A much improved and recently extended four-bedroom double fronted period country cottage benefitting from generous gardens extending to approx 0.25 acres and a useful timber/workshop/garage, enviably situated in a delightful rural location alongside the north Shropshire Union canal and abutting open countryside.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Ivy Cottage, Whixall for sale by private treaty.

Ivy Cottage is a much improved and recently extended four-bedroom double fronted period country cottage benefitting from generous gardens extending to approx 0.25 acres and a useful timber/workshop/garage, enviably situated in a delightful rural location alongside the north Shropshire Union canal and abutting open countryside

Externally the property is situated within a generous plot extending, in all, to approx 0.25 acre, or thereabouts, and consisting of ample driveway for the parking and manoeuvring of a number of vehicles, a number of lawned areas and a most attractive raised decking area situated alongside a timber structure ideal for the storage of a hot tub. The property also boasts a most useful timber garage/workshop.

The property, which has been greatly improved by the current vendors who have also extended the property a further circa 500 sq ft now includes stylishly presented accommodation currently providing, on the ground floor, a Living Room, Kitchen/Dining/Family Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, and Garden Room together with, on the first floor four Bedrooms (one with En Suite) and a family Bathroom.

The sale of Ivy Cottage does, therefore, offer the very rare opportunity for purchasers to acquire a much extended and beautifully presented four-bedroom detached country cottage situated in a delightful and unspoilt rural location near to the Shropshire Union Canal.

Situation - Ivy Cottage is situated in the heart of attractive unspoilt North Shropshire countryside, in a particularly peaceful rural setting. Whilst enjoying the peace and tranquillity of its location, it is still within easy motoring distance of the nearby North Shropshire towns of Whitchurch (4 miles) and Ellesmere (8 miles), both of which have an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The county towns of Shrewsbury (16 miles) and Chester (25 miles) are both also within easy motoring distance and have a more comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds.

The Accommodation Comprises: - The property is entered via UPVC front door with opaque glazed panels in to a:

Living Room - 4.59m x 3.54m (15'0" x 11'7") - Wood effect Karndean flooring, double glazed window on to front elevation, traditionally styled base unit/storage area with cupboards below and wood effect work surface above, multi-fuel burner set on to raised hearth within exposed brick fireplace with heavy oak beam over with a door leading in to the:

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room - 7.03m x 5.06m (23'0" x 16'7") - A continuation of the wood effect Karndean flooring, double glazed window on to side elevation, two velux rooflights, fully glazed UPVC patio doors leading out on to gravelled area and garden beyond, a selection of base and wall units (made by Wren and installed in circa 2020) with solid oak worktop above, inset four ring Zanussi induction hob with extractor fan above, a further Zanussi built in grill/microwave with beneath this a Zanussi built-in oven, with planned space for an American fridge freezer and plate racking, the kitchen units are complimented by an L shaped island, solid oak worktop and inset composite one and half sink with draining area to one side with (H&C) mixer tap above, further built in appliances to include AEG dishwasher, a breakfast bar to one end and planned space for a dining table.

The Family Room area has planned space for seating with to one corner an Eco stove high efficiency masonry log burner, sat on to tiled hearth with fully tiled surround with a sliding door leading to a:

Inner Hall - Vinyl flooring and carpeted stairs leading to the first floor and a further door leading in to the:

Utility Room - 2.52m x 1.51m (8'3" x 4'11") - Vinyl flooring, a selection of complimentary base and wall units with solid oak worktop over, inset composite sink with draining area to one side and (H&C) mixer tap above, double glazed windows out on to front elevation allowing lovely views over the garden and unspoilt countryside beyond.

Cloakroom - A continuation of the vinyl flooring, wall mounted cupboard housing the Ideal Logik combi gas boiler, low flush WC, hand basin set in to vanity unit with storage space beneath and a door in to a most useful storage cupboard.

Garden Room - 3.54m x 2.2m (11'7" x 7'2") - Vinyl flooring, double glazed on to three aspects again allowing views over the garden and countryside beyond with partly glazed UPVC door leading out on to the gravel area and raised decking and beyond.

First Floor Landing - Fitted carpet as laid, inspection hatch to loft space and velux rooflight.

Bedroom One - 3.5m x 3.16m (11'5" x 10'4") - Fitted carpet as laid, UPVC double glazed windows, door in to an:

En Suite - With tiled floor, Velux rooflight, and a bathroom suite to include walk in shower cubicle, low flush WC, and hand basin set into a vanity unit with storage cupboards below, and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two - 3.38m x 2.78m (11'1" x 9'1") - Fitted carpet as laid, UPVC double glazed window on to front elevation and door in to a storage cupboard.

Bedroom Three - 2.97m x 2.4m (9'8" x 7'10") - Fitted carpet as laid, double glazed window on to front elevation and a useful storage nook with shelving and clothes rail.

Bedroom Four - 2.78m x 2.02m (9'1" x 6'7") - Fitted carpet as laid and UPVC double glazed window on to side elevation.

Family Bathroom - Tiled flooring, opaque UPVC double glazed window on to front elevation, partly tiled walls and a bathroom suite to include panelled bath with electric shower above, low flush WC and hand basin set in to vanity unit with storage below, useful corner storage cupboard and heated towel rail.

Outside - The property is approached via a traditionally styled five bar timber gate on to a concrete driveway, flanked on either side by generous areas of lawn and leading on to a:

Workshop/Garage - Divided in to two distinct portions with the principal section having a concrete floor, window on to both side elevations and an up and over metal door to the front, power and light laid on. Adjoining this a smaller workshop again with power and light laid on with timber flooring.

The rear of the property has been designed with ease of maintenance and entertainment in mind, with timber steps made of reclaimed sleepers leading up to a substantial decked area offering an ideal space for outdoor dining and bordered by established floral beds, again retained by sleepers. The decking area gives on to a paved area with, to the side of this, a timber structure currently utilised for the housing of a hot tub with power and light laid on and with a gravelled base. Further to the rear of the property is a gravelled area retained by high level timber fencing with a timber gate giving access on to the road and offering potential for further improvement.

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water, electricity. Drainage is to private system. The heating is gas-fired by an LPG tank.

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, Shropshire, SY2 6ND.

Council Tax - The property is in band 'B' on the Shropshire Council Register.

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