Description

For sale by Public Auction at 2.00 pm on 26th June 2025 at the Lion Quays Hotel, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EN. Tucked away off Quarry Road on the fringes of Glyn Ceiriog, this enchanting two-bedroom country cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home full of charm, character, and potential. Recently benefiting from some improvement works, the property invites a new owner to complete the renovation in their own style.

The cottage is heated by a solid fuel Rayburn, which provides both central heating and hot water. In addition, two further fireplaces bring warmth and atmosphere to the home — one of which features a cosy log burner, perfect for winter evenings.

Outside, the property boasts a wealth of outbuildings including a coal and wood store, a small workshop with power, and a delightful brick-built potting shed. While the shed would benefit from some renovation, it retains an abundance of rustic charm and could make a wonderful garden retreat or studio space.

The gardens offer fantastic scope for landscaping and back onto mature woodland, providing privacy and a truly idyllic rural setting. A garage and off-road parking are located just across Quarry Road, adding practicality to the property’s appeal.

Internal inspection is essential to fully appreciate the magic and potential this fairy-tale cottage has to offer.

Location

Gilfach Isa occupies an enviable position on the fringes of Glyn Ceiriog. The village has an excellent range of amenities including a Shop with Post Office, Sports and Community Centre, Community Cafe, Hotel and Public Houses. There is an excellent Primary school whilst there are a number of other renowned state and private schools within the area. A range of outdoor pursuits are on your doorstep including bridle paths, pony trekking, walking and cycling trails and fishing. The picturesque town of Llangollen (famous for hosting the International Eisteddfod) and market town of Oswestry are within easy reach. A483 & A5 trunk roads provide links north to Chester and south to Shrewsbury/Welshpool and onto the motorways beyond. Nearby Chirk also has a railway station providing services to Birmingham & Chester. Manchester and Liverpool Airports are just over an hour’s drive away.

Porch

With glazed door opening into:

Dining Room

13′ 4” x 12′ 4” (4.07m x 3.75m)Open fireplace, quarry tiled flooring, radiator, stairs to first floor landing and doors off to:

Living Room

14′ 4” x 12′ 3” (4.38m x 3.74m)Solid fuel burner, quarry tiled floors, radiator and bay window to the front.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

17′ 3” x 8′ 3” (5.25m x 2.51m)Rayburn solid fuel range cooker which runs central heating and hot water systems. Free standing kitchen units, inset stainless steel sink unit. Space for cooker, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Built in storage cupboard, glazed doors to garden and separate door to:

Former Shower Room

3′ 11” x 7′ 3” (1.19m x 2.21m)Currently not in use but previously provided plumbing/facilities for ground floor shower room.

Stairs to the first floor landing

With doors off to:

Bedroom 1

12′ 4” x 12′ 2” (3.75m x 3.71m)Feature fireplace and radiator.

Bedroom 2

12′ 8” x 8′ 8” (3.86m x 2.63m)Feature fireplace and radiator.

Bathroom

9′ 2” x 5′ 11” (2.79m x 1.80m)Updated suite comprising panel bath with Mira electric rainfall shower over, pedestal wash basin and low level flush W.C. Tiled flooring, radiator and access to loft space.

Outside

The property is set within private gardens which adjoin woodland and offer huge scope for improvement. There is a level area to the front of the property with sloping gardens to the rear. Adjoining the property itself is a wood/coal store and workshop with an electricity supply. There is also a brick potting shed within the gardens, while located on the opposite side of quarry road is a single garage with off road parking provision in front.

EPC Rating

EPC Rating Band ‘G’ (1)

Council Tax Band

Council Tax Band ‘A’

Local Authority

Wrexham County Borough Council, The Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY. Tel: (01978) 292000.

Tenure

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

Services

We are informed that the property is connected to mains water and mains electricity with a private septic tank drainage system.

Method of Sale

The property will be offered for sale by public auction on Thursday the 26th June 2025 at The Lion Quays Hotel, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY11 3EN. The sale will commence at 2.00 pm.

Buyers Premium

Please note that the purchasers will be responsible for paying a buyer’s premium on exchange of contracts in addition to the purchase price. This is set at 2.00% plus VAT of the sale price subject to a minimum of £3,300 including VAT. For further details on fees payable please consult the auction legal pack.

Solicitor

Mr Gareth Kelly, Gittins McDonald Solicitors, 12 Grosvenor Road, Wrexham LL11 1BU, 07978 366665.

Directions

From Chirk proceed West on the B4500 towards Glyn Ceiriog. After entering the village continue until the mini roundabout before taking the 3rd exit onto Quarry Road. Follow the road up the hill and out of the village, where after a small pull in on the right hand side the property’s pedestrian access gateway will be seen on the right as identified by the auctioneer’s For Sale board, just before the neighbouring property known as Brushwood Cottage.

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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