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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
1,915 sq ft / 178 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 260Mbps *
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Property description & features

  • Scope for Modernisation
  • Extending to over 2500 Sq Ft
  • Gardens Extending to 0.33 acres, or thereabouts
  • Tucked Away Position
  • Village Centre Location
  • Driveway Parking
A substantial cottage-style dormer bungalow benefiting from generous gardens extending to approximately 0.3 acres, or thereabouts, ample driveway parking, and internal accommodation comprising over 2500 Sq Ft, situated in a delightful 'tucked away' position within the centre of the popular village of St Martins.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Melverley House in St Martins, for sale by private treaty.

Melverley House is a substantial cottage-style dormer bungalow benefiting from generous gardens extending to approximately 0.3 acres, or thereabouts, ample driveway parking, and internal accommodation comprising over 2500 Sq Ft, situated in a delightful 'tucked away' position within the centre of the popular village of St Martins.

The property, which offers some scope for selective modernisation, currently comprises, on the ground floor, a Living Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Study, Sitting Room, and Cloakroom, together with five first floor Bedrooms and two Bath/Shower rooms.

Externally the property is complimented by gardens extending, in all, to approximately a third of an acre and comprising ample driveway parking to the front with, to the rear, a generous lawned area, large paved patio, and a useful garden workshop.

The sale of Melverley House does, therefore, offer the particularly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial cottage-style property with generous gardens and driveway situated in a delightful 'tucked away' position within the popular village at St Martins.

The Accommodation Comprises: - The property is entered via a wooden front door with glazed panelling in to a:

Reception Hall - Tiled flooring, carpeted stairs leading to the first floor, double glazed window on to front elevation and storage space under the stairs, double opening doors leading in to the:

Living Room - 7.9m x 5m (25'11" x 16'4") - Carpet as laid, two double glazed windows on to front elevation with UPVC double glazed patio door out on to patio area and garden beyond, an Inglenook fireplace with tiled hearth and wood surround housing the gas fire.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 6.8m x 4.3m (22'3" x 14'1") - Tiled flooring, two double glazed windows on to rear elevation, a selection of base and wall units with roll topped work surfaces above, planned spaces for appliances, one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap above (H&C) and draining area to one side, planned space for cooker with large oven below and extractor fan above, there are double doors leading in to a Pantry.

Utility Room - Tiled flooring, double glazed windows on to rear elevation and wooden door with glazed panelling leading out on to the patio area with a selection of base units with marble effect roll topped work top above, planned spaces for further appliances and the Main gas boiler.

Cloakroom - Fitted carpet as laid, opaque double glazed window to side elevation, half tiled walls and a low flush WC.

Study - 4.3m x 2.8m (14'1" x 9'2") - Tiled flooring, double glazed window on to side elevation and a further wooden door leading back in to the:

Sitting Room - 6m x 4.5m (19'8" x 14'9") - Fitted carpet as laid, double glazed windows on to front and side elevation and wall mounted gas heater (installed with the last 12 months).

First Floor Landing - Fitted carpet as laid, inspection hatch to roof space and a door in to the Airing Cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder and has a selection of slatted shelving.

Master Bedroom - 4.5m x 4.09m (14'9" x 13'5") - Fitted carpet as laid, double glazed window on to front elevation and a door in to a storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two - 4.3m x 4.1m (14'1" x 13'5") - Fitted carpet as laid, double glazed window on to rear elevation offering excellent views on to the garden.

Bedroom Three - 4m x 3m (13'1" x 9'10") - Fitted carpet as laid and double glazed window to front elevation.

A door separates the following upstairs rooms, suggesting the possibility for the remainder to be used as private suite of accommodation.

Bedroom Four - 3.9m x 2.7m (12'9" x 8'10") - Fitted carpet as laid, double glazed window to front elevation and recessed storage cupboard with hanging rail.

Family Bathroom - Wood effect vinyl flooring, opaque double glazed window to rear elevation, fully tiled walls and a bathroom suite to include, bath (H&C) and shower attachment above with tiled shelving to one end, low flush WC, pedestal hand basin with mirror over.

Bedroom Five - 3.5m x 2.5m (11'5" x 8'2") - Fitted carpet as laid, double glazed window to rear elevation and door in to the recessed storage cupboard.

Shower Room - Tiled flooring, bathroom suite to include, pedestal hand basin (H&C), low flush WC and walk-in shower cubicle housing the Heat Store electric shower, fully tiled walls and a velux rooflight.

Outside - The property is approached over a private road through double opening metal gates on to a generous tarmac driveway with space for the parking a manoeuvring a number of vehicles and the storage of caravans/boats etc.

Gardens - To the front of the property are two areas of shaped lawn interspersed with maturing shrubs and hedges etc. The lawn leads around the side of the property to the rear.

The rear garden has a substantial area lawn interspersed with, and bordered by, a number of mature shrubs, hedges, and flower beds. It has an attractive paved patio area offering ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining with, to the top left of the rear garden, a cottage garden/orchard separated by a mid-height timber fence. There is also a timber garden storage shed and a:

Garden Workshop - approx 6m x 5m (approx 19'8" x 16'4") - Double opening timber doors, glazing to either side, situated on a concrete pad and currently utilised as storage but offering potential for conversion to a number of versatile usages (PP permitting).

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water, electricity, 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, SY2 6ND.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY2 0AW. [use Contact Agent Button].

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    Halls are one of the oldest and most respected independent firms of Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers and Valuers with offices covering Shropshire, Worcestershire, Mid-Wales, the West Midlands and neighbouring counties. The company was founded in 1845 in the county town of Shrewsbury under the name of Hall, Wateridge and Owen. The present company trades as ‘Halls’ and still offers a traditional and professional service, now using the latest in computerised technology whilst retaining the personal touch. Our objectives have always been to remain as diverse as possible and we are justifiably proud of the strength and diversity of our professional departments, ranging from Rural to Fine Art and Residential to Commercial. Our real strength lies in the experience and expertise of our directors and staff who are always keen to offer professional advice on all aspects of Sales and Marketing.

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