Set on the tip of Pen Llŷn, this cosy two-bedroom Welsh longhouse pairs centuries-old character with a calming yet playful style.
The house was home to the 19th-century herbalist Anne Griffiths, and records of her flower tinctures are held in the National Museum of Wales. Bryn Canaid was extended in the 20th century and has since been thoughtfully renovated.
Positioned within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Dark Sky Reserve, the home sits low within the coastal landscape. Its traditional silhouette is given a fresh feel by the green doors, windows, and frames that nod to the surrounding pastures.
Inside, the interior celebrates the building's origins while introducing a lighter contemporary look. Flagstone floors run underfoot through the living and kitchen spaces, paired with off-white walls and a soaring pitched roofline. Exposed timber trusses draw the eye upwards, while the traditional croglofft mezzanine hovers above the main living area – perfect for extra storage or even for scenic lounging.
Towards the far end of the sitting room, a log-burning stove nestles within a former inglenook fireplace, creating a cosy focal point for colder evenings. Along the south-facing elevation, windows frame uninterrupted views across to Bardsey Island, while openings to the north and west overlook rolling countryside.
The kitchen balances rustic simplicity with practicality, with a petite white stove and sleek wall-mounted taps. We also love the bold yellow window, which brings vibrant character to the space. Meanwhile, a separate garage has been adapted into a utility area, where white goods currently sit.
At the opposite end of the house sit two bright bedrooms – both with views and one even hosting a sink. The bathroom also sits on this end of the house, offering the most modern area of the home, and is complete with a walk-in shower with large-format ceramic tiling.
Outside, the garden visually merges into the wider landscape, where remnants of dry-stone walls divide open pasture from dramatic coastal scenery. A gravelled seating area beside the house offers space for deckchairs and long evenings spent watching the sea.
Nearby Mynydd Mawr is renowned for its sunset walks and birdwatching, while hidden coves near the house provide opportunities to spot seals and dolphins along the shoreline. On particularly clear days, the Wicklow Mountains emerge on the horizon, while by night, the protected dark skies reveal views of the moon and stars.
The guide price is £475,000, and it’s marketed by Inigo.
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