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Poplar Road, Pen-Y-Cae.

Land size
2.2 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Over 2,100 sq ft
  • Double Garage
  • Requiring Comprehensive Modernisation
  • Land & Gardens ext to approx 2.2ac
  • FPP Being Sought for further Detached Dwelling with Garaging

Description

A substantial four-bedroom detached family home with integral double-garage requiring comprehensive modernisation, situated within land and gardens which extend to approx. 2.2ac, for which FPP is anticipated for a further detached dwelling and associated garaging, enviably situated on the perimeter of Pen-Y-Cae.

Description - Halls are delighted to offer 10 Poplar Road in Pen Y Cae for sale by private treaty.

10 Poplar Road is a four-bedroom detached period property providing over 2,100 sq ft of generously proportioned living accommodation arranged across two versatile floors.

The property now offers excellent potential for modernisation and improvement and is complemented by an integral double garage.

The property stands in an elevated position within gardens and land which extend, in all, to around 2.2ac, or thereabouts.

Full Planning Permission is currently being sought for a further detached dwelling with associated garaging, to be situated on the western portion of the gardens.

Situation - Pen-Y-Cae offers shops and facilities for most day to day requirements and is situated approximately one mile from Ruabon which provides more comprehensive facilities. Good transport links are available to Wrexham and Chester which both provide a more comprehensive range of facilities of all kinds. Highly regarded schools can be found within a short distance of the property and the area as a whole is ideal for the business traveller with Chester, Wrexham the Midlands and the North West all easily accessible.

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Schooling - The property is conveniently placed for access to a number of well-regarded state and private schools, including, Ysgol Bryn Tabor (rated excellent), Penygelli primary, Minera Aided primary school, St Joseph's Catholic and Anglican Secondary School, St Christopher's School (rated excellent).

Directions - Leave Wrexham to the south-west via Ruabon Rd, crossing the roundabout at the second exit onto Wrexham Rd. Continue for around 2.2 miles until a right hand turn leads onto Gutter Hill/Hill St and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto Church St. Take the second exit at the next roundabout onto Pant Hill and turn right shortly after onto Stryt Issa where, around 0.5 miles later, the property is positioned on the right.

The Property - The property now requires a level of modernisation and improvement but offers significant potential to become a superb and substantially proportioned family home.

For those requiring further living space, the integral double garage provides an option for inclusion within the accommodation (STPP).

The ground floor boasts a range of flexibly arranged reception rooms centred around a delightfully open-plan Sitting Room, this serving as the heart of this particularly family friendly home and complemented by a Dining Room, Snug/Office, Porch and, situated to the rear of the property, a Kitchen with direct access onto the gardens.

To the first floor are four comfortably sized Bedrooms which, as per the ground floor, have been designed with the needs of modern day family living in mind and served by a family Bathroom and a separate Shower Room.

Of particular note is the Master Bedroom which extends to around 450 sq ft and enjoys dual-aspect windows which offer elevated views across the gardens, village, and countryside beyond.

Land & Gardens - 10 Poplar Road is situated within land and gardens which extend, in all, to around 2.2 acres, or thereabouts.

The property is accessed via a farm-style gate set into stone pillars bearing the name of the property, this leading on to a tarmac driveway which rises to a large parking area situated to the side of the property and positioned before the integral double garage (approx. 7m x 6m) with two electrically operated metal vehicular access doors and a pedestrian door to the side.

The grounds are predominately laid to lawn but interspersed with, and bordered by, established hedging and mature trees.

The grounds offer excellent potential for the keeping of various livestock.

Planning Permission - Full Planning Permission is currently being sought for a further detached dwelling with detached garaging and dedicated access on the western portion of the grounds. If granted, the existing residence would retain significant gardens and be neighboured by property in keeping with the current.

Further information can be found on Wrexham Planning Portal, Ref: P/2026/0041

Documentation Available - Documentation pertaining to the planning application can be found on the local authority planning portal (ref P/2026/0041), to include:

- Design and access statement
- Proposed Floor Plan and Elevations
- Location and Site Plan
- Heritage Impact Statement / Biodiversity Report / Ecology Report / Water Consultation Response.

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water, drainage, and electric.

Tenure & Possession - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be granted upon completion.

Local Authority - Wrexham Borough Council, The Guildhall, Wrexham LL11 1AY.

Council Tax - The property is shown as being within council tax band 'G' on the local authority register.

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.

The charge for these checks is £36 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire. Tel: .

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,072 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£225,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £109,115 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
44 E
69 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 22% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Penycae Community Primary School490 metres
    Pupils
    181
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol I.D. Hooson882 metres
    Pupils
    228
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Maes y Mynydd1.1 miles
    Pupils
    292
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Yr Hafod, Johnstown1.5 miles
    Pupils
    346
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Acrefair1.5 miles
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Grango1.2 miles
    Pupils
    580
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Rhiwabon1.3 miles
    Pupils
    509
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Clywedog3.8 miles
    Pupils
    801
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • St Joseph's Catholic and Anglican High4 miles
    Pupils
    748
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Dinas Bran4.6 miles
    Pupils
    1,022
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Market Street - Rhos, Rhosllanerchrugog0.8 miles
Spar - Rhos, Rhosllanerchrugog0.8 miles
Co-op Wrexham Johnstown, Rhosllanerchrugog1.2 miles

GP surgery

The Health Centre0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Penycae Pharmacy596 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden50 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Ruabon Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Pentre Cristionydd98 metres

Typical drive times

Y Waun14 min · 6.8 miles
Llangollen18 min · 6.4 miles
Croesoswallt21 min · 12 miles
Wrexham (city)15 min · 6.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Natural Resources Wales open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Not mapped

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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