4 bedroom detached house for sale

Bridge Farm dates back to the 15th Century and has had later additions in the Tudor and Jacobean times. The property has seen many uses over the past 600 years and is now a charming spacious detached family home. It is presented to an excellent standard and has been sympathetically looked after. There is also a very useful detached barn currently as a garage, workshop and store / office which could easily provide extra annexe accommodation.

Location Wem - The property is located in the hamlet of Aston which is popular with walkers and cyclists. The village is about 2 miles from the centre of the popular and historic town of Wem which dates back to the Iron Age. There are references to Wem in the Domesday Book and in 1202 it was granted Market Town status by King John. Wem today retains a strong range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The town also enjoys a range of great local pubs, cafe's and restaurants. Wem railway station is on the Manchester to Cardiff line and is about a mile from the house.
The larger centres, also, of Whitchurch (8 miles), Ellesmere (9 miles) and Shrewsbury (12 miles) are within easy motoring distance, all of which have a wider range of amenities of all kinds.

Brief Description - Halls are delighted to be instructed to sell Bridge Farm by private treaty.

Bridge Farm is a wonderful, detached Shropshire longhouse with large, landscaped gardens to over 1 acre. The original part of the property dates back to the 15th century and there were major 17th Century additions to allow for cheese making and superior accommodation within a timber frame. The property still retains many of its original features including the Cruck frame, panelled doors, exposed timbers and original fireplaces. The property has been well maintained by the current owners and viewing is highly recommended.

The property comprises a canopied entrance porch with door into the spacious reception hall / diner with feature staircase and exposed timbers including the cruck frame. Off the hall is a large South facing garden / sun room with tiled floor, double glazed windows and doors overlooking the gardens.
The property has a sitting room with feature Inglenook fireplace, exposed timbers and oak bookcases. A passageway and steps lead up into the living room with feature fireplace and log burning stove. There are three windows to the living room, one facing North and the other two facing East. Exposed beams and timber framework also feature in this room in keeping with the property’s historical and period attributes. Also to the ground floor is a traditional pantry with Cloaks and W.C, leading to a storeroom with steps going down into the cellar which was used for cheese production in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Off the hall is a large lobby / boot room which then opens into the large open plan breakfast kitchen. The kitchen has a feature oil fired AGA, a wide range of base and wall mounted kitchen units, drainer sink and extensive Corian work tops. The kitchen also has an electric oven, hob and integrated fridge freezer. In the comfortable breakfast and sitting area, there is a window to the rear and doors into the laundry room with a separate study with feature exposed brick and timber walls.

Stairs ascend to a galleried landing leading to the master bedroom and dressing area where there is an original, feature sandstone fireplace. A door leads to a well appointed bathroom with shower and bath.

Off the landing also are the second bedroom with pleasing outlook over the adjoining countryside and to a shower room with low flush W.C and wash hand basin.
There is a second staircase, from the breakfast area, to the second landing where there are two further bedrooms and a modern bathroom with bath, W.C and wash hand basin.

The property has oil fired heating and windows that are double glazed excepting three traditional windows to the front associated with the Grade II Listing.

Outside Buildings - The property is accessed off the lane through a set of double gates to a large gravelled area with parking for many cars. There is a timber framed wood store off the drive.

Double Garage - There are two sets of double doors to the garage within the barn which has power, lighting and potential storage above.

Office / Workshop / Annexe - There is a door off the drive to an office / workshop with water, power and lighting. There are stairs that lead to a first floor room. This part of the garage block could be further developed subject to planning to create an annexe.

Dry Store And Gardeners W.C - The barn also contains, next to the house a very useful storage area split into two dry rooms. There is also a door to a gardeners W.C.

Gardens - There are landscaped gardens to the front, side and rear of the property with lawns that slope down alongside the River Roden to the Southern boundary. There are a number of sitting areas, flower borders and historic trees. To the Western end of the garden are an established small orchard and large lawned area.

Directions - From the centre of Wem drive East out of the town and cross the railway crossing. Follow the road round to the left known as Soulton Road. Turn right just past the cricket club into Church Lane. Follow the lane to the junction and Bridge Farm is straight in front. The drive is just off to the right.

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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.

Schooling - Wem - The property lies within a convenient proximity to a number of well regarded state and private schools including Thomas Adams School which is a coeducational comprehensive secondary school with sixth form, St Peters C of E Primary School, Tilstock C of E School, SJT Secondary School in Whitchurch, Ellesmere College, Shrewsbury School, Oswestry School, Moreton Hall and Adcote School for girls.

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 8 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW
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Council Tax - Shropshire - The current Council Tax Band is 'F' on the Shropshire Council Register.

Services - We believe that mains water and electricity are available to the property. The heating is via an oil fired boiler to radiators. Drainage is to a septic tank with a soakaway system.

Tenure - Freehold - We understand that the property is Freehold although purchasers must make their own enquiries via their solicitor.