A detached stone cottage in a picturesque country setting requiring extensive refurbishment to its characterful accommodation of 3 bedrooms, 3 receptions, kitchen, conservatory and bathroom. Outside to the rear are good sized gardens with parking to the front

General Remarks - The Old Mill House is a Grade II listed cottage constructed of painted coursed limestone render under a pitched slate roof. It is thought it dates back to the eighteenth century with a later extension. Its characterful and cosy accommodation is in need of refurbishment and modernisation and briefly comprises 3 bedrooms, living room, study, dining room, kitchen, conservatory and bathroom.

Outside to the rear are good sized lawned gardens bounded by the River Unk and parking spaces to the front. It stands in a beautiful steep sided valley in the scattered rural settlement of Mainstone.

Location - The property is situated in a secluded rural location and is known for its natural beauty and a mecca for walkers. The town of Bishops Castle is around 4 miles away and offers an excellent range of local services. The county town of Shrewsbury is about 22 miles distant with a comprehensive range of amenities and access to the motorway and rail network.

Accommodation - The property is approached by a short right of way from the quiet lane over a culvert to the River Unk and onto a parking area to the front of the house. A short path leads over a shallow moat to the house which comprises:

Living Room - 6.02m x 3.96m (19'9" x 13'0") - With a large inglenook fireplace inset with a stove, exposed ceiling timber, wood effect floor and windows to the front and rear.

Study - 4.06m x 2.59m (13'4" x 8'6") - With night storage heater.

Dining Room - 3.73m x 4.27m (12'3" x 14'0") - With windows to front and rear.

Kitchen - 4.39m x 2.67m (14'5" x 8'9") - With stainless steel sink unit, oil fired Aga, base and wall cupboards and glazed door into:

Conservatory - 3.02m x 2.67m (9'11" x 8'9") - Timber frame with door to the garden.

Bathroom - with bath, WC and wash basin.

The staircase rises to the first floor with doors to:

Bedroom 1 - 3.35m x 2.90m (11'0" x 9'6") - With further storage area (8'1" x 8'7").

Bedroom 2 - 3.96m x 0.00m x 3.35m (13' x 0' x 11'0") -

Bedroom 3 - 3.35m x 3.35m (11'0" x 11'0") -

Agents Note - We have been instructed by the vendor to inform interested parties that the property is in a flood risk area and has previously flooded.

Outside - From the front parking area, a path leads around the side to the good sized rear gardens, broadly divided into two sections of grassed lawn with floral borders, trees and hedging. To one side is a timber trellis and the banks of the River Unk.

Services - Mains electricity, private water and drainage.

NOTE: None of the services or installations have been tested by the Agents.

Viewing - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 33b Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5DA. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button].

Council Tax - Band C - Shropshire Council

Directions - From Bishops Castle proceed up Kerry Lane from the church and continue on this road out of town for 2 miles. At the junction turn left and pick up the sign for Mainstone. The Old Mill is found on the left after about 2 miles below the road and the next property before you get into the hamlet of Mainstone itself. What3Words - wiggles.feasted.lift

Money Laundering Regulations - On putting forward an offer to purchase, you will be required to provide evidence of funding together with adequate identification to prove your identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR 2017) E.G. Passport or photographic driving license and recent utility bill.