THE BANK HOUSE LODGE
This detached former staff residence to the Bank House on Longhills Road dates from the late 1800s. It is traditionally constructed of brick with some features such stone window ledgesand quoins.During the 1970s it was completely renovated and refurbished. Although it requires some updating it offers spacious accommodation in a superb setting.In brief it comprises :-reception hall, cloaks/wc, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms and bathroom. It benefits from gas central heating and upvc double-glazed windows to the front and side aspects.There is ample off road parking, an open fronted double garage and various outbuildings.
From its slightly elevated position Bank House Lodge enjoys the most stunning views over the town centre and towards the surrounding hills.
Church Stretton lies amidst the South Shropshire Hills midway between the county town of Shrewsbury (13 miles) and Ludlow (14 miles). It can claim to be one of the most beautifully situated towns in England and attracts walkers and country lovers from all over the UK.
This thriving community benefits from a range of cafes, public houses and restaurants.
Being a popular market and tourist town it offers excellent shopping facilities, including a supermarket, specialist shops, ladies and men's fashion shops, and a building society agency based in 'Wrights' Estate Agents.Including the picturesque neighbouring villages of All Stretton and Little Stretton it has a population of around 5,000.
There are churches, excellent schools, recreational facilities including 18-hole golf course, tennis, bowls and croquet.
The 'Mayfair' community centre and GP practice provide a range of health care.
There are good rail and bus services. Telford lies within easy commuting distance where the M54 gives access to the West Midlands and Birmingham.
ACCOMMODATION
(supplied with ample power points throughout)
Feature arched recessed open ENTRANCE PORCH with brick laid floor and hardwood external wooden door with glazed side panels to:
RECEPTION HALL with wood block floor, radiator, telephone point and STAIRCASE to first floor.
CLOAKROOM/WC with wood block floor, white suite with wc and washbasin with mirror and striplight over. Radiator, coat hooks and extractor fan.
SITTING ROOM (6.3m x 4.8 max))(20'6" x 15'7" max) with fitted carpet,
coving, large south facing windows incorporating glazed double doors to the front forecourt. Stone fireplace with gas coal effect fire, wooden mantel, slate hearth and stone tv plinth alongside with display niche' below. Two wall heaters and rear window.
DINING ROOM (4.7m x 3.2m approx)(15'4" x 10'4"approx) with fitted carpet, coving, radiator, three windows and door to:
KITCHEN (4.8m x 3.2m approx)(15'7" x 10'4"approx) with vinyl floor, range of built-in units to three walls including eight floor cupboards, ten wall cupboards, laminate worktops with tiled splashbacks, stainless steel double bowl and drainer sink unit, spaces for electric oven, fridge and freezer. Radiator, two windows and PANTRY with shelving, window and wall mounted gas fired 'Worcester; central heating boiler. Part glazed door to front garden.
Spacious First FLOOR LANDING with fitted carpet, two sky light windows, two ceiling lights and radiator.
BEDROOM 1 (4.6m x 3.3m approx)(15'9" x 10'8"approx) with fitted carpet, two windows,
ceiling light, two radiators, two built in wardrobes with sliding doors, shelving and clothes rail.
A sink with vanity unit, mirrored cupboard with light under and shelving.
BEDROOM 2 (4.2m x 3.3m approx)(13'7" x 10'8" approx) with fitted carpet, window, two radiators, ceiling light, sink with mirror and light over and large walk in storage cupboard with light. External hardwood door to a lawned garden area with stunning views and seating.
BEDROOM 3 (3.3m x 3.1m approx)(10'8" x 10'1" approx) with fitted carpet, window, radiator and sink with mirror and light over.
BEDROOM 4 (3.5m x 3.2m approx)(11'4" x 10'1" approx) with fitted carpet, window, radiator and ceiling light.
BATHROOM with Amtico tiled effect flooring, large walk in fully tiled shower with screen, white sink with vanity unit, low level flush WC and bath.
Window, ceiling light and feature radiator with towel rail, loft hatch access and large airing cupboard housing water tank, shelving and rail.
Open fronted DOUBLE GARAGE (6m x 4.9m approx)(19'6" x 16' approx) with concrete floor,
strip light and pedestrian door leading to :
OUTBUILDING/UTILITY with tool store, WC and ceiling light. The utility area has quarry tiled floor, stainless steel sink unit, space for washing machine, power points, ceiling light and window. To the side of the utility is a former partly covered dog kennel.
THE GARDENS: The Property is fronted with a high brick wall with double wooden solid gates and integral hand door opening onto the tarmac and brick paved forecourt providing ample off road parking with raised floral beds and shrubs. This extends to the full length of the Bank House Lodge with a further outbuilding/utility and arch wood gate leading to the well established terraced and descending gardens. There is also an area of elevated side garden accessed from bedroom two that provides a tranquil spot to enjoy the far reaching views. The whole extends to almost a third of an acre.
TENURE We understand the Property is FREEHOLD
SERVICES We understand mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.
COUNCIL TAX Band 'F'
WATER AUTHORITY Severn Trent Water, Shelton, Shrewsbury SY3 8BJ Tel:
LOCAL AUTHORITY Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND Tel:
VIEWING By appointment through WRIGHTS ESTATE AGENTS telephone
Office opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturday 9am to 12 noon.
FINANCE SUPPORT We are local agents for the Yorkshire Building Society and can arrange appointments for purchasers requiring mortgages.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Floor plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. The particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of Wrights Estate Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. We cannot verify the tenure, as we do not have access to the legal title; we
cannot guarantee boundaries or rights of way so you must take the advice of your legal representative. If there is any point that is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information. Do so particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view.

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