Property description
Beams, beams, beams!If you fancy living in a property with bags of character, this semi detached grade II listed cottage, could be the home for you. It is believed to have been originally constructed during the 17th century (and subsequently extended) and hence the vast quantity of visible beams that we see today. It occupies a good sized plot and there are superb far reaching views at the rear (towards Hawkstone Park and beyond), particularly from the upstairs windows. This attractive cottage is centrally located, opposite the village hall and within walking distance from the local public house, church and bowling green. Those travelling by car will appreciate swift access to Whitchurch by-pass and from here, the road network provides access to major centres in Shropshire, Cheshire and into North Wales. One could argue that this is Shropshire living at its best!The property itself is steeped in character, the lovely entrance hall immediately creating a favourable impression and of course this is the first introduction to the wealth of beams! There is a very useful cellar which you can just stand up in (provided, like myself, you are not over 5'10\" tall) and this is a really useful area for storing your wine and vintage port! There are three reception rooms, all of which are spacious and the kitchen has been re-fitted. There is a downstairs wet room, great for both people and dirty dogs, whilst upstairs there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, there is an easily managed front garden and the enclosed rear garden and courtyard are meticulously maintained. In addition to the single garage, there is ample off road car parking space and the outside gravelled area to the rear of the kitchen is a welcome sheltered sun trap.
The Accommodation Comprises:-
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall - 10' 3'' maxx 10' 0'' (3.12m max x 3.05m)
Beamed ceiling, wall light point, exposed wall beams, radiator and access to:-
Cellar - 14' 7'' x 12' 11'' (4.44m x 3.93m)
Light, power and maximum head height of 5' 10\" (1.78m)
Sitting Room - 16' 9'' max x 13' 8'' (5.10m max x 4.16m)
Front facing bay window. french double doors leading to the rear garden, pine fireplace surround with a cast iron open grate with tiled cheeks on a stone hearth, beamed ceiling, double radiator and one wall having exposed oak timbers.
Inner Lobby
Beamed ceiling, door to wet room and leading onto:-
Living Room - 16' 2'' x 12' 0'' (4.92m x 3.65m)
and 7' 7\" X 6' 2\" (2.31m x 1.88m) An L shaped room with inglenook fireplace having an illuminated interior, stone hearth and pillars, extending to padded seats which flank the log burning stove and having oak beams above. 3 front facing windows, 3 wall light points, beamed ceiling, double radiator and wide open tread staircase leading to the first floor.
Dining Room - 17' 2'' max x 14' 3'' (5.23m max x 4.34m)
Rear facing semi-circular bay window, ceramic tiled floor, 4 wall light points, beamed ceiling and radiator.
Kitchen - 20' 0'' x 7' 7'' (6.09m x 2.31m)
Refitted. White ceramic sink and drainer inset in granite effect work top with cupboards and plumbing for automatic dish washer below. Matching range of base unit sand ceramic Belfast sink. Rangemaster free standing cooker with a ceramic hob which has 5 rings and a hot plate with electric ovens and a grill below. Matching wall cupboards, plus a double full height cupboard housing the free standing oil central heating boiler. Quarry tiled floor, 2 side facing windows, part tiled walls, recessed energy saving spot lights, part tiled walls and small loft hatch.
Wet Room - 11' 1'' x 6' 2'' (3.38m x 1.88m)
and 4' 9\" x 3' (1.45m x 0.91m) An L shaped room. Fully tiled open shower area with an electric shower unit and white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and close coupled WC. Ceramic tiled floor, rear facing window, part beamed ceiling, recessed ceiling spot lights and double radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Spacious L Shaped Landing - 16' 2'' min x 8' 9'' min (4.92m min x 2.66m min)
and 13' 2\" x 3' 9\" min (4.01m x 1.14m) 2 radiators, exposed roof truss, wall and ceiling beams, wall light point and airing cupboard housing the insulated hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 - 15' 9'' x 13' 10'' (4.80m x 4.21m)
Front and rear facing windows, 2 wall light points, single and double radiators.
Bedroom 2 - 11' 9'' x 9' 8'' (3.58m x 2.94m)
Rear facing window, wall light point, radiator and built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 - 10' 6'' x 7' 11'' (3.20m x 2.41m)
Rear facing window and radiator.
Bathroom - 14' 1'' x 6' 2'' (4.29m x 1.88m)
Panelled bath with mains mixer shower unit over and a glazed shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Rear facing window, part tiled walls and radiator.
OUTSIDE
Access to the tarmac driveway is via wrought iron gates which open onto the enclosed gravel courtyard which has off road parking for several vehicles and leads to a DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE with metal up and over door.To the front of the cottage there is a small front garden with flower borders, a mature hedge and a low sandstone wall with wrought iron fencing above.There is a good sized, neatly tended rear garden which is laid to lawn and has well stocked mature flower and shrub beds. There is a paved patio and a gravelled seating area which forms a welcome sun trap during the summer months. Oil storage tank.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Central Heating
Oil fired boiler to radiators and also supplies the domestic hot water.
Property Features :
- 17th Century Semi Detached Cottage
- Extended Family Sized Accommodation
- 3 Reception Rooms & 3 Bedrooms
- Good Sized Plot With Views
- Bags Of Character & Exposed Beams
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