Property description
**NO CHAIN** When a prominent and historic home such as this becomes available, we hope that you get the feeling of butterflies as much as we do! The Old Rectory proudly stands in a beautiful plot of approximately 0.65 acres, with a view of the Church in the sought after area of Hinstock, between Market Drayton and Newport. The interior offers beautiful Period style accommodation with four large reception rooms on the ground floor, a total of six/seven bedrooms on the first floor and a second floor that is primed for full conversion to provide further living space. This Victorian property boasts a wealth of gorgeous features including high ceilings, large windows, beautiful fireplaces, decorative coving and grand entrance hall. In need of general updating, with a little bit of love and attention, this incredible building could be the ultimate family residence! The windows have been updated with double glazed units throughout and with its expansive floor space, a range of outbuildings, garaging and large wraparound gardens with circular drive, it's a status home crying out for a new family to love it as much as we do!
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch - 7' 1'' x 5' 8'' (2.16m x 1.73m)
Grand double entrance doors open into the porch which has beautiful decorative quarry tiled flooring, high ceiling and steps up to a hardwood entrance door.
Entrance Hall - 24' 6'' (max) x 22' 7'' (max) (7.46m (max) x 6.88m (max))
This beautiful period entrance hall is a grand space with high ceilings having decorative coving and chandelier style ceiling lights, There is hardwood flooring, stairs rising up to the first floor with windows at half level, flooding the space with natural daylight and there is an under stair storage cupboard. Doors give access off the entrance hall to all the ground floor rooms. There is also a telephone point
Drawing Room - 22' 1'' (into bay) x 17' 11'' (6.73m (into bay) x 5.46m)
This stunning reception room is dual aspect having a large bay window to the side and a further window to the front. There is a feature fireplace with a gas fire on a stone hearth with a decorative wood surround. The room has a range of period style features including decorative cornicing to the ceiling, high level skirting boards and hardwood flooring also well as two radiators and fitted wall lighting.
Sitting Room - 20' 3'' (into bay) x 19' 11'' (6.17m (into bay) x 6.07m)
Another grand room with the high ceilings continuing into here. The room has a large bay window looking out to the side aspect with views onto the lawned garden and having period features including decorative cornicing to the ceiling and high level skirting board. There is a feature fireplace with a gas fire on a marble hearth with a decorative wood surround. The room is finished with hardwood flooring, wall lighting and radiator.
Formal Dining Room - 14' 9'' x 13' 10'' (4.49m x 4.21m)
Another room with dramatically high ceilings as featured throughout this building has decorative cornicing to the ceiling and a large front-facing window which floods the room with natural daylight. The room has a feature fireplace with a decorative wood surround and an original ironwork feature set into the chimney breast dated 1846. There is high level skirting boards, radiator and a door through to the library.
Library - 21' 2'' x 11' 11'' (6.45m x 3.63m)
High ceilings have two fitted ceiling lights and there are three large windows to the front aspect. There is hardwood flooring, telephone socket and a door leading through to the kitchen.
Kitchen - 21' 2'' x 14' 10'' (6.45m x 4.52m)
There are fitted base and wall units with wooden worktop and an inset stainless steel double sink unit with chrome mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for further under counter appliances. The room has a built-in electric oven and an inset four burner electric hob. A large side-facing window, original quarry tiled flooring, radiator and doors to the entrance hall, utility room and to the laundry room.
Pantry - 8' 9'' x 6' 1'' (2.66m x 1.85m)
Having fitted sink unit with stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with chrome mixer tap. Housed in this room is the hot water cylinder and there is a privacy glazed window to the rear aspect.
Utility Room - 15' 1'' x 9' 0'' (4.59m x 2.74m)
Having fitted base units with a stainless steel sink unit and plumbing for a washing machine. It is a dual aspect room with windows to both sides and there is an exterior door which leads outside to the outbuildings. Fitted to the high ceilings are original meat hooks.
Cloakroom - 8' 10'' x 5' 4'' (2.69m x 1.62m)
Accessed off the entrance hall and with a white suite of WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is tiling to the splash areas, tiled flooring, a rear-facing privacy glazed window, chrome heated towel radiator and extractor fan.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first floor landing. This large space gives access to all of the first floor rooms and is naturally lit with high level windows at half landing level and also with a skylight. It is a galleried landing with a beautiful view down onto the staircase and has fitted carpet and radiators. At one end of the landing a further staircase gives access up to the second floor.
Master Bedroom - 18' 0'' x 16' 1'' (5.48m x 4.90m)
Having two side-facing windows, fitted wardrobes and dressing table, a neutral coloured fitted carpet, ceiling rose detail, high level skirting boards and a telephone point. There is coving to the ceiling, radiators and a door gives access through to bathroom one.
Bathroom One - 13' 4'' x 7' 3'' (4.06m x 2.21m)
Accessedfrom both the master bedroom and the landing this shared bathroom has a white suite of WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panel bath with a chrome mixer tap and shower head attachment. There is tiling to the splash areas, fitted carpet and a large side-facing window which looks out to the garden and has views of the church. There is a built-in storage cupboard and radiator.
Bedroom Two - 18' 0'' x 14' 3'' (5.48m x 4.34m)
A large dual aspect bedroom with windows to the front and the side with radiators and high level skirting board.
Bedroom Three - 15' 0'' x 13' 10'' (4.57m x 4.21m)
Having a front- facing window, high level skirting and fitted carpet.
Bedroom Four - 14' 11'' x 12' 1'' (4.54m x 3.68m)
Having a side-facing window and having a pedestal wash hand basin with tiling to the splash area. There is fitted carpet and a radiator.
Bedroom Five - 14' 11'' x 11' 7'' (4.54m x 3.53m)
Having two front-facing windows, a pedestal wash hand basin with tiling to the splash area, ceiling rose, coving to the ceiling and radiators.
Bedroom Six - 15' 0'' x 9' 0'' (4.57m x 2.74m)
Having a rear-facing window, pedestal wash hand basin with tiling to the splash area and radiator.
Study / Bedroom Seven - 9' 5'' x 6' 8'' (2.87m x 2.03m)
With a front-facing window, high level skirting and radiator.
Bathroom Two - 8' 9'' x 8' 7'' (2.66m x 2.61m)
Having a white suite of wall mounted wash hand basin, panel bath with wall mounted electric shower above with tiling to splash areas and chrome heated towel radiator. There is built-in storage cupboard and a rear-facing privacy glazed window.
Separate WC - 5' 3'' x 3' 0'' (1.60m x 0.91m)
Having a white WC and a privacy glazed rear-facing window.
Second Floor
Room One - 13' 6'' x 10' 10'' (plus door recess) (4.11m x 3.30m (plus door recess))
Stairs rise from the landing to the second floor which is primed ready for conversion and features a range of four separate rooms already having skylights installed in various places. The staircase rises into room one and there is a door through to room two and also to room four. This first room has three skylights.
Room Two - 19' 0'' x 13' 4'' (5.79m x 4.06m)
With skylight and a door off here into room three.
Room Three - 21' 6'' x 9' 7'' (6.55m x 2.92m)
This room having a door access to the eaves.
Room Four - 13' 6'' x 7' 6'' (4.11m x 2.28m)
Exterior
This gorgeous plot of approximately 0.65 acres has a fantastic entrance where the private drive has a central circular lawn to enable you to drive into and out of the property without having to do any awkward manoeuvres! There is a large block paved area with ample parking space and the gardens wrap around the property featuring formal lawns and planted beds. There is a range of mature specimen trees. The side garden is a beautiful lawn space and has a garden shed and wonderful views of the church. There is even a lawn to the rear as well, making this a absolutely wonderful family home that is crying out to be brought back to life!
Store Room One - 17' 9'' x 12' 1'' (max) (5.41m x 3.68m (max))
This is a lockable store building that has a window.
Store Two - 12' 7'' x 7' 7'' (3.83m x 2.31m)
A lockable building with two windows.
Boiler Room / Store Three - 10' 5'' x 8' 0'' (3.17m x 2.44m)
A lockable building that houses the boiler and central heating controls for the property.
Directions
As you leave Eccleshall turn left onto Gaol Butts and then turn right onto the Newport Road / A519. Remain on the A519 to the roundabout and then take the third exit onto the A41. Turn right to Hinstock on the A529. The property can be found on the left-hand side as indicated by our for sale board.
Note
Please note that the land adjoining the western boundary of the property has outline planning permission for 2 detached bungalows with garages. Further information and plans can be found on Shropshire Council planning portal under application reference number 10/02759/OUT.
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