King Charles has decided to relinquish the lease on his Welsh estate. The Llwynywermod estate, located near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire, was purchased for the Prince Charles by The Duchy of Cornwall in 2007 for £1.2 million.
The estate features a three-bedroom former coach house situated within the grounds of a ruined mansion. It boasts stunning views of an 18th-century country park, including 40 acres of woodland.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the King notified the Duchy earlier this year of his intention to give up the lease, which expires in the summer. Llwynywermod has been the residence of the King and Queen Camilla during their visits to Wales, particularly during their annual summer tours of the nation.
After undergoing renovations in 2008, the estate’s old agricultural buildings were converted into self-catering units centered around a courtyard.
According to reports from The Telegraph, the King has been paying rent for Llwynywermod since the Duchy of Cornwall was passed on to Prince William after his father’s coronation. Citing royal sources, the newspaper stated that while the King remains passionate about Wales, he has decided to give up the property as it is unlikely he will be able to utilize it in the same capacity as when he was the Prince of Wales.
Prior to ascending the throne, the King was frequently seen walking in the area, and both he and the Queen were described as active patrons of the village.
The original owner of Llwynywermod estate in the 13th or 14th century was William Williams, who was related to Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I.
The old house and its deteriorating concrete and corrugated iron farm buildings were restored by Welsh craftsmen using traditional methods and local materials. At the time, Prince Charles planted climbers, including Albertine roses, jasmine, and honeysuckle, along the walls.
Furthermore, six English field maples, which had formed an avenue of trees at the wedding of William and Kate in 2011, were later relocated to the Welsh retreat. This idea was initiated by the King, and with the approval of William and Kate, the trees were planted in the soil at the front of the house, alongside a rustic wooden fence.