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Grade II Listed 19th Century Coaching Inn
A Landmark Building In This Historic Slate Village
Substantial 3 Storey Premises With Basement
Well Preserved Interior Of Immense Character
Roof Lantern Belvedere With Exceptional Views
4 Client Reception Rooms Including Billiard Table
Separate Second Floor Owners Accommodation
Generous Riverside Gardens With Views
A Unique Opportunity For The Adventurous



A substantial landmark Grade II Listed 3 Storey Inn built c.1820-1830 to provide accommodation on Thomas Telford's London to Holyhead road (A5). A good example of a late Georgian coaching inn complete with significant basement. roof lantern and beer garden.

It is most certainly a rarity for an Inn with such provenance to come to the market and the Douglas Arms Hotel is definitely a unique premises located in this beautiful corner of North Wales. The Inn needs little introduction, standing in a prominent roadside position within the slate quarry village of Bethesda, a landmark building which has played a pivotal role within the community for some 200 years.
Grade II Listed, it's thought the hotel was built c.1820-1830 as a coaching inn to provide accommodation for travellers on Thomas Telford's new turnpike London to Holyhead Road (now the A5), it is a good example of a substantial late Georgian coaching inn.

This is a three storey, three window range symmetrical building with two parallel ranges and a large hipped square roof lantern over the centre valley, affectionally known as the Belvedere - this of course provides panoramic views. As well as the sizeable accommodation, there is an impressive cellar/basement with a slate flagged floor which has seen some use down through the years and is still in use to this day. The hotel has been in the same family and lovingly maintained since 1913 with much of the interior unchanged since the 1930s. Like stepping back in time, they certainly don't make Inn's like this anymore! The Douglas Arms is complemented by generous gardens which run adjacent to the River Ogwen, a section of which is utilised as a beer garden with views of the Nant Francon valley and high peaks of the Carneddau range.

The village of Bethesda is situated on the historic A5 thoroughfare, a village established on the back of Penrhyn Slate quarry, still a major employer in the area to this day. Bethesda borders the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and is surrounded by magnificent countryside including the higher mountain ranges and the stunning Nant Francon Valley. A good range of amenities can be found within the village with two large village stores as well as a number of independent traders, eateries and pubs, schools, numerous leisure facilities (leisure centre, bowling and cricket clubs) and the longest zip wire ride in Europe situated within the slate quarry. The larger city of Bangor is approximately 6 miles distant, well known for its university and national rail links with the A55 expressway located only some 3 miles distant, ensuring quick and easy access to the northern coastal attractions and the Isle of Anglesey.Agents Note:
The gardens is subject to flooding from the nearby Ogwen River. We are informed that the rising water has never affected the premises due to its elevation above the river bank.Basement
Kitchen
4.72m x 4.37m (15'6" x 14'4")Storage 1
4.37m x 4.27m (14'4" x 14'0")Storage 2
3.18m x 2.25m (10'5" x 7'5")Storage 3
4.54m x 4.53m (14'11" x 14'10")Storage 4
4.72m x 2.25m (15'6" x 7'5")Storage 5
5.77m x 2.47m (18'11" x 8'1")Storage 6
4.39m x 2.08m (14'5" x 6'10")Storage 7
2.61m x 1.92m (8'7" x 6'4")Storage 8
1.94m x 1.52m (6'4" x 5')
MaxGround Floor
Entrance Hall
Lounge
4.86m x 4.78m (15'11" x 15'8")Dining Room
4.86m x 4.82m (15'11" x 15'10")Snooker Room
7.25m x 5.26m (23'9" x 17'3")Bar
4.51m x 2.29m (14'10" x 7'6")Lounge
4.86m x 4.78m (15'11" x 15'8")Lobby
WC
WC
WC
First Floor
Lounge
12.12m x 4.82m (39'9" x 15'10")Bedroom 1
4.80m x 4.78m (15'9" x 15'8")Bedroom 2
4.86m x 4.78m (15'11" x 15'8")Bedroom 3
3.38m x 2.29m (11'1" x 7'6")Bathroom
3.24m x 2.29m (10'8" x 7'6")Second Floor
Bedroom 4
4.82m x 3.97m (15'10" x 13'0")Bedroom 5
4.82m x 4.68m (15'10" x 15'4")Bedroom 6
5.12m x 4.79m (16'10" x 15'9")Bedroom 7
3.10m x 2.29m (10'2" x 7'6")Lounge
4.80m x 4.79m (15'9" x 15'9")Kitchen
4.82m 3.97mThird Floor
Belveder
3.75m x 2.96m (12'4" x 9'9")
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ARates
We understand from our enquiries of the VOA website that the premises are assessed for Rates as follows:-Rateable Value (2021) £2,000.00Interested parties to make their own enquiries as to any rate relief that may be applicable.Dafydd Hardy gives no warranty that the values supplied or the sums of money expressed as being payable are accurate and the assignee should make their own enquires with the Local Rating Authority to confirm the figures quoted are correct.Legal Costs
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.VAT
Prices, outgoings and rentals are exclusive of, but may be liable to, VAT.Disclaimer
Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents Limited for themselves and for the vendor of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (1) These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or a contract. (2) All statements contained in these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents Limited. (3) None of the statements contained in these particulars are to be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. (4) Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself/herself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. (5) The vendor does not make or give and neither do Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents Limited nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. (6) Where every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floorplan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. Floorplans made with Metropix 2007.DirectionsFrom our Bangor office, proceed out of the city along Beach Road (A5 ) heading in the direction of Betws-y-Coed/Bethesda. On reaching Bethesda, proceed most of the way through the village where you will see the Douglas Arms on your right hand side, just a short distance before the Tesco store.

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