Full of potential this listed manor house could be your home, your business, or both
Huge house, outbuildings, garden and land, eco-friendly features and a wonderful location(Image: Christie & Co, Hotels)
Tucked away off a quiet country lane is a Georgian country house that is a gem waiting to be discovered and its potential fully realised. Called Cuffern Manor, this handsome property has had quite a packed history that’s included a variety of uses and a devastating fire.
According to Cadw’s Grade II listing, which was given to the manor house in 1963, it was built around 1770 for John Rees Stokes but was altered after a fire in 1899, with one of the casualties said to be a roof parapet, which is depicted in a local watercolour painting dating back to the 1830s.
But the fire is arguably not the reason why some of the features mentioned in the listing from over 60 years ago are no longer present. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here.
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In 1963 the building was in use as a hotel but in 1986 it was converted into a nursing home which resulted in ‘the loss of most of the interior’ including the panelled room mentioned in the 1963 listing.
However, more recently, according to the agent now selling it, the house has been in use as a ‘well-established bed and breakfast’ with owner accommodation, and is now on the market with a guide price of £975,000 with ‘copious amounts of potential’.
The agent states that guest accommodation is arranged across eight spacious bedrooms within the manor house presented ‘to a good standard, with most offering ensuite facilities’. Several rooms enjoy attractive views over the surrounding countryside, reinforcing the property’s appeal as a tranquil destination.
The accommodation is supported by two distinct sitting rooms, including a winter lounge with wood burning stove and an extensive library, reinforcing the homely, country house atmosphere. A lift provides access to guest accommodation, widening the appeal to less mobile guests and extending accessibility credentials.
There is a dedicated one-bedroom apartment on the second floor of the property in which an owner or in-house manager could live which is made up of a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, and sitting room. The flat offers a quiet corner of the house to call home while still providing quick and efficient access to the wider property.
The house is understood to be connected to mains electricity and water, with drainage via a private septic tank. Heating is provided by a wood pellet boiler system, which offers RHI payments until 2034, generating additional income while providing efficient heating.
In addition, a range of solar panels on the front elevation roof provide a secure electric flow, with the opportunity to add more if required, which would increase the property’s energy efficiency and offer the potential for an additional green income stream.
Trade fixtures, fittings and chattels are included within this freehold sale, those items personal to the current owners may be excluded. Broadband connectivity is available in the area, with buyers advised to make their own enquiries regarding speed and service providers.
Outside the manor sits within approximately 3.2 acres of mature grounds that includes gardens, woodland, and a productive walled garden adding to the property’s appeal, according to the agent, by offering a combination of architectural distinction, established trading performance, and lifestyle appeal in equal measure.
The potential to expand and update the business is evident across the site, not just inside the main house but also within the grounds, which are said to be a standout attribute and contribute significantly to the guest experience.
In more details, the house is approached via a private drive and opens into mature gardens and lawns, woodland walks, and a walled garden that supplies fruit and produce for the food offering.
The outdoor spaces offer a sense of tranquillity and seclusion and provide scope for informal events, outdoor dining, wellness activities, or simply quiet enjoyment, all of which add to the property’s destination appeal.
Beyond the manor house, the detached accommodation adds considerable appeal and flexibility for expansion or for multi-generational living.
Fiddlers’ Cottage is a substantial three-bedroom barn conversion offering open-plan living accommodation, which would be well suited to families or small groups seeking privacy while benefitting from the wider estate setting.
The Bothy provides a one-bedroom cottage experience with a wood burning stove, appealing to couples and longer stay guests. Together, these units allow the business to cater for a broad demographic and facilitate exclusive use or multi-generational bookings which continue to grow in popularity within the coastal leisure market in this area.
In addition, across the lane from the property is another 1.61 acres of woodland, which is available via separate negotiation should a new owner want to purchase extra land.
The manor and its estate enjoys an enviable position within the popular and glorious county of Pembrokeshire, on the fringes of the village of Roch and close to the national park that meanders along the coast.
The surrounding area is known for its outstanding natural beauty and supports strong, year round tourism demand driven by walking, surfing, outdoor pursuits, and destination travel.
It is also approximately three miles from the renowned two mile sandy beach at Newgale, plus the coastal villages and beaches of Nolton Haven, Broadhaven, Little Haven, Solva, and the cathedral city of St Davids are all easily accessible.
The town of Haverfordwest lies approximately six miles away offering a range of everyday facilities and amenities plus rail connections and the A40 leading to the M4.
The agent states that Cuffern Manor represents an excellent lifestyle acquisition, with an established trading platform, together with opportunities to grow income through extended trading, marketing initiatives, and potential service enhancements.
In addition, the property offers appealing scope for alternative use as a substantial private residence, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, making it suitable for purchasers seeking a large country home in a desirable and sought-after location as their home, or their home and business.
The house, outbuildings and estate is on the market with a guide price of £975,000 call Christie & Co, Hotels on 020 7227 0700. For more property, renovation, and interior design stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.