Description

For sale by Public Auction at 2.00 pm on 25th September 2025 at the Lion Quays Hotel, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EN. A spacious two bedroom semi detached property situated in an accessible location near Chirk and including terraced gardens which lead up onto the Llangollen Canal towpath. The property is warmed by gas fired central heating and is double glazed. It offers great potential for further improvement in line with a buyer’s tastes and requirements.

Location

The property is situated on the fringes of the village of Chirk Bank adjacent to the Llangollen Canal and within the UNESCO world heritage site which includes the nearby Chirk Aqueduct. Chirk Bank is situated between Chirk and Weston Rhyn both of which offer an excellent range of local amenities including shops, post office, public houses and excellent primary schools. Easy access onto the A5/A483 provides links to the larger towns of Oswestry, Wrexham, Shrewsbury and the city of Chester. Chirk has a train station which provides services to Birmingham and Manchester.

Accommodation

A part glazed uPVC door leads into:

Hall

12′ 8” x 6′ 8” (3.87m x 2.02m) max incl stairsDecorative quarry tile flooring, radiator, stairs to first floor landing, understairs storage cupboard, C/H control and doors off to:

Lounge

10′ 11” x 11′ 0” (3.34m x 3.35m) maxRadiator.

Dining Area

11′ 11” x 9′ 9” (3.63m x 2.98m)Built in cupboard housing ‘Ideal’ gas fired boiler, separate low level storage cupboard, radiator, wood effect flooring, part glazed uPVC door to rear and opening into:

Kitchen

8′ 2” x 7′ 1” (2.50m x 2.15m)Fitted base/eye level wall units with worktops over and inset stainless steel sink/drainer. Space for cooker, fridge and washing machine. Vinyl flooring and part tiled walls.

Stairs to first floor landing

Access to loft space and doors off to:

Bedroom 1

11′ 10” x 11′ 0” (3.61m x 3.36m)Radiator.

Bedroom 2

11′ 11” x 8′ 11” (3.64m x 2.72m)Radiator.

Box Room

5′ 11” x 4′ 11” (1.81m x 1.50m)

Bathroom

8′ 11” x 8′ 6” (2.72m x 2.58m) maxPanel bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush w.c. Fitted storage/airing cupboard, radiator and part tiled walls.

Outside

At the front of the property is a small enclosed garden area with pedestrian gate to the side which leads to the rear. At the rear there is an externally accessed W.C. and former coal store with steps lead up to the terraced gardens. Take care on the steps as they are very steep. The gardens themselves include decked seating areas, flowering beds, mature shrubs and a timber garden shed. At the top of the garden, a pedestrian gate provides access onto the Llangollen Canal towpath.

EPC Rating

EPC Rating – Band ‘D’ (59).

Council Tax Band

Council Tax Band – ‘B’.

Tenure

We are informed that the property is freehold subject to vacant possession on completion.

Services

We are informed that the property has mains gas, electricity, water and drainage connections.

Solicitor

Jenny Morris of Gough Thomas and Scott, 8 Willow Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AQ. 01691 622413

Buyer’s Premium

Please note that the purchasers are responsible for paying the buyer’s premium on exchange of contracts in addition to the purchase price. This is set at 2.40% including VAT of the sale price subject to a minimum fee of £3,300 incl. VAT.

Directions

From the A5 take the B5070 at the Gledrid roundabout signposted towards Chirk. Continue ahead passing the Poachers public house on the left hand side and around the left hand bend where the property will be found on the left hand side after a short distance.

Guide Price

Where a guide price is given that price is not to be taken as an indication of the value of the lot or of the reserve price. Pre-auction guide prices are based upon the initial anticipation of the sale price of the property at auction. Prospective purchasers should be aware that guide prices are subject to change and are advised to check any amendments with the Auctioneers prior to the auction. The reserve price for each of the lots may exceed the quoted guide price and eventual guide price.

Reserve Price

The reserve price is the seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

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