Home lexden terrace, tenby, artist unknown, coloured etching, 19th century. It is the history of three rees brothers from tenby who spent most of their working lives away from home in the far east. No 6, lexden house, is slightly later, but complete by 1850. 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. 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. The davies family of tenby this is the story of the davies family of tenby, who like so many of their counterparts never rose to local or national fame, but left a lasting legacy through their work as masons and builders. 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. No 1 lexden terrace, including area railings, tenby. 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. This row of 6 houses are described as tenbys finest terrace. This stunning georgian townhouse for sale was once the.
This 5 bed freehold terraced house is located at 3 lexden terrace, st. This row of 6 houses are described as tenby s finest terrace. 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. Advertising18860520the tenby observer weekly list of. Lexden terrace 2 five bedroom house, sleeps 12, tenby. Lexden terrace is the finest of the tenby terraces. Nos 15 were built for john rees 18011855, a ships captain of tenby who made the first accurate charts of the chinese coast, which were used in the first opium war. 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. 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. A vector image of a star to represent action to save this item. The davies family of tenby tenby historical society. This is a list of grade iilisted buildings in the county of pembrokeshire, wales.
No 6 lexden terrace lexden house, tenby, pembrokeshire. This imposing house has 8 bedrooms, sleeping 16 guests. He retired to tenby, building for his own use lexden terrace, described as tenby s finest nineteenth century houses. From country estates to city apartments, your ideal property is just a click away.
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. A legacy of opium by douglas fraser tenby publishers. 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. The famous welsh street that was built by an opium dealer. This stunning georgian townhouse for sale was once the home of. Advertising18820615the tenby observer weekly list of. Nid yw statws neu berchnogaeth hawlfraint yr adnodd hwn yn hysbys. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. When you walk down st julian street towards the harbour, you pass lexden terrace on. The story contained within its pages will appeal to a variety of readers, including those who love. This page was last edited on 20 december 2018, at 14. 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. Some bedtime reading a pembrokeshire mining community.
Captain john rees, for whom lexden terrace was built in 1843, was a local. No 3 lexden terrace is a grade ii listed building in tenby, pembrokeshire, 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. Built in 1843, this magnificent property is the first and largest of six grade 2 georgian mansion houses fronting lexden terrace. St catherines house is one of tenby s finest residences, celebrating majestic views of castle beach and st catherines island.
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Properties for sale in sa69, wales from savills, world leading estate agents. The midtolater c19 daviess were typically of good workingclass stock, liberal in their. 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. Lexden is a beautiful house and was perfect for our family of 8 6 adults and 2 grandchildren. Douglas fraser, author at visit tenby, pembrokeshire the.
Use zoopla to view property details for lexden house lexden terrace st. Tweet lexden terrace, tenby, artist unknown, coloured etching, 19th century. Lexden terrace 2 in tenby located at st julian street. Property details for lexden house lexden terrace st. St catherines house tenby large holiday cottage quality cottages. Media in category grade ii listed buildings in pembrokeshire the following 33 files are in this category, out of 33 total. Cumberland house fletcher, the misses, beaucliffe, eccles.
Find some prices and availabilty at lexden terrace 2. South beach bar and grill is also just a two minute walk away and provides the perfect setting for a quiet drink or meal. Pembrokeshire has become the place to host triathlon and endurance events in the last decade or so. When you walk down st julian street towards the harbour, you pass lexden terrace on the right. You cannot fail to be impressed by this architectural gem, transporting you back to the style and elegance of a bygone era. 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. The rolling landscapes and juxtaposition of the coastline. No 1 lexden terrace, including area railings, tenby, 19 march 1951. It was only in recent years when the history of the houses was. More of the history of the terrace is covered in douglas book a. A vector image of star to represent action to save this item login to save this item. This 6 bed freehold terraced house is located at 2 lexden terrace, st. No 4 lexden terrace is a grade ii listed building in tenby, pembrokeshire, wales. No 1 lexden terrace, including area railings is a grade ii listed building in tenby, pembrokeshire, wales.
The tenby observer weekly list of visitors and directory. It was a golden moneymaking opportunity for those with. Julian street tenby sa70 7bj including a current value estimate, local information, birdseye views and more. No 6 lexden terrace lexden house is a grade ii listed building in tenby, pembrokeshire, wales. History lexden terrace is the finest of the tenby terraces. Lexden terrace, tenby, artist unknown, coloured etching.
Through the passages of time tenby has seen many changes but it has been on the leisure map for over 200 years. This self catering house is perfect for a comfortabale, home from home seaside holiday with family or friends. Advertising18681203the tenby observer weekly list of. Enjoy fantastic sea views from this luxury tenby apartment which is just a two minute walk from the awardwinning south beach. 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. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Tenby is a town steeped in ancient history surrounded by an imposing medieval stone wall. The most conspicuous memorial to his wealth is lexden terrace, above the harbour in tenby, which he commissioned in the early 1840s. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Direct beach access and ideal for family gatherings and special occasions. The formal garden area through which the path to the beach passes are owned by no. Lexden house was built at no 6 lexden terrace by rachel williams, around 1848, and used as a lodging house.
Grade ii listed buildings in pembrokeshire wikipedia. Publishers of tenby in wales uk tenby portal pages. Julian street tenby sa70 7bj including a current value estimate, local information. Few know the shady history of lexden terrace image. St catherines house updated 2020 holiday rental in. This is described by architectural historians as tenby s finest terrace and tenby s best nineteenth century houses. Tenbys finest terrace was built on opium visit tenby. Lexden terrace, tenby c1910 peoples collection wales.
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