AN AMAZING and unique seaside mansion, this property was built at the turn of the last century by wealthy shipping magnates who owned a fleet of trawlers and merchant vessels.

It has small reminders of its previous maritime connections.

Sully House is a nine-bedroom, detached mansion which is situated in St Marys Well Bay Road, Swanbridge, Penarth, and is on the market for £1,250,000

It is close to local amenities, motorway links and schools.

The entrance hall has original wooden ship floor decking, sash bay windows and a panelled radiator.

The cloakroom has a WC and sink.

The drawing room (4.76m by 7.16m) has a feature period fireplace with open fire, radiator and doors leading to the conservatory.

The dining room (4.76m by 6.35m) has an original period fireplace with built-in cupboards to either side, radiator and doors to the conservatory.

The conservatory (2.77m by 13.82m) features windows and doors on to the front garden with three radiators.

The sitting room (4.11m by 4.96m) has windows to the side, feature wooden fireplace, built-in cupboard and a radiator.

The utility room has a window to the side, stainless steel sink unit and base unit, plumbing for a washing machine, built-in cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler and built-in cupboard with heating controls.

The kitchen/breakfast/family room (11.55m by 9.01m) has French doors and windows to the rear, open plan fitted room with wall, base and drawer units incorporating one and a half sink unit with drainer, integrated dishwasher and electric double oven and grill with gas. There is also a central island with sink unit with an integrated wine cooler, under-floor heating and is open plan to the family room.

The family room has doors and windows to the rear garden and a built-in storage cupboard.

Upstairs, is a balcony with superb channel views.

The master bedroom (4.76m by 3.12m) has windows to the front and side, radiator and large dressing area.

the second bedroom (4.76m by 5.28m) has a window to the front and a double radiator.

The third bedroom (4.01m by 3.53m) features a bay window to the side, double radiator and an en-suite.

The en-suite (2.89m by 1.85m) has a WC, panelled bath, sink, window to the rear and a radiator.

The family bathroom has a window to the side, sink, shower cubicle, free standing bath and double radiator.

The WC has a WC, sink, double radiator and a window to the side.

The fourth bedroom (2.71m by 3.65m) has a dressing area, window to the side and central heating boiler.

The bathroom (1.92m by 3.65m) has a double shower cubicle, sink, WC, window to the side and a heated towel rail.

The fifth bedroom (4.24m by 3.79m) has built-in wardrobes, windows to the side and double radiator.

The sixth bedroom (4.38m by 4.01m) has a window to the side and double radiator.

The gym (4.52m by 3.89m) has a window and doors to the side to a Juliet balcony and a radiator.

The office (9.09m by 5.65m) has Velux windows and a window to the rear.

The seventh bedroom (4.41m by 5.39m) has a double radiator.

The eighth bedroom has a double radiator.

The ninth bedroom (4.43m by 4.45m) has windows to the side and a double radiator.

To the front is a large driveway and steel gates to the front with steps to decked terrace. There is also a cellar (13.03m by 8.53m).

To the rear is a vast lawned area and adjacent natural stone patio, parking for six or seven cars, a summerhouse and greenhouse.

This property is listed with David Baker, Penarth. To arrange a viewing call 029 2070 2622.