The mansion houser is said to be ‘under offer’
Plas Glynllifon mansion near Caernarfon (Image: Dafydd Hardy)
An historic Gwynedd mansion, which went on the market last year, is now under offer. Plas Glynllifon, located near Caernarfon, was constructed between 1830 and 1840 by Lord Newborough and famously hosted the investiture ball of The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III in 1969.
However, in recent years the property has lain empty. The Grade I listed mansion was sold at the end of 2020 after entering receivership, following a failed attempt by Paul and Rowena Williams to transform it into a luxury hotel.
The property was purchased by Manchester developer David Savage, whose companies also acquired the Seiont Manor hotel in Llanrug.
He expressed his intention to raise funds through other investments to undertake the multi-million pound renovation work required at Glynllifon.
However, plans to develop Seiont – which has been closed since 2020 – have been thwarted by planning refusals from Cyngor Gwynedd.
Last year, Plas Glynllifon was listed for sale with Sidney Phillips for £2m.
The mansion boasts 40 bedrooms, reports North Wales Live.
According to the estate agent’s website, the house is now under offer from a potential buyer. No further details have been disclosed at this point.
Regarding the mansion, the estate agent stated: “The mansion is located within Plas Glynllifon Country Park which is situated on the A499 between Pwllheli and Caernarfon.
Plas Glynllifon mansion near Caernarfon (Image: Dafydd Hardy)
“The park, owned by Gwynedd Council, is the perfect place to enjoy gardens, wildlife and history; it features an onsite cafe, boutique shops and play areas.
“The mansion dates back to the 1830s and is Grade I listed.
“It once belonged to Lord Newborough. The Neoclassical, Grade I listed, detached building is set over three storeys under pitched and flat roofs, and has 102 opulent rooms.
“It is set in extensive grounds of approximately 16 acres with woodlands, a car park, a brook and its very own bat cave.”
Plas Glynllifon history
Plas Glynllifon is a magnificent neo-classical estate house constructed in the 1830/40s by Lord Newborough and stands on the location of a succession of previous properties at the centre of an historic estate which wielded considerable influence over the countryside and local communities of Caernarfonshire for generations.
Plas Glynllifon on the Glynllifon estate(Image: Daily Post Wales)
In 1948 the estate was purchased by a timber merchant and in 1954 the property and parkland were acquired by Caernarfonshire County Council, with the structures subsequently passed to Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor.
In 1969 Plas Glynllifon served as the venue for the Prince of Wales Investiture Ball.
The estate house has remained vacant for numerous years following a failed previous effort to establish a wedding venue before the Williams’ acquired the property.