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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · LL21 9EB
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About
The property is located on the outskirts of Gwyddelwern, a small rural village in Denbighsire, set in the scenic Welsh countryside near the Dee Valley.
The village itself has a primary school, and a strong local community feel.
For further amenities, the nearby town of Corwen (a short drive away) provides shops, cafes, pubs, a medical centre, and transport links.
The popular town of Ruthin is also within easy reach, offering additional services and leisure opportunities.
Property- Pen Y Platt is a traditional 3/4 bedroom detached former farmhouse offering well-proportioned accommodation and retains a number of original character features, including exposed timber beams and masonry which contributes to the property's historic charm.
Whilst the dwelling requires a full schedule of modernisation and refurbishment, it presents an excellent opportunity for purchasers seeking to restore a character property to their own specification.
The internal accommodation comprises two spacious reception rooms together with three generously sized double bedrooms, providing a practical and versatile layout suitable for a range of occupiers.
The property benefits from a combination of UPVC double-glazed windows and original timber-framed single-glazed windows, reflecting its period character.
Accommodation Comprises: Living Room - 4.10m x 6.17m Kitchen - 4.10m x 3.63m Utility- 3.21m x 3.38m Family Room- 4.44m x 3.61m Bathroom - 2.06m x 3.36m Bedroom 1 - 4.10m x 3.61m Bedroom 2/Office- 4.11m x 3.06m Bedroom 3 - 2.94m x 3.02m Bedroom 4 - 4.10m x 4.79m Externally, the property enjoys a large enclosed garden together with an adjoining former dairy building.
This outbuilding benefits from both mains electricity and water supplies and offers useful ancillary accommodation, with potential for a variety of uses, including as a workshop, storage facility or hobby space, subject to any necessary consents.
This additional space enhances the overall appeal and versatility of the property.
In addition to the existing on-street parking, the land to the south of the property presents an excellent opportunity to create a driveway and dedicated off-road parking.
Directions- From the centre of Gwyddelwern, take the A494 in the direction of Ruthin. Upon exiting the village, turn right at the first junction and follow the road uphill.
Continue for approximately 1.2 miles and the property, Pen Platt, will be located on the right-hand side.
What3words - decoder.aquatics.adapt Services- The property is connected to mains electricity, with water supplied via a private borehole and drainage to a private septic tank.
Heating is provided by an oil-fired central heating system, with the addition of two multi-fuel stoves located within the reception rooms, providing supplementary heating.
Energy Performance Certificate- Energy Performance Rating of F (33) Planning- We are not aware of any other active planning applications in place in relation to the property.
The property is located outside the Local Development Boundary. Building Survey & Condition- No formal building survey has been made on the property in the last 12 months.
The agents have not undertaken a full survey of the property.
Wayleaves Easements & Rights Of Way- The property currently benefits from a pedestrian right of way over the neighbouring farmyard, with uninterrupted access required at all times, together with a right of way across adjoining farmland for the purpose of maintaining and repairing the existing borehole.
The property is offered for sale subject to, and with the benefit of, all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether expressly mentioned in these particulars or otherwise.
Council Tax- Council Tax Band:- D Local Authority- Denbighshire County Council Tenure & Possession- The freehold of the property is offered with Vacant Possession on completion of sale.
Method of Sale- The property is to be offered for sale by Formal Tender. The Legal Pack and Tender Documentation are available via the Vendors Solicitors or Selling Agent.
Prospective purchasers must submit their offer using the Tender Document, accompanied by a 10% deposit paid by cheque to the Vendors' Solicitors.
The Vendors reserve the right not to accept the highest offer, or indeed any offer submitted.
Tender Closing Date- All tenders are to be received by the 15th October 2026 at 12 Noon (Please refer to the Tender Document).
Tender Notification Date- All Potential Purchasers will be notified of the Vendors decision on or before the 29th October 2026 (Please refer to the Tender Document).
Completion- Completion of the sale is to take place with 28 days of the Notification Date (Please refer to the Tender Document).
Vendors Solicitors- Chloe Roberts, Llewellyn Jones Solicitors, Birch House Business Centre, Hen Lôn Parcwr, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1NA- Telephone: Email: - Reference: Pen Y Platt Costs- The purchaser will be required to contribute 50% of the cost of preparing the Legal Pack, with the final amount to be confirmed.
Viewings- Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor's agents R G Jones - Health & Safety- Given the potential hazards, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety.
DISCLAIMER These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
Intending purchasers or purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise of their accuracy.
No person in the employment of Farmers Marts (R G Jones) Ltd has the authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to the property.
Council Tax Band: D (Cyngor Sir Dinbych) Tenure: Freehold
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