THE former home of the late Lord Raglan has been sold for more than its guide price.

The Argus previously reported in September that Cefntilla Court, which has 15 bedrooms and beautiful parkland, was put on the market with a guide price of £1.65million.

The Llandenny country home was sold through estate agents Knight Frank. A spokeswoman for the Knight Frank confirmed that it has been sold for more than the guide price but was unable to disclose the agreed price or details of the buyer.

The Grade II* listed country house has, for the last 150 years, been the seat of the Lord Raglan.

But the sale followed the death of Lord Raglan, Fitzroy John Somerset, who died in 2010 aged 82.

The property comprises of 15 bedrooms, four reception rooms, and three bathrooms, as well as 62.50 acres of land.

The house stands at the end of a long tree-lined drive, surrounded by mature gardens.

The original Jacobean house can be dated by the fireplace in the Great Hall, inscribed “1616”.

Cefntilla fell into disrepair but was rescued in 1856 by the Raglan Memorial Committee who purchased the house and estate for the widow and descendants of FitzRoy Somerset, the first Lord Raglan, who had died in Crimean War whilst leading the British expeditionary force.

Further additions, including the coach house, were added later in the nineteenth century.

There are a number of outbuildings, including a garage for at least five cars and a three bedroomed cottage.

Last year a private collection of war memorabilia from Cefntilla Court, was sold at auction, on behalf of Lord Raglan’s heir and nephew, Henry van Moyland. The total sale was £2,019,81.