Pontblyddyn, Mold, Flintshire

A handsome country residence, self-contained apartment, extensive outbuildings and land, in all extending to approximately 3.60 acres. The Lodge is also available for sale.


Pen Y Wern Hall is a distinguished country residence dating from the mid-18th century, showcasing classic Georgian architecture with tasteful Victorian additions. Once serving as the Dower House to nearby Plas Teg, a notable Jacobean manor, the property carries historical significance.

Inside, the home retains a wealth of period features, including sash windows, high coved ceilings, wood block flooring, panelled internal doors, and open fireplaces. These elements reflect the character and craftsmanship of its era, while the overall layout and finish offer the comfort and practicality expected of a modern family home.

For sale as a whole or in two parts
Lot 1 – The Hall and outbuildings (edged red on plan)
Lot 2 – The Lodge (edged blue on plan)

Pen-Y-Wern Hall

Ground floor
A glazed entrance vestibule leads to a heavy panelled door, opening into the impressive central reception hall, beautifully finished with limestone flooring. The drawing room is a standout space, featuring an elegant open fireplace set within a marble surround, flanked by fitted cupboards. Herringbone block flooring and half-panelled walls add to the room’s refined character, while a charming bay window with French doors frames picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.
Across the hallway, the dining room is well-proportioned and inviting, with a decorative cast iron fireplace set in an Edwardian-style surround, complemented by pitch pine flooring. The snug offers a cosy retreat, with a fireplace set in an arched block surround and glazed French doors with sidelights that open to lovely views.
At the heart of the home lies the spacious dining kitchen, recently refitted with high-quality contemporary cabinetry set beneath quartz work surfaces, and equipped with a full range of integral and integrated appliances. A charming original cast-iron decorative cooking range serves as a striking focal point, adding character to the modern finish. The kitchen also benefits from a walk-in pantry, offering practical storage.
Adjoining the kitchen is a generously sized family room, perfectly positioned for sociable living and day-to-day relaxation. To the rear of the property, accessed via a long inner hallway, is a quiet study, with steps leading down to a single-chamber cellar, ideal for storage or potential wine keeping. The ground floor is completed by a utility room, rear vestibule, and a cloakroom WC.

First floor
An elegant turned staircase rises from the central hall to the first-floor accommodation, with a secondary staircase conveniently located off the kitchen for added practicality. The upper floor comprises six spacious and beautifully appointed bedrooms, each enjoying superb views of the surrounding countryside. The principal bedrooms feature bespoke fitted wardrobes, and all bedrooms benefit from open fireplaces, some adorned with ornate marble surrounds, adding warmth and character.
A modern shower room is thoughtfully positioned between the principal bedroom and bedroom five, offering a convenient Jack & Jill arrangement. The luxurious family bathroom includes a cast-iron clawfoot bath, a walk-in shower with brass fittings, a traditional pedestal wash basin, and a brass heated towel rail, blending classic style with contemporary comfort. The first floor is completed by two separate cloakrooms, one of which features a wash-down closet.

Outbuildings
To the north side of the house stands a charming coach house, comprising a garage and machinery store, with an external staircase leading to a self-contained one-bedroom apartment. This apartment offers flexible usage options, ideal for dependents, long-term tenancy, or short-term Airbnb letting. Adjoining the coach house is a garden room/gymnasium, featuring a vaulted ceiling and French doors opening onto a paved terrace. A kitchenette adjoins the space, perfectly suited for alfresco entertaining, while twin cloakrooms to the rear, accessed externally, add further convenience.
To the rear of the main house lies a substantial range of stone outbuildings. The front elevation includes a tack room, stable, and general store on the ground floor. A staircase leads to the first floor, where there are two useful rooms and a hayloft. To the rear, a large box room and an impressive hay barn with vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses offer further potential. The current owners have undertaken a pre-planning exercise for conversion of these buildings into ancillary living accommodation, leaving future development open to the preferences and vision of the next custodians.

Gardens and grounds
Pen Y Wern Hall is approached via a wrought iron gated entrance, opening onto an imposing tree-lined driveway that leads to the front of the property, branching off to a central courtyard, providing extensive parking. To one side of the driveway lies a wild meadow garden, planted with native broadleaf trees and featuring an elaborate children’s play area including a tree house, climbing wall, zipwire, slides and rope ladders.
At the front of the Hall, formal lawned gardens are bordered by mature beech and privet hedging, with well-stocked borders showcasing a variety of established trees, including a remarkable Wellingtonia, copper beech, oak, and magnolia. The lawns continue along the side of the property, where stone steps descend to a croquet lawn.
To the rear of the Coach House and home gymnasium is a substantial covered decked terrace, designed for all-weather use, making it ideal for year-round entertaining. Adjacent to this is a gravel seating area complete with a firepit, creating a cosy and inviting outdoor space. Enhancing the leisure offering is a wooden sauna and a freestanding hot tub, together forming a private spa retreat. (Please note: the sauna and hot tub are available by separate negotiation.)

Situation
Pen Y Wern Hall enjoys a most appealing semi-rural setting, nestled between the towns of Mold and Wrexham, and within easy reach of Chester City Centre. The property benefits from panoramic views across open countryside, stretching towards Hope Mountain and the Welsh hills.

The surrounding area provides a wealth of recreational opportunities, including scenic walks within Waun-Y-Llyn Country Park, and golf at Padeswood and Buckley Golf Club. Nearby Pontblyddyn offers everyday essentials with a petrol station, general store, and public house, while the towns of Mold, Wrexham, and Chester provide comprehensive amenities. Broughton Shopping Park, with a wide range of retail and dining options, is just 7 miles away.

Families are well-served by education in the area, with respected state schools such as Ysgol Estyn Primary School and Castell Alun High School in Hope, alongside independent schools including King’s School and Queen’s School in Chester.

For commuters, Pen Y Wern Hall is ideally positioned for access to the commercial centres of the North West, with Wrexham Industrial Estate and Chester Business Park both within a short drive. Chester and Wrexham railway stations offer direct services to London Euston, with journey times of under two hours.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Pen Y Wern Hall
Mains electricity, oil fired central heating. Private drainage. Off grid water supply via a private borehole.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents. If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1800 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 05/09/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 05/09/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Flintshire County Council
Council Tax Bands:
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Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and 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 Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – CH7 4HN
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