4 bedroom detached house for sale

Elms Cottage is a fine example of a detached country property being a haven of peace and tranquillity with birds and wildlife in abundance. The property has tremendous appeal to a wide market, potential for equestrian use or smallholding with also the ability to create a degree of self sufficiency or those simply seeking a rural retreat.

The property enjoys great privacy being located off a no-though road, yet remains accessible to Welshpool, Shrewsbury and Oswestry with the larger conurbations beyond. The current owners have largely managed the land in an organic manner evident by the superb array of wildflowers and pollinating insects. The gardens and grounds in total extend to approximately 5.4 Acres which incorporates the main dwelling and a large Steel and Timber Framed Outbuilding/Barn, which has potential for various enterprises.

The character home has been extended and incorporates period features which are complimented by modern appointments.

On the ground floor from the Entrance Hall is a thoroughly charming Sitting Room with exposed brick fireplace to a cast iron woodburning stove, complete with beamed ceiling and to the further side of the house is a large Home Office or Family Room with further exposed beams. A circular flow of the accommodation leads through to the stunning 'L' Shaped Open Plan Kitchen with Dining and Living Areas, which is ideal for contemporary living requirements and a social space for entertaining. The Kitchen has a bespoke range of pine units beneath slate counter tops and breakfast bar with a Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher and duel fuel range cooker. The Living and Dining Area has a part vaulted ceiling and a double aspect with an Inglenook fireplace housing a further Clearview woodburning stove and French doors leading out to the side.

Off the first floor Landing, pine ledge and braced doors lead to the 4 Double Bedrooms, one of which has a well appointed Shower Room with wainscoat wall panelling, low level W.C., wash basin and fully tiled cubicle with mixer shower. The Family Bathroom has a 3 piece suite with a freestanding roll top bath and further shower with an electric unit. The property has Oil Fired Central Heating from a Worcester boiler located in a ground floor Utility Room and Boot Room with a Cloakroom off.

FLOOD RISK (PER NRW)
Flooding from rivers – high risk – risk greater than 3.3% chance each year.
Flooding from the sea - very low risk - risk less than 0.1% chance each year.
Flooding from surface water and small watercourses – very low risk - risk less than 0.1% chance each year.

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From the council maintained no through road a gated private approach leads to the front of the property with mature lawned gardens and wildlife pond with specimen water plants and a home to various wildlife which the current owners having seen otters during their time at the property.

Adjacent to the driveway is the Steel and Timber Framed Barn 13m x 7.5m with galvanised cladding, inset W.C. and outdoor Kitchen area and power and light. Open Car Port 7.20m x 4m Timbe Frame and Clad, Log Store and Oil storage tank.

The natural and level established lawns encompass the house with potential for the cultivation of vegetables. Harvesting of timber within the grounds have provided a self sufficient wood store during the period of ownership of the current sellers. A productive orchard has a variety of fruit trees with various specimen apples, cherry, pear and plum.

Enjoying pasture land over the argae to the River Severn provides the most picturesque backdrop. The pasture land well suited for domestic livestock in the form of a small holding.