A 19TH century Gothic style villa with 2.6 acres of land has been put on the market.
Bryn Corach, situated on Sychnant Pass Road with French window views overlooking the walled town of Conwy, has been listed by Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents for £1.25million.
Bryn Corach was built in the early 19th century and later renovated into a hotel. Picture: Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents
The grade II listed home was built in the second half of the 19th century and converted into a hotel in the early 20th century. It includes includes a detached three storey west wing and a total of 26 bedrooms, including en-suite rooms, and sits in extensive garden grounds featuring castellated ramparts and a croquet lawn which lie a private tree-lined driveway.
Bryn Corach is the former home of outdoor activity pioneer Thomas Arthur Leonard with guests believed to have included playwright George Bernard Shaw. Mr Leonard become the founding vice-president of the British Youth Hostels Association in 1930 and he used the building to introduce the now popular practice to the UK.
The villa has views of Conwy, the town's famous 13th century castle and the River Conwy. Picture: Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents
The interior is of the period with high coved ceilings, open fireplaces and French windows. Picture: Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents
Dafydd Hardy says the property “offers enormous potential through completion of works to provide a beautiful, detached family home together with an exciting business opportunity”. Interested buyers have included homeowners and hotel and leisure companies.
“This building, although in need of some repair and upgrading works, offers potential for conversion to holiday apartments or a lucrative holiday letting business,” the estate agent says.
The property has panoramic views of the Vale of Clwyd, Conwy and towards Snowdonia. Picture: Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents
The original structure of the building is listed for its social historical interest as a hotel and for its ‘special architectural interest and definite character’. The interior is of the period with high coved ceilings, open fireplaces and French windows.
Dafydd Hardy said: “We’ve had a great deal of interest in Bryn Corach which has the most stunning views over the town of Conwy, the castle to the front and down the valley to the rear.
French windows overlook the River Conwy. Picture: Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents
“Interest ranges from individuals who are looking for a main residence to companies seeking hotel and leisure sites with a difference, bringing much needed local jobs to the area.
“I don’t think it will be too long before we effect a sale, and the lucky purchaser will have bought a historic building project.”
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