Belmont

Cadw's description

Location

On corner with Church Walks.

History

Originally built in 1850s, and one of oldest buildings on the Parade, together with 2 bays to R (No 22). The block was originally of 5 bays with outer bays as in No 22, and taller shaped gable to centre. Belmont took present form in interwar period.

Exterior

Four storey building with parapet, latter bearing name of hotel. Third floor with five plain sash windows without glazing bars. Centre openings on second, first and ground floors are recessed within tall square-headed arch, shaped at the corners. In each bay on second, first and ground floors there is a three-light canted bay window with flat-headed sash windows without glazing bars. Centre bay on second floor has a French casement with architrave and with a balcony before it; two French casements on first floor and, on ground floor, a modern glazed veranda. There is a single storey porch of circa 1919 with panelled pilasters. Doric columns in antis and entablature at ground level and to the left of the main building. Stuccoed forecourt wall with C19 iron railings.

Reason for designation

Included for group value with other buildings on North Parade, amongst earliest parts of Llandudno sea front to be developed.