2017’s MOST EXPENSIVE WELSH HOMES
These are the most expensive homes sold in Wales this year. The information comes from Land Registry data dated to October. With the remaining months’ data yet to be released, Claire Miller and Victoria Jones discover the most expensive property was sold for £3,150,000 in May – a detached home in Lisvane, Cardiff
Lisvane, Cardiff: £3.15m This detached house sold for £3,150,000 on May 2. The listing says it’s an “extraordinary home of considerable style and quality, constructed in the owners’ vision of their perfect home, drawing upon influences from their extensive travels”.
It has the essence of a Welsh longhouse but features influences which are Mediterranean, Californian, North African and Asian. It boasts gardens with fountains, a “resort quality” outdoor pool with hot tub, sauna and showers, three-hole golf course and a tennis court.
Abersoch, Gwynedd: £1.45m The house has spectacular views over Harbour Beach. Set mainly on one floor, the open-plan living space has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a large main reception room.
It has a private terrace – and there’s even a nearby 18-hole golf course.
Lisvane, Cardiff: £1.32m A grand and imposing Edwardian residence set in mature grounds of about three-quarters of an acre at the end of a private tree-lined drive. It has seven bedrooms, a dressing-room, detached gym and shower room and a bar.
Penarth: £1.3m This five-bedroom house in Penarth has views across Penarth Marina.
Abersoch: £1.27m This home stands in a secluded and elevated setting only 500 metres from the centre of the village and 350 metres from the beach.
Penarth: £1.13m It is described as a modern detached property in a prime location with spectacular sea views over the Bristol Channel.
It has four bedrooms, and an ensuite and balcony off the master bedroom.
Roath Park, Cardiff: £915,000 The property near Roath Park has five bedrooms and the home overlooks the park from its elevated position.