An historic but dilapidated prominent Jacobean style North Wales Shire Hall building has gone up for sale at auction.
The fire damaged 125-year-old building in Llangefni, on Anglesey, is being sold by Paul Fosh Auctions.
Gemma Vaughan, of the South Wales based auctioneers, said:
“The lot offers a most unusual and exciting opportunity for an investor/developer to acquire this historic building in the heart of Llangefni.
“The substantial but derelict property which has been severely damaged by fire, the site of which extends to some ¾ of an acre, has a prime position overlooking the Afon Cefni.
“Planning permission (Application Number FPL/2023/181) has been granted for the creation of six townhouses, of four storey construction and extending to approximately 150m2 each, located beside the river.
“However, the site would seem to support a significantly greater density of use, particularly if the now redundant building were to be demolished in part or entirety.
“The vendor’s architects have consulted with the local authority which has indicated support for a more elaborate scheme.”
However, those interested in bidding for the property are advised to view the remains of the Shire Hall from a safe distance.
Gemma said:
“The site is inaccessible, and we are informed, is unsafe. We are unauthorised to provide access. Any party accessing the property enters at their own risk. Shire Hall is a period listed building constructed of stone originally in 1899 with later extensions.”
Built by O. M. Roberts & Sons, of Porthmadog, to a design by Lloyd Williams, of Denbigh,at a cost of £4,453. The later extension was designed by Joseph Owen, county architect, in 1912.
The building has been used as office accommodation for many years but in recent years has suffered catastrophic fire damage and now stands derelict.
The site occupies a prominent position in Llangefni which is situated within central Anglesey being extremely accessible.
The property, on Glanhwfa Road, is listed with a guide price of £288,000-plus.
This lot along with 90 others is included in the online Paul Fosh Auctions sale which starts from 12 noon on Tuesday, May 20 and ends from 5pm on Thursday, May 22
