The Cross, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1AZ Tel: Fax: Northop, Mold, Flintshire CH7 6BQ

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1 The Cross, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1AZ Tel: Fax: Plymouth House, High Street Northop, Mold, Flintshire CH7 6BQ Offers In The Region Of 695,000 Plymouth House is a unique 17th Century Grade II* Listed six-bedroom detached house in a central village location. Built in 1673 its full of history with many original features whilst making a delightful 21st century family home. The present owners ran Plymouth House as a very successful 5* B & B before retiring five years ago and are confident this could easily be reinstated should this be desired. As the property includes many outbuildings, including an attached former coach house, small barn, workshop and garage, Plymouth House also lends itself to a wide variety of uses for any incoming purchaser providing extra accommodation or home office. The ground floor accommodation comprises: Reception hall, dining room, morning room, kitchen, snug, cloakroom, utility and cellar. Two elegant bedrooms with luxury en-suites and a further twin bedroom and separate bathroom sit on the first floor, whilst off the second floor landing there are two more beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms with vaulted ceilings along with bedroom six. The back of the house is surrounded

2 Having featured on the BBC's 'House Detectives' programme, the owners have the full history of this fascinating house built in the late 17th Century on the site of a previous dwelling, with mullion windows still in situ. The beautiful oak staircase predates the house and is circa 1620 to Like most historic homes, Plymouth House has been developed through the ages reflecting the different styles and many interesting period features. Northop Village stands on the Holyhead Road, historically one of the main trade routes between London and Dublin. Plymouth House was a coaching inn known as the Yacht Inn until the late 19 century when it reverted to a private residence. The current owners have undertaken a major programme of restoration and refurbishment to provide a most impressive and beautifully appointed residence. The adjoining former coach house, a large two storey building would lend itself to restoration to provide additional accommodation as it can interconnect with the main house. LOCATION Plymouth House is situated at the heart of Northop - a small thriving village community some 3 miles from Mold and 12 miles from Chester. The village has a local Post Office / shop, together with primary school, parish church, two inns and the well known Northop Country Park golf course. The A55 Expressway is located on the edge of the village enabling easy access towards North Wales, Cheshire and the motorway network to Manchester, Birmingham and London. There is a direct rail link from Flint (3 miles) to London Euston (2 hrs 30 mins). THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES Wide stone steps leading to a panelled entrance door leading to: RECEPTION HALL 4.72m x 2.67m (15'6 x 8'9) A splendid reception hall with a high ceiling with exposed beam, panelling to dado height, two sash windows to the front elevation with pitch pine panelled shutters (not in use) and window sills, an historic staircase rising to the first floor, oak herringbone wood block floor and radiator. DRAWING ROOM 6.02m x 4.95m (19'9 x 16'3) An elegant room with two fine sash windows with deep pitched pine sills and concealed shutters (not in use). A brick lined chimney breast with tiled hearth and a fine polished granite fire surround and mantle with coal effect gas stove, two ceiling beams, wall light points and low level radiators. FIREPLACE DINING ROOM 5.97m max x 5.99m (19'7 max x 19'8) Located to the front left hand side of the house, it also has two fine sash windows to the front elevation with pine sills and concealed shutters (not in use) and a further window to gable. Central ceiling beam, wall light points, a most impressive inglenook fireplace lined in brick with the former bread oven, raised hearth and plinth and a large coal effect living flame gas stove. A pine boarded floor, wall light points and two radiators.

3 INGLENOOK KITCHEN 5.08m x 5.18m max (16'8 x 17' max) The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke range of base and wall mounted cupboards and drawers with light cream toned finish to door and drawer fronts and polished black granite working surfaces. There is space for a slot in range cooker with gas and electric point with a concealed extractor hood and light over, white glazed Belfast sink with brass mixer, integrated dishwasher and microwave oven. Display cabinet, attractive tiled splashbacks, fitted fridge, Georgian style windows to the rear elevation and matching door, riven stone effect ceramic tile flooring and radiator. Square arch leading through to: INNER HALL 5.99m x 0.81m (19'8 x 2'8) Leading through to the kitchen, providing a useful storage area within which is a modern Worcester gas fired boiler and cylinder with immersion heater. MORNING ROOM 3.28m x 4.65m (10'9 x 15'3) A brick lined chimney breast with a fine stone surround and over mantle, raised brick hearth and a cream enamelled solid fuel Rayburn with hotplate and oven. Fitted pine cupboard to one side with shelving, high beamed ceiling, sash window with aspect over the rear garden, red quarry tiled floor and radiator. KITCHEN

4 SNUG 4.42m x 3.71m (14'6 x 12'2) A delightful room with a high vaulted ceiling with glazed upper lights and a further window to side, feature brick chimney breast with recess and a wood burning stove, riven stone slabbed floor, TV point and wall light points. BEDROOM ONE 6.15m x 5.97m max (20'2 x 19'7 max) Two sash windows to the front elevation, central ceiling beam, feature brick fireplace with hearth (flue not in use), wall light points and two radiators. UTILITY 2.87m x 1.83m (9'5 x 6') With fitted worktop and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier, fitted wall shelving with space for upright fridge freezer, panelled radiator. CLOAKROOM / WC 1.42m x 1.83m (4'8 x 6') White suite comprising wash basin and WC, extractor fan and radiator. FIRST FLOOR MAIN LANDING 6.25m x 2.67m (20'6 x 8'9) A large L shaped landing with two windows overlooking the front elevation, high ceiling with exposed beams and staircase rising to the second floor. Wide boarded floor and panelled radiator. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.49m x 1.78m (8'2 x 5'10) Luxury white suite comprising corner cubicle with electric shower, vanity incorporating wash basin and low level WC. Fully tiled walls to a Travertine style with extractor fan, ceiling downlighters, matching ceramic tiled floor, electric towel radiator.

5 BEDROOM TWO 5.13m max x 6.20m (16'10 max x 20'4) An elegant room also with two windows to the front elevation, central beams, brick lined fireplace with hearth (not in use), wall light points and radiator. BEDROOM THREE 4.67m x 3.23m (15'4 x 10'7) Two ceiling beams, window overlooking the rear garden, wide boarded floor, cast iron fireplace (not in use) and radiator. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 1.68m x 2.44m (5'6 x 8') Luxury white suite comprising corner cubicle with electric shower, vanity with bowl, separate WC, fully tiled walls to a Travetine style with extractor fan, downlighters, matching floor and a chrome electric towel radiator. BATHROOM 2.67m x 2.36m (8'9 x 7'9) Luxury suite comprising free standing roll top bath, separate shower cubicle, wash basin and w.c; travertine style floor and wall tiling and radiator.

6 SECOND FLOOR LANDING 6.32m x 2.69m (20'9 x 8'10) High vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins, window to rear elevation, floorboards and radiator. BEDROOM FOUR 5.05m x 5.36m max (16'7 x 17'7 max) High vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins, large window with views across the Village, wall light points and radiator. Walk in wardrobe with hanging rails and shelving. EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.44m x 1.78m (8' x 5'10) White suite comprising panelled bath, commercial shower with tap unit, pedestal wash basin and WC, feature exposed beams, high gloss ceramic tile flooring and radiator. BEDROOM SIX 3.28m x 3.91m (10'9 x 12'10) High vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins, double glazed window and radiator. CELLAR 5.99m x 5.99m (19'8" x 19'8") Access off the morning room with stone steps leading down to a large room with stone slab floor and mullion windows. OUTSIDE The front is bounded by an established hedge with pedestrian gate leading through to enclosed lawn garden with central gravelled pathway. To the left hand elevation is a wide gravelled entrance with a wall with pillars and twin gates leading through to a long gravelled driveway which extends along the majority of the left hand elevation of the house. EN-SUITE BATHROOM 3.63m x 2.57m max (11'11 x 8'5 max) Roll edge bath with tiled splashback, pedestal wash basin and WC, vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins, window and electric towel radiator. BEDROOM FIVE 6.25m max x 4.93m max (20'6 max x 16'2 max) High vaulted ceiling with exposed purlins, large sash window to the front elevation with views across the Village, wall light points, walk in under eaves wardrobe with hanging rail and shelves and radiator.

7 FORMER COACH HOUSE 6.07m x 6.12m plus 4.06m x 6.10m (19'11 x 20'1 plus 13'4 x 20') A splendid high vaulted room which adjoins the rear left hand side of the house with concreted floor to the main, it is dual height with two substantial central beams. Doors leading from the rear elevation with a concreted floor and electric installed. We understand from the vendor that planning permission was previously granted by Flintshire County Council for the conversion of the Former Coach House into a 4 bedroom house. This planning permission has since lapsed and enquiries should be made to Flintshire County Council planning department. BARN / WORKSHOP 4.88m x 3.23m plus 4.65m x 2.92m (16' x 10'7" plus 15'3" x 9'7") Twin doors opening to a two storey detached building to the rear of the coach house and barn which is of brick construction with a pitched roof providing. Opening to workshop / store room with electric light and power installed. WORKSHOP 4.37m x 2.51m plus 4.37m x 1.70m (14'4" x 8'3" plus 14'4" x 5'7") Located adjoining the rear right hand side of the house, provides a very useful work room with electric light and power installed, together with sink and a power supply for electric kiln. Attractive cast iron Georgian fireplace. ADJOINING GARAGE 4.88m x 3.43m (16' x 11'3") Timber panelled doors in. GARDENS There is a secluded gravelled courtyard which adjoins the rear elevation which has a mainly South Westerly aspect. Beyond is a low level stone wall leading through to a walled garden with private lawn and patio dining area, established beds with water feature, lighting and mature trees. PATIO AREA WALLED GARDEN DIRECTIONS From the Agent's Mold office proceed up the High Street and turn right at the traffic lights onto King Street. At the roundabout take the second exit towards New Brighton. On passing County Hall bear left at the traffic lights and follow the road through Sychdyn and thereafter into Northop. At the traffic lights continue straight ahead and take the first left on to the High Street. Plymouth House is on the left hand side. AGENT'S NOTES Flintshire County Council - Tax Band I VIEWING By appointment through the Agent's Mold Office on FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale. HME / LKJ Amended LKJ

8 NB: Photos may have been taken using wide angle lenses, items shown in photos may not be included in the sale. PLEASE NOTE: The Agents have not tested any included equipment (gas, electrical or otherwise), or central heating systems mentioned in these particulars, and purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their working order and condition prior to any legal commitment. Misrepresentation Act 1967 These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are 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 Cavendish Ikin has the authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to the property. Cavendish Ikin trading as Cavendish Residential.