Property description

The novelist C.S. Lewis in his Chronicles of Narnia, wrote a book 'The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe' and by walking through the back of a wardrobe, the children (I forget their names) found themselves in a beautiful/enchanting land (Narnia) that was a world apart from their current surroundings. Roll on, Vine Cottage in Wem and we find ourselves in another 'secret world' in the heavenly, well stocked part-walled rear garden. Okay, it may be a bit of an exaggeration and I certainly wouldn't suggest you try and walk through one of the wardrobes because you would bang your head and in any case, they are upstairs and the garden is not. But you get the gist.... Frankly, to go off on another tangent, I could have referred to Doctor Who's Tardis, as this house is much larger than external appearances suggest. I am told that it is believed to originate from the 16th century and it has clearly been extended over the years, but nonetheless, it has retained many original features with exposed beams all over the place! Throw in an impressive exposed brick inglenook, plus further cast iron fireplaces and you may see why I am so enthusiastic. Of course, it's not that simple though....You will undoubtedly wish to up-date the decoration and make various adjustments, but if you can see through all that, then what we have here is a wonderful home in a delightful area. It's well worth a walk up Chapel Street and into the town as there are many interesting and characterful properties in this road. Don't fret about having to drive into Wem if you live here; you can leave the car at home and then stroll into the town with its associated shops, restaurants, pubs etc. The cottage itself has three downstairs reception rooms, plus a conservatory, so there is plenty of space to spread your wings. Upstairs, the 'beam theme' continues and the landing has lots of natural daylight with its skylight window. There are 3 evenly proportioned bedrooms and spacious family bathroom. The outside bit I have already covered, although to be honest, it is difficult to put in words how special the rear garden really is. In summary, this Grade II Listed cottage may require some decoration and tweaking in places, but my goodness, it really is a hidden gem and an early inspection is most strongly recommended. Ring AJ Reid to book your appointment today!

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall
Staircase to first floor with storage cupboard below, wall light point, dado rail and exposed beams.

Open Plan Sitting Room/Dining Room. Comprising:-

Sitting Room - 13' 5'' x 12' 1'' (4.09m x 3.68m)
Exposed brick inglenook fireplace incorporating free-standing gas fire on quarry tiled hearth. Meter cupboard, wall light point, timber wall panels, exposed beams and double radiator. Leads to:-

Dining Room - 12' 4'' x 8' 2'' (3.76m x 2.49m)
Front facing window, timber wall panels, cast iron fireplace with open grate, exposed beams, wall light point and double radiator.

Breakfast Room - 11' 9'' max x 9' 11'' max (3.58m max x 3.02m max)
Cast iron fireplace, wall light point, exposed ceiling beam and double radiator. Secondary double glazed double doors lead to:-

Conservatory - 11' 8'' x 9' 1'' (3.55m x 2.77m)
Quarry tiled floor, double radiator and lovely views over the secluded rear garden.

Kitchen - 13' 2'' x 7' 9'' (4.01m x 2.36m)
Stainless steel sink and drainer inset in working surfaces with drawers, cupboards, wine rack and plumbing for automatic washer below. Matching base and wall cupboards, beamed ceiling, free-standing gas cooker with illuminated extractor hood above. Part tiled walls, quarry tiled floor, rear facing internal secondary double glazed window and impressive rustic door leading to the garden room.

Garden Room - 10' 1'' x 6' 11'' (3.07m x 2.11m)
Fitted cupboards, quarry tiled floor, slim-line electric panel heater, plumbing for automatic washer, grape vine, glazed windows and doors to rear garden.

Separate WC
Low level suite, quarry tiled floor, wall light point and rear facing window.

FIRST FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Roof skylight window, dado rail and wall light point.

Bedroom 1 - 12' 4'' x 11' 1'' max (3.76m x 3.38m max)
Front facing window, wall light point, radiator and built-in wardrobe having a loft access hatch.

Bedroom 2 - 10' 3'' x 10' 0'' (3.12m x 3.05m)
Rear facing secondary double glazed window, cast iron fireplace with open grate, twin glazed double door built-in wardrobes, exposed wall beams, 2 wall light points and radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 12' 3'' x 8' 3'' max (3.73m x 2.51m max)
Front facing window, exposed ceiling beam, cast iron fireplace with open grate, radiator and large fitted wardrobe.

Family Bathroom - 12' 6'' x 7' 7'' (3.81m x 2.31m)
White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC and fully tiled shower cubicle with mains mixer shower unit. 2 Recessed ceiling spotlights, rear facing secondary double glazed window, double radiator and free-standing electric towel rail. Range of fitted glazed storage cupboards, one housing the Worcester wall mounted gas central heating boiler.

OUTSIDE
Fabulous enclosed part-walled rear garden, stocked with a multitude of cottage style flower beds and borders with a variety of flowers, perennials, bushes, trees (including Walnut, Laburnum, Magnolia - to name but a few), fruit trees, wildlife garden pond and other water features. Outside power sockets, outside lights and gas point for barbecue. 2 iron archways lead to a further 'secret garden' area with paved paths and superb sandstone block wall. Aluminium greenhouse, corrugated iron storage shed, various dedicated seating areas (take a glass of beer/wine/newspaper), various herbs and trellis with vine and Clematis.

Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.

Central Heating
Worcester combination gas fired boiler to radiators and also supplying domestic hot water.

Property Features :

• Mature End Of Terrace Cottage
• Grade II Listed Building
• Bags Of Character
• 3 Bedrooms & 3 Reception Rooms
• Magical Well Stocked Rear Garden