
£205,000
  SOLDCastle Hill House,
Introduction
FOR SALE BY AUCTION ON THE 26th OCTOBER 2023. The National Property Auction will be conducted behind closed doors. The auction will be live-streamed online with SDL Property Auctions website with remote bidding online, on the phone and by proxy. Registration for bidding will close 5pm the day before the auction. The auction will commence at 10am.A traditional three bedroom detached house with range of outbuildings, courtyard and paddock, the whole extending to approximately one acre, located in a semi rural setting about a mile from Northop village and five miles from Mold. Standing in a corner position on the junction of Bryn Gwyn Lane with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The property is in need of a programme of repair and modernisation, and affords a well proportioned family sized home with three reception rooms, two with multi fuel stoves, kitchen with breakfast room, rear porch/sun room and utility room with Wc. To the first floor there are three double sized bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room, family bathroom and store/linen room. Outside there is a dual access drive, a rear courtyard with useful range of outbuildings, adjoining paddock and further range of derelict buildings to the rear. Potential for extension as well smallholding/cattery/kennels use, subject to necessary planning approval and consents. PLEASE REFER TO AGENTS NOTES WITHIN THESE SALES PARTICULARS.
METHOD OF SALE
The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold as Unconditional with Variable Fee (England and Wales).
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions’ Buyers Terms.
Auction Deposit and Fees:
The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneer’s fees apply:
• 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
• Buyer’s Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price for properties sold for up to £250,000, or 3.6% of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000 (in all cases, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). For worked examples please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide.
The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability.
There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the SDL Property Auctions’ home page.
This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack.
Guide Price & Reserve Price:
Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.
Further Information is available from SDL Property Auctions -Tel: 0800 046 5454 E: enquiries@sdlauctions.co.uk www.sdlauctions.co.uk
LOCATION

The property occupies an attractive position along the A5126, in between Northop village and Connah's Quay, and is within a few minutes drive of the A55 enabling ease of access along the north Wales coast, to Chester (approximately 12 miles) and the motorway network beyond. Northop has a general stores/post office, inn and primary school, whilst the county town of Mold provides a more comprehensive range of shops, supermarkets, several popular eating establishments and secondary schools.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH
Out built front entrance porch with double glazed outer door, matching side panel and UPVC double glazed leaded effect windows to either side. Wall light point and wood panelled interior door to living room.
LIVING ROOM

Double glazed leaded effect window to the front, recessed fireplace with raised slate hearth and Colebrookdale multifuel stove, TV aerial point and radiator. Opening to dining room.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.47m x 3.78m
Imperial: 14’8″ x 12’5″
DINING ROOM

Double glazed leaded effect window to the front, recessed fireplace (blocked off), radiator and glazed pine panelled interior door to inner lobby.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.84m x 3.78m
Imperial: 12’7″ x 12’5″
SITTING ROOM
Internal single glazed window, recessed fireplace with tiled hearth and multifuel stove, radiator and staircase to the first floor.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.50m x 3.81m
Imperial: 14’9″ x 12’6″
BREAKFAST ROOM

Part glazed interior to the rear porch/sun room, breakfast bar, radiator and archway opening through to kitchen.
Dimensions
Metric: 2.79m x 3.71m
Imperial: 9’2″ x 12’2″
KITCHEN

Fitted with a range of base and wall units with white door fronts and contrasting light grey coloured worktops with composite sink unit with preparation bowl and mixer tap. Two double glazed windows, space for electric cooker, integrated fridge and plumbing for dishwasher.
Dimensions
Metric: 2.49m x 4.88m
Imperial: 8’2″ x 16′
REAR PORCH/SUN ROOM
Extending across the rear elevation of the house with UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear courtyard and with matching exterior door. Freestanding Grant oil fired central heating boiler, wall light point and power points. PLEASE NOTE; THE HEATING AND DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM IS PRESENTLY NOT CONNECTED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR.
Dimensions
Metric: 7.75m x 1.73m
Imperial: 25’5″ x 5’8″
UTILITY
Double glazed leaded effect window, plumbing for washing machine, power points and folding doors to cloakroom/WC.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.15m x 3.38m overall
Imperial: 10’4″ x 11’1″ overall
CLOAKROOM/WC
Comprising low flush WC and wash basin, and double glazed window.
Dimensions
Metric: 1.47m x 1.37m
Imperial: 4’10” x 4’6″
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Loft access, feature stained/leaded internal window and traditional pine interior doors to all rooms.
BEDROOM ONE

A dual aspect room with double glazed windows and views over the surrounding countryside across to the Flintshire bridge and beyond.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.47m x 3.78m
Imperial: 14’8″ x 12’5″
BEDROOM TWO

Double glazed windows to the front and side elevations with views, shelved alcove and radiator.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.84m x 3.78m
Imperial: 12’7″ x 12’5″
BEDROOM THREE

Double glazed window to the rear, radiator, airing cupboard (please note that the hot water cylinder tank has been removed) and internal door to en suite.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.47m x 3.81m
Imperial: 14’8″ x 12’6″
EN SUITE
Comprising corner shower cubicle with Mira Advance electric shower, pedestal wash basin and low flush WC. Fully tiled walls, towel radiator, recessed ceiling lighting and extractor fan.
BATHROOM

Comprising panelled bath with electric shower and screen, pedestal wash basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, tiled floor, traditional style towel radiator, recessed ceiling lighting, extractor fan and double glazed window.
Dimensions
Metric: 2.79m x 2.64m
Imperial: 9’2″ x 8’8″
STORE/LINEN ROOM
Fitted slatted shelving and rails and radiator.
OUTSIDE

The property stands in a corner position and is approached over a dual entrance driveway with access onto Bryn Gwyn Lane. There is a lawn to the front of the house with established hedging to the roadside and additional parking to the side of the property with gated access leading through to the rear courtyard.
COURTYARD

To the rear is a large courtyard with a well and useful range of outbuildings to either side providing an abundance of storage. Comprising:
WORKSHOP
Workbench, electricity connected and single glazed window.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.61m x 4.04m
Imperial: 11’10” x 13’3″
TOOL STORE
Single glazed window.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.51m x 5.26m
Imperial: 11’6″ x 17’3″
STORES
Three outhouses/stores of brick construction with corrugated roof located to the right of the courtyard.
LARGE OUTBUILDING
Located to the rear of the courtyard a large former pigsty of brick construction with polycarbonate type roof, now used for general storage.
Dimensions
Metric: 12.78m x 5.26m
Imperial: 41’11” x 17’3″
PADDOCK

Located to the right hand side of the property is a small paddock with hedging to the frontage and with various established trees and bushes.
ADDITIONAL LAND AND BUILDINGS

Additional land/outbuildings located beyond the paddock with a selection of derelict brick and timber built outbuildings, in need of significant repair or demolition, with concrete hard stands to part.
SITE PLAN

For identification purposes only.
DIRECTIONS
From the agent's Mold office proceed up the High Street turning right at the traffic lights onto King Street. At the roundabout take the second exit following the signs for Queensferry and on reaching the next set of traffic lights bear left signposted for Sychdyn/Northop. Follow the road through Sychdyn and thereafter to Northop turning right at the traffic lights onto the Connah's Quay Road. Follow this road for approximately 1 mile whereupon the property will be found on the right hand side on the junction with Bryn Gwyn Lane.
AGENTS NOTES
PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THE BUILDINGS ARE IN A STATE OF DERELICTION AND DISREPAIR AND SHOULD ONLY BE ENTERED WITH EXTREME CAUTION.
SOME OF THE BUILDINGS HAVE ASBESTOS ROOFS AND CONTAIN FALLEN ASBESTOS.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF VARIOUS TRIP HAZARDS ACROSS THE SITE.
A BADGER SETT IS SITUATED TO THE REAR OF THE OUTBUILDINGS AND SHOULD NOT BE DISTURBED.
THE HEATING AND DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM IS PRESENTLY NOT CONNECTED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR.
THE PROPERTY HAS SUFFERED WATER DAMAGE SINCE THE PHOTOGRAPHS WITHIN THESE SALES PARTICULARS WERE TAKEN.
The property will be sold as seen and some of the outbuildings/land will still require clearing of contents which will be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) after legal completion of the sale.
Private septic tank drainage.
TENURE
The property is Freehold.
COUNCIL TAX
Flintshire County Council - Tax Band F
AML
AML - ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation before we can confirm the sale in writing. We would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
VIEWING
By appointment through the Agent's Mold Office 01352 751515.
FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.
DW/PMW
Amended JH
Amended JH
METHOD OF SALE

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold as Unconditional with Variable Fee (England and Wales).
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions’ Buyers Terms.
Auction Deposit and Fees:
The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneer’s fees apply:
• 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)
• Buyer’s Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price for properties sold for up to £250,000, or 3.6% of the purchase price for properties sold for over £250,000 (in all cases, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). For worked examples please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide.
The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability.
There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the SDL Property Auctions’ home page.
This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack.
Guide Price & Reserve Price:
Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.
Further Information is available from SDL Property Auctions -Tel: 0800 046 5454 E: enquiries@sdlauctions.co.uk www.sdlauctions.co.uk
LOCATION

The property occupies an attractive position along the A5126, in between Northop village and Connah's Quay, and is within a few minutes drive of the A55 enabling ease of access along the north Wales coast, to Chester (approximately 12 miles) and the motorway network beyond. Northop has a general stores/post office, inn and primary school, whilst the county town of Mold provides a more comprehensive range of shops, supermarkets, several popular eating establishments and secondary schools.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH

Out built front entrance porch with double glazed outer door, matching side panel and UPVC double glazed leaded effect windows to either side. Wall light point and wood panelled interior door to living room.
LIVING ROOM

Double glazed leaded effect window to the front, recessed fireplace with raised slate hearth and Colebrookdale multifuel stove, TV aerial point and radiator. Opening to dining room.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.47m x 3.78m
Imperial: 14’8″ x 12’5″
DINING ROOM

Double glazed leaded effect window to the front, recessed fireplace (blocked off), radiator and glazed pine panelled interior door to inner lobby.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.84m x 3.78m
Imperial: 12’7″ x 12’5″
SITTING ROOM

Internal single glazed window, recessed fireplace with tiled hearth and multifuel stove, radiator and staircase to the first floor.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.50m x 3.81m
Imperial: 14’9″ x 12’6″
BREAKFAST ROOM

Part glazed interior to the rear porch/sun room, breakfast bar, radiator and archway opening through to kitchen.
Dimensions
Metric: 2.79m x 3.71m
Imperial: 9’2″ x 12’2″
KITCHEN

Fitted with a range of base and wall units with white door fronts and contrasting light grey coloured worktops with composite sink unit with preparation bowl and mixer tap. Two double glazed windows, space for electric cooker, integrated fridge and plumbing for dishwasher.
Dimensions
Metric: 2.49m x 4.88m
Imperial: 8’2″ x 16′
REAR PORCH/SUN ROOM

Extending across the rear elevation of the house with UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear courtyard and with matching exterior door. Freestanding Grant oil fired central heating boiler, wall light point and power points. PLEASE NOTE; THE HEATING AND DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM IS PRESENTLY NOT CONNECTED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR.
Dimensions
Metric: 7.75m x 1.73m
Imperial: 25’5″ x 5’8″
UTILITY

Double glazed leaded effect window, plumbing for washing machine, power points and folding doors to cloakroom/WC.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.15m x 3.38m overall
Imperial: 10’4″ x 11’1″ overall
CLOAKROOM/WC

Comprising low flush WC and wash basin, and double glazed window.
Dimensions
Metric: 1.47m x 1.37m
Imperial: 4’10” x 4’6″
FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Loft access, feature stained/leaded internal window and traditional pine interior doors to all rooms.
BEDROOM ONE

A dual aspect room with double glazed windows and views over the surrounding countryside across to the Flintshire bridge and beyond.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.47m x 3.78m
Imperial: 14’8″ x 12’5″
BEDROOM TWO

Double glazed windows to the front and side elevations with views, shelved alcove and radiator.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.84m x 3.78m
Imperial: 12’7″ x 12’5″
BEDROOM THREE

Double glazed window to the rear, radiator, airing cupboard (please note that the hot water cylinder tank has been removed) and internal door to en suite.
Dimensions
Metric: 4.47m x 3.81m
Imperial: 14’8″ x 12’6″
EN SUITE

Comprising corner shower cubicle with Mira Advance electric shower, pedestal wash basin and low flush WC. Fully tiled walls, towel radiator, recessed ceiling lighting and extractor fan.
BATHROOM

Comprising panelled bath with electric shower and screen, pedestal wash basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, tiled floor, traditional style towel radiator, recessed ceiling lighting, extractor fan and double glazed window.
Dimensions
Metric: 2.79m x 2.64m
Imperial: 9’2″ x 8’8″
STORE/LINEN ROOM

Fitted slatted shelving and rails and radiator.
OUTSIDE

The property stands in a corner position and is approached over a dual entrance driveway with access onto Bryn Gwyn Lane. There is a lawn to the front of the house with established hedging to the roadside and additional parking to the side of the property with gated access leading through to the rear courtyard.
COURTYARD

To the rear is a large courtyard with a well and useful range of outbuildings to either side providing an abundance of storage. Comprising:
WORKSHOP

Workbench, electricity connected and single glazed window.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.61m x 4.04m
Imperial: 11’10” x 13’3″
TOOL STORE

Single glazed window.
Dimensions
Metric: 3.51m x 5.26m
Imperial: 11’6″ x 17’3″
STORES

Three outhouses/stores of brick construction with corrugated roof located to the right of the courtyard.
LARGE OUTBUILDING

Located to the rear of the courtyard a large former pigsty of brick construction with polycarbonate type roof, now used for general storage.
Dimensions
Metric: 12.78m x 5.26m
Imperial: 41’11” x 17’3″
PADDOCK

Located to the right hand side of the property is a small paddock with hedging to the frontage and with various established trees and bushes.
ADDITIONAL LAND AND BUILDINGS

Additional land/outbuildings located beyond the paddock with a selection of derelict brick and timber built outbuildings, in need of significant repair or demolition, with concrete hard stands to part.
SITE PLAN

For identification purposes only.
DIRECTIONS

From the agent's Mold office proceed up the High Street turning right at the traffic lights onto King Street. At the roundabout take the second exit following the signs for Queensferry and on reaching the next set of traffic lights bear left signposted for Sychdyn/Northop. Follow the road through Sychdyn and thereafter to Northop turning right at the traffic lights onto the Connah's Quay Road. Follow this road for approximately 1 mile whereupon the property will be found on the right hand side on the junction with Bryn Gwyn Lane.
AGENTS NOTES

PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THE BUILDINGS ARE IN A STATE OF DERELICTION AND DISREPAIR AND SHOULD ONLY BE ENTERED WITH EXTREME CAUTION.
SOME OF THE BUILDINGS HAVE ASBESTOS ROOFS AND CONTAIN FALLEN ASBESTOS.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF VARIOUS TRIP HAZARDS ACROSS THE SITE.
A BADGER SETT IS SITUATED TO THE REAR OF THE OUTBUILDINGS AND SHOULD NOT BE DISTURBED.
THE HEATING AND DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM IS PRESENTLY NOT CONNECTED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR.
THE PROPERTY HAS SUFFERED WATER DAMAGE SINCE THE PHOTOGRAPHS WITHIN THESE SALES PARTICULARS WERE TAKEN.
The property will be sold as seen and some of the outbuildings/land will still require clearing of contents which will be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) after legal completion of the sale.
Private septic tank drainage.
TENURE

The property is Freehold.
COUNCIL TAX

Flintshire County Council - Tax Band F
AML

AML - ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation before we can confirm the sale in writing. We would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
VIEWING

By appointment through the Agent's Mold Office 01352 751515.
FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.
DW/PMW
Amended JH
Amended JH
























