Gelynis Farmhouse
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| Gelynis Farmhouse | |
|---|---|
 "one of the most completely preserved early vernacular houses in the county" | |
| Type | Farmhouse |
| Location | Radyr, Cardiff, Glamorgan |
| Coordinates | 51°31′37″N 3°15′17″W / 51.5269°N 3.2546°W |
| Built | 16th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Vernacular |
| Owner | Privately owned |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Gelynis Farmhouse and attached cottage and stable |
| Designated | 6 October 1977 |
| Reference no. | 13912 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Gelynis Farm Range |
| Designated | 24 February 2000 |
| Reference no. | 22855 |
  Location of Gelynis Farmhouse in Cardiff | |
Gelynis Farmhouse (Cil-Ynnys) is a 16th century farmhouse in Radyr, Cardiff, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.
Gelynis is located in the community of Radyr and Morganstown, a suburb to the north-west of Cardiff. The farmhouse dates from the 16th century.[1] Tradition ascribes its construction variously to Hugh Lambert, an ironmaster from Kent but of French origins,[1][a] or to a Cardiff merchant.[2] John Newman, in his 1995 Glamorgan volume in the Buildings of Wales series, suggests that it was clearly built "for someone with pretensions", citing the decorative stonework and the double-height bay window.[2]
In the 21st century Gelynis operated as bed and breakfast accommodation.[3] In Spring 2025 the farmhouse was for sale.[4]
Architecture and description
Newman describes Gelynis Farmhouse as "one of the most completely preserved early vernacular houses in the county".[2] It is of two storeys and built to a cross passage plan.[5] The building material is local rubble stone with a coating of limewash. The roofing material is Welsh slate.[1] The range lies at a right angle to the farm[6] and Cadw suggests it is mostly of a later date, principally of the 19th century.[7]
The farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building.[1] The range is separately listed at Grade II.[7]