Property description
A traditional two-bedroom period town centre cottage benefitting from deceptively spacious living accommodation and a versatile rear courtyard, conveniently situated within walking distance of Ellesmere's many amenities.
Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer 73 Scotland Street, Ellesmere for sale by private treaty.
73 Scotland Street is a traditional town centre cottage which has, over the years, been extended an improved to now provide around 540 sq ft of deceptively spacious living accommodation arranged across two floors, these comprising, on the ground floor, an open-plan Living/Dining area which leads through to a Kitchen, together with two first floor Bedrooms and a Wet Room.
The property is complemented by a useful rear courtyard which enjoys a desirable south-easterly aspect and offers excellent potential for enhancement.
Situation - The property is conveniently positioned within walking distance to Ellesmere's many amenities, which include Schools, Supermarket, Medical Facilities, Public Houses, and an array of independent Shops, as well as being particularly well situated for access to The Mere and the local canal network, both of which provide splendid country walking. The larger towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch lie within easy reach and offer a more comprehensive range of facilities, with the county centres of Wrexham and Shrewsbury positioned to the north and south respectively, these enjoying a further range of facilities, including cultural and artistic attractions.
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Schooling - Within a comfortable proximity are a number of well-regarded state and private schools including Ellesmere Primary School, Ellesmere College, Lakelands Academy, The Maelor School, The Madras School, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, The Priory, Prestfelde Prep., Packwood Haugh, Adcote School for Girls, and Moreton Hall.
Directions - From our Ellesmere office, proceed south along Scotland Street, continuing for around 0.2 miles where the property will be situated on the left and identified by a Halls "For Sale" board.
The Property - The property is principally accessed to the north via a front door which opens into a welcoming Living Room which features a window overlooking the front elevation and a "log-burner" style electric heater positioned within an inglenook, alongside ample space for seating and an archway which leads through to a versatile Dining Area, ideal for use for more formal occasions or for use as a Study or further Reception Room.
The ground floor accommodation continues, via an inner Hallway, where stairs rise to the first floor and a door leads out onto the Rear Courtyards, through to a Kitchen, this featuring a selection of base and wall units with work surfaces over, alongside a window overlooking the rear and planned space for appliances.
Stairs rise to the first floor where doors allow access into two Bedrooms, both of which boast windows onto the front elevation and which are served by a recently modernised Wet Room comprising fully tiled walls set against a low-flush WC, hand basin, and wall mounted shower.
Outside - The property is accessed directly from Scotland Street or via a passageway situated to the side of the property which culminates at the rear courtyard.
The rear courtyard is a surprising feature of the property and enjoys a desirable south-easterly aspect whilst, at present, being predominately laid to concrete but offering excellent potential for enhancement.
The Accommodation Comprises - - Ground Floor -
Living/Dining Room: 5.06m x 3.56m
Kitchen: 2.30m x 2.25m
- First Floor -
Bedroom One: 2.97m x 2.88m
Bedroom Two: 3.87m x 1.70m
Wet Room:
Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of the mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Tenure - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.
Local Authority - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND.
Council Tax - The council tax for this property is Band A on the Shropshire Council Register.
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.
Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire. [use Contact Agent Button])