Bryn Madyn Hall Road, Holywell

Full Description

A superb Georgian country house situated in an elevated position with truly magnificent views over the Dee Estuary towards the Wirral and Liverpool.

Elegant and spacious accommodation arranged over three floors and comprising Reception Hall, Double Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, Study, Master Bedroom Suite, six further Double Bedrooms, single Bedroom, Family Bathroom, Shower Room.

Range of outbuildings, garden and paddock.
Extending in total to approximately 1.12 acres.

Part Exchange Considered
Situation

Bryn Madyn Hall is situated in a wonderful elevated position overlooking the Dee Estuary with uninterrupted views of the Wirral and, on a clear day, features such as Liverpool Cathedral can clearly be seen. Although the property is on an extremely quiet country lane and surrounded on all sides by open countryside, the location is by no means remote. The A55 Expressway is a mere mile away providing fast and convenient access to Chester (18.5 miles) and the motorway network via the M53 (20 miles). Liverpool and Manchester Airport are 39 and 50 miles respectively, while the Ferry Terminal at Holyhead is 76 miles with a scheduled crossing time to Ireland of approximately 1½ hours. A number of other towns and destinations along the North Wales coast are easily accessible via the A55.

The local shopping needs and services are well provided for in Holywell and Flint, while the major retail and business centre of Chester is also easily accessible. There are a number of highly regarded independent and public sector schools within striking distance of Bryn Madyn including Kings School, Chester, Ruthin School, Howells, Denbigh, with the Kings School and Ruthin School having a local pick up point for a daily bus.

Recreation and leisure activities are well provided for in the area with golf at Holywell and championship courses at Northop and Prestatyn, racing at Chester and Bangor on Dee and many informal recreational opportunities.

In summary, Bryn Madyn enjoys all the benefits of a private and rural location whilst at the same time retaining accessibility through good road communications to many of the significant centres of business and commerce in the North West and North Wales.

The Property

Bryn Madyn is an elegant and pretty Georgian country house built in the 1730's for a local wealthy mining entrepeneur. The house is beautifully proportioned with an undeniably pretty façade.

In the early 1980's, Bryn Madyn Hall was in a totally derelict condition, to the extent that cattle were running loose in the gardens and sheltering in the house. Since that date, the current owners have undertaken a splendid and painstaking scheme of renovation and repair to create adaptable and spacious family accommodation whilst respecting the period and detail of the property. There are innumerable architectural details and high quality fixtures and fittings have been used throughout. For example, the kitchen has been hand made by local craftsmen using local oak giving the impression of individual pieces of furniture whilst retaining the essential practicalities of kitchen units. The house retains much of its original charm without sacrificing the comfort and convenience of modern living requirements.

Bryn Madyn Hall is approached off a quiet country lane through a sturdy timber gate with brick gateposts to a gravelled turning circle at the rear of the property. Access is most conveniently via a couple of steps to a stone flagged area by the back door. Internally, the accommodation comprises:

Pillared canopy to double doors opening into:

Reception Hall 6.39m max x 2.38m (21' x 7'10")
Decorative plaster cornicing and central moulding, radiator cover.

Double Drawing Room 5.16m into bay x 4.45m (16'11" x 14'7") and 4.63m x 4.45m (15'2" x 14'7")
Bay window with magnificent view over Dee Estuary. Adams style fireplace with marble hearth, decorative cornice, pair of double glazed doors opening into inner part of room with matching Adams style fireplace and hearth, glazed door to outside. Radiator cover.

Sitting Room 4.98m into bay x 4.29m (16'4" x 14'1")
Bay window with views over Estuary, decorative cornice, radiator cover.

Kitchen 4.27m x 4.43m (14' x 14'6")
Alcove (suitable for a four oven AGA) with display shelf over and housing an electric range. English oak fitted units comprising housekeepers cupboard, built-in dishwasher, drawers, Belfast sink with tiled splashback and plate rack above, matching island unit comprising drawers with storage cupboards below. Door to pantry cupboard with space for fridge and shelving over. Quarry tiled floor, beamed ceiling, recessed lighting, exposed brickwork around alcove. Painted brick arch to:

Dining Area 4.37m max x 4.27m max (14'4" x 14')
Fitted corner cupboard with glazed display cabinet and drawers below, panelled wall, quarry tiled floor, recessed lighting.

Rear hall, accessed by glazed door to

Cloakroom
With wash hand basin and cupboard below. WC, sliding doors to storage cupboard housing Riello oil fired central heating boiler, quarry tiled floor. Further door to:

Utility 5.17m x 1.54m (17' x 5'1")
Range of fitted units incorporating stainless steel sink with space for washing machine and tumble dryer below worktop, glazed tile splashback and fitted wall units above. Glazed door to outside, quarry tiled floor.

From the Reception Hall a flight of stairs rise to a half landing giving access to

Study 7.31 x 2.30m (24' x 7'7")
Fitted cupboards with glass fronted book shelves with shelving to either side and storage drawers and cupboards below, radiator cover, glazed door to slate balcony with steps down to gravelled yard. A further flight of stairs leads to a:

Spacious central landing 6.35m x 2.40m (20'10" x 7'10")
Arched window, views over the Estuary.

Master Bedroom 4.39m x 4.35m (SE) (14'5" x 14'3")
Decorative plaster cornice fitted cupboards, double windows to front and side elevation.

En-suite Bathroom 3.08m x 3.38m (10'1" x 11'1")
Steps up to oversized bath in the shape of clover leaf with marble splashback, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with marble surround and back, toiletries cupboard, decorative plasterwork and mouldings.

Bedroom 2 (NE) 4.31m x 3.71m (14'2" x 12'2")
Pair of fitted cupboards, windows with views over Estuary, radiator cover.

Shower Room
Large shower cubicle with glass door and Aqualisa shower, WC and wash hand basin, part glazed tiles and part mirrored walls.

Bedroom 3 (NW) 4.46m x 3.57m (14'8" x 11'9")
Windows with views to Dee Estuary. Door to walk-in cupboard (possible en-suite shower room)

Bedroom 4 (SW) 3.97m x 4.48m (13' x 14'8")
Windows overlooking side garden, door to walk-in cupboard (possible en-suite shower room)

Stairs to half landing with glazed door to balcony with iron railings and steps down to garden.

Spacious Second Floor Landing 6.25m x 2.39m (20'6" x 7'10")

Bedroom Five (SW) 3.76m x 4.47m (12'4" x 14'8")
Windows overlooking rear garden, door to walk-in cupboard (possible en-suite shower room).

Bedroom Six (NW) 4.50m x 3.80m (14'9" x 12'6")
Windows to front, door to walk-in cupboard (possible en-suite shower room).

Bedroom Seven (NE) 3.76m to front of cupboards x 4.3m (12'4" x 14'1")
Built-in hanging cupboards with central glazed cupboard and drawers below, windows to front.

Bedroom Eight 4.30m x 2.44m (14'1" x 8')

Family Bathroom (E) 4.3m x 3.36m (14'11" x 11')
Free standing roll top bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double louvred doors to cylinder cupboard and further louvred doors to storage cupboard. Glazed tiled walls with part panelling.

OUTSIDE

A range of outbuildings, concrete block built with rendered elevations and sheeted roofs comprising four useful store rooms, one of which is lofted over.

Gardens

The gardens surround the house on all four sides and are mainly laid to lawn with raised gravel area in front of the garden buildings and numerous beds and borders. There are a number of distinctive trees including a weeping ash, evergreen oak and cherry. There is a gravelled turning circle to the rear of the house with steps leading down to a paved patio by the back door. (plaque noting property built in 1730).

Land

To the front of the house and access from the garden, there is a paddock extending to 1.12 acres and bordered by mature and distinctive trees.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating.

None of the services have been tested and no warranty is given as to their condition.

Outgoings

Flintshire County Council Tax Band G, Council Tax payable 2004/05 - ٟ,454.42.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment only.

Directions

From Chester take the A55 for North Wales and exit at junction 32A. Follow the slip road up to the key junction by the Springfield Hotel, turning right and passing back under the dual carriageway. Carry on straight over the crossroads and follow the road for about ¾ mile, whereupon you should turn left into Cefn Lane. Continue for approximately ½ mile and take the first right. Bryn Madyn Hall is the second property on the left hand side and will be found after about ¼ mile.

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way, whether specified or not in these Sales Particulars.

Sale Plan

The Sale Plan is based on the modern Ordnance Survey Sheet with the sanction of the Controller of the HMSO. The purchaser shall raise no objection or query in respect of any variation between the physical boundary on site and the OS Sheet Plan. The Plan is strictly for identification purposes only and the areas have been estimated.