An exceptional Gower farm with a 900-year history and breathtaking views is available to buy, for those with a spare million.
On the market for offers in the region of £999,995, 1.2 acre Sanctuary Farm is in a picturesque rural setting surrounded by fields and woodland near the hamlet of Penrice, near Oxwich.
Within easy distance of the stunning beaches of Oxwich Bay and Three Cliffs Bay, the farm is one of the oldest properties in Gower.
Believed to have been home to the Knights of St John of Jerusalem in the 12th century, the farm is also thought to have housed a nunnery in the 13th Century.
The order of knights thought to have been associated with Sanctuary Farm, also known as the Knights Hospitaller, were a Catholic military order which arose in the early 11th Century to provide care for sick, poor and injured pilgrims in Jerusalem.
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After the conquest of Jerusalem during the First Crusade in 1099, the Knights Hospitaller became a military-religious order.
Steeped in rustic charm and period features, the farm has been expanded over the centuries into the five-bedroom property seen today.
Set in an idyllic country location, Sanctuary Farm is bordered by woodland and the grounds have two ponds as well as a large garage or workshop attached.
Inside, wood beams can be seen throughout the upstairs rooms and the property boasts five bathrooms, and includes three en-suites.
In the entrance you are welcomed by a hardwood door with a stone archway surrounding the porch, with a classic port hole window.
Many of the rooms have solid wood flooring leading to the living room with double french doors leading out to the substantial lawn.
The galleried landing upstairs features exposed wooden beams and two of the bedrooms have Juliet balconies with views over the countryside and Oxwich Bay beyond.
The entrance to the farm is through a private gated driveway and there is a spacious drive with room for several vehicles, as well as an electric charging point.
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The garden includes two ponds, a patio seating area and an acre of land bordered by woodland.
If you're looking for a property with unrivalled history and an unmissable location, this could be the home for you.
Sanctuary Farm is on the market for offers in the region of £999,995 with Astleys Residential. Call them on 01792 925008 to find out more.
