Property description
Viewing of this property is highly recommended to truly appreciate the setting and spacious dimensions of the apartment. Set in Tranquil surroundings a mile from Church Stretton town centre, large communal gardens, parking, and a garage, it also benefits from its own private garden with summerhouse and wildlife pond.
10 BROCKHURST
CHURCH STRETTON
SY6 6QY
Brockhurst is an imposing and fine Edwardian building first constructed in 1901 and has had various uses including preparatory school, accommodation for St.Dunstan's blind servicemen during World War II, Catholic abbots training Centre, and since late 1960s and more recently was professionally converted into self-contained residential apartments.It is located a short distance from the centre of the popular south Shropshire market town in an elevated and beautifully secluded position overlooking the Stretton Hills and surrounding picturesque scenery.The Communal Grounds are a feature of the property including; trees, woodland, a large wildflower meadow. There are garages and parking areas.10 Brockhurst is a deceptively spacious apartment located on the second floor.It has been very well maintained, with a communal entrance, private reception hall, large sitting room, large double bedroom, shower room, lobby with stairs ascending to the large kitchen and family/dining area. There is access from the kitchen to its own exclusive roof garden with far reaching views.
THE TOWN OF CHURCH STRETTONChurch 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 all types of societies, 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
The entrance serves four apartments.
Large RECEPTION HALL with engineered oak flooring, telephone point, four power points, efficient Dimplex Quantum programmable night storage heater, and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Large SITTING ROOM (5.60m x 5.10m / 18'3" x 16'7" approx) with engineered oak flooring, recessed fireplace with exposed brick arch over, slate hearth and log burner. Efficient Dimplex Quantum programmable night storage heater, eight power points, TV aerial point, four wall lights, and large south facing hardwood double-glazed sash windows with superb views over the communal gardens and beyond.
BEDROOM 1 (4.90m x 3.80m / 16" x 12'4" approx) with engineered oak flooring, efficient Dimplex Quantum programmable night storage heater, period fireplace, five power points and south facing double glazed hardwood sash window.
SHOWER ROOM with tiled floor, fully tiled walls, underfloor heating, white suite with large walk-in shower, WC, and washbasin with shelf alongside and cupboards below. Heated towel rail and wall cupboard.
LOBBY off the reception hall with storage area and potential small study with engineered oak flooring, emergency door to communal landing, understairs cupboard, programmable night torage heater, skylight window, two power points and the Balustrade STAIRCASE with fitted carpet ascending to:
Open plan KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM-Kitchen Area (5.90m x 4.70m / 19'3" x 15'4" approx) with wood laminate flooring, range of matching units including wood butcher block effect work surfaces, range of floor and wall boards, including drawers with internal drawers, tiled plashbacks, two skylight windows, 'Siemens' ceramic hob with stainless steel cooker hood over, 'AEG' high level microwave and 'Neff' electric oven, fridge, freezer, and twelve power points. Central Island unit with butcher block style worktop, enameled sink, dishwasher, cupboards, and drawers below. Twelve power points, ceiling spot lights, step up to the family/dining room and window and glazed windows with door to roof garden.ACCOMMODATIONFrom the kitchen double-glazed windows with double opening glazed door leading to the roof garden.Large square archway with one step up to the FAMILY ROOM/DINING AREA (5.10m x 3.70m / 18'3" x 16'7" approx) with fitted carpet, five skylight windows, beautiful views, six power points, and door to the useful narrow storage room with carpet, light, and floor storage cupboards.Single GARAGE (4.97m x 2.76m / 16'3" x 9') with up-and-over door, lighting, and electric car metered charging point on site.
TENURE: We understand the Property is FREEHOLD now owned by the residents/owners of Brockhurst. The apartment is sold as leasehold (which is based on 999 years commencing 2005) with a share of the whole Freehold. Management fees which include maintenance of the grounds and buildings insurance are paid twice yearly at £800 total yearly cost £1,600.Pets are prohibited within the terms of the lease. Shorthold tenancies are permitted, and the apartment can be used as a holiday home for personal use, BUT not as a commercial holiday let.SERVICES We understand mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.COUNCIL TAX Band 'A'WATER AUTHORITY Severn Trent Water, Shelton, Shrewsbury SY3 8BJLOCAL 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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