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PALACE BY THE SEA

AMAZING RENOVATION OFFERS INCREDIBLE VIEWS, UNIQUE ARCHITECTU­RE AND ITS OWN BEACH:

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IF someone boasts they have a home with amazing sea views, then they need to have a look around this stunning luxury seaside home; there’s no competitio­n. Built into the cliff and using “feature columns” to actually overhang the glistening waters of the Menai Strait on the Isle of Anglesey , this dream home even has direct access to its own little beach.

At first glance the home might be considered as a new build but it is actually an incredible renovation.

According to the estate agent selling the property called The Beach House, the main central stone structure is the original bathing house for the Bishop’s Palace, the residence of the bishops of Bangor and thought to date back to around the 1820s.

The original palace was demolished during the 1960s and replaced with a block of flats.

Back in 2011 when the bathing house was being transforme­d, property developer Mike Davies told Walesonlin­e: “It was a huge job building it

and so far it’s cost me in excess of £1.3m.

“We had to excavate it out of solid rock by hand because there was no way of getting machinery where it’s situated. But the location is just fabulous.

“We had an oceanograp­her, who decided on the level it needed to be, and he said it’s safer than London because anywhere with a river can flood because rivers can rise. But with the sea there are certain levels they know it’s going to stay between.”

The historic core to the home has been joined either side by two elevated glass-fronted ‘wings’ that have floor to ceiling glass windows or doors so every room has a mesmerisin­g, uninterrup­ted, panoramic sea view.

Add the Snowdonia mountain range on the horizon and it’s hard to imagine many multi-million pound homes beating this property on views, design and proximity to water.

Oh yes, and the rear garden is actually a beach. Beat that.

The original stone structure houses two of the four bedrooms and has been given an extra room on top as a separate reception room, away from the more sociable open-plan area.

And just when a potential buyer thinks that this property can’t offer any more unique selling points than a luxury home with history with an exclusive address and unbeatable views, it just keeps on giving.

For in the garden above the main house there is arguably the most luxurious studio apartment in the region.

This separate space has its own dedicated balcony, as well as its own kitchen, bathroom and living/sleeping space.

The studio could be a teenager’s dream pad away from the parents or, with the correct planning consents in place, an income-generating holiday let.

Back to the main house tour and both new ‘wings’ of the property have one floor of rooms that all have balconies as well as spacious roof terraces on the next level up.

One of these terraces has an inviting and generous hot tub with arguably one of the best sea views in the area from a garden tub.

Imagine relaxing in the bubbles with a glass of something cold, watching the sail boats go by on the Strait and the sun setting in the distance. Yes please.

One ‘wing’ of the new build is an open-plan living area, with a contempora­ry, high-end glossy kitchen, with dining area and lounging area.

It doesn’t matter how questionab­le a new owner’s cooking might be, with such glorious sea views from the dinner table, it’s unlikely any guests will notice.

The other new ‘wing’ of the property has the two remaining bedrooms.

The master suite occupies the corner area, allowing a double aspect sea view from the pillow, as well as a private, corner balcony. In total there are four bathrooms, all designed and fitted out to the same high standard as the rest of the home.

In addition, the plot has a double garage and ample parking, boat storage, deep water mooring and a launching platform.

The location of this dream home is as enviable as the home itself.

On the shore of the Menai Strait, the house is within a recognised area of outstandin­g natural beauty and is located in Glyn Garth, a sought after and exclusive spot in the region.

This dream home has everything that the £2m price tag suggests, the only down-side maybe being the eyewaterin­g window cleaning bill!

For further informatio­n about The Beach House, contact Lucas Estate Agents on 01248 714567

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