T̂ŷ Newydd, previously called Gardd y Cwm, comprised two dwelling houses and gardens in 1845. In 1744 Rees David of Llansawel devised the premises to to his wife Margaret for life and after her death to his eldest son Rees and his heirs. Just over a century later in 1845 Rees Rees of Cilgell Isaf conveyed the premises to his eldest son David Rees, also of Cilgell Isaf. The file also includes the marriage settlement of Rees David of p. Llanddewibrefi, co. Card., and Mary Thomas, daughter of Walter Thomas of Godre'r Garth, p. Llanddewibrefi, 1787, and David Rees' claim in 1845 to have his name inserted on the electoral register on the basis of ownership of T̂ŷ Newydd.