Llwynywermod
Llwynywermod, (Welsh: Llwynywermwd), also known as Llwynywormwood, is an estate owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, just outside the Brecon Beacons National Park in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The 192-acre (0.78 km2) estate is near the village of Myddfai, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire.
History
William Williams, a relative to Anne Boleyn, was the original owner back in the 13th or 14th Centuries. At some time, the Griffies-Williams took on the title of a baronetcy in the early 18th century being close to the royals.[1]
In 2006, Llwynywermod was purchased by the Duchy of Cornwall as a residence for the Duke in Wales.[1] The Duchy completed its purchase of the property in March 2007.[citation needed] Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, took up residence at the property in summer 2008.[1]
Buildings
The three-bedroom farmhouse was converted into a residence for Charles, Prince of Wales, who is also the Duke of Cornwall, by Craig Hamilton Architects[2] using traditional building techniques.[3] It was once the coach house to the now ruined 13-bedroom country house of the Griffies-Williams family that stood nearby. The courtyard range adjoining the main house is let as holiday accommodation when the Prince is not in residence.[4]
See also
- Highgrove House, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, the family residence of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
- Clarence House, in St James's, London, the official residence of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
- Birkhall, a house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, inherited by Prince Charles from Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
References
- ^ a b c "Royal history of Charles' estate". BBC. 9 November 2008. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
- ^ Craig Hamilton Architects: Llwynywermod
- ^ "The Prince of Wales visits Llwynywermod near Myddfai"
- ^ Premier Cottages
Further reading
- Baker, Mark (2008). A Royal Home in Wales: Llwynywermod. Accent Press. ISBN 978-1-906373-60-3.
External links
- Official LLwynywermod (North Range) Duchy of Cornwall property
- Official LLwynywermod (West Range) Duchy of Cornwall property
- BBC NEWS: "In pictures: Charles' Welsh home"
- Daily Telegraph: "Head to Wales to find a farm fit for a Prince"
- This Is London: "Pictured: Inside Charles and Camilla's new eco-friendly Welsh home"
- The Times: "After 37 years as Prince of Wales, Charles finally buys a home there"
- BBC NEWS: "Royal History of Charles' Estate"
- Sunday Times: "The Windsors' Holiday Home in Wales"