A charming detached character home with large gardens with the addition of substantial outbuildings with potential for secondary accommodation or holiday lets.

Description

Set amongst wonderful Shropshire countryside just outside of the rural Village of Soudley between Market Drayton & Newport. The village of Cheswardine found close by has two pubs along with the Warf Tavern which sits on the side of the Shropshire union canal, & the family owned Goldston Hall, a primary school, Church, children's play area, a community shop which with everyday essentials from which meat can be ordered from the acclaimed Shepley's butchers in Market Drayton & a coffee shop. The coffee shop & community shop are within the Parish Hall which hosts many events including parent & toddler groups and youth club.

The Old Nook dates back to the early 1800's when it was a modest two bedroomed farm workers cottage belonging the Cheswardine Hall Estate. A stone slab above the front elevation bears the inscription 1916 - which is when the property was extended to add the lounge, dining room & additional bedrooms. The Orangery was added in 2022 by the current owners. The Old Nook is a wonderful spacious family home with four barns perfect for conversion for residential dwelling/s or ideal as holiday lets providing additional income. The barns currently used as offices have lighting, heating, & toilet facilities.

The Old Nook briefly comprising of an attractive porch, entrance hall, large breakfast kitchen ideal for entertaining, living room with a attractive cast iron fire place, separate formal dining room with cast iron fire place, orangery with striking viewing over the surrounding countryside, rear porch, boot room, ground floor wc & cellar. There is also a useful laundry room located in the courtyard to the rear of the property. On the first floor landing there is a walk in cupboard for storage. the principal bedroom with ensuite & 3 further double bedrooms two of which have walk in cupboards, a large family bathroom with separate shower cubicle. The property also benefits from a cellar which could be used as a potential games/wine room.

Approached through electric gates and gravel drive leading to a large circular parking area, The front garden comprises large lawned areas, a large pond, & a paved pathway leading to the front door.

The rear gardens benefit from views over adjacent farmland and has further large lawned areas and an attractive paved patio area adjacent to the Orangery.

The house, barns, and gardens sit in a plot approximately 1.19 acres with ample parking.

The adjacent paddock is approximately a further 1.27 acres ideal for ponies.

Location

Set within wonderful countryside The Old Nook is about 20 miles from M6 (J15), with Market Drayton 5.5 miles and Nantwich 18 miles, with the larger centres of Stoke-on-Trent 18 miles, Stafford 19 miles and Shrewsbury 22 miles. Trains from Stafford to London Euston take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

(All distances are approximate)

The international airports at Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool are all within distance. There are a number of excellent schools both in the private and state sector are within reach of The Old Nook. Leisure pursuits are also excellent, including a top class golf course at Hawkstone Park as well as Market Drayton Golf Course. There are numerous opportunities in the region for riding, walking, fishing and cycling.

Square Footage: 2,268 sq ft


Acreage: 2.47 Acres

Directions

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