Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly, CF83 3FB
Listed 8 Sept 2026 · Caerphilly
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Key features
- 3 x Detached Residence Spanning 3,778 sqft
- 2.51 Acre plot
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Receptions
- 5 Bathrooms
- No Onward Chain
About this home
Some homes look out on history. Bryncenydd House stands within it.
Set inside the grounds of Caerphilly Castle, this is one of only a handful of private residences in the entire United Kingdom to hold an address within a castle's own estate — a distinction that simply cannot be built, bought elsewhere, or replicated. Begun in 1268 by the Norman Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare, "Gilbert the Red", Caerphilly is the largest castle in Wales and the second largest in Britain after Windsor. It was the first truly concentric fortress in these isles — walls within walls, ringed by vast man-made lakes that were the engineering marvel of their age and the blueprint for every great castle that followed. Its walls withstood a siege by the armies of Queen Isabella in 1326, and its famously leaning south-east tower has out-tilted Pisa for the best part of four centuries. To live here is to wake each morning to thirty acres of medieval Wales on your doorstep, the drum towers and glassy moat catching the early light — and then to close your own front door on all of it.
Homes of this pedigree do not come to market; they come available. Very occasionally. Beyond the address itself, Bryncenydd House delivers the practicalities that make a landmark home genuinely liveable: 7 bedrooms / 7 reception rooms / 2.51 acre plot size / parking and period features . Caerphilly town centre, its independent shops and the mainline station are all within a short walk, placing Cardiff city centre roughly 18 minutes away by rail — a rare combination of the extraordinary and the everyday.
An incredibly rare opportunity to buy one of the few homes in the UK that has a Castle and a moat in its back garden!. Packed full of charm and character as well as the additon of a 2 bedroom Lodge (The Lodge) and a 1 bedroom Guest wing (The Courtyard). This truly is one of a kind.
Bryncenydd House -
Entrance Halllay -
Breakfast Room - 4.11m x 3.93m (13'5" x 12'10") -
Kitchen - 3.02m x 3.27m (9'10" x 10'8") -
Study - 3.20m x 4.60m (10'5" x 15'1") -
Cloak Room - 1.46m x 2.76m (4'9" x 9'0") -
Wc - 1.55m x 1.16m (5'1" x 3'9") -
Dining Room - 4.81m x 4.58m (15'9" x 15'0") -
Living Room - 6.06m x 4.04m (19'10" x 13'3") -
Conservatory - 3.47m x 2.53 (11'4" x 8'3") -
To The First Floor -
Bedroom One - 4.20m x 4.12m (13'9" x 13'6") -
Jack And Jill Bathroom - 3.16m x 2.50m (10'4" x 8'2") -
Bedroom Two - 4.20m x 4.06m (13'9" x 13'3") -
Bedroom Three - 3.14m x 4.60m (10'3" x 15'1") -
Bedroom Four / Dressing Room - 3.14m x 4.06m (10'3" x 13'3") -
Storage Cupboard -
Wc -
Family Bathroom - 2.58m x 3.46m (8'5" x 11'4") -
The Lodge -
Entrance Hallway - 5.33m x 1.39m (17'5" x 4'6") -
Inner Hall - 3.92m x 1.63m (12'10" x 5'4") -
Living Room - 4.68m in to bay x 4.88m (15'4" in to bay x 16'0") -
Kitchen Diner - 5.95m x 4.51m (19'6" x 14'9") -
Downstairs Shower Room / Wc - 2.37m x 1.50m (7'9" x 4'11") -
To The First Floor -
Bedroom One - 4.62mk x 3.93m widest points (15'1"k x 12'10" wide -
Bathroom - 1.57m x 3.09m (5'1" x 10'1") -
Bedroom Two - 1.95m x 3.19m (6'4" x 10'5") -
Garden Area -
The Courtyard -
Kitchen / Dining / Living - 4.23m x 1.61m (13'10" x 5'3" ) -
Bathroom - 1.27m x 2.46m (4'1" x 8'0") -
To The First Floor -
Bedroom Area - 3.04m x 4.23m (9'11" x 13'10") -
Grounds - total ground are approx - acres
Driveway -
Car Port - 6.52m x 4.46m (21'4" x 14'7") - Covered parking for 2 cars
Tenure - We are informed by our client that the property is Freehold. This is to be confirmed by your legal advisor.
Council Tax - Band - G
Additional Information - Caerphilly Castle is the largest Castle in Wales - Second to only Windsor Castle in the whole of the UK. Bryncenydd House dates back to 1861 Period Victorian home with Georgian influences Packed full of potential
We have truely enjoyed the privacy and seclusion that Bryncenydd house has provided us over the years. Its hidden nature and astonishing views whilst being walking distance to the town centre. Some of our best memories will be of our garden parties, entertaining and barbeques. It feels like a private retreat in this famous town in South Wales. We hope the next owners enjoy the freedom of the gardens and spectacular views of the Castle.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 3,778 sq ft / 351 sq m
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Aber Station0.4 mi
- Energlyn & Churchill Park Station0.6 mi
- Caerphilly Station0.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CF83 over the last 12 months: terraced £189k · semi-detached £240k · detached £360k · flat £130k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1BW | Terraced Freehold | 17 Jul 2026 | £160,000 |
| Caerphilly Car Clinic Ltd, Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1BW | Other Freehold | 15 May 2026 | £240,000 |
| 170 Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1AQ | Detached Freehold | 8 May 2026 | £350,000 |
| 179 Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1AN | Terraced Freehold | 30 Apr 2026 | £188,500 |
| 249 Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1BU | Detached Freehold | 30 Apr 2026 | £203,000 |
| 196 Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1AQ | Terraced Freehold | 16 Apr 2026 | £170,000 |
| 180 Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1AQ | Terraced Freehold | 2 Apr 2026 | £128,000 |
| 92 Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1AP | Terraced Freehold | 18 Mar 2026 | £180,000 |
| 80 Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1AP | Terraced Freehold | 16 Mar 2026 | £186,200 |
| 159 Nantgarw Road Caerphilly CF83 1AN | Terraced Freehold | 11 Jul 2025 | £180,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CF83
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Jeffrey Ross, Pontcanna on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 8 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 08/09/2026.
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