Listed for £1,250,000
February 13, 2026
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The Poplars offers exceptional ancillary accommodation. Two substantial garage buildings provide excellent storage, workshop space, or car collection potential. The detached extension, built with a partial steel frame and a concrete block first floor, allows for high load capacity having previously accommodated a half size snooker table, currently used as an open-plan office there is significant flexibility for reconfiguration. The first floor shower room means it could easily be utilised as independent accommodation for family members or guests.
The house, office and garage extension are fully alarmed and linked to a monitoring station
The indoor swimming pool complex includes a changing room, wall mounted heater and dehumidifier, ensuring comfortable year round use.
Darland Lane now benefits from newly installed full fibre high speed broadband, ready for connection by any future purchaser.
The south facing rear garden is beautifully appointed, providing superb opportunities for al fresco dining on the terrace and enjoying the tranquillity and privacy of the setting. The grounds are predominantly lawned and framed by mature trees and neatly maintained hedgerows. The garden also includes an exceptionally productive fruit and vegetable area, a selection of fruit trees, floodlighting and a large greenhouse complete with established vines.
A 4 acre adjoining field to the rear of the property is available by separate negotiation.
Location
The Poplars is nestled in an idyllic semi-rural setting on Darland Lane, approximately one mile from Rossett, situated between Wrexham and Chester. The house enjoys a private position with far-reaching views across open countryside.
Pulford and Rossett offer an excellent range of everyday amenities, including a Co-operative store, hairdressers, a doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, dental practice, restaurants, and several public houses. Notably, the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel features an award-winning spa and the Palm Court restaurant. For more comprehensive services, the cities of Wrexham and Chester provide a variety of shopping options, including out-of-town retail parks.
The area boasts abundant recreational opportunities. Chester is home to cricket, football, and rugby clubs, while nearby golf courses include Wrexham Golf Club, Clays Golf Club, and Carden Park. Water sports such as sailing and rowing are available on the River Dee, and horseracing can be enjoyed at Chester and Bangor-on-Dee. Numerous charming walking and cycling routes begin near the property.
Local state schooling is provided by St Peter’s Primary School and Darland High School, both located in Rossett. Independent schools include King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester and Abbey Gate College in Saighton.
Despite its rural location, the area benefits from excellent road connections. It lies approximately three miles from the A483 Wrexham bypass, which links to the Chester Southerly Bypass and provides access to the national motorway network. Beyond Chester, the M53, approximately 9 miles, and M56, approximately 12 miles, motorways facilitate convenient travel to Liverpool and Manchester, both served by international airports.
Travel to London is easily accessible via Chester station, which offers a direct and regular service to London Euston in approximately 2 hours.
Rossett: 1.1 miles | Pulford: 1.6 miles | Wrexham: 6.6 miles | Chester: 7.4 miles | Liverpool Airport: 31 miles | Manchester Airport: 41 miles
(All mileages are approximate).
Square Footage: 4,432 sq ft
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