Ruthin, Denbighshire

A particularly rare opportunity to purchase a former 19th century train station with Station Master’s house, which has also been a successful B&B. Set within grounds of approx. 2.47 acres.


A former 19th century railway station and Station Masters residence, lovingly converted to provide a substantial family residence with the potential of a commercial venture.

Accommodation
• Steps raise to an entrance vestibule, which in turn opens into a welcoming entrance hall, which host the former ticket office hatch.
• To the left of the inner hall are three spacious bedrooms, two serviced by ensuite bathrooms and the third, an ensuite shower room. In addition, there is also a family shower room with access shower enclosure.
• Returning to the hallway and to the right, a doorway opens into a spacious reception hall which acts as a further seating area and provides entry into the remaining rooms within this wing of the residence, including:
• The former ticket master’s office and storeroom.
• A dining conservatory, which features an exposed flooring which was the original platform. Also within the dining room are French doors leading out onto the rear garden.
• A set of steps rise to an enviable reception room, with siding doors leading out onto a balcony, enjoying exceptional rural views. Within the room is a contemporary Morso woodburning stove on slate hearth and a feature wall with hand painted mural depicting the local area.
• A set of stairs lead down to the lower level of the property which comprises a bedroom serviced by an ensuite and external entry.
• The principal bedroom, which has ample built in storage and benefitting from an ensuite shower room.
• Located at the end of the reception hall is a well-appointed chef’s kitchen, fitted with a range of base and wall mounted shaker style cabinets under a composite stone worktop. The kitchen features a Rangemaster cooker and has space for a breakfast table.
• Located off the kitchen is a formal dining room to one side, and to the other, a boot room, utility room and WC.

Station House
• Adjoining the main residence is the former station master’s residence, while this is independently accessed, there is scope to internally connect the two residences should the need arise.
• Stairs within the hallway rise to the first-floor landing providing entry into two double bedrooms, each of which benefiting from ensuite shower rooms.
• In addition, there is a utility washroom and a store room.

Gardens, Grounds & Land
• The property is fronted by a large, gravelled driveway, affording space for numerous vehicles to be parked, with a carport providing additional sheltered parking. Alongside the driveway is a raised cottage garden, laid to lawn with a mature planted area behind. Within this garden is a disused well and name plate with the properties name adorned onto it.
• A pathway from the cottage garden leads to a secluded rear garden, featuring a large pond and an Arctic Cabin, which acts as a BBQ cabin that can sleep two people.
• The secondary garden is located to the northern aspect and comprises a paved patio area with raised flower bed and a neatly lawned area. The garden is well stocked with an abundance of mature plants, shrubberies and hedgerows as well as numerous potting and storage sheds. The final section is accessed by a hidden set of steps that lead to a private terrace, which is well positioned to enjoy remarkable rural views.
• Eyarth Station benefits from numerous paddocks. The first of which is located off the main parking area through a timber gateway. This area of land has had a recent planning approval for 4 self-catering pods expire. Also, within the section is a timber stable block and a further agricultural gateway which leads into a further paddock again, laid to pasture. This section has a former plate layers hut, solar panels and an established orchard with rare Welsh fruit trees and Denbigh plum trees.
• The second paddock is located off the rear garden and is accessed through a timber gateway. The land is laid to pasture and has been planted with a host of indigenous trees that will eventually provide a further element of privacy from the lane.

Situation
Eyarth station is located on the fringes of the popular community village of Llanfair Dyffryn-Clwyd, Denbighshire. As a village, Llanfair is centred around St. Cynfarch & St Mary church, Nevadd Eleanor village hall and the village pub The White Horse. Located a short distance from the village is the popular medieval market town of Ruthin, which provides a more comprehensive offering of shops, eateries and public houses.
On the recreational front, the area is particularly well stocked, with Golf available locally at Ruthin-Pwllglas golf club as well as at the Ruthin driving range. With additional sporting facilities can be enjoyed in Ruthin. Due to its rural position and proximity to the Clwydian Range, the property is surrounded by an abundance of walks, making it ideally positioned for ramblers.
On the educational front, the surrounding towns and villages offer an excellent array of public schooling, with private schooling available at either Ruthin school or Kings, in Chester.
The property is well positioned for commuting, with the commercial centres of the northwest accessible from the North Wales expressway A55. While Chester train station provides a direct line to London Euston within 2.5 hours.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electric. Drainage via 2x septic tanks, heating is oil. The property benefits from solar panels. We have been informed by the vendor that there is a scheme with approximiently 12 years left to run as of June 2024. Prospective purchasers must satisfy their own enquiries.
None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 7 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 07/06/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is (likely/limited) to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 07/06/2024). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
Denbighshire County Council
Council Tax Band B

Planning
The property has historically benefited from planning permission for the construction of 4 holiday pods under application reference 20/2019/0254. The application expired on 11/6/24. Buyers must satisfy their own enquiries as to the suitability of additional planning approvals.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – LL15 2EE
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