Summary - Downing Road,Whitford,Holywell,Flintshire,CH8 9EQ CH8 9EQ
1 bed 1 bath Land
Historic woodland acreage with lake and commercial potential near the A55.
- 8.5 acres of private ancient woodland, meadow and lake
- Georgian plunge pool, Downing Dell Well and cellar remains on site
- Established borehole previously licensed for large water abstraction
- Suitable for eco home, glamping, fishing or water business (subject planning)
- Secluded location with good A55 access; fast broadband, average phone signal
- Tenure unknown; buyer must confirm legal title and rights of access
- Area shows above-average crime and high deprivation — security considerations
- Historic features and ruins likely need specialist surveys and planning
An unusually large historic site close to the A55, this 8.5-acre former Downing Hall estate combines ancient woodland, meadow and a private lake. Surviving features include a Georgian plunge pool, Downing Dell Well, a network of cellars and an established borehole formerly licensed for significant abstraction. The plot is secluded yet accessible, with fast broadband and average mobile signal.
The land is well suited to several commercial or residential projects subject to planning: an eco home using reclaimed stone, a glamping or wellness retreat, or a water/fishing-related business utilising the lake and borehole. The lake could be stocked for angling and the meadow provides generous development or recreational space. No flood risk has been reported.
Important practical points are clear: tenure is currently unknown and any development will require planning consent and statutory checks. The site sits in an area of high deprivation with above-average recorded crime, so security and community considerations should be factored into proposals. The historic cellars, ruins and listed-age features may carry constraints and require specialist surveys.
This is a proposition for a buyer or investor prepared to undertake due diligence and engage with planning, ecology and heritage specialists. For the right project, the combination of size, water assets and historic character presents genuine scope to create a distinctive rural enterprise or private residence.
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