Rowen

Offers in Excess of £150,000 – For Sale by Informal Tender
Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 3rd October 2025

A Traditional Former Village School with Planning Consent for Holiday Let Conversion

A charming and characterful former village school, built in traditional dressed stone under a slate roof, set in an attractive woodland setting just outside the Snowdonia National Park boundary. This substantial semi-detached property offers an exciting opportunity for investment, with approved planning consent for conversion into a holiday let (alternative uses, such as a private residence, would be subject to the necessary planning consents).

The property retains much of its period character, with tall sash-style windows, attractive stone elevations, and a gently elevated position overlooking the lane below. To the side is a yard area and a section of mature woodland, providing a pleasant natural backdrop and scope for landscaping.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an historic village building in a highly attractive setting, ready for sympathetic transformation into a high-quality holiday let or, subject to planning, a unique family home.

Accommodation: - The current layout reflects its former use as a school, with two large open-plan classrooms separated by folding partitions, plus a range of ancillary rooms including cloakrooms, storage, and service areas. The building is in need of upgrading and conversion, offering the incoming owner the opportunity to create a bespoke interior to suit their needs.

Agents Note - Please note the property is semi-detached. The adjoining former school house in separate ownership and is owner occupied.

Outside - Gated pedestrian access leads to a front path and enclosed forecourt. The side yard and wooded area provide outdoor amenity space, with potential for creating parking facilities, which will be required as part of any residential or holiday let conversion.

Method Of Sale - By Informal Tender. All offers to be received at the agents office, 5 Bangor Road, Conwy, LL32 8NG, in a sealed envelope clearly marked 'Ysgol Rowen', by no later than Friday 3rd October 2025.

Services - We believe mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Buyer to confirm.

Proof Of Identity - In order to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, Iwan M Williams Estate Agents require all buyers to provide us with proof of identity and proof of current residential address. The following documents must be presented in all cases: IDENTITY DOCUMENTS: a photographic ID, such as current passport or UK driving licence. EVIDENCE OF ADDRESS: a bank, building society statement, utility bill, credit card bill or any other form of ID, issued within the previous three months, providing evidence of residency as the correspondence address.

Council Tax - Ysgol Rowen rateable value £4050

Planning: - The plans for conversion can be found on Conwy County Borough Council planning portal search reference is 0/49707 Site address Ysgol Rowen, Buckley Mill Road, Rowen, Conwy LL32 TS.

The property is set in a picturesque rural position within easy reach of surrounding countryside walks, riverside paths, and scenic mountain views. Although outside the Snowdonia National Park boundary, the location offers all the natural beauty and visitor appeal of the area, with good road links to nearby villages, market towns, and coastal destinations.