On the right are notes made by my grandfather, Geoffrey Jeffreys. He wrote that he never lived at Henllys; however, his christening record from Cilycwm provides that they were still at Henllys while he was an infant. It's true that W.P. Jeffreys, Jr. had purchased Cynghordy Hall on the other side of Llandovery, but he carried out extensive additions and renovations to the property before taking up residence there. So while my grandfather's only memories would have been from Cynghordy Hall, he did have some time as an infant there.
Geoffrey Jeffreys was born in London in 1888 as his mother went there for her "laying in." He grew up at Cyngordy Hall with older half brothers and sisters, the children of W.P. Jeffreys, Jr. and first wife, Agnes Robinson. The Jeffreys sold the Cynghordy property to the Lloyds in 1916.
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Hello,
did you know henllys is up for sale https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/85647352#/
best wishes,
sara fox
(The House Historian)
Yes, I had seen that. It was up for sale in 2016, and I suppose it did not go through a sale at that time, or at least none of the rehabbing was done. If we can travel again soon, I would love to visit again. I stopped in once and was able to walk the grounds and chat with the owner. While my great, great grandfather Walter Powell Jeffreys, Sr. lived there, he served one term as Mayor of Llandovery.
My grandfather, Geoffrey Jeffreys, was born in London at the request of his mother, but they resided at Henllys at the time. While he was an infant they purchased Cynghordy Hall and gave up the long-time lease of Henllys.
Thank you for getting on contact. Regards, Bradley
Hello,
I am Tamar, the new owner of part of Henllys Estate. I own the the coach house and stables and run it as a B&B. I am open for visitors :) Henllysestate.co.uk. J Bradley, you would be welcome back any time.
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