A beautifully presented character property within a sought-after village setting, with a large garden building/office/gym.
Situation
The Lilacs is situated in the pretty village of Holt, on the border of England which is marked by the nearby River Dee. Holt itself offers a wonderful array of local amenities and facilities including independent shops, a delicatessen, Spa with Post Office counter, numerous pubs and a garden centre. The medieval sandstone Holt Bridge crosses the River Dee into the village of Farndon which offers additional local facilities including a butcher, coffee shop and numerous independent shops. The historic roman city of Chester and Wrexham both provide a more comprehensive offering.

On the educational front, there are primary schools in both Holt and Farndon with secondary schooling in Rossett. Highly regarded local independent schools include King's and Queen's Schools in Chester. On the recreational front there are some wonderful walks along the River Dee and numerous local golf courses including Carden Park Golf Resort offering two championship golf courses.

Holt is well placed for commuting to the Chester Business Park and Wrexham Industrial Estate, along with the commercial centres of the North West. Chester station has a direct service to London, Euston within 2 hours.

The Property
Lilacs is a particularly attractive property, built in 1871, of Victorian era of sandstone construction under a natural slate roofing. The property has been renovated and extended by the current owners including the addition of a superb south east facing oak framed extension along with a complementary oak canopy porch. The property has been specified to a particularly high specification and finish including a bespoke Clarendons of Rossett kitchen, partial underfloor heating, high quality sanitary ware and superb private landscaped gardens.

The Accommodation
An attractive oak canopy porch gives way to a contemporary oak front door opening into a welcoming central reception hall with oak parquet flooring and doors opening off to the principal reception rooms. To the front of the house is a well-proportioned living room with twin aspects, featuring a newly-fitted contemporary living-flame gas fireplace with marble hearth. Across the hallway is a generous snug having an "AGA" wood burning stove within an exposed brick recess with oak overmantel, a built-in cupboard and attractive wood effect ceramic tile flooring.

The hub of this beautifully property is the kitchen, situated to the rear of the property with views to the gardens, comprising an open-plan breakfast kitchen through dining room. The kitchen itself is fitted with bespoke hand-painted solid wood cabinets by Clarendons of Rossett, with a complementary island with breakfast bar all under granite work surfaces. The focal point of the kitchen is a double oven "AGA" with sandstone reveal and extractor hood. The kitchen is fitted with a range of high-quality integral appliances. Porcelain tile flooring, warmed by underfloor heating, flows into the oak framed dining area having a vaulted ceiling and fully glazed gable end with a glazed rear elevation, providing superb views to the garden.

Opening off the kitchen is a large utility area, also fitted with bespoke cabinets including a larder unit with integral fridge and two freezers, a dishwasher and a twin undermounted Belfast sink. Off the utility is a useful walk-in pantry and plumbing for a WC.

Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, featuring an illuminated sandstone and brick feature wall, opening to a useful area, currently used as a home study.

The master bedroom is exquisitely presented featuring a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes with additional built-in cupboard and attractive oak herringbone parquet flooring. Along the hallway are two further double bedrooms, both having semi vaulted ceilings. A luxurious family bathroom is fitted with a "Victoria and Albert" freestanding oval bath with side fill, his and her vanity sink unit within a marble worktop, a shower cubicle with thermostatic drench head shower, WC and a column radiator with chrome towel rail. Adjoining the bathroom is a separate WC with wash hand basin.

Outside
Lilacs sits behind a sandstone wall with access onto a natural stone and gravel driveway providing parking for two vehicles. Adjoining the driveway is an attached building with double doors which could be adapted for vehicle storage but is currently being used as a home gymnasium. This room could quite easily be altered to create a substantial office for home working.

The principal gardens sit to the rear with an enviable south east facing aspect, and are particularly private, mainly lawned featuring numerous fruit trees including pear and apple trees. To the southern side of the house is a superb rectangular contemporary pond, designed for koi carp, heated and filtered by specialist equipment powered by an air source heat pump. The pond is fringed by contemporary limestone edging stones, which adjoin a large, paved terrace with temporary gas fire pit, providing a tranquil entertaining space.

At the head of the garden is a raised flagged terrace with oak sleeper retained borders and a temporary stainless steel illuminated water feature with waterfall. Adjoining the terrace is a decked area. The garden includes a recently installed garden building by “Dunster House”, measuring approximately 9ft by 19ft and benefits from lighting and power points; ideal as a home office and/or a gym.

Fixture and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings, furniture and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation including the hot tub.

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Telephone and broadband connections.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 20/07/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure
The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority
Wrexham Borough Council.
Council Tax Band G.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is subject to all rights, wayleaves or easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent,

Directions
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Leave Chester in a southerly direction along the B5130, Dee Banks, through the village of Huntington and Churton.Continue along the Chester Road into Farndon and on reaching the High Street turn right crossing Holt Bridge into Holt. Continue up Bridge Street keeping left at the village square along Castle Street. Turn first left onto Francis Lane where Lilacs will be seen on your left-hand side after approximately 50 meters.