4 bedroom country house for sale

A substantial and very well-presented traditional four-bedroom country cottage boasting a range of traditional features, set in approximately 6.6 acres and situated in a delightful and secluded rural location enjoying views over the unspoilt north Shropshire countryside.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Penny Bank Farm in St Martins for sale by private treaty.

Penny Bank Farm is a substantial and very well-presented traditional four-bedroom country cottage boasting a range of traditional features, situated in a delightful and secluded rural location enjoying views over the unspoilt north Shropshire countryside.

The property is set within gardens extending to just under 2 acres which offer generous expanses of lawn alongside a charming and varied copse and, further to these, more rugged and naturalised areas.

Most unusually, the property is also complimented by a separate paddock which extends to approx. 4.7 acres, with around 1 acre of this being woodland, and benefits from two vehicular accesses.

Situation - Penny Bank Farm is peacefully situated alongside a quiet country lane with only one property further on, yet retains easy access to the popular village of St Martins (3 miles) which enjoys a full range of amenities. The Lakeland town of Ellesmere is within a short drive and boasts a wider range of amenities of all kinds, with the county towns of Shrewsbury and Chester both within a commutable distance.

Schooling - Within a short drive are a number of highly rated state and private schools including Ellesmere College, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, The Priory, Prestefelde Prep., Packwood Haugh, Adcote School for Girls and Wrekin College.

The Property - The property, formerly a row of farm-workers' cottages, now provides deceptively spacious and generously proportioned internal accommodation, situated over two floor and presented to a very high standard with a wealth of charming traditional features throughout.

The ground floor, which is entered via an attractive Reception Hall or through a most useful Boot Room, also comprises a Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Utility Room, and Shower Room, together with an externally accessed Boiler Room and Gardener's WC.

A staircase leads from the Reception Hall to a feature landing which, in turn, offers access to four Bedrooms and a family Bathroom.

The Gardens - The gardens are a particularly notable feature of the property and extend, in all, to approximately 1.9 acres, or thereabouts, whilst briefly comprising an extensive paved patio area to the rear flanked by maturing shrubs, bushes, and trees. There are sweeping lawns to the front and rear with a feature timber bridge leading to further most extensive gardens interspersed by mature bushes and trees providing a haven for wildlife and a perfect garden for families.

The gardens continue to a small copse with a vegetable garden area to one side and a chicken coop.

At the far extremity of the gardens is a further lawned area enjoying breathtaking elevated views over surrounding countryside and Pen-y-lan Hall in the distance.

Outbuildings - Situated immediately to the south-east of the property and easily accessed over a concrete courtyard, or directly from the country lane, is a most useful and incredibly versatile brick-built outbuilding which offers approximately 1863 sq ft of internal space.

The building is currently utilised for the keeping of livestock and horses and, whilst ideal for this, it offers excellent potential for conversion into a variety of further usages, such as dependant living accommodation, Holiday Cottages, or home studio/workspace (PP Permitting).

The Land - The property is further served by a separate paddock which extend to approximately 4.5 acres, with around 1 acre given over to mature and varied woodland. Located approximately 50m from the front door of Penny Bank farm and benefitting from two vehicular accesses, the land is situated within one enclosure and is ideal for the grazing of a variety of livestock, including horses, and may offer potential for further equestrian development.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Tenure & Possession - We understand that the property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Local Authority - Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
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Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of private water supply, a private drainage system and mains electricity.

Council Tax - Council Tax Band - E

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Proceed through St Martins on the Overton Road and continue for 0.7 of a mile, turning left in to Flannog Lane, just before reaching the Greyhound Public House and restaurant. Continue along this country lane for 0.4 of a mile and turn right. Proceed for 0.5 of a mile and Penny Bank Farm will be situated on your left hand-side

Boundaries, Roads & Fences - The Purchaser/s shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor, nor the Agents will be responsible for defining ownership of the boundary fences or hedges.

Rights Of Way & Easements - The property will be sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these sale particulars or not.