A FORMER private school boarding house is going up under the hammer.

Hathaway House, formerly part of Rydal School Estate, is being brought to online auction by Elwy. Bids will start at £735,000.

Located in the affluent and highly sought after area of Pwllycrochan Avenue, the property boasts far reaching sea views and is surrounded by the historic Pwllycrochan Woods. 

The impressive property has planning permission for conversion into 12 self contained apartments with C2 use.

North Wales Pioneer: Inside Hathaway HouseInside Hathaway House (Image: Elwy)
A description into the property by Elwy said: "Set across four storeys, the floor space extends to 832 square meters and was formerly made up of 19 bedrooms, five reception rooms, seven bathrooms, further domestic rooms, attic, cellars, two garages and service rooms. 

"Packed with striking features including stained glass windows, plaster work and a stunning central staircase - the property needs to be viewed to be appreciated.

North Wales Pioneer: The property features stained glass windowsThe property features stained glass windows (Image: Elwy)
"Planning permission is granted for 12 self contained apartments:

  • Two bedroom apartment with private access to the lower ground floor
  • Four x two bedroom apartments to the ground floor 
  • Five x two bedroom apartments to the first floor
  • Two bedroom apartment to the second floor and a further three bedroom apartment 

North Wales Pioneer: The impressive property has planning permission for conversion into 12 self contained apartments The impressive property has planning permission for conversion into 12 self contained apartments (Image: Elwy)
"The property features parking, a garage, detached house, is within a popular residential area. It is a character property.

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"Viewing is highly recommended."

In 2021, plans were put forward by ProCare Wales to convert the building, used by Rydal Penrhos School as a boarding house for boys, into apartments for young adults with autism, learning and challenging behaviours. 

ProCare had hoped to establish the specialist, community based service and provide care for male and female clients with significant developmental disabilities. 

The development was approved [subject to conditions].