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Upper Mills Trout Farm, Selattyn Road, Glyn Ceiriog, Nr Llangollen, Wrexham Upper Mills Trout Farm, Selattyn Road, Glyn Ceiriog, Nr Llangollen, Wrexham, A rare opportunity to purchase a converted Mill situated alongside the River Ceiriog just outside the popular village of Glyn Ceiriog. The property has previously been run as a fish farm with its own millstream and holding pond together with further ponds upstream. The property itself extends to 5 bedrooms (2 Ensuite) together with a separate self contained annex and further rooms on the lower ground floor. Although some renovation works have been carried out the property offers scope for further modernisation. The farm has large gardens, paddocks and woodland in total extending to 5.5 acres (2.23 ha) or thereabouts. Guide price £350,000 Upper Mills Trout Farm, Selattyn Road, Glyn points into the property with the main door Ceiriog, Nr Llangollen, Wrexham, LL20 7HB leading into: Sitting Room • Converted Mill Situated Alongside the River Ceiriog • Previously run as Fish Farm with Millstream and 10 18'3" x 15'8" (5.57 x 4.78) Ponds Open fire set in Inglenook fireplace with • Sitting Room, Study, Lounge exposed beams to ceiling, radiators and stairs to • Dining Room, Utility, Kitchen first floor. • Five Bedrooms, Two Ensuites • Separate Annex, Outbuildings • and Store Rooms • Gardens, Paddocks & Woodlands ext to 5.5 acres EPC Rating 'F' General Remarks Bowen Son & Watson are favoured with instructions to offer Upper Mills Trout Farm for sale by Private Treaty. This sale offers a rare opportunity to purchase a converted Mill situated alongside the River Ceiriog just outside the popular village of Glyn Ceiriog. The property has previously been run as a fish farm Study with its own millstream and holding ponds 8'7" x 8'5" (2.61 x 2.57) together with further ponds upstream. Radiator. Location Lounge The property is situated on the edge of the 15'9" x 15'11" (4.81 x 4.86) historic village of Glyn Ceiriog in the heart of Open fire set in Inglenook fireplace and radiator. the Ceiriog Valley. The village itself has an excellent range of amenities including Shop, Dining Room Post Office, Doctors Surgery, Pharmacy, Sports 15'7" x 12'2" (4.76 x 3.7) Centre, Hotel and Public Houses. The village Wood burning stove and radiator. has an excellent Primary school whilst there are Kitchen a number of excellent state and private schools 15'6" x 14'8" max (4.72 x 4.46 max) within the area. With fitted kitchen units, wood burner and stairs off Sitting Room leading down to:- The property itself extends to five bedrooms (two Ensuites) together with a separate self Utility Room contained annex and further rooms on the lower 15'0" x 11'7" (4.56 x 3.54) ground floor. Although some renovation works Oil fired boiler, fitted units with stainless steel have been carried out the property offers scope sink & drainer, space and plumbing for washing for further modernisation and renovation. The machine. farm has large gardens, paddocks and woodland Games Room areas which in total extend to 5.5 acres (2.23 ha) 13'7" x 15'0" (4.15 x 4.56) or thereabouts. Radiator. Accommodation Office The mill itself is constructed of stone under a 8'4" x 7'11" (2.54 x 2.42) pitched slate roof, there are a number of access Radiator. AGENTS NOTE: Viewing strictly by arrangement with the Agents through their Chirk Office. We would like to point out that all measurements set out in these sale particulars are approximate and are for guidance purposes View all our properties only. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, systems or services etc. and cannot confirm that they are in full working order or fit for their purpose. No assumption should be made as to compliance with planning on www.bowensonandwatson.co.uk consents or current usage. Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets or curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired or not), gas fires or light fitments, or any other fixtures not expressively included form any part of the property being offered for sale. While we endeavour to make our sale details accurate and reliable if there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please,contact our Chirk Office who registered the property and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you. There are also various store rooms below the remainder of the house. Outbuildings Situated alongside the property are a number of outbuildings formerly used as a Fish Preparation Room/Shop and Stores. There is also a stone cow shed. Stairs to First Floor Landing Stairs off sitting room leading up to first floor landing with doors off to:- Master Bedroom 17'5" x 14'8" max (5.31 x 4.46 max) Radiator and door to:- Ensuite Panel bath with shower attachment, wash hand Grounds basin, shower cubicle, bidet and radiator. In total the property extends to 5.5 acres (2.23 Bedroom Two ha) or thereabouts all situated alongside the 12'5" x 11'10" (3.78 x 3.61) River Ceiriog. A mill stream runs alongside the Radiator and door into:- property with a holding pond located next to the house. Ten further connected ponds can be Ensuite found upstream. With shower cubicle, low level flush WC, In addition to this there are substantial gardens, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled surround and paddocks and woodland which all offer a host of radiator. future uses. Bedroom Three Services 18'6" x 12'3" max (5.65 x 3.73 max) We are informed that the property has mains Radiator. water and electricity and a private drainage Bedroom Four system. The property itself benefits from Oil 13'0" x 12'1" (3.95 x 3.68) fired central heating. FItted cupboard and raditor. Tenure Bedroom Five We are informed the property is Freehold with 9'8" x 8'6" (2.95 x 2.59) Vacant Possession upon completion. Radiator. Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Easements Annex The property will be sold subject to and with the There is a self contained annex attached to the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of main house comprising a Living Room/Kitchen way whether mentioned in these sales particulars and Bedroom all in need of modernisation or not. works. Viewings & Further Details Store Rooms For further details or to arrange a viewing please Offices also at Oswestry, Wrexham, Chirk Office Llangollen and Ellesmere Tel: 01691 772443 2 Church Street Chirk LL14 5HA [email protected] www.bowensonandwatson.co.uk contact the Selling Agents Chirk office on (01691) 772443 or e-mail [email protected] Directions From Chirk take the B4500 through Pontfadog to Glyn Ceiriog. On entering the village proceed to the roundabout before taking the 1st turning left signposted to Oswestry. Proceed over the bridge before taking the 1st turning right. Continue up the hill turning right onto the driveway to the property. View all our properties Chirk Office on www.bowensonandwatson.co.uk Tel: 01691 772443 2 Church Street Chirk LL14 5HA [email protected] www.bowensonandwatson.co.uk.
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