Top of the Hill, Nercwys, Mold, CH7
- Land size
- 6 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FARM HOUSE SET ON 6 ACRES
- SMALL HOLDING WITH 3 ACRES OF FARM LAND AND 2 ACRES OF NEWLY ESTABLISHED WOODLAND PLUS 1/4 ACRE PADDOCK
- 50FT BARN WITH MEZZANINE, CHICKEN COOPS AND HOME OFFICE
- GROUND SOLAR PANELS, AIR SOURCE PUMP AND BATTERY STORAGE
- TWO GARAGES
- 50FT OUTBUILDING WITH POTENTIAL TO CONVERT (SUBJECT TO THE RELEVENT CONSENTS
- UNRIVALED VIEWS OVER LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER, DERBYSHIRE AND CUMBRIA
- RURAL LOCATION WITHIN A SHORT DRIVE OF THE HISTORIC MARKET TOWN OF MOLD
- UNLIMTED POTENTIAL
Description
This impressive four bedroom detached farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile smallholding set on approximately six acres of land. The property is thoughtfully arranged, featuring well-proportioned rooms throughout, and benefits from modern eco-friendly technologies including ground-mounted solar panels, an air source heat pump and battery storage, ensuring both comfort and efficiency. The farmhouse boasts a generous living accommodation suited to family life or those seeking a peaceful rural retreat, while the setting provides unrivalled panoramic views spanning Liverpool, Manchester, Derbyshire and Cumbria. The property includes a 50ft barn with mezzanine, chicken coops and a dedicated home office, as well as a substantial 50ft outbuilding with significant potential for conversion (subject to the relevant consents). Two garages provide secure parking and further storage. Located in a tranquil rural setting, the farmhouse is within a short drive of the historic market town of Mold, offering a blend of country living and convenient access to amenities. With unlimited potential for further development or lifestyle changes, this property presents a rare chance to create your dream home or business in a truly unique environment.
The outside space is equally impressive, with the six acre plot comprising three acres of productive farmland, a newly established two acre woodland and a quarter acre paddock, providing ample space for livestock, equestrian pursuits or hobby farming. The private gardens are thoughtfully landscaped, featuring a vegetable patch for home-grown produce and a patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining or relaxing while enjoying the far-reaching views. The property is accessed via large gates, leading to a stable yard with ample parking for multiple vehicles, as well as two separate garages for secure parking. Additional parking is available within the ground floor of the barn, offering flexibility for larger vehicles or machinery. The extensive grounds provide an ideal setting for a range of outdoor activities, with plenty of space for children, pets or further development. Whether you are seeking a family home with land, a working smallholding or simply a peaceful escape from city life, this exceptional property offers a wealth of possibilities in a truly spectacular setting.
Note: The driveway is shared with a neighbour who has a holiday let for adults only. It has its own parking near the exit of the one-way drive. The landscaping is WIP and will be improved.
There is also a field nearby for the neighbour to operate a doggy daycare between 11am to 2pm Mon to Fri, for 15 dogs.
Farm House
A 4 bedroom detached farm house with lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility a modern bathroom and ground floor wet room. The property has been fully insulated inside and out and is heated via an air source pump with ground solar panels and 2.5kw battery storage.
Parts of the property date back to the 1600s and as such has lots of character, it would benefit from some modernisation and have potential to extend and develop further
Barn
A large metal barn accessed from the lower level via a garage door and the upper level via double metal doors with chicken coops and a mezzanine office with power points and lights
Outbuilding
There is a solid outbuilding with potential to convert into an additional residence (subject to the relevant consents) with power points and lights
Garage One
Adjacent to the main house and accessed via double wooden doors
Garage Two
A detached brick build garage accessed via double wooden doors
Rear Garden
Set on a 6 acre plot with a 2 acre newly planted woodland, 3 acres of fields and a 1/4 acre paddock plus private gardens that include a vegetable patch and patio area
Parking - Secure gated
Accessed via large gates there is ample parking with the stable yard
Parking - Garage
There are also 2 separate garages allowing parking in each
Parking - Secure gated
There is additional parking within the ground floor of the barn
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-11-07
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 331 Farms & Smallholdings listings in Wales (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains, Solar Panels
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Electric Heating, Solar Heating, Air Source Heat Pump
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Yes
- Private Rights of Way
- Yes
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Wet Room
- Parking
- Garage, Gated Parking
- Garden
- Rear 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
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Nercwys VA974 metres
- Pupils
- 17
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Gwernymynydd CP School1.2 miles
- Pupils
- 62
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Glanrafon1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 326
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Bryn Gwalia1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 138
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Bryn Coch1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 636
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
Secondary
- Alun School1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 1,480
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Maes Garmon1.6 miles
- Pupils
- 578
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Argoed School3.1 miles
- Pupils
- 599
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Elfed High School3.7 miles
- Pupils
- 901
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Castell Alun High School5.2 miles
- Pupils
- 1,283
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Natural Resources Wales open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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