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TYN DWR HALLLLANGOLLEN

On the Instructions of

• Listed Main Hall, Coach House, Boat House and Gamekeeper’s Cottage set in 5.6 acres

• Hall refurbished to a high standard in 2008

• Potential for upgrade and conversion to a hotel or residential uses subject to planning consent

• Opportunity to continue existing use as a residential education centre

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING IN THE HEART OF THE PICTURESQUE DEE VALLEY

FOR SALE


Tyn Dwr Hall provides a unique opportunity to acquire a Grade II* Listed building,

which was refurbished to a high standard in 2008. The Hall is currently used by the

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) including the School of Sports, Tourism

and the Outdoors providing overnight accommodation to UCLan students, Faculties,

school groups and the public.

Whilst the property is currently used for educational purposes, potential future uses

could include:

• High Quality Boutique hotel, taking advantage of the proximity of Llangollen and

its strong tourism economy, including the International Music Festival, International

Canoeing competitions and mountain biking.

• Prestigious residential development with conversion to high quality, individual homes.

• Unique single, family residence.

• Retention as an educational/training facility, for school and private groups.

THE OPPORTUNITY


Tyn Dwr is located in the Vale of Pengwern on the periphery of Llangollen, known as

the Gateway to Snowdonia. Sitting within the heart of the Dee valley, in the County of

Denbighshire, the town also lies on the eastern edge of the Berwyn mountain range.

The Town is bisected by the River Dee and the A5, which provides access to the A483

to the east and A494 to the west.

Wrexham lies approximately 12 miles to the north east of Llangollen and Chester

approximately 24 miles in the same direction.

The surrounding area is predominantly known for tourism and is popular with walkers,

cyclists and kayakers; the nearby River Dee is used for a variety of national and

international canoeing competitions.

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, is an annual event, which attracts

competitors from across the world to compete with audiences of up to 50,000 people.

The Pontcysyllte Canal, which was designated a World Heritage Site in 2009, is located

to the east of Llangollen and the town also lies within the Clwydian Range Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Llangollen railway is a preserved heritage railway which runs vintage steam and

diesel engines between Llangollen and Bonwm Halt, approximately 10 miles to the west

of Llangollen.

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LOCATION



Built in the 1860’s for the ironmaster John Dickin, Tyn Dwr Hall sits within 5.6 acres

of mature grounds. The name translates as House by the Water, and is named for

the Brook, which runs through the gardens.

In addition to the Hall, there are a variety of buildings within the grounds, including

the Coach House, Boat House, Gamekeeper’s Cottage and four Yurts; which were

erected to provide additional overnight accommodation for groups.

Within the grounds, the mature trees have been most recently used for both high

and low rope courses, as part of UCLan’s use as an educational and training facility.

The Hall was purchased by UCLan in 2007 from the YHA. In 2008, UCLan undertook

extensive refurbishment and conversion works to the main hall, creating 13 en-suite

bedrooms (with key card access) and ancillary dining, bar, office and teaching

facilities. The refurbishment was done to a high standard and the Main Hall was

given a 4 star rating by Visit Wales. Bunk House Style accommodation in the Coach

House and Yurts within the grounds received a 2 star rating. Overall Tyn Dwr Hall

has a 3 star Visit Wales Rating.

In total, the approximate gross internal area (and total bed spaces) for each of the

buildings is:

BUILDING AREA (SQ M) AREA (SQ FT) NO. BED SPACES

Main Hall 1,400 sq m 15,070 24

Coach House 555 sq m 5,97442

32 (Yurt Camp)

Boat House 260 sq m 2,798 -

Cottage 86 sq m 926 2

TOTAL 2,301 SQ M 24,768 100

Tyn Dwr is bounded to the north and east by open fields, used for agriculture, with

Tyn Dwr Road running along the length of the south west boundary.

DESCRIPTION


TYN DWR HALLThe Hall itself is a brick built building, with Tudor style panelling to key elevations.

The roof is pitched and covered in Welsh Slate. Accommodation is split over 5

floors; basement, ground, first, second and third.

BASEMENT

Extending to c.115 sq m (1,244 sq ft)

the basement provides up to 8 storage

rooms, with plant room.

GROUND FLOOR

Extending to c.655 sq m (7,050 sq

ft) with reception area and offices,

entrance Hall, 2 conferencing suites, bar,

dining rooms, decked terrace, kitchen,

DDA compliant bedroom and various

communal toilet facilities.

FIRST FLOOR


ft) with 5 en-suite bedrooms, two

conference/lecture suites, offices and

communal toilet facilities.

SECOND FLOOR


with 4 en-suite bedrooms.

THIRD FLOOR

Extending to c.10 sq m (107 sq ft)

providing the en-suite bathroom to

bedroom 9 on the second floor.

The Main Hall is principally used for

overnight guest accommodation and

teaching. The private en-suite bedrooms

have been available to the public for

holiday accommodation, when not in use

by UCLan. The offices and lecture rooms

on the first floor have the potential for

conversion to individual en-suite rooms,

with additional space for improved

dining and bar facilities on the ground

floor, subject to conversion of the

existing conferencing rooms.

THE PROPERTY


COACH HOUSEIn addition to the main house, is the

Coach house, an ancillary building,

which was originally constructed to

provide stabling and storage and is

constructed in a u-shape around a

central courtyard.

Accommodation is provided over

two storeys, with bunkhouse style

accommodation to the upper floor and

communal showering and toilet facilities

to the ground.

GROUND FLOOR


ft) with 3 double bedrooms (1 x DDA

compliant) shower rooms, toilets,

storage facilities and breakout area, with

food preparation area.

FIRST FLOOR


with 3 rooms providing bunkhouse style

accommodation for groups, 3 single

bedrooms and various toilet facilities.

The Coach House is currently used

predominantly for accommodating large

groups, including school children. There

is potential to create additional living

space, individual en-suite bedrooms or

self catered apartments.

BOATHOUSEThe boathouse is a modern addition

to the grounds at Tyn Dwr and was

constructed in 2008/09. The building

is laid out over two floors and consists

of a steel frame and brick clad structure

under a pitched, slate roof with a timber

porch to the entrance.

GROUND FLOOR

Extending to c.146 sq m (1,571 sq ft) split

into 3 rooms, consisting of a kit store and

two large storage bays for boats, with

access to the outside via 3 roller shutter

doors and a formal entrance under a

pitched timber porch.

SECOND FLOOR

Extending to c.114 sq m (1,227 sq ft),

consists of kit repair workshop and

additional storage space within the roof

space of the boathouse.

Whilst currently used predominantly for

storage, the Boathouse lends itself to

conversion for either additional living

space, sleeping accommodation, garaging

space or banqueting/conferencing

facilities.

THE PROPERTY


YEW TREE COTTAGEA former Gamekeeper’s cottage, located adjacent to the Coach House, this cottage

consists of a stone built, traditional cottage under a pitched slate roof, with a small,

detached outhouse to the side.

Built over two storeys, the property extends to c.56 sq m (603 sq ft) on the ground

floor, with lounge and kitchen. The second floor houses a single bedroom and toilet,

extending to c.32 sq m (344 sq ft).

The Gamekeeper’s Cottage is currently in use as a dwelling house and is utilised

by the on-site Centre Manager. There is potential for refurbishment and upgrade to

either provide up to date residential accommodation or, alternatively, self catered

style holiday accommodation.

YURTSIn 2012, UCLan obtained planning permission for the permanent retention of 4 Yurts and

the construction of one camping pod, within the grounds. Located adjacent to the Coach

House (with its toilet and showering facilities), the Yurts each provide 4 bunk beds and can

accommodate 8 people. Each Yurt also has its own wood burning stove.

THE PROPERTY


Tyn Dwr Hall is currently in use as a residential institution

and outdoor education centre (C2) with ancillary non-

educational hostel accommodation. Tyn Dwr Hall itself is

a Grade II* Listed building and there are a number of trees

within the site covered by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).

The site is located within the Clwydian Range Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), as allocated in

Denbighshire County Council’s Local Development Plan,

which was adopted in June 2013. The site is also identified

as lying within the Pontycysyllte Aqueduct and Canal

World Heritage Site (WHS) Buffer Zone, and a Mineral

Safeguarded Area (sand and gravel). The site falls outside

the development boundary for Llangollen.

Policy VOE 2 of the Denbighshire Local Development Plan

relates to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stating

development proposals within, or affecting the AONB

which would cause unacceptable harm to the character

and appearance of the landscape and the reasons for the

designation, will not be permitted. Important views to and

from the AONB will be protected.

Policy VOE 3 of the Development Plan relates to World

Heritage Sites and notes development which would

harm the attributes which justified the designation of the

Pontycysyllte Aqueduct and Canal as a WHS will not be

permitted. Key material considerations when considering

the acceptability of development proposals in this location

include:

• The authenticity and integrity of the attributes that

contribute to the outstanding universal value of the WHS,

including views and features of cultural; artistic; historic;

social; and natural environmental importance; and

• The setting of the WHS and attributes important to the

outstanding universal value of the site present within the

Buffer Zone.

Policy VOE 3 continues to state that where there is a

demonstrable need for essential, non-residential visitor

attraction facilities for the WHS which cannot be provided

within the settlement limit, their location outside the

settlement limit will be permitted where there is no adverse

impact upon the Outstanding Universal Value.

Any change of use applications requiring internal

alternations will need to be accompanied by Listed Building

Consent. Alterations to the Hall, both internally and

externally will be viewed in terms of the likely impact they

would have on the setting and integrity of the Hall.

The setting within the allocations for the AONB and WHS

buffer zone will also be taken into consideration of any

future applications. Development will need to ensure the

character, appearance; setting and integrity of the site

remain intact and is not harmed.

Based on the above summary of relevant planning policies,

it is considered in addition to the continued use as a

residential education centre (C2), the following uses may

also be acceptable subject to the necessary planning and

listed building consents:

• Offices;

• Hotel;

• Conference centre/ non-residential education facility;

and

• Residential.

Interested parties should seek confirmation on the

acceptability of their proposed uses from the Local Planning

Authority at Denbighshire County Council. Entering into

pre-application discussions will establish the acceptability

in terms of the impact any future use may have on the listed

building, the AONB setting and proximity to the WHS. In

the first instance Denbighshire County Council Planning

Department can be contacted on 01824 706727.

PLANNING


HEATING & UTILITIESThe Hall and Coach House are heated by separate

LPG fired boilers, currently controlled by a Building

Management System (Trend IQ View system),

allowing for remote access and control.

Electricity is provided via mains connection. The site also

benefits from its own back-up electricity generator.

When refurbished the Hall was fitted with

Ethernet cabling to all rooms and Wi-

Fi networks are currently in place.

We understand that the house is served by a locally

pumped system to the main sewer in Tyn Dwr Road.

BUSINESS RATESWe understand that the property has a rateable value

of £32,500. Interested parties should make their

own enquiries of the 2010 Ratings List to confirm

the business rates to their own satisfaction.

Yew Tree Cottage is Council Tax Band A.

TENUREThe property is held freehold by UCLan

under title number, CYM 243889.

OFFERSOffers are invited for our client’s freehold

interest in Tyn Dwr Hall. Our client will consider

both conditional and unconditional offers.

FLOOR PLANSFloorplans can be downloaded by following this link:

EPC

VIEWINGSAll viewings by prior arrangement with the sole selling agent,

Lambert Smith Hampton; Daniel Bolton and Claire Norris

Daniel Bolton

[email protected]

Claire Norris

[email protected]

Misrepresentation Act 1967. Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 The Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. These particulars are issued without any responsibility on the part of the agent and are not to be construed as containing any representation or fact upon which any person is entitled to rely. Neither the agent nor any person in their employ has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. April 2014.

RB&Co 0161 833 0555. www.richardbarber.co.uk

FURTHER INFO

http://www.tyndwrhall.co.uk

http://www.tyndwrhall.co.uk

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