Ffrith Hall

An imposing Grade II Listed Georgian property in an idyllic rural setting with panoramic countryside views.

Situation
Ffrith Hall is situated in a tranquil wooded setting, on the fringe of the village of Ffrith. The property enjoys an enviable location, with panoramic views across the local landscape. The property is well positioned for access to the City of Chester along with the commercial centres of the North West, including Liverpool and Manchester.

Believed to be a Roman settlement, the village of Ffrith is set within a wooded valley on the banks of the river Cegidog. The village itself hosts a bustling community centre, café and microbrewery. With the nearby market towns of Mold and Wrexham, boasting a more comprehensive offering.

The nearby North Wales Expressway provides access to the North Wales coastline but also provides a link to the M56 and M53, giving access to the North West. Chester train station offers direct services to London, Euston within 2 hours, and both Liverpool and Manchester have international airports. There are several highly regarded independent and public sector schools within range of Ffrith Hall, including King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester, Ruthin School and Alun School in Mold.

The Property
Ffrith Hall is a fine example of a late Georgian Villa. The property was commissioned in 1790 by the steel magnate John Wilkinson of Wilkinson Steel fame, for his estate manager. Ffrith Hall is deserving of its Grade II Listing status, being an imposing three storey residence with an attractive stucco facade, decorative pillars and symmetrical sash windows under a slate roof.

The current owners have undergone a broad scheme of refurbishment, both internal and externally, with the drainage and soakaways being upgraded and many internal aspects upgraded to a high standard, while still retaining the features that are to be expected, including regency fire surrounds and reclaimed cast-iron radiators.

Externally, the property occupies an elevated position including a mixture of wild gardens, landscaped lawns and a young orchard. It is also of note, that the Offa’s Dyke runs alongside the property, evident by a camber in the front lawns.

The property benefits from multiple parking spaces, most notably in front of the purpose-built two storey garage block, with the upstairs partly converted into an office space.

Accommodation
An imposing portico entrance opens into a storm porch, with cloakroom. Inner doors open into the central reception hall with marble floor tiles. To the front of the property is the dining room and family sitting room, both overlooking the front lawns and towards stunning countryside. Both rooms retain period features including marble and slate regency fireplaces, oak parquet flooring and reclaimed column radiators.

Further along the hall is the library, with bespoke hand-painted bookcases and parquet flooring. Double doors open into the orangery, which is a light and airy room with a vaulted ceiling and french doors leading to the terraced garden. On the opposite side of the hallway, is the breakfast kitchen, fitted with a range of bespoke cabinets under black granite worktops. The focal point of the kitchen is a range cooker within an exposed brick chimneypiece. Off the kitchen is a generous utility room, with a convenient access to the front of the property. To the other side of the kitchen is a pantry and large wine cellar with solid stone floor.

An elegant regency staircase with polished handrails rises to the first-floor landing. The principal bedroom enjoys a dressing room and en suite bathroom. There are three further generous bedrooms, all having period features and superb rural views, with one of the bedrooms benefiting from a en suite shower room.

To the second floor are four further spacious bedrooms. The fifth room is designated as a further family bathroom, to be completed by the purchaser in-line with their own requirements.

Grounds and Gardens
The property is approached through a gated entrance, leading onto a sweeping driveway running to the front of the house and continuing up to the garage.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of Ffrith Hall extending to approximately 1.6 acres and proving an appealing mix of formal landscaped gardens, meadow lawns and a young orchard. To the front of the property are formal lawns, with a host of native trees, mature shrubberies, and meadows with beehives. Raised above this section and leading from the Sunroom, is a square, neatly bordered formal lawned area. Finally, to the rear is a gently undulating meadow, featuring a dovecote and elevated seating area. A young orchard has also been planted with apple, pear, cherry and plum trees.

Planning Permissions
Planning permissions have been approved for a schedule of works including, replacing the garden room, removal of porch, replacement windows and doors under reference number 061564. Further information can be found on the local planning portal and CGI images can be obtained via the selling agent.

Listed Building Status
Ffrith Hall is a Grade II Listed property, further information can be found on the Cadw register under reference number 19385.

Marketed by: Fisher German, Chester