A remarkable property, widely regarded as one of the grandest buildings in north Wales, is set to be sold with a guide price of £1.2m. Plas Tan y Bwlch, a Grade II-listed former manor house nestled within Eryri National Park, was once the private residence of the Oakeley family in the 18th century before it transitioned into the Snowdonia National Park Environmental Studies Centre. The Eryri National Park Authority has now decided that the time is ripe to hand over the property to new owners who will steer the next chapter of the property’s story.
“Plas Tan-y-Bwlch is a substantial former manor house that catches the eye of all those who pass through the Vale of Maentwrog,” says Hugh O’Donnell, partner at estate agent Carter Jonas. The estate is surrounded by attractive gardens and mixed woodland of international importance with high amenity and biodiversity value. The property includes the principal former manor house, a cluster of other buildings like the former stable block and servants’ wing, as well as a detached chalet. The wider estate features around 59 acres of ancient semi-natural woodland, part of a site of special scientific interest and a special area of conservation.
Plas Tan y Bwlch is notable for being the first house in north Wales with electric lighting powered from its own hydro-electric station, commissioned in the 1890s and fed by water from Llyn Mair until 1928. The property currently benefits from a 34kw hydro-electric scheme commissioned and certified in 2015. For more information, interested parties can contact the Bangor Carter Jonas office by calling 01248 360414.
The historic property’s rich history and unique features make it a sought-after gem for potential buyers seeking a piece of north Wales’ grand architectural legacy.