Abergele Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay

Property Description

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER

A magnificent period home formerly used as office premises by North Wales Constabulary , now vacant and suitable for various alternative uses, subject to consent.

Offers in Excess of £425,000

Grade II listed premises set within superb estate grounds with ample parking, private driveway, lawned and wooded grounds. Conveniently located within close proximity of Eirias Park, North Wales Police Headquarters and the A55 Expressway. The property retains much of it's original features making it possible for any future buyer to reinstate as a magnificent family home or extend and/or convert the property for various uses, subject to consent.
Approximate net internal area - 229.79 sqm (2,473 sqft)
Offers in excess of £425,000 are invited by sealed bids to the offices of IMW Property Consultants no later than 12 noon Thursday 31st October 2024.

Colwyn Bay

The property is located in the area of Colwyn Bay above the town. It is conveniently located near the A55 dual carriageway for easy access to Chester and the motorways beyond. Situated just off Abergele Road, next to the former Civic Hall buildings and North Wales Police Headquarters.

History

The house was built in 1893, designed by Douglas & Fordham, Architects of Chester (also involved in the design of St. Paul's Church 1887-88 and Christ Church, Bryn y Maen 1897-99). Home to John Eden (Uncle of Sir Anthony Eden, Prime Minister). It was acquired by Denbighshire County Council in 1960 and used as the Fire Brigade Headquarters until acquired by North Wales Constabulary in 1990.

Accommodation

Standing in grounds extending to approximately 0.55 Hectares - 1.36 acres, in a convenient location alongside the A547 in a set back position.
The property is hidden away from the road and has it's own private driveway leading to large tarmacadam parking area, located at the front and side of the house.
Grade II listed building which includes the original greenhouse building, located just to the left of the front entrance.

Ground Floor

Impressive covered front entrance leading to Reception / Entrance Room.

Main Reception Hall

Ornate windows overlooking front elevation, impressive balustrade turn staircase leading off to first floor level, rear doorway, feature fireplace surround.

Room 1 (GO4)

6.05m x 4.85m + large side bay

19'10" x 15'10" + large side bay

Room 2 (GO5)

4.83m x 4.53m

15'10" x 14'10"

Room 3 (G10A)

3.13m x 4.54m

10'3" x 14'10"

Room 4 (G10)

3.0m x 2.0m (plus walk in main server room)

9'10" x 6'6" (plus walk in main server room)

Room 5 (G11)

Used most recently as a staff canteen.

4.79m x 4.5m

15'8" x 14'9"

Room 6 (GO9)

1.89m x 3.17m (store)

6'2" x 10'4" (store)

Downstairs accessible toilet

Downstairs female w.c.

2 cubicles and wash basins

Rear second staircase

Leading up to first floor level

Door and steps leading down to lower ground floor

(G18, G17, G16) 3 rooms.

First Floor

Landing with tea making room and w.c.

Room 7 (106)

plus doorway leading into additional office space measuring (4.82m x 1.72m) (107)

4.18m x 5.57m

13'8" x 18'3"

Room 8 (105)

4.53m x 4.85m

14'10" x 15'10"

Room 9 (103)

3.62m x 4.53m

11'10" x 14'10"

Room 10 (102)

2.56m x 4.53m

8'4" x 14'10"

Room 11 (101)

4.79m x 4.49m

15'8" x 14'8"

Room 12 (112)

3.0m x 3.17m

9'10" x 10'4"

Room 13 (111)

4.75m x 2.42m

15'7" x 7'11"

Room 14 (110)

1.96m x 3.46m

6'5" x 11'4"

Outside

Large parking area, beautiful level lawned gardens with established plants and shrubs. Area of woodland to front, tree lined driveway. Outside boiler room and store rooms.

Services

We understand the property benefits from mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Viewing

Scheduled viewing times are available, please contact the Agents for details.

Rateable Value

Current rateable value 1st April 2023 to date - £16,000.

EPC

The property is Grade ll Listed and does not require an EPC Rating.

Directions

The property is located just off the A547 Abergele Road, adjacent to the North Wales Police Headquarters.

Method of Sale:

By Informal Tender. Please fill in the attached form and return to the Agent's office not later than 12 noon 31st October 2024, clearly marked 'Tender - Llety'r Dryw, Colwyn Bay.

Contracts to be exchanged within 28 days of receiving Draft Contract with Completion of sale within 28 days thereafter.

The property is not subject to VAT payment.

Proof of Identity:

In order to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, Iwan M Williams Estate Agents require all buyers to provide us with proof of identity and proof of current residential address. The following documents must be presented in all cases: IDENTITY DOCUMENTS: a photographic ID, such as current passport or UK driving licence. EVIDENCE OF ADDRESS: a bank, building society statement, utility bill, credit card bill or any other form of ID, issued within the previous three months, providing evidence of residency as the correspondence address.