A luxury guesthouse built for a Welsh wholesaler and in the same hands for the last 30 years is now on the market.
Bron-y-Graig, situated on the outskirts of Corwen, was constructed in 1888, as the family home of Robert David Roberts, the founder of successful Welsh wholesalers Roberts & Co and a former High Sheriff of Denbighshire.
The property has only had three owners in the past 140 years and is now on the market with Christie and Co.
Following the death of Mr Roberts, the property was inherited by his daughter Christina who lived in the house until 1978 and was well-known amongst the local community.
The business has been owned by David Cowan and Judith Sansom since 1989 and operated as a guesthouse for the past twenty years.
They are now seeking a sale in order to enjoy their retirement.
David said: “We previously operated the business as a 4-star hotel with a fully operational restaurant.
“Recently, however, we have traded as a lifestyle operation.
Potential purchasers, have, therefore a solid base upon which to develop the fully licensed business and re-open the kitchen for dining.”
The main house comprises eight luxurious bedrooms with William Morris décor alongside a 22 cover dining room, guest drawing room, and large commercial kitchen.
Across the courtyard, are the former stables which have been converted into a self-catering holiday cottage, providing an additional two letting bedrooms.
Tom O’Malley, senior business agent at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, said: “Bron-y-Graig currently attracts high levels of repeat custom from walkers, shooters, and tourists who enjoy the views of the Llangollen steam railway.
"With clear potential to develop revenues and take the business forward we expect to receive interest from potential owner-operators looking to run their own small hotel in a beautiful part of North Wales.”
Bron-y-Graig is offered for sale on a freehold basis, with an asking price of £669,500.
