Gorsedd, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8

A spectacular modern house, built to an exacting standard and providing spacious family accommodation, situated on the edge of the village and with views across the Dee Estuary

Accommodation in Brief

• Porch; Reception Hall; Lounge; Dining Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Dining Area and Snug off; Utility Room; Study; Cloakroom
• Master Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom and Dressing Room; 4 further Double Bedrooms (3 En-Suite Bath/Shower Rooms)
• Superbly Landscaped Gardens with Terraces and Lawns; Detached Garage with Storage; Parking.
• In all, just under 2/3 of an acre.

Description

Mulberry House was constructed in 2014 and is a fine example of modern architecture, design and build quality. The house has impressive front and rear facades, and sits well within its plot, set back from the road enjoying privacy and, at the rear, lovely views across its own gardens to the Dee Estuary, particularly from first floor level. It is built of block with rendered elevations, reconstituted stone sills and headers beneath a tiled roof, with energy and economic efficiency at the forefront including underfloor heating throughout served by ground source, high levels of insulation and supplemented by solar PV.

The house has been finished to a high standard with quality kitchen and bathroom fitments, extensive use of porcelain tiles, and Sonos and Lutron sound and lighting systems. The layout is ideally suited to family living with a blend of open plan spaces together with individual reception rooms all accessed off a large reception hall, and five double bedrooms at first floor level, all of which are ensuite. The kitchen is at the heart of the home and is a lovely every day and informal entertaining area with plenty of space for dining table and chairs, and opening into a snug with double sided wood burner.

The kitchen itself has been handmade by local company Truwood, and incorporates an extensive range of cupboards and drawers beneath quartz works surfaces, recently fitted electric Rangemaster with two ovens, grill, plate warmer, and induction hob, integrated Neff dishwasher, LG fridge/freezer, and island with breakfast bar. There are bifold and French doors from the kitchen, dining area and snug opening to the terrace which brilliantly connect the interior with outside. There is a useful utility and boot room off the kitchen with plenty of further storage. The remainder of the ground floor has two further principal reception rooms, the lounge having a Chesneys woodburner with mantelpiece and lit display recesses, the dining room presently used as a pool room with wine store, and there is also a useful study.

The first floor is accessed by an impressive staircase to a galleried landing with glazed balustrade. The bedrooms all have lovely aspects over the grounds and are served by four bathrooms which have been beautifully fitted with quality tiling and sanitary ware. The master suite is particularly impressive with the bedroom having a high vaulted ceiling with exposed truss, feature wall with inset television and bioethanol fire, and Juliet balcony from which the views are spectacular. There is a full bathroom with separate shower, and a large dressing room which has been comprehensively fitted with wardrobes and central island.

In summary, Mulberry House is a stunning home, designed for family living, finished to a high specification and well maintained throughout the owners’ tenure since it was built.

Location

Mullberry House occupies a peaceful and private position on the edge of Gorsedd, which is a popular village in an accessible part of North Wales. The village enjoys a semi-rural feel, and has a blend of modern and period buildings, including a picturesque church and popular pub, The Druid Inn which is within walking distance. A wider range of services is available in Holywell including several supermarkets, while Mold and Chester offer a more comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities supported by retail parks at Broughton and Cheshire Oaks.

Schooling is well provided for in the area with primary schools in Whitford, Carmel and Holywell, Holywell High School is nearby, and independent schooling is available at the King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester, Rydal Penrhos at Colwyn Bay and St David’s near Llandudno.

Communications

The property benefits from excellent road communications being within two miles of the A55 Expressway which connects with the A483 and the M53 motorway, serving Wrexham, Liverpool and the national motorway network, as well as west along the North Wales coast to Anglesey, with travel to Dun Laoghaire from Holyhead.

The Chester Business Park, Deeside Industrial Park and Wrexham Industrial Estate are all within easy reach while Liverpool, Manchester and other areas of commerce throughout the North West are within daily commuting distance. For travel further afield Liverpool and Manchester airports are both within about an hour’s drive, and there is a 2 hour 10 mins rail service from Flint (where there is subsidised ticketing and car parking) to London Euston via Chester.

Outside

Mulberry House is approached through a stone splayed entrance with pair of electrically operated decorative wrought iron gates to a tarmacadamed drive in front of the house with space for several vehicles. The drive is edged with stone setts, and on one side there is a lawn with privet hedging, on the other, a high laurel hedge providing privacy. The garage is built of block with rendered elevations beneath a slate roof and served with light and power, and has an electric up and over door. It measures 5.53m wide x 5.62m max. deep incorporating a store room and workshop area. Steps rise to a useful first floor store room, (4.72m x 3.5m part restricted height).

The main gardens are to the rear of the house and have been beautifully landscaped. Across the width of the building and accessed directly from the kitchen and snug is a wide flagged terrace providing a lovely outdoor seating area, with low clipped hedge and lawn. Steps rise to the main lawn which is a great amenity space for a variety of sports activities, and which has incredible views and is surrounded by mature hedgerows. Against the northerly boundary are the solar PV panels.

Directions

To reach the property from the A55 leave at Junction 31 taking the A5026 towards Holywell/Treffynnon. After a mile, turn right signposted Pant y Wacco. Continue for about 400 yards, and Mulberry House will be seen on the left hand side.

Property Information

Address: Mulberry House, Gorsedd, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8QZ

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Ground source heating. Solar PV. Broadband connection

Third party rights: There is a public footpath alongside party of the westerly boundary.

Local Authority: Flintshire Council. Tel: 01352 702121. Tax Band H

Viewing: Only by appointment with Jackson-Stops