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Features and description
- Attractive extended cottage
- Appealing accommodation
- Extensive gardens
- Selection of outhouses
- Unspoilt rural location
- In all about 0.39 acre
A most appealing and extended detached country cottage set in extensive gardens with outhouses, tucked away in an attractive and unspoilt rural location. IN ALL ABOUT 0.39 ACRE.
Directions - From Shrewsbury proceed north to Wem, pass under the railway bridge and turn first left heading for Tilley. Continue through the hamlet and then on for a further 0.7 mile, turn right sign posted Common Wood. Follow this lane to a farm on the right and after about 20 metres turn left onto an un-made access lane. Proceed to the end and take the right hand gate into the property.
Situation - Located in a delightful and unspoilt rural location, tucked away down a long access drive, whilst adjoining open farmland with some lovely views particularly over the adjoining vineyard. The hamlet of Tilley is about 1.5 miles away and provides a pub/restaurant. Easy access can be gained into Wem, which offers a good selection of shops including a supermarket, schools including the popular Thomas Adams and various sports facilities. There is a train service linking to either Shrewsbury or Crewe. Commuters will find that road links give access to Telford, the M54 motorway and thereon to Wolverhampton or alternatively north via Whitchurch are roads to Crewe and Chester.
Description - Manor cottage provides a tastefully extended and remodelled detached country cottage, which was largely undertaken during 2012 and included the refurbishment of the interior, however, there is currently scope for some further improvements, particularly to areas of decoration. The accommodation offers an attractive contemporary style, combined with traditionally features. The layout includes a well proportioned reception hall with oak flooring and a galleried landing over. The sitting room features exposed beams and a brick fireplace with a log burning stove. On the alternative side of the house is a beautiful open plan living dining kitchen, which provides a tasteful range of kitchen fittings and includes an excellent selection of appliances including an electric three oven AGA cooker. On two elevations of the living area are double glazed bi-fold doors, which open to the garden. Families will be pleased to note there is a separate utility room and useful cloaks/WC adjacent to the rear door. On the first floor the principle bedroom is a part beamed ceiling and has an en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are then served by the main family bath/shower room, which is a beautifully fitted out. Outside the cottage is provided with a parking area for a number of cars.The gardens extend around the cottage including generous sized lawned areas, flagged pathways and a summer house. There is in addition a kitchen garden with a greenhouse and garden store.
Accommodation - Oak framed PORCH set on brick plinth.
Reception Hall - 16'5 x 19'2 max (5.00m x 5.84m max) - With solid oak front entrance door, oak flooring, free standing cupboard, open understairs storage shelving, galleried landing over.
Sitting Room - 19'0 x 10'8 (5.79m x 3.25m) - With oak flooring, part exposed beamed ceiling, feature brick fireplace with CLEARVIEW STOVE and matching brick work. Feature bookcase and TV plinth with storage under.
Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen - 20'9 x 14'8 (6.32m x 4.47m) - A beautiful open plan room with oak flooring, ceiling downlighters and providing:
Living Area - With free standing cupboard and two sets of bi-fold doors and access to the garden.
Kitchen/Dining Area - With attractive farmhouse style range of units also to include extensive oak worksurfaces with built in enamelled twin bowl sink unit, oak upstand, good selection of painted base units with INTEGRATED FRIDGE AND DEEP FREEZE UNITS, INTEGRATED DISHWASHER, old tiled range recess incorporating oak beam and MODERN ELECTRIC AGA THREE OVEN COOKER with THREE HOTPLATES. INTEGRATED EXTRACTOR HOOD, flanking this area are two matching glazed display cabinets.
Utility Room - 9'4 x 5'11 ext. 9'0 (2.84m x 1.80m ex t. 2.74m) - With oak flooring, fitted modern oak effect worksurface with built in stainless steel sink unit, matching high gloss base units including tall pantry unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, rear entrance door.
Cloaks/Wc - With oak flooring, close couple WC, wash hand basin with tiled splash, fitted glazed shelf and mirror units, oak shelving.
First Floor Landing - Part galleried to the reception hall and split level. Access to loft space.
Bedroom One - 19'1 narr. 11'8 x 10'9 max (5.82m narr. 3.56m x 3.28m max) - With range of fitted wardrobes and access to loft space.
En Suite Shower Room - With suite having chrome fitments including corner tiled shower cubicle with direct feed shower unit, close couple WC, corner wash stand with circular ceramic wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboard under, mirror tiles, extractor fan, chrome ladder radiator.
Bedroom Two - 13'2 x 8'10 (4.01m x 2.69m) - Feature decorated wall. Free standing wardrobe.
Bedroom Three - 11'8 x 7'1 (3.56m x 2.16m) - With sloping ceiling.
Bedroom Four - 8'8 x 7'1 (2.64m x 2.16m) - With sloping ceiling.
Family Bath/Shower Room - 9'1 x 8'8 excl. lobby (2.77m x 2.64m ex cl. lobby) - Airing cupboard containing factory insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater and shelving, limed oak flooring. Modern white suite including free standing, twin ended bath with free standing mixer tap, close couple WC, painted wash stand with oval wash hand basin and mixer tap, corner shower cubicle with direct feed shower unit, heated towelling radiator.
Outside - Approached off a private shared unmade access lane, which leads to a gated entrance onto a gravelled driveway to a PARKING AND TURNING AREA.
The Gardens - These are of a generous size, having been extensively landscaped including a lawn interspersed with a number of fruit trees, well stocked shrub and herbaceous beds. On the alternative side of the driveway is the KITCHEN GARDEN with fenced or hedge borders including small lawn, vegetable beds, soft fruit canes, aluminium framed GREENHOUSE approx 10' x 12' with concreted floor and raised beds, timber and felt GARDEN SHED. Oil storage tank.
Front/Side - This is provided with an extensive lawned area, flagged pathways, one of which divides the lawn to a matching FLAGGED SUN PATIO with timber SUMMER HOUSE.
Outhouses - To the corner of the garden are a selection of useful brick and tile outhouses with power connected comprising: WORKSHOP with fitted worktops and twin entrance doors, LOG STORE and GENERAL STORE with bore hole plant equipment. Power and lighting provided.
General Remarks -
Fixtures And Fittings - The fitted carpets as laid (not Sitting Room rug) and light fittings are included.
Services - Mains electricity is understood to be connected. Water is provided from a private on-site bore hole (2012). Foul drainage is to a septic tank. Oil fired central heating. None of these services have been tested.
Local Authority - For Council Tax details, contact Shropshire Council on[use Contact Agent Button] or visit
Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must verify via their solicitor.
Viewings - Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1QJ. [use Contact Agent Button]. [use Contact Agent Button]
Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073.
Directions - From Shrewsbury proceed north to Wem, pass under the railway bridge and turn first left heading for Tilley. Continue through the hamlet and then on for a further 0.7 mile, turn right sign posted Common Wood. Follow this lane to a farm on the right and after about 20 metres turn left onto an un-made access lane. Proceed to the end and take the right hand gate into the property.
Situation - Located in a delightful and unspoilt rural location, tucked away down a long access drive, whilst adjoining open farmland with some lovely views particularly over the adjoining vineyard. The hamlet of Tilley is about 1.5 miles away and provides a pub/restaurant. Easy access can be gained into Wem, which offers a good selection of shops including a supermarket, schools including the popular Thomas Adams and various sports facilities. There is a train service linking to either Shrewsbury or Crewe. Commuters will find that road links give access to Telford, the M54 motorway and thereon to Wolverhampton or alternatively north via Whitchurch are roads to Crewe and Chester.
Description - Manor cottage provides a tastefully extended and remodelled detached country cottage, which was largely undertaken during 2012 and included the refurbishment of the interior, however, there is currently scope for some further improvements, particularly to areas of decoration. The accommodation offers an attractive contemporary style, combined with traditionally features. The layout includes a well proportioned reception hall with oak flooring and a galleried landing over. The sitting room features exposed beams and a brick fireplace with a log burning stove. On the alternative side of the house is a beautiful open plan living dining kitchen, which provides a tasteful range of kitchen fittings and includes an excellent selection of appliances including an electric three oven AGA cooker. On two elevations of the living area are double glazed bi-fold doors, which open to the garden. Families will be pleased to note there is a separate utility room and useful cloaks/WC adjacent to the rear door. On the first floor the principle bedroom is a part beamed ceiling and has an en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are then served by the main family bath/shower room, which is a beautifully fitted out. Outside the cottage is provided with a parking area for a number of cars.The gardens extend around the cottage including generous sized lawned areas, flagged pathways and a summer house. There is in addition a kitchen garden with a greenhouse and garden store.
Accommodation - Oak framed PORCH set on brick plinth.
Reception Hall - 16'5 x 19'2 max (5.00m x 5.84m max) - With solid oak front entrance door, oak flooring, free standing cupboard, open understairs storage shelving, galleried landing over.
Sitting Room - 19'0 x 10'8 (5.79m x 3.25m) - With oak flooring, part exposed beamed ceiling, feature brick fireplace with CLEARVIEW STOVE and matching brick work. Feature bookcase and TV plinth with storage under.
Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen - 20'9 x 14'8 (6.32m x 4.47m) - A beautiful open plan room with oak flooring, ceiling downlighters and providing:
Living Area - With free standing cupboard and two sets of bi-fold doors and access to the garden.
Kitchen/Dining Area - With attractive farmhouse style range of units also to include extensive oak worksurfaces with built in enamelled twin bowl sink unit, oak upstand, good selection of painted base units with INTEGRATED FRIDGE AND DEEP FREEZE UNITS, INTEGRATED DISHWASHER, old tiled range recess incorporating oak beam and MODERN ELECTRIC AGA THREE OVEN COOKER with THREE HOTPLATES. INTEGRATED EXTRACTOR HOOD, flanking this area are two matching glazed display cabinets.
Utility Room - 9'4 x 5'11 ext. 9'0 (2.84m x 1.80m ex t. 2.74m) - With oak flooring, fitted modern oak effect worksurface with built in stainless steel sink unit, matching high gloss base units including tall pantry unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, rear entrance door.
Cloaks/Wc - With oak flooring, close couple WC, wash hand basin with tiled splash, fitted glazed shelf and mirror units, oak shelving.
First Floor Landing - Part galleried to the reception hall and split level. Access to loft space.
Bedroom One - 19'1 narr. 11'8 x 10'9 max (5.82m narr. 3.56m x 3.28m max) - With range of fitted wardrobes and access to loft space.
En Suite Shower Room - With suite having chrome fitments including corner tiled shower cubicle with direct feed shower unit, close couple WC, corner wash stand with circular ceramic wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboard under, mirror tiles, extractor fan, chrome ladder radiator.
Bedroom Two - 13'2 x 8'10 (4.01m x 2.69m) - Feature decorated wall. Free standing wardrobe.
Bedroom Three - 11'8 x 7'1 (3.56m x 2.16m) - With sloping ceiling.
Bedroom Four - 8'8 x 7'1 (2.64m x 2.16m) - With sloping ceiling.
Family Bath/Shower Room - 9'1 x 8'8 excl. lobby (2.77m x 2.64m ex cl. lobby) - Airing cupboard containing factory insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater and shelving, limed oak flooring. Modern white suite including free standing, twin ended bath with free standing mixer tap, close couple WC, painted wash stand with oval wash hand basin and mixer tap, corner shower cubicle with direct feed shower unit, heated towelling radiator.
Outside - Approached off a private shared unmade access lane, which leads to a gated entrance onto a gravelled driveway to a PARKING AND TURNING AREA.
The Gardens - These are of a generous size, having been extensively landscaped including a lawn interspersed with a number of fruit trees, well stocked shrub and herbaceous beds. On the alternative side of the driveway is the KITCHEN GARDEN with fenced or hedge borders including small lawn, vegetable beds, soft fruit canes, aluminium framed GREENHOUSE approx 10' x 12' with concreted floor and raised beds, timber and felt GARDEN SHED. Oil storage tank.
Front/Side - This is provided with an extensive lawned area, flagged pathways, one of which divides the lawn to a matching FLAGGED SUN PATIO with timber SUMMER HOUSE.
Outhouses - To the corner of the garden are a selection of useful brick and tile outhouses with power connected comprising: WORKSHOP with fitted worktops and twin entrance doors, LOG STORE and GENERAL STORE with bore hole plant equipment. Power and lighting provided.
General Remarks -
Fixtures And Fittings - The fitted carpets as laid (not Sitting Room rug) and light fittings are included.
Services - Mains electricity is understood to be connected. Water is provided from a private on-site bore hole (2012). Foul drainage is to a septic tank. Oil fired central heating. None of these services have been tested.
Local Authority - For Council Tax details, contact Shropshire Council on[use Contact Agent Button] or visit
Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must verify via their solicitor.
Viewings - Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1QJ. [use Contact Agent Button]. [use Contact Agent Button]
Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073.
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