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Kinmel Hall, a sprawling estate near Abergele, in Conwy, North Wales, was once visited by Queen Victoria but has sat empty for 20 years after hotel plans fell through.

Kinmel Hall sold at auction on May 13. Pictures show some of the damage / the poor condition of the build KINMEL Hall has been purchased by a mystery buyer at auction for £950,000. The auction, by firm Allsop, was held on May 13. The property was marketed by Allsop and Carter Jonas. A spokesperson from Allsop said: “There were multiple bidders with activity throughout the morning and a late competitive flurry in the final few minutes. “There was interest from all over the world in...

BBC News By Rob Thomas image captionThe building has become run down after lying empty for years Dilapidated Kinmel Hall has been sold at auction for £950,000 after concerns were aired about its future. The guide price was £850,000, but the new owners will need far more to protect and restore the building. Auctioneers Allsops said the buyer of the so-called Welsh Versailles, in Conwy, was local. The Friends of Kinmel Hall, who are dedicated to seeing the Grade I listed building saved, follow...

Crumbling North Wales mansion Kinmel Hall up for auction for six-figure sum The grand old Victorian landmark once dubbed the Welsh Versailles has fallen into disrepair in recent decades 15:21, 24 APR 2021 Updated Kinmel Hall has been derelict for years but its set to go up for auction next month for £750k (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Daily Post) Sign up to our free newsletter for the top North Wales stories sent straight to your e-mail Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again late...

BBC News By Rob Thomas media captionAction is needed "to see the building come back into use" The future of a north Wales mansion, dubbed the Welsh Versailles, is at risk if more is not done to preserve it, campaigners have warned. Kinmel Hall, near Abergele, Conwy, was built in the 1870s, and is believed to be Wales largest country home. The Friends of Kinmel Hall said enforcement was needed to stop the now-empty building becoming derelict. Conwy council said owner, Acer Properties Ltd BVIs, h...

BBC News Kinmel Hall: Action needed to see building come back into use, say campaigners Close The future of a mansion, dubbed the Welsh Versailles, is at risk if more is not done to preserve it, campaigners have warned. Kinmel Hall, near Abergele, Conwy, was built in the 1870s, and is believed to be Wales largest country home. The Friends of Kinmel Hall said enforcement was needed to stop the now-empty building becoming derelict. Conwy council said the owner had pledged to spend money on the re...

Campaigners are battling to save a crumbling mansion with over 200 rooms dubbed the Welsh Versailles that was once visited by Queen Victoria.  Kinmel Hall, a 500ft long sprawling estate near Abergele, in Conwy, North Wales, set in 18 acres of walled gardens, has been empty for 20 years after hotel plans fell through. It was dubbed the Welsh Versailles due to its chateau style exterior with rows of tall windows.  The property was bought for £1.45 million in 2011 by Acer Properties Limited - ...