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Grade II listed Abergele house on market for £845,000

Grade II listed Abergele house on market for £845,000

Rhyl Journal4 days ago
Glan Aber is described as an "exceptional" period residence and, according to the listing, is located on one of Abergele's most "prestigious and sought-after" addresses.
The property is freehold and falls under Council Tax Band H.
(Image: Prys Jones & Booth) Accessed by secure electric gates, the property features a stone-chipped driveway that leads to a pillared entrance.
The front garden has landscaped lawns and planted borders.
Entry is through a solid oak front door, which opens into a hallway with marble-effect tiled flooring, carpet, and a staircase with decorative spindles.
Beneath the stairs, there is access to a traditional basement or cellar, which is suggested as a wine store or for storage.
(Image: Prys Jones & Booth) Four reception rooms are found on the ground floor.
The dining room has a slate-hearth fireplace with marble surround.
The lounge features original timber flooring, panelled walls, coving, and a multi-fuel stove.
A curved bay window provides views over the rear garden.
A snug or family room includes built-in bookshelves and a fireplace.
Another reception room at the front of the property could be used as a breakfast room or office and has a box bay window, ornate fireplace, and access to a separate boiler and drying room.
(Image: Prys Jones & Booth) The kitchen combines traditional and modern elements, with granite worktops, timber cabinets, an Aga, and a historic serving box.
There is also a pantry, utility room, cloakroom, and porch.
A Victorian-style atrium or garden room overlooks the grounds and is described in the listing as a "sunlit retreat".
Upstairs, a split-level landing with a feature window leads to four bedrooms.
According to the listing, bedrooms have cast iron or marble fireplaces and period detailing.
The main bedroom includes a fitted bed surround, wardrobe alcove, fireplace, and double doors to a dressing room with views over woodlands.
Other bedrooms have features such as walk-in wardrobes, bay windows, or access to a private balcony.
(Image: Prys Jones & Booth) The family bathroom includes a freestanding roll-top bath, bidet, rainfall shower, floating sink, and traditional pull-chain WC.
One bedroom has an en suite.
There is potential to expand into the second floor, subject to planning.
Gardens surround the house, with stone walls, lawns, flowering borders, and seating areas.
Several historic outbuildings are used as storage, a home gym, and games rooms, with further potential for conversion, subject to consents.
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