# 3 bedroom cottage for sale (LL11 5ER) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | STANFIELD COTTAGE, WREXHAM, CYMAU, FLINTSHIRE LL11 5ER | | Price | £315,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Last sold | £307,000 Aug 2006 | ## Description A semi detached country cottage, dating back to 1854, built in an elevated rural location overlooking the village of Cymau, with panoramic views of Cheshire and beyond. Whilst retaining many of its character features, the cottage has in recent years undergone sympathetic and thoughtful refurbishment. Externally the property has a decked balcony area with timber balustrading and a sun terrace providing complete privacy, the remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with open fields adjacent. The front garden has a large parking and turning area and there is a gently sloping paddock with stable block. There is planning permission for a proposed extension to the rear of the property to provide a master bedroom with bathroom en-suite. The accommodation briefly comprises Entrance Vestibule, Kitchen/Dining Hall, First Floor Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower, 2 further Bedrooms and a family Bathroom. Situation Cymau is a much sought after village location with Post Office, Public House and Nature Reserve and within commuting distance of Chester, Wrexham, Mold and the motorway network beyond. The property is accessed via a canopy entrance porch with pitched slate roof and timber pillar supports, front door with frosted glazing. ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 1.83m x 1.52m (6'7 x 5'). Internal window from Dining Room, quarry tiled floor and stable door leading to: KITCHEN/DINING HALL 5.44m x 4.37m (17'10 x 14'4 overall). Living space with stone effect flooring and exposed beamed ceiling. Kitchen Area with double glazed windows to the front and side with uninterrupted panoramic views across the valley and beyond. Extensive range of wall and base farmhouse style kitchen units with complimentary solid beech worktops, dishwasher under and double Belfast sink with mixer tap over, brick built chimney recess housing an oil fired Aga cooking range (which may be available by separate negotiation). Dining area and stable door to rear porch. REAR PORCH Single glazed wooden doors to front and rear elevations, stone effect flooring, single glazed window to the side elevation, built in storage cupboards, Door from Kitchen/Dining Hall leading to: DINING ROOM 3.96m x 3.35m (13'3 x 12'5). Timber effect double glazed windows to the front elevation, spectacular views, deep sills, natural timber skirting boards, attractive fireplace with heavy timber mantle housing log effect LPG cast iron stove with quarry tiled hearth, internal window to front vestibule, step up and door to understairs storage cupboard, radiator and door to: MASTER BEDROOM 3.66m x 3.35m (12'4 x 11'6). Timber effect double glazed window, deep sill, views across paddock, recessed ceiling spotlights, radiator and door to: EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Beautifully appointed with double width walk in shower cubicle with sliding door and tiled to full height, low level w.c., wall mounted corner wash hand basin with mixer tap over, inset spotlights and single panel radiator. Door from Kitchen/Dining Hall to staircase to: First Floor LANDING Vaulted timber clad ceiling, part galleried with two double glazed windows to the rear elevation, recessed lighting, radiator, access to loft space and doors off to: BEDROOM TWO 3.35m x 2.72m (11'10 x 8'11"). Part vaulted ceiling, double glazed timber effect window to front elevation with uninterrupted views across the valley and beyond and radiator. BEDROOM THREE 3.35m x 3.35m (12'3 x 11'2). Part vaulted ceiling, double glazed timber effect window to the front elevation with extensive views, two built in wardrobes, access to roof space and radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM Superbly appointed with vaulted ceiling and recessed spotlights, double glazed window having frosted glass, deep sill with radiator under, large paneled bath with mixer tap, shower attachment and decorative tiling, period style pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., electric shaver point and over mirror wall light. First Floor LIVING ROOM 5.18m x 4.27m (17'7 x 15'1). A well appointed room with vaulted timber clad ceiling, double glazed three quarter height window to the front elevation which has been sited to take full advantage of the far reaching views across the Cheshire plain and beyond, double glazed window to the side and double glazed French doors to the rear elevation which lead to the sun terrace and gardens, wall light points, dado rail, natural timber skirting boards, central exposed brick fireplace housing a Much Wenlock cast iron multi-fuel stove on a quarry tiled hearth and radiator. OUTSIDE The French doors lead across to a paved patio and secluded sun terrace with steps leading to raised viewing deck with ample space for garden living and allowing uninterrupted views of the surround countryside. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn and also benefits from exterior lighting and water supply. At ground floor level a sheltered walkway leads to a boiler house containing oil fired combi boiler, electric power points, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. There are also two brick built outside toilets (unused) suitable for general storage. To the front of the property is a level hardstanding parking area with lighting, in front of which the land slopes away to the paddock and stable block area. The stable block benefits from both electricity and main water supply. Neither the paddock nor stables are currently used for equestrian purposes. Note: A public footpath crosses the front driveway and parking area over a stone stile to the fields adjacent. Planning Permission: Plans were approved by Flintshire County Council in March 2006 for a proposed first floor extension to the rear elevation of the property to incorporate a large fourth bedroom with en-suite bathroom facilities and pitches for the front three dormer windows. (Plans available for inspection). DIRECTIONS: Proceed out of Wrexham on the Mold Road to Cefn y Bedd turning left at the traffic lights for Cymau. Follow this road into the village passing the Talbot Inn on your right and the Post Office on your left. Take the next turn right signposted Haulfryn Residential Home and before reaching Haulfryn take a sharp right turn and follow the lane to the end and Stanfield Cottage is the last property on the left.Viewing arrangements Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, quoting reference number WRX060227 23 King Street, Wrexham, LL11 1HF Tel: 01978 265467 Fax: 01978 265475 e-mail: wrexham@beresfordadams.co.uk Important Notice Services: None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability. Hours of Business Monday - Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm Thursday 9.30am - 6.00pm Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 4.00pm PE/SP/11/4/06 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/6967675/693796) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/6967675/693798) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/6967675/693800) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/6967675/693802) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/6967675/693805) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/6967675/693808) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/6967675/693810) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/6967675/693821) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/6967675/693832) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | STANFIELD COTTAGE, CYMAU, WREXHAM, FLINTSHIRE, LL11 5ER | £307,000 | 11/08/2006 | Detached | | STANFIELD COTTAGE, CYMAU, WREXHAM, FLINTSHIRE, LL11 5ER | £120,500 | 04/01/2002 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HAWTHORNE HOUSE, CYMAU, WREXHAM, FLINTSHIRE, LL11 5ER | £131,250 | 13/07/2023 | Detached | | CYMAU LANE 1 TAN-Y-FFORDD, CYMAU, WREXHAM, FLINTSHIRE, LL11 5EW | £475,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | SWN Y GWYNT, CYMAU, WREXHAM, FLINTSHIRE, LL11 5ER | £410,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | 2 THE NURSERIES, CYMAU, WREXHAM, FLINTSHIRE, LL11 5LE | £365,000 | 24/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £345,313 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £293,170 (37 Detached, LL11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +7.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Flintshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £706/mo - **Realistic:** £784/mo - **Optimistic:** £862/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £98,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £78,400 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.5% - **10y growth:** 35% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Flintshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1% - **5y growth (index):** 18.6% - **10y growth (index):** 42.7% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)