Prince Charles, the King-in-waiting, has decided to give up his Welsh farmhouse, Llwynywermod, which he bought in 2007 for £1.2m. The farmhouse was purchased through the Duchy of Cornwall and has been used by the Prince of Wales as a base for his frequent visits to Wales. However, now that the title has been passed to his son, Prince William, the King will no longer spend much time there.
Restoration and Features
The farmhouse and its farm buildings were restored by Welsh craftsmen using traditional methods and local materials. Prince Charles planted climbers like Albertine roses, honeysuckle, and jasmine up the walls. Six of the English field maples that were used in the avenue of trees at Prince William and Kate’s 2011 wedding were also rehomed at the Welsh retreat.
Future of King’s Properties
According to The Telegraph, the King and his aides are contemplating the future of his numerous properties, including Highgrove, Birkhall, Clarence House, Sandringham, and Balmoral, as well as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. It is possible that some of the properties may be opened to the public to generate revenue.
Lease and Future Plans
Llwynywermod is situated on a 192-acre estate, and the King has been paying rent on it since the Duchy of Cornwall was passed to Prince William, along with its £23m-a-year income. The lease expires this summer, and the King reportedly informed the Duchy earlier this year that he would be giving it up. A spokesperson for the Prince of Wales stated that he has no plans to establish a home in Wales and prefers to stay in hotels to support the local economy.
Prince Charles, the King-in-waiting, has decided to give up his Welsh farmhouse, Llwynywermod. The farmhouse was purchased for £1.2m in 2007 through the Duchy of Cornwall and has been used as a base for Prince Charles’ frequent visits to Wales. However, the farmhouse’s title has been passed to his son, Prince William, and the King will no longer spend much time there.
The farmhouse and its farm buildings were restored by Welsh craftsmen using traditional methods and local materials. Prince Charles planted climbers like Albertine roses, honeysuckle, and jasmine up the walls. Six of the English field maples that were used in the avenue of trees at Prince William and Kate’s 2011 wedding were also rehomed at the Welsh retreat.
The King and his aides are contemplating the future of his numerous properties, including Highgrove, Birkhall, Clarence House, Sandringham, and Balmoral, as well as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. It is possible that some of the properties may be opened to the public to generate revenue.
Llwynywermod is situated on a 192-acre estate, and the King has been paying rent on it since the Duchy of Cornwall was passed to Prince William, along with its £23m-a-year income. The lease expires this summer, and the King reportedly informed the Duchy earlier this year that he would be giving it up. A spokesperson for the Prince of Wales stated that he has no plans to establish a home in Wales and prefers to stay in hotels to support the local economy.
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