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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 HALLLLANGOLLEN
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
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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.
Chester
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Wrexham
Ruabon
Chirk
Oswestry
Welshpool
Shrewsbury
Telford
NantwichStoke-on-Trent
Manchester AirportLiverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool
Manchester
Preston
Birmingham International AirportMaesmawr Road
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LOCATION
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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
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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
Extending to c.484 sq m (5,216 sq
ft) with 5 en-suite bedrooms, two
conference/lecture suites, offices and
communal toilet facilities.
SECOND FLOOR
Extending to c.136 sq m (1,463 sq ft)
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
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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
Extending to c.307 sq m (3,304 sq
ft) with 3 double bedrooms (1 x DDA
compliant) shower rooms, toilets,
storage facilities and breakout area, with
food preparation area.
FIRST FLOOR
Extending to c.248 sq m (2,669 sq ft)
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
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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
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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
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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
Claire Norris
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
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