One of Haverfordwest’s most historic houses – linked to Lord Nelson – is up for sale.
Foley House has been put on the market by Pembrokeshire County Council.
Located in the centre of the County town with views over the town and surrounding countryside, Foley House was designed by renowned architect John Nash in the early 1790s.
It was built as a gentleman’s town residence for solicitor Richard Foley of Llawhaden and is one of the earliest examples of a Nash designed domestic building.
Richard Foley was the brother of Admiral Sir Thomas Foley, who served with Lord Nelson and the naval hero and the Hamiltons visited the house in 1802 during Nelson’s tour of Pembrokeshire.
Nelson and the Admiral were granted the freedom of Haverfordwest at Foley House and received the acclamation of the local population from its balcony.
The Grade II listed Georgian building has been in local authority hands since 1947 and was for many years used as council offices.
Now surplus to requirements it – along with an adjoining listed cottage – has been put up for sale by private treaty.
Further details can be found on www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/property or contact Peter Thomas on 01437 776644.
