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Guide price£1,550,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Somerwood, Uffington, Shrewsbury
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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
22.25 acre(s)

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Basic 7Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Excellent Location
  • Family House
  • Outbuildings
  • Equestrian
  • 22.25 Acres (9 Ha)
  • One Bedroom Annexe
  • Woodland
  • Far-Reaching Views
  • EPC: D
Excellent Location, Family House, Outbuildings, Equestrian, 22.25 Acres (9 Ha), One Bedroom Annexe, Woodland, Far-Reaching Views, EPC: D

Situation: Somerwood House occupies an elevated position just outside Shrewsbury and comes to the market for the first time in many centuries. The property dates back to the 1950's and boasts stunning countryside views.

The principal rooms are the kitchen, which leads to the conservatory, dining room and the drawing room beyond. This is dual aspect and has an attractive bay window looking out towards the garden. The hallway provides access to all of the principle rooms and further along there is a separate hallway with its own access outside to the study next door. There is also a utility room and a cloakroom on the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are three large double bedrooms being served by two family bathrooms. The master bedroom suite is very generous with fabulous views and ample space for wardrobe / storage space. On the landing there is also access to the loft which has the potential of being converted.

Outside, there is a generous south facing garden overlooking fields and a small spinney of woodland. In total the property includes 22.25 acres (9 ha) of land.

In addition to the house itself, the property benefits from a garage and a large one bedroom flat above. There are two extensive ranges of brick outbuildings which will appeal to purchasers with equestrian interests.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired heating. Septic tank drainage.

Council Tax: House Band: G. Flats Band: A

Postcode: SY4 4RQ

Local Authority: Shropshire County Council[use Contact Agent Button])

Broadband Speed: Our research has indicated that Fast Broadband is available at Somerwood House. Please conduct your own research to ensure the speeds meet your requirements.

Mobile Signal: EE Y Three Y O2 Y Vodafone Y

Flood Risk: Rivers, the sea and surface water: Very low risk.

Fixtures and Fittings: Whilst all attempts have been made to accurately describe the property in regard to fixtures and fittings, a comprehensive list will be made available by the seller’s solicitors.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Please Note: There is asbestos cement sheeting to the ceiling of Old Boiler House. The Executor of the Estate is a consultant at Balfours LLP.

Directions: From the A5 / A49 junction, proceed north on the A49. At the next roundabout turn right theat is signposted for Newport. Pass Haughmond Abbey on your left and take the next turning on the right signed Upton Magna. At the crossroads turn left and then right. Somerwood House in on the right-hand side after 700 yards.

what3words: evaded.tamed.formlessAcreage: 22.25

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