3 bed bungalow for sale

Marford Hill, Marford, Wrexham LL12

A rare opportunity to acquire a 4 bedroom Bungalow with planning to create a spacious contemporary home

Description
Occupying an elevated position on Marford Hill, this detached three-bedroom bungalow presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial plot with planning permission and building regulations approval for a striking contemporary replacement dwelling.

The existing property, known as Overdale, was originally constructed in 1935 and sits within extensive mature gardens, with driveway parking, a double garage and a potting shed. Internally, the property offers a living room with bay window, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, utility room, study, three double bedrooms and a bathroom, extending to approximately 1,959 sq ft.

The approved scheme proposes an impressive contemporary residence extending to approximately 9,000 sq ft, thoughtfully designed to maximise the site's position and outlook. The plans include extensive open-plan living and entertaining spaces, four en suite bedrooms, including a principal suite with dressing room and balcony, a leisure complex with swimming pool, sauna and gym, a games room, bar lounge, wine store and a substantial six-car garage with workshop. Generous terraces and landscaped gardens are incorporated into the design, creating seamless connections between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

The sale offers purchasers the opportunity to create an exceptional new home in accordance with the approved plans, subject to any necessary consents and compliance with planning conditions. Full planning and building regulations documentation is available upon request.

Situated in the sought-after village of Marford, conveniently placed for Wrexham, Chester and the wider North West road network, this is an exceptional opportunity to either enhance the existing bungalow or realise an impressive contemporary replacement dwelling in a highly desirable setting

The approval Notice Reference: Planning ref P/2024/0337

Location
Overdale enjoys an excellent positionon Marford Hill, ideally situated to take in breathtaking rural views while remaining conveniently located for access to the commercial centres of Wrexham and Chester.

The popular villages of Rossett & Gresford offers a good range of local amenities, including a Co-op, post office, church, pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, dentist, pubs, and restaurants. The larger centres of Wrexham and Chester provide a more comprehensive array of services, including out-of-town retail parks. The Grosvenor Arms at Pulford, with its award-winning spa and Palm Court restaurant, is located approximately two miles away.

Recreational opportunities in the area are plentiful. Chester offers cricket, football, and rugby clubs, while nearby golf courses include Wrexham Golf Club, Clays Golf Club, and Carden Park. Water sports such as sailing and rowing are available on the River Dee, and horseracing can be enjoyed at Chester and Bangor-on-Dee. Marford Quarry, a good walking area, is situated in the heart of the village, and is now a biodiversity-rich nature reserve and home to a variety of wildlife, including rare butterflies.

Schooling is well catered for, with state primary and secondary schools available in Rossett, and a selection of highly regarded independent schools in Chester, including The King’s School, The Queen’s School, and Abbey Gate College at Saighton.

Despite its rural setting, the area is well connected by road. It lies approximately one mile from the A483 Wrexham bypass, which links to the Chester Southerly Bypass and provides access to the national motorway network. Beyond Chester, connections to the M53 and M56 motorways facilitate daily travel to Liverpool and Manchester, both of which are served by international airports. The Wrexham–Chester bus route passes through the village, with stops located just a short distance from the property on the main road.

Travel to London is easily accessible via Chester station, which offers a direct and regular service to London Euston.

Distances
Gresford 0.8 miles, Rossett 1.5 miles, Wrexham 4.5 miles, Chester 9 miles, Bangor on Dee 9 miles, Carden Park 10 miles, M53 11 miles, Saighton 12 miles, M56 14 miles, Liverpool 30 miles, Liverpool Airport 32 miles, Manchester Airport 42 miles, Manchester 49 miles.
All mileages are approximate

Square Footage: 1,959 sq ft