"J Bradburne Price & Co are delighted to offer to the market Coed y Cra Ucha, Northop, a hidden gem comprising a beautiful three bed historic stone house Grade II*, a two bed barn conversion and one bed self contained flat, other modern and traditional outbuildings, centrally positioned within the surrounding grounds extending to approximately 7 acres. Located in a private setting yet only a short drive away from the community village of Northop and within easy reach of the A55 for onward travel to the North West and North Wales Coast and, boasting glorious views over the surrounding countryside and the Dee Estuary, towards The Wirral, Liverpool and beyond.
The property was sympathetically restored in the 90 s from a state of disrepair by the current owners, preserving its special architectural and historic importance, whilst retaining all the charm and character and features of a C17 property including mullioned windows, inglenook fireplaces and stone floors and still allowing for modern spacious family living and the family have enjoyed the property ever since.
The two conversions, both offer open plan living and scope to extend subject to the necessary planning opportunities and are perfect for multi generational families or income opportunities.
The grounds extending in all to approximately 7 acres, offer paddocks for grazing and is well suited for those wishing to keep horses or livestock.
Will appeal to a wide spectrum of purchasers and viewing is highly recommended.
The well appointed spacious characterful accommodation, in brief comprises the following
Rear Entrance Porch
Covered porch with stone tiled flooring, outside utility and w.c. facilities. There is also an adjoining stone built, slate roof storage shed.
Stable door leads into
Kitchen Breakfast Room
Spacious farmhouse style with dining area to the rear, with deep seated window seat, kitchen area with wall and base units and island with storage drawers both with granite worktops, Aga stove which provides the hot water, exposed beamed ceilings a great family space. Stone tiled flooring with underground heating. Steps leads into
Family Sitting Room
Mullioned windows to front and side aspect, exposed beamed ceilings and large feature stone inglenook fireplace housing multi fuel burner ideal for those cosy winter nights and spacious for family entertaining. With stone flooring and underfloor heating.
Hall
Front door, stairs to first floor, continuation of stone flooring with underfloor heating. Door leading into
Study
Floor to ceiling shelving, window seat, again exposed beam ceilings and a continuation of stone flooring with underflooring heating.
First Floor
Situated directly off the L shaped landing are three generously proportioned bedrooms, full of character and original features, each with a well appointed ensuite with shower and bath combination to two bedrooms and shower room to the other.
The largest bedroom 1 includes external access via external steps, in addition to offering plenty of hanging and storage space via the in built wardrobes cupboards, and which could easily be re configured to create a fourth bedroom.
OUTSIDE
The long sweeping gravelled driveway leads past own land and barn to a gravelled parking area in front of the main house. There are well maintained walled gardens surrounding the main house comprised of lawned and gravelled paths and areas with established borders with mature hedges and flora and fauna and raised planters. There is a patio area which benefits from the views on offer and is an ideal place to spend those lazy sunny days.
THE BARN
A two storey barn constructed of brick and stone with a one bed self contained flat to the first floor and to the ground floor a range of rooms with versatile uses stores stables workshop and double open fronted garage.
To the rear there is a further adjoining stone brick built barn under a sheeted roof ideal for storage or livestock housing.
The flat accessed by external steps is comprised of an open plan kitchen dining and living space with fitted units and breakfast bar, sink with drainer, oven and hob, beyond which there is an adjoining double room with ensuite w.c, wash hand basin and shower cubicle.
SWALLOW BARN
A former barn now converted into spacious ancillary accommodation providing open plan living space kitchen diner with fitted units, sink and drainer, oven and hob, Worcester gas boiler and dining area with lounge area beyond with vaulted ceiling, oak flooring and double patio doors leading to the patio. There are two double bedrooms one to the first floor, accessed via an open stair case in the lounge area which leads to a mezzanine floor, the other double bedroom is located to the ground floor and adjoining is a well appointed shower room to the ground floor with w.c., wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle.
To the outside there is a gravelled parking area to the front and paved patio area to the side ideal for enjoying those lazy sunny days.
Subject to the necessary planning consents both Swallow Barn and The Barn offer scope to extend the accommodation if desired and income potential either as holiday lets or longer term lets.
Other Buildings
Modern four bay with lean to versatile building allowing for machinery and forage storage and livestock housing or a combination, located to the west side.
Former Menage located to the rear of the four bay building will require restoration before re use.
Modern two bay building with concrete floor, located in the paddock east of The Barn.
Stone built loose boxes shed under box profile roof with enclosed standing area to front, located to the east of the main house.
The Land
The grounds extending in all to approximately 7 acres are in a ring fence around the centrally positioned property and barns.
The land is split into several conveniently sized enclosures, is gently sloping in nature, stock proof with fence and hedge boundaries and the setup allows for easy movement of machinery and livestock around all areas.
Ideally suited to grazing both horses and livestock and mowing for forage.
There are attractive pockets of woodland to the north and east sides.
Guide Price
Offers in the region of £925,000
Services Mains water, gas and electricity, LPG for self contained flat. Private drainage. Aga within the house heats domestic hot water.
Flintshire Council Council Tax Band Coed Y Cra Uchaf G
Swallow Barn B
Please note the sporting rights are reserved to a previous owner.
Directions From our offices, head south on Chester Street, before taking the first junction off the roundabout. Continue to the next roundabout before taking third exit onto King Street. At the lights turn left onto the A5119, continue for 2 miles passing through Sychdyn before turning left heading towards Holywell Road. At the next junction turn left onto Holywell Road. Continue for approximately 1.7 miles before turning right. Continue over the bridge and follow the road to the right before the track leading to Coed Y Cra Uchaf is located on the left hand side.
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Tenure
The property is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Easements, Wayleaves, Public & Private Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to an with the benefit of all public and private rights of way, light, drainage, cable, pylons or other easements, restrictions or obligations, whether or not the same are described in these particulars or contract of sale.
Sale Particulars & Plans
The plans and schedule of land is based on the Ordnance Survey. These particulars and plans are believed to be correct, but neither the vendor nor the agents shall be held liable for any error or mis statement, fault or defect in the particulars and plans, neither shall such error, mis statement, fault or defect annul the sale. The purchasers will be deemed to have inspected the property and satisfied themselves as to the condition and circumstances there of.
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