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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).

This Property£125,000 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (5+ acres) £16,372 / acre
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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

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

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

Iceland Mold, Mold1.8 miles
Morrisons Daily Mold 18 High Street, Mold1.9 miles
Tesco Yr Wyddgrug Superstore, Mold1.9 miles

GP surgery

Pendre Surgery1.9 miles

Pharmacy

Hughes Pharmacy1.8 miles

Green space

Play Space550 metres

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

Penyffordd Rail Station4.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Smithy Cottage228 metres

Typical drive times

Mold6 min · 2.4 miles
Bwcle11 min · 4.5 miles
Ruthin15 min · 8.5 miles
Shotton13 min · 8 miles
Chester (city)24 min · 15 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

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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Not mapped

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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