5 bedroom house

This imposing and substantial Grade 2* Listed property occupies a picturesque location nestled within the shelter of the Clwydian Hills and enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The former farmhouse benefits from paddocks amounting to approximately 7.5 acres together with a substantial range of traditional outbuildings.

The original farmstead dates back to the early 1600's, with the addition of the Georgian Wing to the North in the 1700's, the current owners have commenced a comprehensive scheme of sympathetic restoration to retain a wealth of original features and the accommodation within comprises of a spacious 4 Bedroom family home of immense character together with an extremely lucrative 1 Bedroom Coach House which provides a substantial income within the tourist industry. Permission has also been obtained for 5 touring caravans.

The property is approached via a sweeping driveway leading to an enclosed courtyard which fronts the useful and versatile traditional outbuildings. Substantial gardens lie to the front, side and rear of the property with the remaining land comprising of level and well-fenced paddocks together with an area of woodland bounded by the river to the rear.

Viewing is essential to appreciate the scale, character and location of this truly charming historic property.

Situation - The property has excellent access to the A55 Expressway via the B5122 Caerwys road. Caerwys is approximately 1.1 miles distant and offers excellent village amenities, whilst the larger centres of Denbigh and Mold are approximately 7.5 and 9.4 miles distant respectively. The property occupies a prominent position on the periphery of the hamlet of Afonwen and enjoys excellent access to the A541 Mold/Denbigh Road.

The Accommodation - The main house offers spacious and well-planned accommodation over two floors together with an extensive attic to the second floor. The centrally situated and spacious Entrance Hall gives access to the ground floor comprising of 3 Reception Rooms and large Kitchen/Breakfast Room with ancillary store rooms and pantry along with a large ground floor Shower Room, whilst the original Jacobean staircase gives access to 4 large double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. Many original features have been exposed and displayed including the timber framed walls and wattle and daub panels. A further original staircase leads up to the Attic Area which would be ideally suited to provide ancillary accommodation if required.

The property benefits from mains water, electricity and drainage together with oil fired central heating and the property has been recently rewired throughout.

The Coach House adjoins the main residence and has been thoughtfully renovated to provide a particularly lucrative and highly rated holiday letting unit and this comprises of a large ground floor shower room with walk in shower together with first floor double bedroom. An ancillary breakfast/sitting room lies across the courtyard.

The Outbuildings - Situated conveniently close to the main residence lies a substantial range of Grade 2 Listed outbuildings being of late 17th Century, subsequently extended to provide the current L-shaped plan. The principal barn is orientated North to South providing implement stores, former shippon and stables. At right angles at the Southern end, the buildings offer traditional cart houses with external stone steps leading to a useful loft over. Lying to the rear of the range is the former wheel house containing the original water wheel (not in use).

In all, a well-preserved early barn with later additions, forming a substantial multi-purpose farm building.

Modern garaging is accessed from the courtyard and a former piggery lies to the rear of the agricultural range.

Gardens, Grounds And Paddocks - Established gardens lie to both the front and rear of the property comprising of lawned areas bound by mature shrubbery and trees. To the rear, a South facing sheltered patio area provides excellent outdoor entertaining facilities. To the East lies a walled orchard which contains a number of specimen fruit trees and provides access to the agricultural land. To the South the River Wheeler forms the boundary, the banks of which form a small woodland belt. This in turn is fronted by the old railway line, now providing well-drained and level paddocks. Permission has been obtained for 5 touring caravans.

To the North lies the bulk of the agricultural land, comprising of two well-drained, well-fenced, level enclosures, both of which can be accessed from the courtyard.

Importance Notice (D) - None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the condition and adequacy of all such services and or installations prior to committing themselves to a purchase.

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