THE BEST home in north east Wales was crowned via a hit BBC show last night (November 3).
Wales' Home of the Year continued with episode three shining the spotlight on that particular region, with homes in Prestatyn, Wrexham and Flintshire showcased.
BBC Radio 2 presenter and fashionista Owain Wyn Evans was joined by interior designer from Anglesey Mandy Watkins and Cardiff architect Glen Thomas.
The shortlist was whittled down to three homes, but who came out on top? Read on to find out ...
Caradog Villa, Prestatyn
The first house featured was originally built in 1870 for the managers of the local tin mines.
Keith and his partner Mark bought the house five years ago and the pair have been busy combining 'modern' and 'old' styles to renovate the property ever since.
Refurbishments included installing a 'music room' and a 'vast open-plan' kitchen/diner with patio doors leading to their expansive garden.
The judges described the house as 'charming', 'handsome' and 'elegant'.
Once inside, they were taken aback by its 'unassuming', 'simplistic' and 'wonderfully-styled' features.
The main attraction of the home for the judges though was its 'different styles' in different parts of the house.
Owen's score: 9/10
Mandy's score: 9/10
Glen's score: 9/10
Total score: 27/30
Penrhyn, Flintshire
This property is a converted bungalow owned by couple Louise and Simon.
Originally a 1960's bungalow, the house has now been transformed magnificently to feature a 'family hub' and eye-catching bedrooms.
The judges described Penrhyn as a 'conservative, contemporary-style' home.
They praised the 'lovely layers of height' in the house and added that they 'loved' the kitchen and the long windows.
Also praised were the 'wonderful views' of the countryside you can see from the house.
Glen added that Penrhyn was a house full of 'big, bold ideas'.
Owen's score: 8/10
Mandy's score: 9/10
Glen's score: 9/10
Total score: 26/30
Half-a-Hall, Wrexham
A historic grade 2 listed home belonging to Hannah, her husband Aled and their two children.
Believed to have been originally built in the late 16th century, the home has since been extended and developed several times.
Now, its an 'amalgamation' of the servants quarters and a section of the original manor house.
Three spacious bedrooms, an old smoking room, a wonderful kitchen and a playroom are among its most striking features.
Judges described Half-a-Hall as a 'fabulous' and 'gigantic' building that's 'steeped in history'.
They also praised its 'gorgeous' original features as well as the 'beautiful' kitchen.
Owen's score: 9/10
Mandy's score: 10/10
Glen's score: 8/10
Total score: 27/30
And the winner was ...
As Half-a-Hall and Caradog Villa were both tied with a score of 27 each, the judges were forced to decide on an overall winner.
Mandy voted for Half-a-Hall, Glen chose Caradog Villa and Owen was the tie-breaker as he opted for Half-a-Hall as the overall winner for north east Wales.
The magnificent house will now go on to represent the region in the overall Wales Home of the Year competition.
You can watch episode three back via BBC IPlayer.
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