Rhual mansion, Grade I listed building in the United Kingdom
Rhual is a stone mansion in Gwernaffield with Pantymwyn, Wales, featuring five symmetrical facade sections and tall chimneys that rise prominently from the roofline. Inside, the house retains its original staircase and rooms arranged around a central passage, with high ceilings and large windows that fill the spaces with light.
The mansion was built in 1634 by Evan Edwards, a man with ties to Welsh nobility who worked as secretary to a nobleman. It was constructed over an earlier medieval house, and new entrances were added to the east and south sides during the 1800s.
The name Rhual comes from Welsh heritage and reflects the long connection of the house to local families who shaped the area. This residence shows how the gentry lived and their role in the community over many generations.
The residence is privately occupied and public visits are rare, but you can view the exterior from the surrounding countryside. The site sits on quiet country roads near fields and open land, making it accessible by car or on foot for external viewing.
The original staircase remains intact, a feature that is rare to find in buildings of this age. The library inside features a black marble fireplace from the Regency period and Gothic-style bookshelves that reveal the tastes of those who once lived here.
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