A PROPERTY in Llandudno currently occupied by a tea room has been placed on the market.

“Haulfre Gardens”, on Cwlach Road, is available via estate agents St Davids Commercial, with a guide price set of £750,000 on a freehold basis.

The Grade II listed building was built in 1865 for Sir Thomas Lipton, and then from 1871 to 1876 was owned by Henry Pochin, then Johnny Walker, the whiskey distiller.

North Wales Pioneer: Haulfre GardensHaulfre Gardens (Image: St Davids Commercial)

From 1903 to 1929, it was owned by Joseph Broome, and then it was acquired by the council, with a grand opening by former Prime Minister, David Lloyd George.

In 1934, Doris Wood became the proprietor of “Sunshine Café” as it was known at the time, and it has remained a tea room with living accommodation since then.

Its current clients have owned the property since 2008, with its current opening hours 10.30am – 5pm seven days a week from March to November.

North Wales Pioneer: Views from Haulfre GardensViews from Haulfre Gardens (Image: St Davids Commercial)

The property also offers:

  • Parking space for two to three cars.
  • Two fitted kitchens.
  • Two three-piece bathrooms.
  • Three bedrooms.
  • A dressing room off the hallway.

North Wales Pioneer: One of the bedrooms at Haulfre GardensOne of the bedrooms at Haulfre Gardens (Image: St Davids Commercial)

St Davids described this as a “very rare opportunity”, adding: “Haulfre Gardens is situated on Cwlach Road with panoramic views over both North Shore and West Shore, Llandudno with unrivalled views.

“It is on the South Slope of the fabulous Great Orme, and has sun all day long - an exceptional place to live and work.”

Those who are interested in purchasing the property can book a viewing by visiting St Davids’ website.