Hafod Y Ddol, Mostyn, Holywell, Clwyd, CH8

A striking Edwardian home situated within charming grounds extending to about 9.83 acres, complete with a self contained annexe.


Description

Llanerch y Mor House is a striking Edwardian residence believed to date from 1904, built for the manager of the local steelworks, this is only the third time the property has been available to purchase in its 122 year history. The property is situated within attractive and established grounds extending to about 9.83 acres, incorporating a self contained annexe, currently used as a holiday let, together with beautiful gardens, a private lake, woodland and land. The house offers accommodation over three floors, combining generous proportions with attractive period detail, and is well suited as a substantial family home while also providing scope for income generation alongside equestrian or wider lifestyle use.

A canopy porch leads into an enclosed vestibule and on to a welcoming reception hall, where oak parquet flooring and decorative plaster cornicing introduce the character found throughout the house. To the front is a comfortable study with a cast iron fireplace and bay window, while opposite sits a bright dining room. At the heart of the home is a spacious family kitchen fitted with hand painted cabinetry by Tegla of Denbighshire, complete with granite worktops, a four oven AGA and twin Belfast sinks. The adjoining family room creates a natural flow for everyday living. A rear vestibule leads to a practical boot room with Victorian sink and a separate WC. The living room, a generous triple aspect space with an oak surround fireplace and decorative tiled inserts, provides an elegant setting for entertaining.

The principal bedroom features bespoke hand painted wardrobes and a well appointed en suite with a cast iron clawfoot bath. There are four further double bedrooms to this floor and a family bathroom. The second floor offers two further large double bedrooms with views over the lake, together with a shower room and access to attic storage.

A sizeable cellar, accessed externally, provides excellent storage and houses the central heating boiler.

Gardens, Grounds and Outbuildings
Llanerch y Mor House sits centrally within its grounds and is approached along a sweeping gravel driveway flanked by estate fencing and woodland. The formal gardens frame the house, with the lake forming a particularly attractive feature to the north, complete with an island, wooded backdrop and a pavilion accessed by a charming bridge.

Within the grounds is Ty Hafan, a well presented annexe, the open plan accommodation comprises a kitchen, sitting room and bedroom with an adjoining shower room, all set within a private garden, offering flexibility for guests or ancillary use.

A detached garage, a brick built bothy with wood burning stove, and a substantial timber workshop provide further useful space, with the garage previously benefiting from planning consent for conversion.

To the west lies a paddock with separate road access, together with a steel frame four bay open shed and adjoining workshop, offering clear potential for hobby farming or equestrian use.

The woodland to the east forms an attractive part of the grounds, and within it stands a brick built chimney tower, recently recognised by Cadw as a structure of historic interest.

Overage Clause
We understand there is an overage clause on the paddock, located to the west of the property, with an original term of 25 years at a rate of 50%, in favour of the previous owners. For further details, please contact Savills Chester.

Right of Access
A right of access is given to the neighbours in regards to the paddock boundary for maintenance of water pipes. For further details, please contact Savills Chester.

Location

Llanerch y Mor House enjoys an elevated and private position on the edge of Mostyn, close to Holywell and overlooking the Dee Estuary. Mostyn and Holywell provide a good range of everyday amenities, with a broader selection available in the nearby market towns of Mold and Denbigh. For a wider choice of restaurants, theatres, cultural venues and major retail, the larger centres of Chester and Liverpool are easily accessible. The area also offers excellent recreational opportunities, including Pennant Park (3.5 miles) and Holywell golf (5.0 miles) clubs, beaches and water based activities along the North Wales coastline, and a wide choice of local walks.

Schooling is well served, with local state provision complemented by respected independent options such as Rydal Penrhos, Colwyn Bay (24 miles) and the King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester.

Transport links are excellent with the A548 (1 mile) and A55 (5 miles) providing straightforward access along the North Wales coast and towards Chester, Liverpool, Manchester Airport and Anglesey. Flint station offers regular services to Chester, which connects directly to London Euston in under two hours. Despite its rural feel, the property is well connected, with both road and rail routes making regional and national travel convenient.

The wider area is known for its attractive countryside, coastal scenery and proximity to Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (33 miles), placing a broad range of leisure, cultural and outdoor pursuits within easy reach.


Distances
Mostyn 1.5 miles | Holywell 4 miles | Flint railway station 6.5 miles | Mold 13 miles | Denbigh 15.5 miles | Chester 20 miles | Liverpool 30 miles |Liverpool Airport 42 miles | Anglesey 47 miles | Manchester Airport 51.5 miles
All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,148 sq ft


Acreage: 9.83 Acres

Directions

Postcode: CH8 9EJ
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