A distinctive property widely considered to be one of the grandest buildings in north Wales is to be sold with a guide price of £1.2m. Plas Tan y Bwlch, a Grade II-listed former manor house located within the Eryri National Park, was a private house for the Oakeley family in the 18th century before it became the Snowdonia National Park Environmental Studies Centre.
Now the Eryri National Park Authority (NPA) has decided the time is right to pass the property onto new owners to oversee the next phase of the property’s journey. “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. Read more: Drivers in Wales 'overwhelmingly' against 20mph default speed limit Read more: Drivers are calling police after getting trapped at beautiful North Wales beach “One of the most recognisable period properties in north Wales, the estate is surrounded by attractive gardens and mixed woodland which is of international importance with high amenity and biodiversity value.
The estate includes the principal former manor house, a cluster of other buildings including the former stable block and servants' 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 hydroelectric scheme as well as income from the lease of land to a telecom operator. The manor house extends to approximately .