The mansion above Dylan Thomas' famous boathouse with some of the most beautiful water views in Wales

Some locations are instantly recognisable to most people as a special place in Wales steeped in history, literature, culture or remarkable views, but with Cliff House you get them all.

The stunning Georgian mansion can call Dylan Thomas' famous Laugharne boathouse and writing shed as the immediate neighbour and they share the same mesmerising, panoramic view across the River Tâf estuary before it flows into Carmarthen Bay.

According to website Coflein, Cliff House is said to be the property where Kingsley Amis wrote 'The Old Devils' in 1986 and this is an extra and impressive slice of literary history that adds to this cultural hub the waterside town can claim to be.

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Laugharne is a Welsh town known for many things including the patchwork of pretty properties that are a delight to discover as you wander around the small, winding lanes. It can boast its own castle as well as characterful places to stay and a variety of places to stuff your face with the finest local food on offer, from friendly cafes to fish and chips, from fine dining to top notch pub grub.

Surely there's no question that Thomas must have been inspired by the remarkable and mesmerising water views that stretch out from this amazing property, with his writing shed nestled into the hillside just above the main house that has a panoramic vista of three estuaries.

There's no chance of ever owning the boathouse but Cliff House, tucked away behind large gates and high hedges, boasts its own idyllic island of this famous location and commands attention as it emerges from the foliage and trees with a white-washed façade cocooning four floors of fabulousness.

The magnificent family home sits within a private plot of just under half an acre that is a sanctuary of spectacular views and spacious living, with the sprawling mansion offering around 5,000 square feet of accommodation.

Hidden behind private gates is a garden of landscaped terraces that offer multiple spots to park yourself and be truly immersed in the expansive landscape that stretches out before you - it is truly remarkable and surely one of the best waterside views and locations in Wales.

There is a collection of peaceful and private pockets of lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs that cocoon you in nature as one of the alfresco options, or you could make use of the sizeable ground floor terrace, just stumble out of any of the river facing rooms on the first floor and onto the balcony that stretches across the width of the house.

Arriving by car is no problem - there's plenty of parking space plus a garage on the ground floor. But arriving by boat is surely more exciting, and is said to be the way Dylan Thomas first arrived at the town by stepping off the ferry directly below you, and this mode of transport is not a problem either as the property has its own mooring.

The ground floor of the mansion is mainly dedicated to the garage and a laundry room and, with the correct planning and ample budget could become an extra layer of accommodation for multi-generational living or a holiday let that can join the flat on the very top floor that is already in existence.

It's the first floor where the views really mesmerise you from the elevated position above the garden terrace, and on this level you will find a sitting room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast sun room - all of these lucky spaces can boast a beautiful view across the water.

Up to the second floor and the principal bedroom will stun with direct views of the water from the pillows and an ensuite and dressing room adding to this room's star status as a special space. This level also contains two more double bedrooms, a bathroom that can boast a multi-jet spa bath, and a handy storeroom.

The top floor is currently a self-contained two bedroom apartment that has its own reception area, sitting room, kitchen diner, and bathroom - lucky granny and grandad or younger member of the family who gets to call this space home.

Cliff House is for sale for offers in excess of £1.75m with West Wales Finest Properties, call them on 01437 761478 to find out more.

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