Price changed to £399,950
February 27, 2026
Price changed to £435,000
August 19, 2025
Listed for £455,000
May 22, 2025
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Grade II listed home
Three bedrooms
One family bathroom and one en suite
Spacious dining room and living room
Packed with original features
Peaceful rural location with countryside views
Generous gardens
Parking for up to four vehicles
Freehold property
Connected to mains water and electricity
LPG gas central heating
Private drainage via a septic tank
Broadband connection via copper (ADSL)
No onward chain – ready to move into
Council Tax Band D
EPC - F
_Tucked just below Dolwyddelan Castle, with Moel Siabod rising in the distance, 2 Tan y Castell forms part of a 17th-century farmhouse — a place deeply rooted in the landscape and story of Eryri. The house was once home to John Jones, one of the most influential preachers in Welsh history. With its thick stone walls and handcrafted details, this home holds the quiet weight of history, while offering spacious, characterful living.
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The Tour
You enter into the kitchen — practical and grounded — where an original hearth and cast-iron cooker remain proudly in place. A window overlooks the courtyard, drawing in natural light and hints of the surrounding garden.
But it’s the dining room that feels like the soul of the home. Generous in scale, it features three beautiful Grade II listed windows, a slate floor, timber-beamed ceiling, and a striking fireplace that anchors the room. The staircase rises from one corner, adding to the room’s lived-in charm. This is a space for gathering, storytelling, and coming together — a natural heart to the house.
Beyond it lies a remarkable living room, lined with original timber panelling. A small wood-burning stove brings a sense of comfort and warmth, while multiple windows open up views across the garden. High on the wall above the fireplace, a piece of slate carved with the date 1735 quietly marks the passage of time. A door leads to the shared front vestibule, connecting this home with its historic neighbour.
Upstairs, the sense of space continues. The main bedroom is peaceful and expansive, with timber floors and an en suite with shower and WC. Two further bedrooms each offer their own character and views across the valley. The family bathroom is generous and light-filled, with both a bath and shower — and a window perfectly positioned to take in the hills beyond.
"There are large, lovely gardens for anyone who enjoys the outdoors — perfect for growing vegetables, keeping chickens or even a goat or two, and planting things that suit the local area and climate. There’s plenty of scope here to make your mark and enjoy it."
External
The garden is as much a part of the story as the house itself. Wrapping gently around the rear and opening into a wide green lawn to the side, the land feels like it’s grown in harmony with the house — quiet, generous, and full of life. A purpose-built outdoor dining area offers the perfect setting for long summer evenings, where children run barefoot through the grass and laughter drifts into the trees.
At the entrance stands a Grade II listed monument to John Jones — one of Wales’ most powerful preachers — a soft-spoken testament to the history this home holds close. A small shed sits tucked into the landscape, ready for tools, logs, or future projects. The rest of the garden? It’s a living canvas — with space for growing, gathering, wandering.
This is not just a garden. It is a place where time stretches out, where memories root themselves in wild corners and soft light. A place to host, to retreat, to be. A place that gently steals your heart.
Environmental Performance
The house is currently running on LPG gas central heating, with the LPG tank placed in the garden adjacent. As a Grade II* listed building, the windows remain single-glazed in keeping with the property’s historic fabric. The current EPC rating is ‘F’.
EPC Rating: F