Pen Y Ffrith, a 24-acre estate between Ruthin and Wrexham, is on the market with a guide price of £3,150,000. The property includes five lakes, six lakeside cabins and a working carp fishery business.
The current owners bought the site nine years ago, when it operated as a zoo and nature reserve specialising in exotic birds. They transformed it into a country retreat with a mix of modern and character features.
A Unique Property Package
The estate is set within the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape. The owners said: "Before we lived here, the property was being run as a zoo and nature reserve specialising in exotic birds, there was everything from emus to tawny owls!"
They added: "We were attracted by the stunning scenery and the potential on offer here. The property looked very different then and we had the vision to create what you see here today. There’s still further potential for the next owner to do even more here."
Lakes, Cabins and Fishing
The grounds feature five lakes operating as a carp fishery, plus six wooden cabins for guests. A woodland cabin offers a veranda and sleeping space under the tree canopy.
Inside the main house there are five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a study, a hobby room and a well-equipped kitchen. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, and a games room with a full-sized snooker table and a bar with an integrated fish tank.
Outdoor Amenities and Future Potential
Outside, there is a giant chessboard, a large patio, an undercover outdoor kitchen and a substantial polytunnel. The owners noted: "It would be perfect for a family looking for a change of lifestyle and particularly if they are into their fishing."
They added: "We will miss the whole place. We’ve created it and have it just as we love it, but it will be an amazing home for the next owners." The property is listed with Fine & Country North Wales.
