A stunning period residence offering generous accommodation full of character and original features, set within glorious gardens and grounds.
Directions - From Shrewsbury town centre, proceed out along Castle Foregate heading north, continue along the Sundorne Road (B5062). Proceed along until reaching the A49 junction/roundabout and proceed straight across onto the Newport Road (B5062). Continue for approximately 2.5 miles and at the crossroads towards the bottom of the bank, take the left turn signposted Astley. Continue ahead and the property will be identified after a short distance on the right hand side.
Situation - The property is situated in a most beautiful rural locality approximately 2.5 miles from the north eastern outskirts of Shrewsbury. Haughmond Hill offers attractive opportunities for walkers through its nature reserves and wooded areas. Upton Magna is approximately 2.6 miles away and is a thriving village which has a public house with coffee shop and bakery, primary school and regular bus service. There are a number of amenities on the outskirts of Shrewsbury including a variety of retails parks, a selection of supermarkets, schools and a park and ride service to the town centre. The historic town centre offers an excellent range of both social and leisure facilities , including a number of restaurants and bars. There is an excellent range of private and state schooling in the area, whilst the popular Quarry Park affords some lovely walks along the banks of the River Severn. It should also be noted that the town centre has a rail services. Commuters may also be pleased to note that there are some excellent road slinks to the A5, through to the M54 and national motorway networks.
Description - Old Farmhouse is a stunning period residence offering generous and flexible accommodation, full of character and original features, set within glorious large gardens and grounds.
This charming home boasts a welcoming reception hall leading to three elegant reception rooms, perfect for family living and entertaining. The heart of the home is the feature breakfast kitchen, fitted with bespoke oak cabinetry, granite worktops, and a traditional cream twin-oven Aga. French doors open from the kitchen onto the expansive gardens, flooding the space with natural light and offering a seamless blend of indoor-outdoor living. A delightful dining room with a beautiful inglenook fireplace adds to the home's charm, while a walk-in pantry, utility room, and ground floor shower room complete the practical yet characterful ground floor layout.
Upstairs, the first floor comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering comfortable family accommodation. The second floor features a further spacious bedroom and two versatile loft rooms, which could be converted into additional living space or bedrooms (subject to the necessary building regulations approval).
Outside - Outside, the property is approached via a large gravelled driveway, providing ample parking and access to a timber carport. A two-storey outbuilding offers exciting potential for conversion into a home office, studio, or gym (subject to obtaining the required consents).
The mature gardens are a true highlight, providing delightfully maintained large flowing lawns, creatively positioned patio seating areas which are ideal for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining. There are beautifully landscaped and abundantly stocked shrubbery beds and borders extending to a generous size, offering a peaceful and private setting to enjoy outdoor living.
A rare opportunity to acquire a charming and substantial period farmhouse with endless possibilities, ideal for family life or those seeking a country retreat with scope to enhance further.
General Remarks -
Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.
Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.
Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are understood to be connected. None of these services have been tested.
Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'F' on the Shropshire Council Register.
Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.
Based on a 30 year mortgage, with a 10% deposit and a 4.50% interest rate. These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.
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