This impressive detached country residence enjoys stunning panoramic views over open countryside and beyond.

Previously a bed and breakfast, it sits in a semi-rural location just a short distance from Caerwys, which has a range of shops and a primary school, all within a short distance of the A55 expressway, making for ease of commuting to all North Wales coastal towns and Chester within 35 miles.

Entry to the five-bedroom property is through a reception porch with quarry-tiled floor and exposed brick wall. A timber door provides access to an entrance hall with a cloaks cupboard and an open arch leading into the well-lit dining room, which has a high-level window.

The lounge boasts an exposed timber floor, with a feature stone fireplace housing a log-burning stove, beamed ceiling, feature windows – some having timber shutters – exposed brick walling and two patio sliding doors giving access to the garden.

The kitchen has a range of base cupboards and drawers with worktop surfaces over a built-in double oven and five-ring hob, feature small window with deep sill and a further window overlooking the garden with an archway to the sun lounge, which has a laminated wood-effect floor and beautiful views over open countryside.

Double timber and glazed doors lead from the hall into bedroom one, which enjoys superb views over the garden and open countryside, and bedroom two, overlooking the side.

A ground-floor bathroom has a four-piece suite comprising bath, pedestal wash-hand-basin, WC, shower cubicle. There is also a utility room and cloakroom.

Upstairs, bedroom three has an en suite with shower cubicle and timber-clad ceiling, while bedroom four overlooks the front. Bedroom five is currently used as a study, but could easily be converted back.

The family bathroom has a three-piece suite, comprising corner bath with tiled side panel. large shower cubicle and wash-hand-basin.

The property is approached over a cattle grid on to a sweeping gravelled driveway bounded by conifer hedging, with parking area and mature established borders comprising a variety of shrubs to give all-year colour.

There is a block paved patio area with raised shrubbery borders and adjoining lawn with ranch-style fencing and more open views over the countryside and beyond.

A paved pathway leads to an extensive patio seating area which is accessed via the sun lounge and makes an ideal al fresco dining area.

Steps lead up to a vegetable garden and a ramped pathway leads to a second gated entrance and further parking area with access to a double garage and an adjoining greenhouse.

This stately, magnificent property must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Pen Y Cefn, Caerwys, Flintshire, CH7 5BN. Five bedrooms. £450,000. Call Peter Large on 01745 888100.