Lawrence of Arabia’s home up for sale

THE North Wales birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia has been put up for sale.

The Grade II Lawrence House/Snowdon Lodge in Tremadog, near Porthmadog, is on the market for £900,000.

Legendary T E Lawrence, who reportedly said he was born a Welshman and will die a Welshman, was born at the property in 1888 and lived there for 18 months.

He went on to become one of the most famous and enigmatic characters of the 20th century leading an Arab revolt against the Turks in the First World War.

The property has been turned into a popular youth hostel.

Three years ago owners Carl Borum and Anja Grunert won permission to build a 30 room extension in the grounds.

The development with planning permission is now being sold through Sterling Estates.

Nigel Crabtree, from Sterling Estates, said: “This is a special property, it is interesting in its own right and is an exciting development but there is also the historical side as it is the birthplace of Lawrence of Arabia.

“It is a very impressive site with a great deal of potential.

“The property is listed Grade II for historical reasons as the birthplace of TE Lawrence and lies within the boundary of the Tremadog Conservation Area.”

The existing Victorian property, which has 10 bedrooms, sits in four acres of land.

Lying in the foothills of Snowdonia it has been a popular hostel location for climbers and walkers with dormitories, double bedrooms and family rooms.

In 2005 the owners received planning permission for a major tourists development to provide additional bedrooms along with a retail unit, restaurant, exhibition and conference facilities, together with the formation of a new vehicle access, car parking and landscaping work.

This was won at appeal.

The plans had originally been rejected by the planning committee of Gwynedd Council.

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Source: dailypost.co.uk