This charming cottage comprises an 18th Century barn conversion with an adjoining Victorian wing. The property is situated in an idyllic semi-rural setting within the heart of North Shropshire countryside.
Ground Floor
• A welcoming galleried reception hall displays exposed wall and ceiling timbers and French limestone flooring.
• The kitchen is beautifully fitted with shaker style cabinets under granite work surfaces, including a dressing unit and an oil-fired 4-oven AGA. There is space for a breakfast table.
• A side entrance hall gives access to a utility room, which serves as a preparation kitchen, along with a pretty shower room with WC.
• The principal sitting room features a wood-burning stove within a noteworthy hand carved antique oak surround.
• The adjoining dining room features an impressive brick chimney piece, housing a further wood-burning stove.
• Occupying the Victorian wing is an elegant snug with cast-iron fireplace, with French doors leading to an English box garden.
• There is a study and an adjoining general storeroom.
First Floor
• The splendid principal bedroom enjoys a large dressing room, with walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious en suite bathroom.
• There are three further double bedrooms, two within the Victorian wing.. Bedroom 2 is currently utilised as a hobby room.
• There is a further luxurious family bathroom with traditional white suite.
Gardens and Grounds
• A gated entrance opens onto an extensive gravel driveway, leading to a large portal-framed outbuilding providing garaging and storage, along with an adjoining stable, workshop and store.
• The established main gardens include an array of specimen trees, shrubs and an orchard including quince.
• There is a hexagonal wooden BBQ house, and a hot tub within an enclosed seating area.
• An elaborate kitchen garden includes raised vegetable beds and a substantial “Hartley Botanic” greenhouse.
• To the front of the house is the morning garden with formed Buxus hedging and roses.
Situation
The property sits on the fringe of the pretty hamlet of Coton, which lies between the market towns of Whitchurch and Wem, both offering a selection of shops, supermarkets and schools.
Nearby Prees and Coton Hall have cricket clubs and there are some wonderful walks throughout the area and both Wem and Whitchurch offer a broad range of recreational opportunities.
Independent schools include Ellesmere College and Shrewsbury School.
The A41 leads to Chester in the north and Birmingham to the south and there is a local train station in Prees within 2 miles.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and furniture such as light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Carpets, curtains and blinds are included.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 29 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 14/06/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 14/06/2024). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority
Shropshire Council
Council Tax Band F
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – SY13 2RD
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Guide price £800,000 Sold
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4 bedroom house for sale Coton, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13
A beautifully presented character property, set in established gardens extending to approximately one acre with outbuildings, offering versatile living accommodation.
- An exceptionally well-presented country property.
- Flexible living accommodation.
- 3 charming reception rooms and study.
- A lovely breakfast kitchen with AGA and utility room.
- 4 double bedrooms with stunning rural views.
- 3 bath/shower rooms.
- Approx. 252 sq. m (2708 sq. ft) of accommodation. Extensive garaging and workshops.
- Gardens and grounds to approx. 1 acre.