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Waen Isa Lane, Babell, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8

North West

£900,000

Listed on 09/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Set at the end of a private lane in the countryside near Babell, this detached home offers approximately 3,500 sq ft of accommodation, with six bedrooms across the main house and an incorporated former cottage. The property has far-reaching views towards the Clwydian Hills and Snowdonia, and its flexible arrangement may suit extended family or other multi-generational use. Any separate holiday accommodation use would be subject to the necessary consents. The main house has a reception hall, two reception rooms and a contemporary kitchen with an island, Silestone worktops, integrated Neff appliances and an Aga. The living room has wooden flooring, a Jøtul wood-burning stove and French doors to the south-facing patio. There is also a separate utility room and cloakroom. Four bedrooms are described in the principal accommodation, including two with en-suite facilities, alongside a family bathroom. Two interconnecting attic rooms provide additional flexible space. The former cottage section includes a snug with an exposed stone fireplace and wood-burning stove, an open-plan living and dining room, two bedrooms, a shower room and its own staircase access. Outside, established gardens include lawn, mature planting and a paved terrace. The listing also notes a former tennis court, ample parking, an integral double garage with storage and a detached single garage. Planning permission is stated for an ancillary outbuilding, subject to its conditions. Caerwys is a short drive away, with access to the A55 and onward routes to Mold, Chester and the regional airports. The property is marketed by William Gleave in Holywell.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

40out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Top O Waen stands out for its scale and character: spacious reception rooms, a contemporary kitchen, an established garden and a cottage-style section offer a flexible canvas for family or multi-generational living. The visible work looks light, with scope to refresh some traditional finishes and selectively tidy the garden rather than undertake a major overhaul.

The asking price is the main constraint. At £257/sq ft, it is 21% above the local average, and the asking price plus the £4,250–£12,750 refurbishment range leaves the total outlay stretched against the local benchmark for a home of this floor area. That comparison is against current local averages, not a forecast of the value after improvements.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the patterned wallpaper and traditional finishes in reception and circulation spaces to give the generous rooms a more contemporary feel.
  • Make selective improvements to the established garden and patio while retaining its mature planting and outdoor entertaining space.
  • Use the main house and incorporated cottage-style accommodation to create flexible arrangements for extended family, guests or work-from-home use.

Key risks

  • At this asking price, even the stated light refurbishment range leaves the overall outlay stretched against local value benchmarks for the floor area.
  • Factor in roughly £908,500 before you finish, with refurbishment in the region of £8,500, leaving a gap of around 18% versus area norms for this sqft; post-works value sits outside our data.

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Waen Isa Lane, Babell, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£3,400
Based on a loan of £675,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Price history

-25.0% since listed
£900,000£300,000(-25.0%)
14/10/2026
Current price
£1,200,000Initial listing
10/07/2026

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