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This unique and enchanting detached residence perched above Red Wharf Bay is a superb conversion of a former ’Lime Kiln’ by a leading Liverpool architect in the late 1950s. It has been featured in both ’House Beautiful’ and ’Homes and Gardens’. It stands in a commanding position above the A5025 in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and there are panoramic views of Snowdonia, Red Wharf Bay and open countryside. It is within walking distance of the coastline and sandy beaches of Red Wharf Bay. A wide range of local amenities at Benllech and Pentraeth are only two minutes away by car and Bangor on the mainland is 15/20 minutes drive. The property is sumptuously appointed and full of character with beamed ceilings arched doorways and a sweeping stairway to the upper floors. Briefly, the accommodation comprises Reception Hall, a large open plan living area with far reaching views centred on a stone fireplace, which includes Dining, Lounge, TV and Library areas. Ground floor Double Bedroom with En-suite shower/WC. Study/Office. Kitchen/Breakfast Room. First floor Master Bedroom/Bed-Sit with En-suite Bath/Shower/WC and decked Sun Balcony, Bedroom 3 with French doors, Bed 4/Observation Sun Lounge with circular balcony, Landing and Guest Bathroom. UPVC Double Glazed windows and doors throughout the property. Heating by a combination of electric under floor and night storage. Large Garage, Separate Purpose-built Artist’s Studio. Extensive landscaped and wild life gardens. Ground Floor Approached from driveway by feature brick stairway to front door balcony walkway Circular Reception Hall Part of the original Kiln measuring 12’6” in width with 2 display alcoves and built-in storage cupboard. Night Storage point. Two steps through archway lead to: Magnificent Open Plan Living Area Approximately 36’ x 31’9” Centred on the painted white floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with electric natural flame effect fire, the whole area has 5 large arched windows and 2 bay windows with panoramic views on all sides to Snowdonia and open countryside. Italian ceramic tiled floor throughout with electric under-floor heating. Included is the Dining Area with beamed ceiling, Lounge area facing due South with French doors to terrace, Library/Reading Area with Telephone point and TV Lounge area. Study 8’ x 6’6” Fitted desk unit and shelving. Airing Cupboard with immersion heater. Italian ceramic tiled floor and under floor heating. Telephone extension point. Kitchen/Breakfast Room Bright and sunny fitted Kitchen overlooking the rear garden. Appointed with a wealth of fitted made to measure base and wall units in vanilla on a black ash carcass. Granite effect wood edged working surfaces. Stainless steel corner sink unit with mixer tap and Santon water heater under. Concealed halogen lighting. Stow doors for clothes dryer and plumbing for washing machine. Integrated fridge and freezer. Plumbing for dishwasher. Ignis Fan Oven and Smeg Hob, stainless steel canopy incorporating extractor. Plinth heater below cooker. Laminated wood floor with under floor heating. Many power points. Telephone and TV point. UPVC double-glazed external door. Bedroom 2 12’ square with a wealth of build-in wardrobes. Italian ceramic tiled floor with under floor heating, beamed ceiling. Bay Window overlooking countryside. En suite Shower Room White suite. Fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira thermostatic power shower, inset vanity unit with additional storage cupboards and drawers. Tiled surfaces. Panel towel warmer. Triple bevelled wall mirror. Extractor fan. Beamed ceiling. Italian ceramic tiled floor with under floor heating. An imposing sweeping stairway leads to the upper floors from the Open Plan Living Area . First Floor Half Landing with stairway leading through arch to: Bedroom 3 Approximately 13’ in diameter and part of the original Lime Kiln with two feature wall alcoves, a raised plinth with window and storage area under. Night storage heater point, Halogen lighting and UPVC double-glazed double doors to balcony. Telephone point. Master Bedroom/Bed-Sitting Room 24’ x 12’6” with beamed ceiling, Halogen lights and night storage heater point. TV and Telephone points. Window overlooking countryside to one side and Georgian style windows with French doors to South facing balcony with decking and Sanderson Sun Awning. Panoramic views of Snowdonia, Red Wharf Bay and countryside. En-suite Bathroom White coloured suite. Mira thermostatic power shower and fully tiled shower cubicle. Corner bath with chrome shower attachment. White vanity units and storage cupboards with drawers. Storage heater and panel towel heater. Triple bevelled wall mirror. Beamed ceiling. Windows looking to West and North with far reaching views. Landing Large built-in storage cupboard and door to: Guest Bathroom A larger than average room with a white coloured suite and beamed ceiling. Mira thermostatic power shower and fully tiled cubicle. Semi sunken bath with hand shower fitting, vanity units with storage cupboards, draws and tiled surface. WC. Electric panel towel heater. Halogen lighting, Bevelled wall mirror and beamed ceiling. Stairs lead up from the Landing to: Bed 4/Observation Sun Lounge Approximately 17’ x 16’ in diameter and part of the original Lime Kiln with two feature wall alcoves. Large curved windows from floor to ceiling and French doors to balcony - the whole area has panoramic views of the sea in Red Wharf Bay, the mountains of Snowdonia and the Penmon Peninsula and surrounding countryside. Large built-in storage cupboard. Electric night storage heater. Halogen lighting. EXTERIOR Original wrought iron farm gate and stone pillars lead to a tarmacadam driveway with plenty of room for parking and turning vehicles. GARAGE 45’ x 12’6” narrowing to 9’ at rear with a workbench area. Entrance has double doors from driveway below the main house at the front and a personal door to the rear. Electric lighting and power points internally to front and rear. Water point for hose pipes. ARTIST’S STUDIO 26’2” x 16’4” Built in 2002 as an artist’s studio it has potential for a number of uses apart from its original purpose, such as play/teenager’s room, exercise, music or snooker room. A water supply facility was incorporated for extra living space if required. Electric heating by 4 Economy 7 night storage heaters. Wood stained and treated floor. North facing French doors and six Velux roof windows with blinds give excellent light. Ceiling down lights. Many power points and Telephone point. GARDENS To the front of the Lime Kiln there is an attractive railed terrace facing due South. The garden grounds are expansive and delightfully landscaped. There are lawned areas, mature trees and shrubbery, natural rock areas, flowerbeds and seating areas overlooking the sunken garden. Some of the grounds have been given over to wildlife. There are two garden sheds, one has an electricity supply. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Freehold - Offers over £600,000 We don't actually want to sell the Lime Kiln, but a serious health problem has resulted not only in the sale of our home on the Welsh Island of Anglesey, but also of our other home on the Greek Island of Paros. You can see this at www.gregoryshouse.metsite.com where there are lots of photographs and information about living on our other Island.
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