article_snippet.sent: The home was built in the late 16th century and was first listed in 1956 because of The home national importance.
article_snippet.sent: The 'purple headed mountain' in one verse of the song supposedly refers to the nearby Sugar Loaf and Blorenge peaks while the 'river running by' is the River Usk, which flows close to the estate's boundary.
article_snippet.sent: Flashy: Another view of the kitchen, which now looks more fitting for a mega-mansion in Los Angeles or Florida .
article_snippet.sent: The wooden staircase leading to the luxurious and bejewelled bathroom at Llanwenarth House .
article_snippet.sent: Liquor storage: a new kitchen and bathrooms now has a wine rack built in to the central 'island' so the central 'island owner does not have to travel for a drink .
article_snippet.sent: The four-poster bed in yet another bedroom, which is also kitted out with a shagpile carpet .
article_snippet.sent: Marble: The smaller bathroom has expensive counters and a window sill made of luxury stone .
article_snippet.sent: One villager said: 'From the photographs, the inside looks like a footballer's wife monstrosity. '
article_snippet.sent: This isn't the first time some lovely country house with loads of history have been modernised out of all context. '
article_snippet.sent: The upstairs rooms appear to have retained some character but a new kitchen and bathrooms appear completely out of keeping.'