;plumbing for automatic washing machine and timberworktop.

Basement Room: 6'0" x 7'10" (1.84 x 2.39) Light andpower connected; slate flagged flooring.

Basements Room: 19'2" x 6'0" (5.83 x 1.83) Lightand power connected; slate flagged flooring.

First Floor

Spacious Landing: Skylight window and access toroofspace.

Bedroom 1: 16'3" x 11'11" (4.95 x 3.63) Victorian styleradiator; night storage heater; sealed unit double glazedwindow overlooking front enjoying extensive views;telephone point.

En-Suite Shower Room: 10'3" x 6'2" (3.13 x 1.89)Wet room style shower with glazed screen; low levelW.C; pedestal wash hand basin; wall and floor tiling;vertical radiator; mirror and light; window to frontelevation.

Bedroom 3: 11'10" x 11'10" (3.6 x 3.6) Featurefireplace; cast iron inset and slate hearth; storageheater; sash window to rear elevation overlookingwoodland.

Bedroom 2: 16'5" x 12'2" (5 x 3.7) Vanity wash basin;sealed unit double glazed window overlooking frontenjoying extensive views.

Bedroom 4: 11'11" x 9'0" extending to 12'0" intodoorway (3.64 x 2.74 extending to 3.66 into doorway)Victorian style radiator.

Bathroom: Oval bath with concealed and integratedwall taps; vanity wash basin in recess surround; lowlevel W.C; wall and floor tiling; shower with tiledsurround; fully tiled floor and walls; vertical columnradiator.

Converted Self-Contained Studio:

Living Area: 12'1" x 11'10" (3.69 x 3.61) Oak floor;timber and double glazed windows and doors; sidewindows; electric heater; views overlooking front; TVpoint; Double doors to the front enjoying views from thesmall front patio. Square archway leading to:

Rear Bedroom: 11'8" x 10'6" (3.56 x 3.19) Oakflooring; electric heater; window to side elevation.

Shower Room: Wet room style shower with glazedscreen; electric shower; pedestal wash hand basin; lowlevel WC; floor and wall tiling; chrome ladder styleheated towel rail.

Kitchen: 7'9" x 7'2" (2.37 x 2.18) Fitted base and wallcupboards with solid timber worktops; stainless steeloven; two plate ceramic hob; sink with mixer tap;double glazed window to side elevation; side externaldoor leading to courtyard; original former bread oven;peninsular unit with fridge below.

Outside: The property is situated in a beautiful locationon the outskirts of the village of Betws Y Coed withextensive views towards the Snowdonia MountainRange. There is approximately 5 acres, a well stockedformal, part-walled garden, yew hedges and terraces, 2ponds and a stream. To the front of the property there isa paddock with separate access and at the rear there isa lovely woodland area with small paths throughout.Range of stone outbuildings including enclosedcourtyard accessed from kitchen side door and stonearchway from front of the property with outside seatingarea.

Coach House/Garage Stone outbuilding with threesections: one currently used as a small gymnasium withoverhead storage measuring 5.5m x 3.3m (181 x 11), agarage and a store room with loft over.

Stable yard, with access to paddock with an originalstone stable and store room, and a larger (12' x 12')modern stable

Old Potting-Shed 13'6" x 11'10" (4.12 x 3.61)Attractive stone-built, detached building currently usedas a workshop. Additional room, loft over.

Wood Store: 4-room stone wood store just behind thehouse (up stone steps from the courtyard).

Front Paddock: Separate access onto side road;circular pond with gravelled driveway and hardstandingfor several vehicles. Kitchen garden area; timer blockand stone built stabling and tack room.

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage areconnected to the property. Oil and Solid Fuel centralheating. Please note that none of the services, fittings,fixtures or appliances, heating/plumbing installations orelectrical systems have been tested by the Estate Agentand no warranty is given to verify their working ability.

Directions: From Betws Y Coed, continue over theWaterloo Bridge along the A5, turning first left onto theA470 towards Llanrwst, continue for approximately 300yards and take the first turning right sign posted CapelGarmon, and the driveway to Plas Muriau will be seenimmediately on the left hand side.

Iwan M Williams Estate AgentsCharlton Stores5 Denbigh StreetLlanrwstConwyLL26 0LL

Tel: 01492 642 551Fax: 01492 642 501Email: [email protected]: www.iwanmwilliams.co.uk

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