Plas Teg, Jacobean country house in Hope, Wales
Plas Teg is a Jacobean country house in Hope, northeast Wales, with a symmetrical brick facade and central entrance bay. The interior rooms are arranged around a central staircase tower, with principal rooms facing the front and service areas at the rear.
Sir John Trevor I built the house in 1610 as a mark of his rise at the court of King James I. The Trevor family occupied the estate for over three centuries before it passed out of their hands in the early 20th century and fell into decline.
The house name translates to Beautiful House in Welsh, reflecting how residents have long regarded this red brick residence with its stone details and tall windows arranged across three floors.
The structure has issues with roofing and timber, and visitors may see areas where ongoing preservation work is taking place. Access to certain rooms may be limited depending on repair progress.
Cornelia Bayley bought the derelict building in 1986 and spent years restoring it with salvaged materials like old doors and fireplaces from other demolished houses. Her personal involvement included sourcing period furniture and fixtures to recreate authentic interiors.
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