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Bryn Asaph & Bryn Asaph Bach ,

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Accommodation in Brief An imposing John Lot 1 - Bryn Asaph Douglas manor house with • Vestibule, Lobby, Staircase Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Study, Office/Games Room, Kitchen with Dining Area, Cellar, Boot Room • Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and Bathroom, 7 further Bedrooms, 4 Bath/Shower Rooms adjoining cottage situated (4 En-Suite), Laundry Room/Bedroom 5, Study Area, Tower Storage • Formal Gardens, Orchard, Woodland, Pasture, River Frontage, In all about 10 acres (4.04ha) amongst beautiful gardens Lot 2 - Bryn Asaph Bach • Hall, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Study, Utility, WC with river frontage and • Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, 3 further Bedrooms, 2 Bath/Shower Rooms (1 en-suite) • Former Wood Store, Patio, Garden, Parking. pasture Further land and properties may be available by separate negotiation. Description

Bryn Asaph is fully deserving of its Grade II listing being constructed of brick under a slate roof with a distinctive asymmetrical Arts & Crafts façade with tall chimney stacks, prominent turret, sash windows and recently replaced decorative barge boards and finials. To the rear of the property is an ornate cast iron verandah which takes full advantage of the beautiful gardens and grounds providing a pleasant sitting area.

Internally, the property has an abundance of period features throughout in particular the fireplaces, tall ceilings and decorative moldings and it has the benefit of gas central heating which was recently installed in 2010 with two new independent systems for the first floor and the second floor. Both Bryn Asaph and Bryn Asaph Bach have been insulated with foam panel and the latter was re-roofed in 2008. The principle reception rooms are predominantly accessed from the staircase hall and are ideally situated for

History

Bryn Asaph is believed to date from the early 19th century and was constructed by Thomas Jones on land acquired from the neighboring Bryn Polyn estate for the three daughters of the Dean of St Asaph, Charles Scott Luxmoore. The property stayed within the family for next 40 years and in 1874 and on the instruction of Frances Luxmoore the property was remodeled by John Douglas, the renowned architect, who helped change Bryn Asaph into a more imposing country house. In 1919 the property left the Luxmoore family and was sold to Richard Elwyn Birch circa 1919 who in turn sold the property to the Post Office in 1930. It was used as a convalescent home and holiday home resulting in further internal redesign. In 1996 the current owners acquired the property from the Post Office and have meticulously transformed Bryn Asaph back into a family home. www.jackson-stops.co.uk entertaining however the drawing room is adjoining the vestibule and has wonderful proportions with high ceilings, decorative molded ceiling cornicing and open fireplace.

The study, sitting room and dining room are equally as elegant with the same period features and a wonderful outlook over the rear garden towards the pasture. Beyond the staircase hall steps lead down to a games room/ office adjacent to which is the kitchen having built in wall and base units and a dining area. From the inner hall steps lead down to the substantial cellars having original cold slabs and bins. On the first floor there is a substantial master bedroom suite with walk in wardrobe and a shower room which also has a lovely rural aspect. There are a further 4 bedrooms and an open plan study area on the landing as well as a large first floor laundry room which could be utilized as a bedroom if required. In addition there is a second floor which has a further two bedrooms (both ensuite) and access to the turret which is used as storage space. Bryn Asaph Bach

Bryn Asaph Bach adjoins the Manor House on the north elevation and is believed to be the former Location house keepers accommodation. Whilst the property Bryn Asaph is situated within walking is modest in comparison with the Manor House, the distance to the south-west of St Asaph in the property has wonderful charm and retains many of picturesque Vale of . Despite enjoying the original features throughout being fully deserving a rural outlook, Bryn Asaph is conveniently of its Grade II listing. The property is constructed placed for the nearby market of Mold of brick under a slate roof with the benefit of gas and which offer a comprehensive central heating. range of shopping and recreational facilities The accommodation is arranged over three floors with private and state schooling. On the and has comfortable and spacious living space. recreational front there are country walks The front door opens to a hall with decorative tiled along the , several golf courses floor off which is a utility room with access to the locally and hunting with the Flint & Denbigh. cellar. Off the hall is the kitchen which links to the For anyone interested in boating there are large dining room with a feature brick fireplace marinas at and Deganwy and good housing a wood burning stove. Adjacent is the sitting sailing around the whole of the North room which also offers good proportions having a coast. The area is well served by roads woodburning stove and a glazed door leading to being 1 1/2 miles from the A55 Expressway the gardens. At the foot of the staircase is a study allowing for ease of access through North which could be utilized as a sitting room or ground Wales and to Chester. Beyond Chester the floor bedroom. On first floor level there is a master Expressway connects with the M53 and M56 bedroom suite with 2 further bedrooms and a family motorways permitting daily travel to bathroom beyond which is a 4th bedroom on the and which are both served by second floor with ensuite bathroom. international airports. Bryn Asaph Bach has rear garden enclosed by • St Asaph 1/2 miles a small brick wall and rhododendron bushes. 1 • A55 1 /2 miles Adjoining the rear courtyard area is a former wood • 22 miles store which offers perfect storage space and could • Chester 31 miles become office space or annexe subject to gaining • Liverpool 42 miles the relevant planning permission. Parking is at the

(distances approximate) front in the property with space for two vehicles and access is through a shared drive with the neighboring two properties but not with the Manor House. Outside

Bryn Asaph is approached through stone gate posts onto a sweeping drive onto the parking area beneath the east front. The gardens and grounds are certainly a profound feature of Bryn Asaph as they have been meticulously designed and maintained to create well stocked grounds with a number of specimen mature trees, flowering trees, shrubs and flower beds. From the French doors in the Sitting Room access is gained to the verandah which overlooks the formal lawn which has a sitting platform ideal as a barbecue area. On the southern boundary are the Orchards and a band of trees which run along to the paddock which is traversed by the . In all there is approximately 10 acres.

www.jackson-stops.co.uk Property Information

Address: Bryn Asaph & Bryn Asaph Bach, Upper Denbigh Road, St Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0LW

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

Services: Mains electricity, water and gas. Private drainage. Telephone lines and broadband connection.

Local Authority: Denbighshire Council. Tel: 01824 706000

Council Tax: Bryn Asaph - Band I - £3115.16 payable 2013/14. Bryn Asaph Bach - Band G - £2225.12 payable 2013/14.

Viewing: By appointment via Jackson-Stops & Staff, Chester Office.

Fixtures: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, statues, carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

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