Guide price
£500,000
5 bed farmhouse for saleCefn Holdings, Cefn Lane, Bagillt, Flintshire CH6
5 beds
1 bath
Just added
Auction
Freehold
About this property
Guide Price £500,000 Buyer's Premium Applies
For sale by unconditional online auction, registration is now open. Bidding opens on 29/04/2026 17:30 and ends on 29/04/2026 18:00.
Lot 1 House, buildings and 25.86 acres of Land;
***viewing via atchams open days pre book on this page.****
Location
Nestled in the picturesque Flintshire countryside, this property enjoys a
peaceful setting just off a quiet country lane near the village of Bagillt.
Ideally positioned just 2.5 miles from the market town of Holywell and 17
miles from the historic city of Chester, both of which offer a wide range
of amenities including hospitals, schools, shops, and public transport
links. The A55 is also easily accessible, providing excellent connectivity
across North Wales and beyond.
Description
Cefn Holdings presents a rare opportunity to acquire a detached rural
property with significant potential extending in total to approximately
83.71 acres (33.88 hectares), available for sale in three lots or as a
whole.
This property hosts a selection of both modern and traditional farm
buildings set within a yard area( lot one).
The land is laid to pasture and has been used for livestock
grazing. With gently rolling topography and grade 3 and 4 soil quality, the land is also suitable for arable cropping. Additionally, the property
features part of Wat's Dyke adding to its natural and historic
appeal.
The residential property includes a detached five-bedroom house, offering approximately 148 square meters (1593 square feet) of living
space. The home is in need of extensive modernisation and improvements.
Services have not been tested. EPC Band G.
The farm buildings are located in the yard to the north of the residential
accommodation. The farm was formerly a dairy unit. The buildings can
be described as follows:
* Half round dutch barn
*Brick and tile former dairy.
* Half round dutch barn with lean to
* Mono pitch timber frame livestock shed
*Steel framed cubicle shed with lean to either side
*Earth side slurry lagoon
*Concrete panel 5 bay silage pit
*Steel framed dairy
The residential property was initially built as two houses and has been
used as one single dwelling for the last 50 years. It has five bedrooms.
It is in need of complete modernisation and improvement. The house
is not listed.
Land
The land spans approximately 83.71 acres (33.88 hectares), laid
entirely to permanent pasture.
Accessible from the main farmyard and via gateways off the. Surrounding country lanes, the land is easy to manage and navigate. With gently rolling topography, it is ideally suited for both grazing and arable purposes. It is bounded by hedgerows and fences.
Lot 3 Includes some areas of land which are scheduled as Ancient Woodlands.
Access to the property
The holding can be accessed directly off the quiet country lane which
is owned by Flintshire County Council.
In respect of Lot 3, there will be a right of way to access the land over
the property known as Swyn Y Gwynt. There is an existing right of
access over Lot 3 in favour of the owners of the residential/farm
property known as Coetia Llwyd.
There are public rights of way which cross the land, namely FL8, FL15, FL16 and FL29. The rights of way in Lot 3 include Wat's Dyke.
Occupation matters
As at the date of marketing (March 2026) Lot 3 is affected by unauthorised occupation by the owner of a neighbouring property. This has been on ongoing matter since April 2025, and formal measures have been taken to secure vacant possession.
Further Details about this issue can be obtained from the selling
agents.
Services
Mains Electricity and Mains Water are connected. Drainage from the house is to a septic tank located on the property. Meters for Electricity are located on the subject property and the water meter and stop tap for the property are located close to the house. None of the services have been tested. There will be no water connection to Lot 3. Atchams can therefore provide no guarantees as to their availability, compliance
with regulations or quality.
Tenure and possession
The property is offered for sale with Freehold Tenure and Vacant
Possession ( where possible) on all parts upon completion.
Auction details
The property is to be sold by Online Public Auction. The Online
Auction will be hosted by Town and Country Auctions
on
Wednesday 29th April 2026 with bidding opening at 17.30. All
interested bidders will need to register in advance. A legal pack to
include sale contract will be available 4 weeks prior to the auction
date. Packs can be requested from the vendors' agents.
Basic payment and environmental schemes
There are no Entitlements included in the sale. As far as the Vendor is
aware, the holding is not within any Environmental Stewardship
Schemes. Part of Lot 3 and part of lot 1 is subject to a Scheduled
Ancient Monument, being Wat's Dyke Way.
Viewings 3 open days
Viewings are only available on the specified viewing dates.
The following viewing dates are available:
Wednesday 25th March 2026 9am to Midday
Thursday 9th April 2026 9am to Midday
Friday 24th April 2026 8am to 11am
If necessary other viewings outside of the viewing days can be made by
appointment with the sole agent Atchams, Holly Farm, Wolverley, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NQ. Contact Gareth Lay Tel:
Legal documents and costs
The purchaser is to be responsible for their own legal and professional
costs associated with the purchase. The purchaser will be required to make
a contribution towards the vendors' legal costs of £1,500 for each purchaser
who is successful in their bid. (no VAT is chargeable). Should the vendors'
solicitors undertake local authority searches, these will be charged in
addition, at cost.
Buyers will be subject to a buyers premium of 1.25% on the purchase price.
VAT
VAT is not applicable on the sale price.
Energy performance certificate
An EPC has been prepared and is attached to the Sales Particulars. It is
banded with a G rating
Guide price
The agents suggest a guide of £500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Pounds) for Lot 1; £160,000 (One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Pounds) for Lot 2; and, £420,000 (Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds) for Lot 3. Potential purchasers are invited to make offers (bid) at an appropriate level at their discretion.
Planning
As far as the vendors are aware there is no recent planning history
associated with the property. Any purchasers will be responsible for
carrying out their own planning searches.
The Local Authority is Flintshire County Council, County Hall, Mold, CH7
6NB.
Uplift clause
The property will be sold subject to an uplift clause where if the purchaser gains planning or develops the property for a non- agricultural/equestrian use, the vendors reserve the right to claim 30% of the uplift for the next 25 years. Full details of the uplift can be obtained from the vendors' agent and will be available within the contract pack.
Solicitor and contract pack
The Contract pack is available by request from the Vendor's agent.
Identification checks
In accordance with New Money Laundering Obligations for UK Property Transactions: The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer)Regulations 2017, perspective buyers must provide two forms of iidentification prior to submitting an offer, which will be checked and verified by the selling agents and auctioneers.
Sale particulars prepared March 2026. Images Taken September
2025.
Unconditional lot Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a 10% deposit and a buyers premium and contracts are exchanged. The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot. The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated).
Pre Auction Offers Are Considered
The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of id, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.
Special Conditions
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the legal documents'. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
For sale by unconditional online auction, registration is now open. Bidding opens on 29/04/2026 17:30 and ends on 29/04/2026 18:00.
Lot 1 House, buildings and 25.86 acres of Land;
***viewing via atchams open days pre book on this page.****
Location
Nestled in the picturesque Flintshire countryside, this property enjoys a
peaceful setting just off a quiet country lane near the village of Bagillt.
Ideally positioned just 2.5 miles from the market town of Holywell and 17
miles from the historic city of Chester, both of which offer a wide range
of amenities including hospitals, schools, shops, and public transport
links. The A55 is also easily accessible, providing excellent connectivity
across North Wales and beyond.
Description
Cefn Holdings presents a rare opportunity to acquire a detached rural
property with significant potential extending in total to approximately
83.71 acres (33.88 hectares), available for sale in three lots or as a
whole.
This property hosts a selection of both modern and traditional farm
buildings set within a yard area( lot one).
The land is laid to pasture and has been used for livestock
grazing. With gently rolling topography and grade 3 and 4 soil quality, the land is also suitable for arable cropping. Additionally, the property
features part of Wat's Dyke adding to its natural and historic
appeal.
The residential property includes a detached five-bedroom house, offering approximately 148 square meters (1593 square feet) of living
space. The home is in need of extensive modernisation and improvements.
Services have not been tested. EPC Band G.
The farm buildings are located in the yard to the north of the residential
accommodation. The farm was formerly a dairy unit. The buildings can
be described as follows:
* Half round dutch barn
*Brick and tile former dairy.
* Half round dutch barn with lean to
* Mono pitch timber frame livestock shed
*Steel framed cubicle shed with lean to either side
*Earth side slurry lagoon
*Concrete panel 5 bay silage pit
*Steel framed dairy
The residential property was initially built as two houses and has been
used as one single dwelling for the last 50 years. It has five bedrooms.
It is in need of complete modernisation and improvement. The house
is not listed.
Land
The land spans approximately 83.71 acres (33.88 hectares), laid
entirely to permanent pasture.
Accessible from the main farmyard and via gateways off the. Surrounding country lanes, the land is easy to manage and navigate. With gently rolling topography, it is ideally suited for both grazing and arable purposes. It is bounded by hedgerows and fences.
Lot 3 Includes some areas of land which are scheduled as Ancient Woodlands.
Access to the property
The holding can be accessed directly off the quiet country lane which
is owned by Flintshire County Council.
In respect of Lot 3, there will be a right of way to access the land over
the property known as Swyn Y Gwynt. There is an existing right of
access over Lot 3 in favour of the owners of the residential/farm
property known as Coetia Llwyd.
There are public rights of way which cross the land, namely FL8, FL15, FL16 and FL29. The rights of way in Lot 3 include Wat's Dyke.
Occupation matters
As at the date of marketing (March 2026) Lot 3 is affected by unauthorised occupation by the owner of a neighbouring property. This has been on ongoing matter since April 2025, and formal measures have been taken to secure vacant possession.
Further Details about this issue can be obtained from the selling
agents.
Services
Mains Electricity and Mains Water are connected. Drainage from the house is to a septic tank located on the property. Meters for Electricity are located on the subject property and the water meter and stop tap for the property are located close to the house. None of the services have been tested. There will be no water connection to Lot 3. Atchams can therefore provide no guarantees as to their availability, compliance
with regulations or quality.
Tenure and possession
The property is offered for sale with Freehold Tenure and Vacant
Possession ( where possible) on all parts upon completion.
Auction details
The property is to be sold by Online Public Auction. The Online
Auction will be hosted by Town and Country Auctions
on
Wednesday 29th April 2026 with bidding opening at 17.30. All
interested bidders will need to register in advance. A legal pack to
include sale contract will be available 4 weeks prior to the auction
date. Packs can be requested from the vendors' agents.
Basic payment and environmental schemes
There are no Entitlements included in the sale. As far as the Vendor is
aware, the holding is not within any Environmental Stewardship
Schemes. Part of Lot 3 and part of lot 1 is subject to a Scheduled
Ancient Monument, being Wat's Dyke Way.
Viewings 3 open days
Viewings are only available on the specified viewing dates.
The following viewing dates are available:
Wednesday 25th March 2026 9am to Midday
Thursday 9th April 2026 9am to Midday
Friday 24th April 2026 8am to 11am
If necessary other viewings outside of the viewing days can be made by
appointment with the sole agent Atchams, Holly Farm, Wolverley, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NQ. Contact Gareth Lay Tel:
Legal documents and costs
The purchaser is to be responsible for their own legal and professional
costs associated with the purchase. The purchaser will be required to make
a contribution towards the vendors' legal costs of £1,500 for each purchaser
who is successful in their bid. (no VAT is chargeable). Should the vendors'
solicitors undertake local authority searches, these will be charged in
addition, at cost.
Buyers will be subject to a buyers premium of 1.25% on the purchase price.
VAT
VAT is not applicable on the sale price.
Energy performance certificate
An EPC has been prepared and is attached to the Sales Particulars. It is
banded with a G rating
Guide price
The agents suggest a guide of £500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Pounds) for Lot 1; £160,000 (One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Pounds) for Lot 2; and, £420,000 (Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds) for Lot 3. Potential purchasers are invited to make offers (bid) at an appropriate level at their discretion.
Planning
As far as the vendors are aware there is no recent planning history
associated with the property. Any purchasers will be responsible for
carrying out their own planning searches.
The Local Authority is Flintshire County Council, County Hall, Mold, CH7
6NB.
Uplift clause
The property will be sold subject to an uplift clause where if the purchaser gains planning or develops the property for a non- agricultural/equestrian use, the vendors reserve the right to claim 30% of the uplift for the next 25 years. Full details of the uplift can be obtained from the vendors' agent and will be available within the contract pack.
Solicitor and contract pack
The Contract pack is available by request from the Vendor's agent.
Identification checks
In accordance with New Money Laundering Obligations for UK Property Transactions: The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer)Regulations 2017, perspective buyers must provide two forms of iidentification prior to submitting an offer, which will be checked and verified by the selling agents and auctioneers.
Sale particulars prepared March 2026. Images Taken September
2025.
Unconditional lot Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a 10% deposit and a buyers premium and contracts are exchanged. The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot. The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated).
Pre Auction Offers Are Considered
The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of id, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.
Special Conditions
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the legal documents'. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
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