Ffrainc Cottage

*RURAL PROPERTY IN APPROX 2.3 ACRES *STABLES & MANEGE *4 BEDROOMS *GARAGE *VIEWS OVER SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE*

An attractive four bedroom detached country property standing within large established gardens, together with garage, stables, manège and land, the whole extending to approximately 2.3 acres. Occupying a rural position at the far end of a no-through lane with views across surrounding countryside, approximately 8.5 miles west of Mold and 4 miles from the A55. Affording comfortable four bedroom accommodation in brief comprising: conservatory, two reception rooms, one with a contemporary multi fuel stove, kitchen, utility room with adjoining cloakroom/wc, first floor landing, four bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Oil fired central heating and double glazing. Outside, there is a circular drive providing off-road parking for several cars, a detached garage and attractive informal lawned garden areas with decked patio and pond. Two stables with tack room, manège and field, ideal for horses or a small number of livestock.

Location - The property stands in a slightly elevated setting about a third of a mile from Lixwm village which has a popular primary school and inn. The area is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside with numerous walks and bridle paths, and the Holywell Golf Club is located in the neighbouring village of Brynford. Both Mold and Holywell provide an excellent range of facilities catering for most daily requirements, secondary schools and leisure facilities. The A55 expressway is within a few minutes drive approached by the Halkyn interchange enabling ease of access along the north Wales coast, to Chester, and motorway network beyond. Liverpool and Manchester airports are both within an hours drive.

The Accommodation Comprises: - Light oak effect UPVC double glazed twin doors to:

Conservatory - 3.63m x 2.39m (11'11" x 7'10") - Matching low level double glazed windows, double glazed roof, tiled floor, wall light point and glazed inner door to:

Dining Room - 5.84m x 3.76m (19'2" x 12'4") - A spacious room with double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects, large freestanding contemporary style multi-fuel stove, tiled floor, recessed ceiling lighting, radiator and staircase to the first floor. Door to the lounge.

Lounge - 5.31m x 4.11m (17'5" x 13'6") - Two double glazed windows to the front, feature polished stone style fireplace and hearth with open fire grate, coved ceiling with recessed ceiling lighting, wall light points, tv aerial point and two radiators.

Kitchen - 4.90m x 4.09m (16'1" x 13'5") - Fitted with a range of light oak base and wall units with light toned Corian style worktops with inset composite sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback. Integrated appliances comprising Neff ceramic hob, cooker hood and electric double oven, dishwasher and Bosch fridge freezer. Quarry tiled floor, recessed ceiling lighting, telephone point, radiator, two double glazed windows and understairs pantry cupboard with shelving and electricity meter.

Utility Room - 1.70m x 2.95m (5'7" x 9'8") - Matching base and wall units to the kitchen, wood worktops, inset sink unit with preparation bowl and mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Quarry tiled floor, radiator, double glazed window and single glazed wood panelled stable door to the driveway. Inner door to cloakroom/wc.

Cloakroom/Wc - 1.65m x 0.89m (5'5" x 2'11") - Comprising low flush wc and corner wash basin. Quarry tiled floor, small radiator, double glazed window and internal door to the boiler room.

Boiler Room - Housing a Grant freestanding oil fired central heating boiler.

First Floor Landing - A spacious landing with two high level double glazed windows to the rear, wall light point and radiator. Oak panelled interior doors to all rooms.

Bedroom One - 13'2" x 10'7" plus wardrobes - Two double glazed windows to the front with views over surrounding countryside and beyond. Modern range of fitted wardrobe units to one wall with light oak effect door fronts, hanging rails and shelving. Coved ceiling with recessed lighting and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 2.79m x 4.11m (9'2" x 13'6") - A double sized room with double glazed window overlooking the garden, coved ceiling with recessed ceiling lighting and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.39m x 3.20m (7'10" x 10'6") - Double glazed window to the front, coved ceiling with recessed ceiling lighting and radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.73m x 2.13m (12'3" x 7') - Two double glazed windows to the front with views, recessed ceiling lighting and radiator.

Bathroom - 2.13m x 2.08m (7'112 x 6'10") - Comprising oak panelled bath with wall mounted mixer shower tap with shower attachment, feature wash basin with cabinets beneath, fully tiled walls, solid oak flooring, radiator, towel radiator, double glazed window with frosted glass and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder tank.

Shower Room - 1.32m x 1.83m (4'4" x 6') - Comprising corner tiled shower enclosure, low flush wc with concealed cistern and wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls, solid oak flooring, radiator, extractor fan and double glazed window with frosted glass.

Outside - The property is approached via a ranch style timber gate leading to a wide brick paviour/gravelled circular drive with island to the centre with various established shrubs and bushes. Raised shrubbery borders and decked sitting area with balustrade extending across the front of the house.

Detached Garage - With up and over door, single and double glazed windows, side door and power and light installed.

Front Garden - Large informal lawned garden extends to the front of the property bordering open fields to one side with various mature trees providing a delightful setting. Gravelled pathways, timber decked seating area, pond with pergola frame above, garden shed and aluminium framed greenhouse (in need of repair). Gated access from the lower part of the garden leads to a small enclosure with stables.

Stables - Two purpose built stables of concrete block construction, together with an adjoining tack room and an open fronted store. Power, light and water are connected. In addition, there is a timber garden shed and an enclosure for hens. A metal gate leads through to the manège and field beyond.

Manege - A large rubber chipped manège with ranch fencing and open fronted haystore.

Field - A sizeable grassed paddock ideal for horses or for a small number of livestock, with established hedge boundaries and random stone walling to part.

Derelict Stone Building - Remains of original stone building.

Plan - For identification purposes only. Not to scale.

Services - We understanding mains electricity and mains water are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Private septic tank drainage.

Tenure - Understood to be Freehold.

Council Tax - Flintshire County Council - Council Tax Band G.

Directions - From the Agent's Mold Office, take the A541 Denbigh road and follow this road for approximately seven miles and take the right turning signposted for Lixwm. Follow this road up the hill and into Lixwm village and take the second right handed turning onto Ffordd Walwen. Follow the road around to the left and up the hill, passing the service garage on the left, and take the second right handed turning after approximately quarter of a mile into the narrow tarmacadam lane. The property will then be found at the far end of the lane on the right hand side.

Aml - ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation before we can confirm the sale in writing. We would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

Viewing - By appointment through the Agent's Mold Office .

FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.

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Marketed by: Cavendish Estate Agents, Mold