Pentre, Minera

A charming period property, steeped in local history, situated in a private location within a mature garden setting with outbuildings & paddock land.

FEATURES

• Hall
• Drawing Room
• Dining Room
• Morning Room
• Garden Room
• Kitchen with Breakfast Area & Family Room
• Utility
• Downstairs W.C.
• Bedroom 1 with en-suite Shower Room
• Bedroom 2
• Bedroom 3
• Bedroom 4/Study
• Family Bathroom

OUTSIDE

• Sweeping Drive
• Parking & Turning Area
• Side Drive with further parking
• Walled Garden
• Raised Terrace & BBQ Area
• Lawned Gardens
• Stable Block & Garaging
• Paddock Land
• In all about 0.83 acres as coloured pink on the site plan

LOT 2 - THE LAND

• A further 1.30 acre paddock with independent access, as coloured blue on site plan, is available by separate negotiation

DISTANCES

WREXHAM – 5 MILES
CHESTER – 16 MILES
LIVERPOOL – 43 MILES
MANCHESTER – 60 MILES
(DISTANCES APPROXIMATE)

HISTORICAL NOTE

Minera is well known for its heritage with long-standing links to the Minera Mines. Minera itself translates as ‘ore’ in Latin and the nearby mines were in use until the early 20th century, mainly for zinc & lead. Minera House was built originally in the Georgian era with the house often linked to important figures within the mining operations. It is recorded in 1891 that Captain Josiah Richards Ball was resident at Minera House serving as Lead Mining Agent until his passing in 1908. More recently and post mining operations, a Mr & Mrs Williams lived at Minera House and the property passed through generations for most of the 20th century. In 1987 the current owner acquired Minera House and since which time the property has undergone sensitive and tasteful modernisation whilst retaining the character of the original property – Notably, the stone entrance step still has the carving ‘825ft above sea level’ etched into it.

DESCRIPTION

Minera House is constructed of stone, under a slate roof and believed to date from the 1750s with latter additions which have been tasteful designed to remain in keeping with the Georgian style. The original part of the house is arranged over two floors under a slate roof with a Victorian extension to the left and more recent extension in the late 20th century to the right, both of which have been sympathetically designed with matching the stone and windows. The more recent extensions to either side have a castellated parapet walls to either side. Whilst the property has been well maintained during the owners tenure, there is now scope for a scheme of modernisation and whilst Minera House is a traditional period property, the accommodation is adaptable and could lend itself well to modern style living.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Address: Minera House, Minera, Nr Wrexham, LL11 3DP.

Services: Mains water & electric. Private drainage (Septic Tank). Oil Central Heating.

Local Authority: Wrexham County Borough.

Council Tax: Tax Band G.

Energy Performance Certificate: Rating E.

Town & Country Planning: It should be noted that Minera House is not listed but does lie within the Minera Conservation Area.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Jackson-Stops, Chester Office.

Fixtures: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments, statues, carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Third Party Rights: Minera House has a vehicular right of way across the initial length of the drive and across the neighbours drive to access the back yard.

Overage Clause: The contract will contain a clause reserving in favour of the vendor 40% of any uplift in value arising on the granting of planning permission on the paddock land (colour washed blue) for residential or commercial use within 25 years.

Directions: From Chester proceed south on the A483 signposted for Wrexham. Exit the A483 at Junction 4, turning right at the junction onto the A525 for Ruthin. Travel along the road into and through Coedpoeth on exiting Coedpoeth at a small cross roads turn left onto the B5426/Minera Hall Road signposted Minera. After a short distance you shall travel through Minera Village, before dropping down and over the River Clywedog. Ascend the hill and after the road flattens out, continue for approximately 100 yards before turning right along a gravel track from which you will see the drive Minera House in front of you.

Key facts

• Council tax band: G.
• Parking: off street, double garage.
• Outside: garden, land, patio.