OVER 50 enquiries have been received about an historic Swansea folly since the structure first went on the market earlier this summer.
Follies are generally defined as non-functional buildings that were constructed to enhance a natural landscape.
The Swansea folly that’s for sale, located off Saunders Way in Sketty and originally known as the Belvedere, is a Grade II listed tower built between 1820 and 1830.
Swansea Council has now organised more than 25 viewings on site. Detailed information packs are also being sent to 15 interested parties.
Final bids for the 0.45-acre site need to be submitted by noon on Friday August 28.
Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “The amount of interest in the historic folly in Sketty has been most encouraging, so we’re expecting a number of formal bids for the property that we’ll consider in early September. The folly is just one of a large number of council-owned buildings and plots of land that are under continuous review as we look to make best use of our estate. Other examples of properties on the market include the Civic Centre sites in Penllergaer and the city centre. This shows how committed to we are to become more streamlined and efficient as we aim to make inroads into a major budget deficit and protect as many services as possible for residents across the city.
“The folly site has been neglected for some time, so its potential purchase and transformation could help regenerate the look and feel of the nearby community too.”
Swansea Council has also now agreed to sell the site in Penplas that once accommodated Leo’s to a developer with close links to a discount supermarket chain. It’s hoped the sale will generate up to 80 jobs and lead to a new pub and restaurant on site too.
Other recent agreed sales include the former Alberto Culver factory site in Llansamlet. Talks with an investor that could lead to 100 new jobs there are currently on-going.
Have a look at the land and property section of www.swansea.gov.uk for more information about all council land and property for sale.
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