FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT 2.00 PM ON THE 23RD MARCH 2023 AT THE LION QUAYS HOTEL, WESTON RHYN, OSWESTRY, SY11 3EN. A PERIOD TWO RECEPTION ROOM / FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED RESIDENCE REQUIRING REFURBISHMENT WITH ATTACHED FORMER BARN STANDING IN GROUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY 0.41 ACRE WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (SUBJECT TO CONSENT). EPC RATING - 52-E.

For sale by public auction on the 23rd March 2023 at 2.00 pm to be held at The Lion Quays Resort, Weston Rhyn, Gobowen, Oswestry SY11 3EN.

This detached period property oozes character with a wealth of old exposed timbers. The well proportioned accommodation provides a fantastic opportunity for a purchaser to carry out a programme of refurbishment to provide a unique home. It comprises front and rear porches; a lounge / living room with two inglenooks and central step; dining room; kitchen. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom with stairs from one of the bedrooms to a further two double bedrooms above. There is an attached FORMER BARN with utility area and a series of outoffices. The property stands in approximately 0.41 acre, the rear boundary adjoining open farmland. There is potential for development within the rear garden with a separate access from The Pinfold (subject to consent). Illustrative Architects drawings are available digitally on request. EPC Rating - 52-E.

Location
The property occupies a pleasant position with farmland to the rear approximately 300 yards from "The Cross" at the centre of this historic Roman village which lies on the Welsh side of the banks of the River Dee. Holt is by-passed by the A534 and is convenient to both Wrexham (5 miles) and Chester (8 miles). Village amenities include a Primary School, Church, a choice of Pub Restaurants and a variety of Shops specialising in local produce.

Constructed
of brick-faced and rendered external elevations beneath a slated roof to the house and a concrete tiled roof to the former barn.

(with approximate room dimensions) on The Ground Floor comprises :-

Entrance Porch
to:

Lounge - 16' 0'' x 14' 6'' (4.87m x 4.42m)
Inglenook fireplace with a quarry tiled hearth and cast multi-fuel stove having a heavy timber beam above. Secondary double glazed metal framed front window. Radiator. Exposed central beam and one step up to:

Living Room - 14' 8'' x 12' 5'' (4.47m x 3.78m)
Former Inglenook fireplace with beam above and original bread oven recess to the side. Open-tread timber staircase leading off. Timber framed single glazed window. Radiator.

Dining Room - 15' 6'' x 12' 0'' (4.72m x 3.65m)
Timber framed double glazed window. Two radiators.

Kitchen/Diner - 10' 6'' x 8' 7'' (3.20m x 2.61m)
Fitted laminate fronted units comprising a single drainer stainless steel sink inset into a range of beige toned base cabinets including a single drainer stainless steel sink unit inset into a total of seven-doored base units with five matching suspended wall cabinets. Electric cooker point. Ceramic tiled splash-back. Radiator. Secondary double glazed metal framed window.

Rear Porch
Access door to No. 1 Garage.

On The First Floor

Landing
Loft access-point. Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. PVCu double glazed window.

Bedroom 1 - 15' 4'' x 14' 8'' (4.67m x 4.47m)
Exposed beam ceiling. Four-doored wardrobe. Secondary double glazed metal framed window. Corner formal fireplace with arch above.

Bedroom 2 - 12' 8'' x 9' 3'' (3.86m x 2.82m)
Timber framed double glazed window. Radiator.

Bathroom - 8' 9'' x 6' 0'' (2.66m x 1.83m)
including corner cylinder cupboard. Fitted three piece white suite comprising a panelled bath with over-bath mains shower above, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled w.c. Light/shaver point. Radiator. PVCu framed double glazed window. Part tiled walls.

Bedroom 3 - 12' 1'' x 11' 7'' (3.68m x 3.53m)
Radiator. Exposed beam ceiling. PVCu framed double glazed fire escape window. Open-tread staircase to:

Second Floor

Landing Bedroom 4 - 12' 2'' x 9' 0'' (3.71m x 2.74m)
Built-in wardrobe and cupboard. Radiator. Timber framed single glazed window.

Bedroom 5 - 15' 3'' x 15' 2'' (4.64m x 4.62m)
Exposed roof purlins. Metal framed single glazed window. Radiator. Built-in low level storage unit.

Outside
A drive to the side of the former barn leads to the rear of the property, from where there is access to No. 1 Garage: 16'1" x 14'8" (4.90m x 4.47m) with a Utility Area partitioned off being fitted with a double drainer enamelled sink unit, plumbing for a washing machine and a modern "Worcester" gas fired central heating boiler, all with loft storage above. No. 2 Garage: 16'8" x 11'8" (5.08m x 3.55m). Attached WC, Garden Shed and Fuel Store.The gardens lie predominantly to the rear of the property and are mainly lawned with stocked shrubbery and flower borders and a central conifer hedgerow divide. It is believed that there is development potential within the rear garden (subject to consent) with an independent access from Redwood Close on the easterly side boundary.

Services
All mains services are connected subject to statutory regulations. The central heating is a conventional radiator system effected by the "Worcester" gas fired boiler situated in No. 1 Garage.

Tenure
Freehold. Vacant Possession on Completion.

Viewing
By prior appointment with the Agents.NOTE: The floor to the loft area above the garage is in poor condition which may render parts of it unsafe. Neither the vendors nor his agents shall be under any liability to indemnify the viewer, his agents, employees, servants or contractors or any of them against any losses, damage, injury or liability howsoever caused whilst the property is being viewed. DO NOT ENTER THIS AREA.

Council Tax Band
The property is valued in Band "G".

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by Public Auction on the 23rd March 2023 at The Lion Quays Hotel, Oswestry. The sale will commence at 2.00 pm. A full legal pack will be available for the purchase of the property and for scrutiny from the Agents Wrexham Offices by no later than two weeks prior to the sale date.

Buyer's Premium
Please note that the purchasers will be responsible for paying a buyer's premium in addition to the purchase price set at 2.5% of the eventual sale price plus VAT. For further details on fees payable please consult the legal pack.

Directions
For satellite navigation purposes use the post code LL13 9HJ. Leave Wrexham on the A534 Holt Road. Proceed down the dual carriageway passing the Golf Club on the left and at the next roundabout take the second turning left signposted Holt and Nantwich. Continue for approximately two miles until turning left onto the B5102 signposted Rossett and Holt. Continue past Bellis' Farm Shop and into the village until turning left at "The Cross" by the "Nisa" Convenience Store and Post Office onto Frog Lane. Continue for about 300 yards and Pear Tree Cottage will be seen on the right immediately after a traffic calming bollard.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold