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Joanne Ridout

Stylish Victorian house with uninterrupted views of famous world heritage site

There are views over the landscape outside to make you envious of this four-bed Victorian house for sale, but there are fantastic views on the inside to delight you too.

Arriving at the imposing but welcoming period property, it's the location that first embraces you.

Nestled into a hillside, the advantage of the elevated position of the attractive double-fronted house is obvious - panoramic views over the treetops and countryside. But if you look more closely there's a bonus unique feature to gawp at.

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And you will gawp at it because it's a feat of incredible historic engineering and a landmark that dominates the local landscape, ever present in the view from many of the windows of this period property.

It's the World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and canal that is a unique addition to this part of Denbighshire, an 11-mile stretch of stunning canal and countryside spanning two countries.

According to the website pontcysyllte aqueduct, UNESCO has described this world heritage site as 'a masterpiece of creative genius'. The site states that the first 11 miles of the Llangollen Canal is an outstanding piece of industrial and engineering heritage comprising embankments, tunnels, viaducts and aqueducts, including the stunning Pontcysyllte Aqueduct itself, and 31 other listed structures.

World heritage site as a neighbour and a mesmerising view (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Houses looks pretty special too (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)

The whole length of the site has also been designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument of National Importance, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Yes, you could say the whole site is very special indeed and no doubt a gem in Wales' unique industrial heritage crown.

So this four bed home might not be able to compete with a world heritage site and breathtaking engineering, but the Victorian abode is something special in its own right.

Greeted by outstanding period features (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)

Outside, the garden is an elevated lawned area with a sunny patio, mature trees and shrubs that provides a perfect viewing platform to embrace the rural views, broken up by clusters of rooftops and, of course, that monster of a magnificent structure.

From this spot, if you can bring yourself to break from gazing at the landscape and turn towards the house, it will reward you with an attractive, double-fronted symmetrical facade that includes a pretty metal porch structure, four bay windows and mock-Tudor black beamed and white gables on the top floor.

Step inside and the beautiful period features will get you over-excited from the very first moment.

Staircase given a modern upgrade with colour (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Beautiful bay window, fabulous fireplace (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Dark tones and timeless design furniture (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)

The hall is a visually mesmerising step back to Victorian times with Minton floor tiles and a stunning stained glass front door surrounded by complementary windows.

To the right is the spacious lounge that is the full depth of the property and hits you with views from the big bay window.

There's a gorgeous feature fireplace, stripped floorboards and a moody dark shade on the walls the generous room can easily accommodate that creates a relaxing and atmospheric vibe.

In here the fabulous period features continue, as well as the super stylish interior design that flows through the house.

The decor complements the age of the property but brings it into modern design too, with dark, 'on trend' shades providing the perfect backdrop for pops of yummy feature colours, metallic accents, tactile textures and the choice of timeless furniture designs.

Chesterfield sofas, wrought iron beds, farmhouse-style dining chairs and a wealth of eclectic, statement accessories from mirrors to soft furnishings that add the final layer of style, drama and visual warmth.

Period features to gush over in the house include, as well as the stained glass and hall floor, an original staircase, quarry floor tiles in the kitchen, fireplaces, picture rails, dado rails and coving, and stripped wood internal panel doors.

On the left of the hall is a dining room that grabs one of the four bay windows to boast its own views, and has another period fireplace and ample space to work at a desk, as well as space to dine.

The dark shade continues, creating a cosy and intimate atmosphere for the best socialising at the dinner table.

Large dining room can seat many, at table and a desk (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Rustic country-style stunner of a kitchen (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Mix of tactile, natural materials makes a cohesive and visually delightful scheme (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)

Down the hallway is the kitchen and it's a rustic, country-style stunner, with natural materials combining to create a feast for the eyes, as well as the huge range oven providing a feast for the stomachs.

Exposed brick, stripped wood units and carpentry, quarry tiles on the floor and a Belfast sink are a winning interiors combination with modern touches that include the deep, contemporary grey metro wall tiles linking the space visually to the other rooms on this ground floor.

More classic style and period features in the main bedroom (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Bed opposite the bay window is the optimum position for optimum views (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)

Up to the first floor to discover two large double bedrooms that bag a bay window each, plus both enjoy presenting to you a lovely period fireplace and stripped floorboards.

The bathroom on this level is a joy to visit, in space, light and decor - they all combine to make this a special spot in this amazing home.

Shower can tempt you in with fancy tiles (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Every traditional house deserves a slipper or roll-top bath (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)

The dual aspect windows mean two tremendous views, the separate shower unit is sporting some eye-catching pattern tiles, and the coving can boast a fancy design.

The slipper bath is a classic addition that demands to be found within a house of this design standard, and painting it the same shade as the walls is a clever, decor blending idea.

Two more bedrooms on the top floor (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Second bedroom on top floor being used as a home office (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Good luck getting any work done with views like that to constantly distract you (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)

Up to the top floor and there are two more stylish bedrooms, one with a pretty fireplace and views from the pillow, and one being used as an office that arguably has the best views of the aqueduct in the house.

There's a bonus shower room up here too, and it might be one of the smallest spaces at the house but it is still big on style.

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There's a half moon basin unit, rich jewel shade blue wall tiles, pretty floor tiles, and brass fixtures and fittings, ensuring this space does not escape the vintage-based, tasteful design found in the rest of the home.

Choosing a curved basin unit is another clever idea in this home - it makes sense in a smaller space as being visually more effective with no hard edges and takes up less floor space.

And if you get it to float as a wall mounted unit too that's even better, as seeing more floor seamlessly flow through the room makes the space look bigger.

Top floor shower room is another stunning space (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)
Curved structures make sense in a smaller space, visually more effective, takes up less space and has no sharp edges (olivegrove residential sales and lettings limited, Wrexham)

This house has a hidden floor too, with the door found outside under the kitchen that extends into the quirky side extension.

Venture into this basement level and you will find two very useful extra rooms, one is a utility room and the other is used for storage.

The estate agent suggests, subject to planning consent, converting one room or even more of this cellar space into a gym or a cinema room - the perfect place to watch films or programmes about the history of the unique neighbour outside, that incredible aqueduct.

The home with the gorgeous insides and the magnificent neighbour outside is on the market for offers over £395,000 with Olivegrove Residential Sales and Lettings, call the Wrexham branch on 01978 750234 to find out more.

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