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£675,000

Glan Yr Afon, Holywell, Flintshire CH8

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • FORMER FAMILY RUN COUNTRY PUB
  • SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION
  • WEALTH OF CHARM AND CHARACTER
  • FULLY EQUIPPED TRADE KITCHEN
  • FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
  • THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • EXTENSIVE CAR PARK FACILITY
  • PLANNING FOR SPLIT LEVEL DWELLING & 4 HUTS
  • FREEHOLD
  • EPC - C

Description

The White Lion is situated in the hamlet of Glan Yr Afon, Llanasa, an area of outstanding natural beauty and conservation area. The former family run country pub has been the subject of investment and renovation over the past few years and has been popular with locals and tourists. The premises offers a wealth of charm and character with main bar area, restaurant and further seating in the rear conservatory. A well equipped Trade Kitchen with prep areas is ready for an enthusiastic chef to take on this venture with accommodation to the first floor which is currently utilised as a holiday let offering spacious reception room, fitted kitchen with built-in appliances and breakfast area, three double bedrooms and two bathroom facilities.

This business opportunity also benefits from planning permission for a two bedroom split level dwelling which can be used as a holiday let with the addition of planning permission for four moveable shepherd's huts to the grassed area to the side of the premises.

Main Entrance door with side panels into 

RECEPTION AREA - 6.29m x 2.53m (20'7" x 8'3")

Having a timber floor, tongue and groove panel walls to dado height in part with painted stone walls. Opening into:-

BAR SERVERY - 4.41m x 2.13m (14'5" x 6'11")

Having a continuation of the timber floor, access to the Main Bar and Restaurant.

LADIES, GENTS AND DISABLED TOILETS

Accessed from the Reception area into an Inner Hallway.

MAIN BAR - 7.81m x 3.93m (25'7" x 12'10")

Having a feature cast iron fireplace, tiled floor, outlook to the front elevation and a exposed ceiling beam.

RESTAURANT - 7.29m x 3.69m (23'11" x 12'1")

Having a continuation of the timber floor, exposed ceiling beam, painted stone walling, feature log burner on a slate hearth.

CONSERVATORY - 8.8m x 2.72m (28'10" x 8'11")

Having a stone floor, double glazed windows and 'French' doors enjoying an outlook an access to the rear patio area.

TRADE KITCHEN - 9.03m x 3.83m (29'7" x 12'6") maximum measurements.

Being well equipped with a selection of catering equipment and appliances with prep areas.

CELLAR

Accessed from the front elevation at basement level offering extensive storage.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

Currently let as holiday accommodation, accessed via a separate entrance to a staircase leading to:-

HALLWAY

Having two radiators, window to side elevation and timber flooring.

SPACIOUS LOUNGE/DINING ROOM

Having a wealth of charm and character with a feature ornamental stone fire surround with slate inset and hearth, exposed ceiling beams and 'A' frame, exposed timber floor boards, two double panelled radiators, two double glazed windows with deep sills to the front elevation.

KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST AREA

Having a range of modern blue fronted base cupboards and drawers with woodblock worktop surface over, matching wall units with plate rack and open shelving, 'Belfast' sink, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer with matching front decor panels, built-in electric oven and microwave, four ring hob with convector canopy over, timber flooring, two radiators, space for dining table, two double glazed windows to the rear elevation and inset spotlighting.

BEDROOM ONE

Having a double glazed window to the rear, radiator, exposed ceiling beams, power points and opening to:- 

NURSERY/DRESSING ROOM

Having a double glazed window to side, radiator and power points, access to the lounge.

BEDROOM TWO

Having an exposed ceiling beam, radiator, double glazed window to the rear with deep sill and power points.

BEDROOM THREE

With a double glazed window to the front, power points and radiator.

MAIN BATHROOM

Having a four piece suite in white comprising free standing claw foot bath, shower cubicle with PVC panelled walls, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush w.c., tongue and groove panelled walls to part, 'Victorian' style radiator with towel rail, inset spotlighting and obscure glazed window.

SECOND BATHROOM

Having a three piece suite in white comprising double ended claw foot bath, wash hand basin set into vanity unit, low flush w.c., tongue and grove panelled walls to part with some PVC panelling, chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor and a obscure glazed window.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached over an extensive tarmacadam car park offering 15 marked spaces, steps and a ramp providing ease of access to the premises. To the rear there is a paved patio with access to the area which benefits from planning permission for a two bedroom split level dwelling which can be used as a holiday let. To the side of the premises is a large grassed area with planning permission for four moveable shepherd's huts - Flintshire council planning application reference no. 2063826

SERVICES

Mains electric and drainage are believed available or connected to the property with heating by way of oil, water is metered. All services and appliances are not tested by the Selling Agent.

DIRECTIONS

From the Prestatyn office turn right onto Meliden Road and continue onto Gronant Road, go past the duck pond and turn right onto Upper Gronant Road, proceed into the village of Gronant turning right onto Llanasa Road and continue to the t-junction, turn right and then first left in to Glan Yr Afon where the property will be found on the right hand side.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-07-22

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
72 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Double Glazing, Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway, Off-Street Parking
Garden
Private Garden

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

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

  • Ysgol Gymraeg Mornant572 metres
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Bryn Garth CP0.8 miles
    Pupils
    85
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Trelogan Primary1.2 miles
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Gronant Primary School1.6 miles
    Pupils
    54
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Trelawnyd2.2 miles
    Pupils
    66
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Prestatyn High School3.4 miles
    Pupils
    1,487
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Treffynnon5.6 miles
    Pupils
    519
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Rhyl High School6.1 miles
    Pupils
    1,167
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Christ the Word6.4 miles
    Pupils
    870
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd6.7 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

Spar - Trelawynd, Marian1.9 miles
Aldi Prestatyn, Prestatyn3.3 miles
Tesco Prestatyn Superstore, Prestatyn3.4 miles

GP surgery

Park House Surgery3.2 miles

Pharmacy

Prestatyn Pharmacy3.4 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Prestatyn Rail Station3.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Glan-yr-afon Square166 metres

Typical drive times

Caerwys16 min · 7 miles
Rhuddlan18 min · 7.2 miles
Prestatyn13 min · 4.8 miles
Treffynnon19 min · 7.5 miles
St Asaph (city)21 min · 11 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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