CHARACTER RURAL PROPERTY & PRODUCTIVE LAND AT

PLAS PERTHI CLAWDDNEWYDD ROAD

RUTHIN DENBIGHSHIRE

LL15 2LR

GUIDE PRICE: £465,000

A charming rural property comprising the imposing 3 storey, 8 bedroom Country Residence (incorporating 3 Attic ‘Rooms’) affording scope for updating, together with traditional range of outbuildings (including former ‘Farmhouse’) having considerable potential for alternative use (subject to statutory consents) and productive land extending in all to 9.5acres (3.84hectares) or thereabouts; being situated, in an, eminent, rural setting with exceptional views towards the Clwydian Hills, some 3 miles from the Historical Market Town of Ruthin.

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

The sale of this property is being conducted through our Colwyn Bay Office (Tel: 01492 510360)

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INTRODUCTION Seldom does the opportunity arise to acquire a property of such characteristics and attributes as Plas Perthi. The ‘small-holding’ is available in multiple lots and consists of a character, period, 3 storey rural dwelling (retaining a wealth of original features and affording the opportunity for sympathetic upgrading) together with a traditional range of outbuildings (having significant development potential, subject to Statutory Consents), as well as productive land in all extending to 9.5acres, or thereabouts; being situated in an idyllic rural setting (affording exception views towards the Clwydian Hills – a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’).

Plas Perthi may well appeal to purchasers seeking a smallholding/lifestyle property (having speculative opportunity) as well as those interested in developing a potential equestrian facility.

NB Interested parties must satisfy themselves that relevant Statutory Consents are obtained (as appropriate) prior to the use of the subject property for any non agricultural (including, for instance, non qualifying equestrian) purpose. SITUATION & DIRECTIONS The property is located in a rural setting being approximately 2 & 3 miles from the village of Clawddnewydd & the Historical Market Town of Ruthin, respectively. From Ruthin proceed (along the B5105) via Llanfwrog and continue in the direction of Clawddnewydd for some 1.8 miles. Plas Perthi is thereafter located on the left. Please refer to the accompanying Site and Location Plans for further clarification in this respect.

TENURE & POSSESSION We are given to understand that the property is Freehold and offered with Vacant Possession upon completion.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Viewing arrangements is strictly by prior appointment through the Agent’s Colwyn Bay Office (Tel: 01492 510360) NB Inspections of the property will be undertaken at own risk and neither the Vendors nor their appointed Agents will be responsible for any loss or injury sustained in consequence.

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EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY ETC This property is sold subject to all and any rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and all existing Wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, wires, drains, water, gas and electricity supplies; and other rights and obligation; quasi-easements and restrictive covenants; and all existing Wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, wires, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. The property is also conveyed subject to all matters revealed in the title accompanying the Contracts of Sale. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The property notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme, Agreement, Resolution or Notice which may be existing or become effective and also subject to any Statutory Provision(s) or By-Law(s) without obligation on the part of the Vendor or the Selling Agents to specify them. PLANS & PARTICULARS These have been carefully prepared and are believed to be correct but interested parties must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the statements within them. No person in the employment of the Agents Davis Meade Property Consultants has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property and these particulars do not constitute an offer or contact. Certain boundary lines on site may not accord with those identified on the plans accompanying this brochure and some internal divisions may have been removed since the Ordnance Survey compiled the relevant Map Editions. QUOTAS & SINGLE FARM PAYMENT ENTITLEMENTS For the avoidance of any doubt no Quotas or Single Farm Payment Entitlements will be included with the sale of this property. LOCAL AUTHORITY

Denbighshire County Council, Caledfryn, Smithfield Road, Denbigh (Tel: 01824-706000).

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Electricity :- Scottish Power Plc., Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4DW (Tel: 0845 2721212 / 0845 7292292).

Water :- Dŵr Cymru / Welsh Water, Dŵr Cymru Depot, Developer Services, PO Box 3146,Cardiff.CF30 0EH

(Tel: 0800 917 2652).

IMPORTANT 1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property; please ask

for further information/verification. 2. Nothing in these Particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural

condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase.

3. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property

remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.

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4. Any area, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY. If such details are fundamental to a purchaser, such purchaser(s) must rely on their own enquiries.

5. Where any reference is made to Planning Permission or potential uses, such information is given by Davis

Meade Property Consultants in good faith. Purchasers should, however, make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase.

6. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property.

7. IN ORDER TO CONFORM WITH MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS, WE WOULD ASK ALL

PROSPECTIVE BUYERS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY AND ADDRESS AT THE AUCTION. PLEASE BRING A VALID PASSPORT OR UK DRIVING LICENCE TOGETHER WITH A PUBLIC UTILITY INVOICE, BANK STATEMENT OR LOCAL AUTHORITY COUNCIL TAX BILL (DATED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 3 MONTHS) TO THE AUCTION. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSIT WHICH MAY ONLY BE PAID BY BANKERS DRAFT, BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUE, COMPANY CHEQUE OR PERSONAL CHEQUE (N.B PLEASE REFER TO THE PROPERTY CONTRACT/CONDITIONS OF SALE OR CONTACT THE VENDOR’S SOLICITORS TO VERIFY THE REQUIREMENTS IN THIS RESPECT).

DISPUTES Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points included in General Remarks, Stipulations, Particulars or on the Plans (or the interpretation of any of them) the questions shall be referred to the arbitration of the Selling Agents, Davis Meade Property Consultants, whose decision acting as Vendor’s Agents shall be final.

VENDORS SOLICITORS

Swayne Johnson Solicitors, Llanrhydd Manor, Llanrhydd Street, Ruthin LL15 1PP. Tel: 01824-703833 (FAO: Caryl Vaughan).

PARTICULARS OF PROPERTY

PLAS PERTHI - HOMESTEAD & LAND (shown for identification purposes only edged ‘red’ on the appended Site Plan). This eminently situated, character, rural property comprises an imposing farmhouse built in 1888 (affording scope for updating), together with a traditional range of outbuildings (having potential for conversion to alternative use, subject to Statutory Consents) and land in 9.5 acres (3.84 hectares) or thereabouts.

The farmhouse, which retains a wealth of original features, is constructed substantially from Ruabon red brick under a slate roof and briefly comprises the following accommodation:-

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GROUND FLOOR:

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR to:-

PORCH with tiled floor leading to:-

ENTRANCE HALL with staircase off and radiator.

DINING ROOM [19'4″ (5.9m) max x 14'11″ (4.55m) max] with tiled surround open fire-place, bay window onto front grounds, double panelled radiator and picture rail.

SITTING ROOM [17'3″ (5.25m) max x 14'8″ (4.48m) max] having tile back, Carrara Marble effect surround, open fireplace, bay window onto front aspect, 2 double panelled radiators and picture rail.

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KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM [14'9″ (4.49m) max x 14'1″ (4.30m) max] with double drainer stainless steel sink, base and wall cupboards, electric cooker point and Esse oil fired cooking range (which contributes to the hot water heating system); built-in airing & storage cupboards, slate slab floor; and ‘pine’ pantry cupboard.

THE ‘CLWYD’ ROOM [18' (5.49m) max x 13'10″ (4.22m) max] being a well proportioned Living Room with bay window affording extensive views towards the Clwydian Hills; with tile backed black/white marble surround open fireplace and tiled hearth; 2 double panelled radiators; picture rail.

REAR HALL with built-in corner and ‘larder’ cupboard. WASHROOM [7'2″ (2.18m) max x 6'9″ (2.08.m) max] having distinctive pedestal wash hand basin with cast iron stand and w.c; double panelled radiator, shelving and coat hooks.

UTILITY [10'6″ (3.20m) max x 9'9″ (2.98m) max] with porcelain sink; slate platform and further shelving; plumbing for washing machine; Boulter oil fired boiler appliance and slate slab floor. REAR PORCH with external door access and quarry tiled floor.

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FIRST FLOOR: with landing and radiator. BEDROOM 1 [16'1″ (4.90m) max x 14'9″ (4.50m) max] with dual aspect (affording southerly views) and built-in airing cupboard; cast iron (covered feature) fireplace and double panelled radiator. BEDROOM 2 [10'6″ (3.20m) max x 9'9″ (2.97m) max] with double panelled radiator and distant views towards the Clwydian Hills. BATHROOM [7'7″ (2.31m) max x 6'10″ (2.11m) max] having suite of panelled bath (with shower over); pedestal wash hand basin and w.c; radiator; part tiled walls. BEDROOM 3 [18' (5.49m) max x 13'11″ (4.24m) max] with covered cast iron feature fireplace; wash hand basin and bow window affording extensive views towards the Clwydian Hills; 2 double panelled radiators.

BEDROOM 4 [19'8″ (5.99m) max x 15' (4.58m) max] with covered cast iron feature fireplace; dual aspect (including bow window onto front grounds and also towards the Clwydian Hills); single and double panelled radiators, picture rail. BEDROOM 5 [17'5″ (5.32m) max x 14'8″ (4.47m) max] having covered cast iron feature fireplace; bow window affording views onto front grounds; pedestal wash hand basin, double and single panelled radiators. SECOND FLOOR :– with Landing ‘ATTIC BEDROOM’ 6 [13'9″ (4.19m) max x 11'10″ (3.60m) max] (to dormer) with extensive southerly views towards the Clwydian Hills.

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‘ATTIC BEDROOM’ 7 [11'9″ (3.58m) max x 12'7″ (3.84m) max] (to dormer) with exceptional distant views of countryside scenery and access to roof space. ‘ATTIC BEDROOM’ 8 [14'8″ (4.47m) max x 9'6″ (2.90m) max] (to dormer) with views onto southerly aspect. OUTSIDE Within the foregrounds there is a gravelled driveway leading to the farmhouse and the domestic curtilage consists of an established garden area, comprising lawn, together with range of coniferous (including monkey puzzle, pine etc) and deciduous trees as well as a selection of shrubs and floral borders, partly bounded by wall and fence/hedge perimeters. Further contained is an enclosed kitchen garden, and to the rear of the house is a paved patio together with mono-pitch fuel store.

Within the adjoining yard (which is accessed by means of an independent driveway) there is the prefabricated pebble dash rendered single ‘Garage’ within up & over door. Also contained, is the traditional range of outbuildings including the former 2 storey Farm dwelling built substantially from stone (and part brick) under a slate roof, as well as the integral ‘coal store’ (housing a water pump). Attached, is the single storey stone and corrugated roof Garden Outhouse (with platform shelf), as well as the circular stone surround Well feature.

Former Farmhouse & Garden Outhouse Traditional Outbuilding range

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Also included is the further vernacular range of farm outbuildings constructed, principally, from stone wall and slate roof, including the ‘Cart Shed’ [4.34m (max) x 4.28m (max)] with loft above; The ‘Barn’ [having principal area of 7.68m (max) x 4.02m (max)] with access therefrom to the Loft Area as well as the Byre (with stalls for 6 and) an isolation pen [6.36m x 5.40m (max)]. Attached is the mono-pitch Stable (4.60m approx. x 4.10m approx), segregated into 2 compartments, with corrugated roof. Further abutting is the ‘Shippon’ [26.23m (max) x 8.48m (max)] with stalls for 52 cows having been built from partially rendered/brick walls, which is attached to the mono-pitch ‘Dairy’ [4.89m (max) x 3.61m (max)]. Further attached is the brick built Cow Shed [6.20m (max) x 4.15m (max)] with 8 stalls, as well as the adjoining loose box. Also contained is the ‘Tool Shed’ [3.02m (max) x 2.15m (max)] under a mono-pitched roof, as well as the 2 mono-pitch (2-bay) open fronted (corrugated clad) implement stores. In addition, there is the 3-bay (open fronted) ‘Hay Barn’ [13.8m (max) x 7.30m (max)] with the adjoining 2-bay lean-to (housing 2 loose boxes), together with a further lean-to attached; and the separate 3-bay [15m (max) x 13.7m (max)] ‘General Purpose’ Portal Frame Outbuilding (of part block walls/corrugated cladding) with concrete floor and apron. Moreover, there is the domed (corrugated) Nissen Hut [11.65m (max) x 4.70m (max)] with concrete floor.

General Purpose Outbuilding

THE LAND The ‘Paddock’ land adjoining the homestead is generally described as having, principally, ‘level’ topography with chiefly hedge/fence perimeters.

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SERVICES We are given to understand that the mains water, mains electricity, private drainage & oil fired central heating serve the residence.

MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1967 These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract-intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Davis Meade Property Consultants has the authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to the property.

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