Tag Archives: wales

Orphan seeks new carers: Plas Gwynfryn, Gwynedd

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

It’s often been said that there are no problem buildings, just problem owners.  However, an even more difficult situation is where the house is ‘orphaned’ because no legitimate owner can be found.  This can make it doubly frustrating for those … Continue reading →

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Anyone with deep pockets? Country houses at risk today

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

It seems remarkable that between the popularity of country houses as tourist attractions or business or simply as homes that any would be at risk.  Yet as the 2010 SAVE Britain’s Heritage Building’s at Risk Register shows there are still … Continue reading →

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New series of ‘Country House Rescue’ starts 4 March

Posted on February 28, 2010 by

The fascinating first series of ‘Country House Rescue’ showed all to clearly that ownership of a country house is no passport to an easy life of luxury.  In fact, it demonstrated that being the ‘lord of the manor’ brings with … Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Gwrych Castle is for sale again

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

Following earlier concerns, sources have confirmed that the grade-I listed former ‘showplace of Wales’, Gwrych Castle, is once again for sale. After many years as a deteriorating ruin, it’s outlook improved when the castle was finally sold for £860,000 in … Continue reading →

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Is Gwrych Castle for sale again?

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

When Gwrych Castle was finally sold in June 2006 after twenty years of neglect, dereliction, fires and theft, there was much praise and relief locally that the once-beautiful “showplace of Wales” was to be rescued.  Bought by Yorkshire-based Clayton Hotels … Continue reading →

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Welsh ‘Versailles’ still awaiting saviour: Kinmel Hall for sale

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

When Kinmel Hall was bought in March 2006 by an investment company it was almost immediately advertised on their website as a ‘a unique development opportunity’ with plans for use as either hotel, spa, offices, conference venue or apartments.  Yet, … Continue reading →

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Drop added to ocean – grant to Hafodunos Hall

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

When idiot arsonists set light to grade-I listed Hafodunos Hall in 2004 they largely destroyed one of not only North Wales’ best country houses but also one of Sir George Gilbert Scott’s finest works.  Built in 1861-6 at a cost … Continue reading →

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