The Property

The Runnell forms part of the historic setting of Leighton Hall, an exceptional Grade II* Listed barn conversion where mid 17th century architecture has been carefully balanced with a confident contemporary interior.

Believed to have once formed part of the original stables, the building carries its history openly. Sandstone detailing, a date stone carved with 1665 and an ornate internal beam dated 1666 provide tangible reminders of its origins, while the scale of the interiors reflects the agricultural purpose for which it was first created.

The accommodation extends to approximately 3,027 sq ft, with a layout that makes excellent use of the building’s volume and architectural character. The principal ground floor space brings the kitchen, dining and living areas together beneath a dramatic vaulted ceiling, where original oak beams, exposed Elizabethan brickwork and solid oak flooring provide warmth and texture.

The contemporary kitchen sits comfortably within this historic framework, with streamlined cabinetry, integrated Miele appliances and a substantial central island. It creates a natural place to gather, with the dining area continuing into the main living space beyond.

The sitting area is generous and inviting, arranged around a central fireplace with carefully positioned lighting drawing attention to the beams and brickwork above. Oak bi-fold doors open onto the garden and decked terrace, bringing natural light into the room and framing the far-reaching outlook across the Dee Estuary towards North Wales.

Two further rooms sit on the ground floor alongside a shower room. One is currently arranged as a study, while the other is used as a bedroom. Together, they offer a flexible arrangement that could work particularly well as guest accommodation, a private workspace or a self-contained suite for multigenerational living. The bedroom includes an ornately carved beam dated 1666, adding another distinctive link to the building’s past.

A separate utility room provides useful storage and laundry space away from the main living accommodation.

The upper floor continues the balance of space and flexibility. A second living room provides a generous retreat away from the open plan ground floor, with the exposed roof structure remaining an important part of the room.

The principal bedroom is especially impressive, with substantial proportions, exposed beams and a central fireplace creating a room of warmth and character. A second upper floor bedroom provides further comfortable accommodation, while the bathrooms are finished in a clean, contemporary style and benefit from underfloor heating.

Glass balustrades and carefully detailed staircases introduce a lighter architectural contrast to the timber and brick, allowing the original structure to remain visible throughout the different levels of the house.

The result is a home with real presence, generous enough for entertaining yet thoughtfully arranged for everyday life, with its history retained as an integral part of the interior rather than simply a backdrop.

Externally

Oak bi-fold doors open from the principal living space onto a broad decked terrace, positioned to make the most of the outlook across the surrounding countryside and Dee Estuary. It provides a natural setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the changing light across the landscape.

The private garden has been designed for ease of maintenance, with a level lawn, established borders and carefully arranged planting set against the warm brick and sandstone elevations of the barn.

A historic cobbled area forms part of the listed setting, adding further architectural interest and a clear connection with the building’s former use.

An outside store provides useful garden storage. The property has two parking spaces, together with additional visitor parking.

The wider Leighton Hall development is arranged around an impressive shared courtyard, with formal hedging and landscaped communal areas providing an attractive approach to the property.