Plas Tan y Bwlch mansion has gone on the market for £1.2M. The ‘Cambrian News’ reported in February that the mansion might be sold after concerns were raised over crippling running costs.

Now Carter Jonas is advertising the “distinctive property widely considered to be one of the grandest buildings in north Wales” with a guide price of £1.20m. The Grade II listed building was a private house for the Oakeley family in the 18th century before it became the Snowdonia National Park Environmental Studies Centre.

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“The estate includes the principal former manor house, a cluster of other buildings including the former stable block and servant’s wing that form part of the centre, and a detached chalet.” In total, the estate extends to around 103 acres and the sale includes a 43kw hydroelectric scheme, as w.