Sun Bank, Llangollen, LL20

This, is by anyone's assessment, an imposing attractive property in its own right,  being detached, part dressed in natural stone with an extensive local slate laid patio in front and a covered dining area at the side.

However, as impressive as the property appears, nothing but nothing, can fully prepare you, for the impact of the views from the front elevation of the dwelling.

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As Estate Agents we have never seen such views before, the property is positioned in the Clwydian & Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A full 180 degree view of the Dee Valley in all its majestic splendour including a view of Castell Dinas Bran to the West. The topography unfurls before you like a patchwork quilt in various shades of green. The Llangollen Golf course is clearly defined in the distance and the shimmering glaze off the River Dee as the Sun catches it in between the clouds gives it almost a magical feel - this is a very special location.  

Make no mistake this is a rare opportunity.

This property was built by the family of the current owners over 30 years ago and it is the first time it has come onto the sales market. Internally it is spacious, with well proportioned rooms but it will be perceived as requiring updating. In addition it's also possible to have more ambitious plans by extending the current living space  by utilising part or all of the double garage and/or open porch.   

The property on the ground floor briefly comprises of  a large open porch area, hallway, kitchen, large L-shaped lounge/dining area, conservatory, downstairs wc & shower room and utility room. Upstairs there are three bedrooms , all of which can accommodate "double beds", the Master having an en suite as well as built in wardrobes, as do the guest bedrooms. The main bathroom has a bath with a shower above .

Immediately in front of the property is an extensive locally sourced slate patio which extends beyond the width of the property with the tiered garden in front laid mostly to lawn, with well stocked borders featuring mature shrubs, trees and perennials.

Integral to the dwelling is an oversized double garage with a high pitched roof. It has access from both the large open porch as well as double doors at the gable end of the dwelling with plenty of off road parking capability in front. At the other side of the property there is a stone built and roofed alfresco dining area (with sockets & lighting)which incorporates a brick built niche with chimney above suitable for accommodating a BBQ or Oven. There is also a log store and pump house adjacent. 

Slightly behind the main dwelling, there is a detached cottage which requires complete renovation but would be an ideal separate home for a family member or an Airbnb opportunity (subject to planning permission). Immediately behind the cottage there are spaces for its own parking requirements.   

If you're in the fortunate position to buy something this special - then you must consider this opportunity and organise a viewing. 

Approach

You will be approaching the property along a single track road from the rear. Turn right into the driveway, immediately in front of the double garage at the gable end of the property before you walk around the side of the dwelling to the front.

Open Porch

2.83m x 4.88m (9'4" x 16'0")

This is a large open reception porch which has a high vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, sky light and quarry tiled flooring. There is a small window to the kitchen on the left hand side and four rustic timber doors running off (entrance door, woodstore, boiler room - oil fired & garage).

Hallway

3.34m x 1.73m (11'0" x 5'8")

Wide, welcoming hallway which has a stairwell on the right hand that leads to the first floor accommodation. A further four internal doors are running off the hallway (kitchen, lounge, downstairs shower room & wc and utility room).Tiled flooring, radiator & smoke detector.

Lounge/Diner

5.27m x 5.65m (17'4" x 18'6")

This is a large L-shaped reception room which is broadly divided into a seating area, dining area, workspace or study area. The room has been designed to have a bank of front facing, double glazed windows to have the advantage of both optimizing sunlight and having vision of the Dee Valley views.This window feature wraps around the dining area, which has built in seating around a large dining table, capable of seating up to 12 people and includes a central dimmable light over the table.
The seating area has a stone feature fireplace with a sandstone mantelpiece and marble hearth. The stone fireplace extends to either side of the inset log burner providing shelving space.There are two side facing double glazed windows either side of the fireplace with two light fittings and recessed lights. There is also a rear facing double glazed window, understairs storage cupboard, radiator and varnished hardwood flooring. Internal part glazed door to Conservatory.

Conservatory

3.77m x 2.06m (12'5" x 6'10")

A full bank of double glazed windows all the way around ensures full vision of the spectacular scenery. Built in double seat, radiator, quarry tiles flooring and front facing part glazed external door.

Kitchen

2.89m x 3.35m (9'6" x 11'0")

Front facing double glazed window looking out onto the Dee Valley with an inset sink below as well as a side facing double glazed window looking into the porch.
A matching combination of wall and base units with under unit lighting, with wall tiles in between, stand alone cooker with extractor hood above and plumbing for a dishwasher. Space for an upright fridge freezer, tiled floor and two light panels.

Shower Room & WC

1.67m x 1.56m (5'6" x 5'1")

Located just off the main hallway, it has a low level wc, inset sink fitted on top of a vanity unit with vanity mirror & light above and storage cupboards underneath.Fully tiled shower cubicle, thermostatic shower unit and shower curtain. Tiled flooring, fully tiled walls, radiator and recessed lights.

Stairs & Landing

A carpeted staircase with a hand rail running on the left hand side, half way up the stairwell on the right hand side is a rear facing double glazed window. On reaching the L-shaped landing there is another rear facing circular window and five internal doors running off the landing ( 3 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 storage cupboards).Radiator and light fitting.

Master Bedroom

4.86m x 3.46m (15'11" x 11'5")

A beautifully proportioned principal bedroom which has a double aspect,with a front and side facing double glazed window, both enjoying wonderful views of the Dee Valley. The fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors run the full width of one wall providing ample storage. Stripped timber flooring, radiator, wall lights, central light fitting and internal door leading to the shower en suite.

Shower En Suite

2.36m x 1.80m (7'8" x 5'11")

Front facing double glazed window, low level wc, bidet and a wash basin positioned on top of a storage cupboard. Wall mounted vanity mirror at the side with light above. Corner positioned power shower with thermostatic, chrome shower attachments and shower curtain. Fully tiled walls with a continuation of the stripped timber flooring from the bedroom, radiator and recessed lights.

Bedroom Two

3.36m x 2.96m (11'0" x 9'8")

Front facing double glazed window, again enjoying magnificent views, built in wardrobes with bi-folding doors and stripped timber flooring. Radiator, wall lights and central light fitting.

Bedroom Three

3.44m x 2.57m (11'4" x 8'5")

Rear and side facing double glazed windows, built in wardrobe, open shelving unit and vanity mirror.Exposed beams, wall lights, central light fitting and continuation of stripped timber flooring.

Main Bathroom

2.91m x 1.61m (9'6" x 5'4")

Front facing double glazed window, low level wc, an oval shaped wash basin positioned on top of a vanity unit with storage cupboards underneath and vanity mirror above.Paneled bath with mixer tap shower attachments, fully wall tiled around the wc, wash basin and bath, encased lighting and stripped timber flooring.

Garage

8.88m x 6.49m (29'1" x 21'4")

This is a very generously proportioned double garage, capable of accommodating four vehicles with a ceiling height of just under 16 feet. It has two, part glazed, double timber doors at its front and access to the rear of the garage can be gained via a single door located in the Open Porch. Internally the garage has two roof windows, lights and sockets as well as an inspection pit.

Cottage

7.55m x 3.80m (24'10" x 12'6")

This is previously two separate cottages which has been made into one, measuring some 630 square feet over two floors. It does require a root and branch renovation programme (does have electricity) but has the potential of being a two bedroom dwelling. It would be ideally suited for the independent living of a family member or indeed for holiday let.

External

The dwelling has a tiered, multi level front garden laid mostly to lawn, with borders which are well stocked with mature shrubs and trees and some perennials for additional colour. There is also tiered landscaping behind the house which includes blocked paving pathway and an Oil tank for the central heating. There is plenty of off road parking provision directly in front of the double garage and ample room for a caravan to the side of the garage.
The other side of the property has perfect areas for alfresco dining (with external sockets & lighting) and entertaining.These include a sheltered dining space which also has a brick built area for a BBQ or pizza oven as well as a separate patio area for warm weather dining. Additionally there is a log store and pump house which accommodates the pump which generates the private water supply from a bore hole and well through the water filter/treatment plant.

Additional Information

The property has a private water supply and has a septic tank within the grounds of the property.

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