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£1,200,000

Waen Isa Lane, Babell, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8

Land size
11.7 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • 11.7 ACRES
  • FLEXIBLE LIVING ACCOMODATION
  • SEMI RURAL LOCATION
  • 6 BEDROOMS
  • PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A SUBSTANTIAL ANCILLARY OUTBUILDING
  • EASY ACCESS TO A55

Description

APPROXIMATELY 11.7 ACRES | POSSIBLE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY | OUTSTANDING VIEWS |

Occupying an enviable rural position at the end of a private lane, this exceptional country home enjoys breathtaking panoramic views across the Clwydian Hills and, on a clear day, towards Snowdonia (Eryri). Set within approximately 11.6 acres of gardens and pastureland, Top O Waen offers an outstanding opportunity for those seeking a substantial family home with flexible living accommodation, equestrian or smallholding potential, or multi-generational living.

Extending to approximately 3,500 sq ft, the property has been thoughtfully enhanced to combine modern comforts with character features, creating a welcoming home that is equally suited to family life and entertaining.

The principal accommodation centres around an impressive reception hall leading to two generous reception rooms, both enjoying beautiful countryside views. The spacious living room features solid wooden flooring, a Jøtul wood-burning stove and French doors opening onto the south-facing patio, while the adjoining dining room provides an ideal space for formal entertaining.

At the heart of the home is a beautifully appointed contemporary kitchen, fitted with sleek cabinetry, Silestone worktops and a large central island. Integrated Neff appliances are complemented by a traditional Aga range cooker, creating a practical yet characterful space for everyday living. French doors open directly onto the patio, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces.

The main house offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite with a luxurious en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom. Two large interconnecting attic rooms provide excellent additional space, ideal for a home office, hobbies room, games room or extensive storage, subject to individual requirements.

The original cottage has been successfully incorporated into the property while retaining its own distinct character, making it ideal as a self-contained annexe for extended family, guest accommodation or, subject to any necessary consents, a holiday let. This versatile space includes a cosy snug with exposed stone fireplace and wood-burning stove, a spacious open-plan living and dining room, two bedrooms and a shower room, with independent staircase access adding further flexibility.

Outside, the property continues to impress. Extensive lawned gardens surround the house, with mature trees, established hedging and a generous paved terrace perfectly positioned to enjoy the uninterrupted south-facing views. A former tennis court offers scope for reinstatement or alternative leisure uses.

Beyond the gardens lies approximately 10.7 acres of predominantly level pastureland, complete with stock-proof fencing, water supply and multiple access points, making it well suited to equestrian, agricultural or lifestyle use.

Practicality has also been carefully considered, with ample parking, an integral double garage incorporating useful storage areas, a detached single garage, utility room and cloakroom.

The property benefits from planning permission for the construction of a substantial ancillary outbuilding, offering potential for future development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Situated just a short drive from the historic market town of Caerwys, with easy access to the A55 Expressway, the property combines peaceful rural living with excellent connectivity. Mold is approximately 10 miles away, Chester around 19 miles, while both Liverpool and Manchester airports are typically reachable within an hour.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully positioned country home offering exceptional versatility, generous accommodation and outstanding views in one of North Wales' most picturesque rural settings.

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-10

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 211 Homes with Land listings in Wales (10+ acres).

This Property£102,564 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £38,052 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Lixwm VA Church in Wales Primary School1.4 miles
    Pupils
    56
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Yr Esgob C in W1.6 miles
    Pupils
    63
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Brynford CP1.7 miles
    Pupils
    85
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Bro Carmel2.4 miles
    Pupils
    158
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Nannerch V.C.P. School2.4 miles
    Pupils
    44
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Ysgol Treffynnon3.1 miles
    Pupils
    519
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Flint High School5.7 miles
    Pupils
    747
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • St. Richard Gwyn Catholic High School6 miles
    Pupils
    774
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • St Brigid's School6.5 miles
    Pupils
    484
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd6.9 miles
    Pupils
    1,048
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Asda Singing Kettle S/Stn Express Petrol, Lloc2.3 miles
Asda Treffynnon Express Petrol, Holywell, Clywd2.6 miles
Iceland Holywell, Holywell, Clywd2.7 miles

GP surgery

Panton Surgery2.7 miles

Pharmacy

Caerwys Pharmacy Practice Ltd1.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Flint Rail Station5.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Babell Chapel872 metres

Typical drive times

Caerwys8 min · 2 miles
Rhuddlan20 min · 11 miles
Treffynnon12 min · 4.1 miles
St Asaph (city)16 min · 9.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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