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Highfield Hall, Wallington Lane, Worthenbury LL13 0AL

Wales

£850,000

Listed on 30/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garden

Description

Highfield Hall is a rural property comprising a former farmhouse, extensive agricultural buildings and adjoining farmland, with the opportunity to pursue either a replacement dwelling or refurbishment of the existing house. The listing states that planning permission was granted in December 2023 for demolition of the current dwelling and construction of a five-bedroom replacement home of approximately 6,888 sq ft, with garage, carport and stores. The approved design includes several reception rooms, an open-plan kitchen and living area, and a principal suite with dressing room, bathroom and balcony. Planning details and current status should be checked with the relevant authority. The existing farmhouse is described as requiring comprehensive refurbishment and is not habitable in its present condition. Its accommodation is listed as a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, four reception rooms, six bedrooms and two family bathrooms. The listing also refers to a substantial range of brick and steel-framed farm buildings, with refurbishment required and potential uses subject to the necessary consents. The land is offered as two lots, with Lot 1 comprising approximately 27.60 acres and Lot 2 approximately 22.07 acres, or approximately 49.67 acres in total. The grounds include gardens described as needing landscaping and grass paddock land. The property is reached by a long drive and occupies an elevated rural position with far-reaching views. Bangor-on-Dee and Malpas are nearby, with larger facilities in Chester, Wrexham and Whitchurch.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

28out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

Highfield Hall offers a rare rural project: a farmhouse and extensive agricultural buildings set amid open land with far-reaching views, plus scope to pursue either a substantial remodelling or the replacement-home scheme described in the listing. The existing house is uninhabitable, with severe exterior damage, and the grounds and several farm buildings also need major attention, so this is a full-scale redevelopment rather than a cosmetic project. The planning permission and its current status, conditions and implementation requirements should be checked carefully.

At £850,000, the asking price is around £310 per sq ft against a local average of £219, making the price a significant weakness in an otherwise distinctive project. The strong setting and land are appealing, but the low overall WHOTS score reflects that expensive entry point and the substantial execution risk.

Key opportunities

  • Create a bespoke rural home by remodelling the existing farmhouse or exploring the replacement dwelling described in the listing, subject to verifying the planning permission.
  • Make use of the elevated position, far-reaching views, long access drive and extensive surrounding grassland to shape a distinctive country residence.
  • The substantial range of agricultural buildings offers scope for varied uses, subject to their condition and any required consents.

Key risks

  • The farmhouse is uninhabitable and severely damaged externally, while several farm buildings have deteriorated or incomplete roofs and exposed structures; plan for a full rebuild-scale programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • The £850,000 asking price is around 41.5% above the local average on a £/sq ft basis, weakening the value opportunity.

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Location

Highfield Hall, Wallington Lane, Worthenbury LL13 0AL
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Wrexham Central Rail Station

    5.6 miles

    Train · Wrexham

  • Wrexham General Rail Station

    5.8 miles

    Train · Wrexham

  • Ruabon Rail Station

    6.7 miles

    Train · Ruabon

  • Gwersyllt Rail Station

    7.3 miles

    Train · Gwersyllt

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£3,211
Based on a loan of £637,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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