Pembrokeshire has become the place to host triathlon and endurance events in the last decade or so. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. Home lexden terrace, tenby, artist unknown, coloured etching, 19th century. Lexden terrace is a row of prestigious grade ii listed georgian townhouses in tenby, perched high on the cliff above castle beach and considered by many to be the most magnificent of the tenby terraces. No 1 lexden terrace, including area railings, tenby. Julian street tenby sa70 7bj including a current value estimate, local information, birdseye views and more. St catherines house updated 2020 holiday rental in. More of the history of the terrace is covered in douglas book a. Lexden terrace 2 five bedroom house, sleeps 12, tenby. Lexden is a beautiful house and was perfect for our family of 8 6 adults and 2 grandchildren. This stunning georgian townhouse for sale was once the. This 5 bed freehold terraced house is located at 3 lexden terrace, st. The house also has a separate self contained basement apartment that sleeps 2 available to book additionally, if you have a larger group of or 14 people. Lexden terrace 2 is a luxurious, imposing mansion house with amazing sea views and private access to the beach through the beautifully set out communal gardens with castellated walls.
No 4 lexden terrace is a grade ii listed building in tenby, pembrokeshire, wales. The most conspicuous memorial to his wealth is lexden terrace, above the harbour in tenby, which he commissioned in the early 1840s. When you walk down st julian street towards the harbour, you pass lexden terrace on. Lexden terrace, tenby, the building of which was commissioned by john rees reproduced with permission of pembrokeshire county library service the second book is a legacy of opium by douglas fraser. No 6 lexden terrace lexden house, tenby, pembrokeshire. Book direct magnificent georgian residence in the heart of tenby breathtaking views, direct private access to the beach short breaks available all year apart from the summer school holidays please call for prices. No 1 lexden terrace, including area railings is a grade ii listed building in tenby, pembrokeshire, wales. The story contained within its pages will appeal to a variety of readers, including those who love. This stunning georgian townhouse for sale was once the home of. Property details for lexden house lexden terrace st. Advertising18681203the tenby observer weekly list of. In the united kingdom, the term listed building refers to a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural, historical, or cultural significance. Jenkins has received instructions from miss floyd, who is leaving tenby, to sell by auction, in the above hall, on monday and tuesday, 24th and 25th may, 1886, the household furniture and effects contained in 3, lexden terrace, tenby.
Lexden terrace, tenby c1910 peoples collection wales. It was a golden moneymaking opportunity for those with. Lexden terrace 2 book direct 2 lexden terrace is a luxurious, imposing mansion house with amazing sea views and private access to the beach through the beautifully set out communal gardens with castellated walls. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
No 1 lexden terrace, including area railings, tenby, 19 march 1951. Tweet lexden terrace, tenby, artist unknown, coloured etching, 19th century. Use zoopla to view property details for lexden house lexden terrace st. Lexden terrace 2 in tenby located at st julian street. Cliffe, charles frederick, the book of south wales. What is interesting about the men at the heart of these books is how far they travelled as well as the experiences they had. Check out the lexden terrace 2 at and find all the info you need to help you book. A vector image of a star to represent action to save this item. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. No 6 lexden terrace lexden house is a grade ii listed building in tenby, pembrokeshire, wales. This 6 bed freehold terraced house is located at 2 lexden terrace, st. Properties for sale in sa69, wales from savills, world leading estate agents.
Publishers of tenby in wales uk tenby portal pages. A legacy of opium by douglas fraser tenby publishers. Captain john rees, for whom lexden terrace was built in 1843, was a local. This is a list of grade iilisted buildings in the county of pembrokeshire, wales. It was only in recent years when the history of the houses was. Julian street tenby sa70 7bj including a current value estimate, local information. This is described by architectural historians as tenby s finest terrace and tenby s best nineteenth century houses. Lexden terrace, tenby, artist unknown, coloured etching. Douglas fraser, author at visit tenby, pembrokeshire the. Enjoy fantastic sea views from this luxury tenby apartment which is just a two minute walk from the awardwinning south beach.
This self catering house is perfect for a comfortabale, home from home seaside holiday with family or friends. This row of 6 houses are described as tenby s finest terrace. Find some prices and availabilty at lexden terrace 2. Lexden house was built at no 6 lexden terrace by rachel williams, around 1848, and used as a lodging house. The tenby observer weekly list of visitors and directory. He retired to tenby, building for his own use lexden terrace, described as tenby s finest nineteenth century houses. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
Lexden terrace 2 tenby, united kingdom, tenby hotel. Douglas fraser is a retired businessman who came to live in tenby because he thought it to be the finest place in the world. Number 6 lexden terrace, tenby is on the market for. John rees of tenby became arguably the greatest opium smuggler of history, acting as commodore of the jardine mattheson opium fleet, shipping hugh quantities of opium between china and india in the 1830s. Through the passages of time tenby has seen many changes but it has been on the leisure map for over 200 years. No 6, lexden house, is slightly later, but complete by 1850. The rolling landscapes and juxtaposition of the coastline. Lexden terrace is the finest of the tenby terraces. St catherines house tenby large holiday cottage quality cottages. Few know the shady history of lexden terrace image. South beach bar and grill is also just a two minute walk away and provides the perfect setting for a quiet drink or meal.
No 3 lexden terrace is a grade ii listed building in tenby, pembrokeshire, wales. The famous welsh street that was built by an opium dealer. St catherines house is one of tenby s finest residences, celebrating majestic views of castle beach and st catherines island. The upside down design gives the most stunning view of the sea with fantastic big sky sunrises which we enjoyed sitting with a coffee in perfect peace outside on the sitting area outside the lounge. This row of 6 houses are described as tenbys finest terrace. Some bedtime reading a pembrokeshire mining community.
From country estates to city apartments, your ideal property is just a click away. Built in 1843, this magnificent property is the first and largest of six grade 2 georgian mansion houses fronting lexden terrace. The davies family of tenby tenby historical society. It is the history of three rees brothers from tenby who spent most of their working lives away from home in the far east. This page was last edited on 20 december 2018, at 14. This imposing house has 8 bedrooms, sleeping 16 guests. The formal garden area through which the path to the beach passes are owned by no. Advertising18820615the tenby observer weekly list of. History lexden terrace is the finest of the tenby terraces. Tenby is a town steeped in ancient history surrounded by an imposing medieval stone wall. The midtolater c19 daviess were typically of good workingclass stock, liberal in their. Grade ii listed buildings in pembrokeshire wikipedia. Nid yw statws neu berchnogaeth hawlfraint yr adnodd hwn yn hysbys. Use zoopla to view property details for 4 lexden terrace st.
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