Gwrych Castle, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8ET GUIDE PRICE £1500000

THE EXECUTIVE &
COUNTRY HOMES
SPECIALISTS
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Gwrych Castle, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8ET
GUIDE PRICE £1,500,000
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
(UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)
by
Countrywide Property Auctions
at
18 Madoc Street, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2TL
Tel: 01492 875576 Fax: 01492870315
e-mail: [email protected]
The New Conaught Rooms, 61 – 65 Great Queen Street
Kingsway, London WC2
on
Friday 2nd June 2006
Commencing at 12.00 noon
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THE EXECUTIVE & COUNTRY
HOMES SPECIALISTS
DESCRIPTION
Occupying a commanding and prominent
position on the North Wales Coast.
Gwrych Castle comprises a Grade I listed
Georgian castellated mansion in a
picturesque gothic style consisting of the
house itself surrounded by some 18 round
and square towers, bastions and curtain
walls enclosing former gardens, terraces,
a courtyard, roads and pathways.
SITUATION
With far reaching sea and coastal views
the castle is approached along a private
driveway and is set within parkland
comprising in excess of 40 acres of
immediate grounds together with a
further 150 acres (or thereabouts) of
grade II registered woodland.
[The actual areas to be conveyed with
Gwrych are as shown on the attached
copy plan issued by HM Land Registry].
A larger scale plan is available for
inspection at our Llandudno office.
HISTORY
The castle was constructed between 1819 –
1822 for Lloyd Bamford Hesketh who had a
strong influence on the design executed by a
Thomas Rickman. Adjoining walls and
towers were added between 1822 and 1853
with further extensions and alterations to the
house during the 1840’s and 1850’s. A
further substantial extension was constructed
to the west in 1914.
The property is now however derelict and in
need of complete restoration and the
immediate grounds are overgrown. It is
regarded as a sublime example of Georgian
picturesque Gothic and its Grading I listing
on the statutory list of outstanding buildings
of architectural and historic interest places it
in the top 4% of historic buildings in the
United Kingdom.
LOCATION
Facing the picturesque North Wales coast,
Gwrych adjoins one of Wales’ premier golf
clubs. It has excellent transport links to
Dublin, Manchester, Liverpool and London.
As a result the sale of Gwrych is regarded as
presenting an outstanding opportunity for
reinstatement and development.
It is
considered by Conwy County Borough
Council as one of Conwy’ s prime heritage
properties and whilst its future use has been
identified
for
tourism
and
leisure
development the council have stated that
they are willing to enter discussions with any
developer who has reasonable proposals that
would safeguard the castle and its grounds.
Any proposal however would have to
recognise and be compatible with the
sensitivity of the site as a listed building.
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DIRECTIONS
The coastal town of Abergele is approached from
junction 24 on the A55 expressway and the main
gatehouse leading to the castle is located within the
town. The A55 provides a fast link to Chester and the
motorway network. Direct rail services to London
run along the North Wales coast and Domestic and
International flights are available from Manchester
(Ringway) and Liverpool (John Lennon) airports.
TENURE
FREEHOLD with vacant possession of the castle
and its immediate grounds and with the
woodlands subject to a long lease at a ground
rent (945 years remaining)
FOR A LEGAL PACK, DETAILED GENERAL
INFORMATION, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CONTACT:
Countrywide Property Auctions
80 - 86 New London Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0PD
Tel: 0870 240 1140 Fax: 01245 358985
Email: [email protected]
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PURCHASERS PROOF OF IDENTITY
In order to conform with new Money Laundering
Regulations, we would ask all prospective buyers
to provide proof of identity at registration
immediately prior to the Auction.
VIEWING
ARRANGEMENTS
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent.
Beresford Adams. Tel: 01492 875576
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the condition of the castle no information can be
given regarding the existence or condition of any services,
fittings, appliances, heating installations, plumbing or
electrical systems. Purchasers must rely on their own
inspection and survey of the property and no warranty is
given regarding the existence of these services and items or
(if such services/items do exist) whether the same are
serviceable.
HOURS OF BUSINESS
Monday
9.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday
9.30am - 5.30pm
Please bring a passport or UK Driving Licence
Wednesday
9.30am - 5.30pm
together with a public Utility Bill, Bank
Thursday
9.30am - 6.00pm
Statement or Local Authority Tax Bill to the
Friday
9.30am - 5.00pm
auction.
Saturday
9.30am - 4.00pm
CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR
PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSIT WHICH MAY
ONLY BE PAID BY A BANKERS DRAFT, A
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