Vandals smash windows and splatter red paint on Christmas Eve

Mr Green, from Llandudno, in Conwy county, said he spent Christmas morning boarding the property up.

Nothing was stolen, but the front three windows were smashed through and a tin of bright red paint was found splattered over the floor and walls, according to Mr Green.

He said the damage does not bother him, but he feels upset someone could do it on Christmas.

“It’s just sad,” said Mr Green.

He said the choice red paint seemed personal, and speculated it may reflect anger around the issue of second homes – but said the property had stood empty for a decade before he renovated it, and it was not a typical home a first time buyer would want.

“We keep ourselves to ourselves, we have in no way offended anyone. The only reason I can see someone doing this is perhaps because it is a holiday let,” he said.

“But properties we deal with often aren’t suitable for first time buyers, they need a lot of work.”