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£595,000
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3 bedroom detached house for sale

Candy, Oswestry
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Detached house
3 bed
1 bath

Key information

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Broadband: Super-fast 56Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • 3 bedroom detached property set within 3.58 acres of land.
  • Picturesque rural location just over 2 miles from Oswestry.
  • Flexible accommodation which retains character.
  • River Morda runs through the gardens and grounds.
  • Oil fired C/H, detached garage, ample parking.
  • EPC Rating Band G (20)
A characterful three bedroom detached property set within circa 3.58 acres of gardens, grounds and land in a most sought after rural location at Candy near Oswestry. Walnut Tree Cottage retains a wealth of original features and is privately located within the Candy Valley with the River Morda running through the extensive gardens. A gravelled driveway leads off the access road to the detached garage with steps then providing access down to the property itself. Surrounded by mature trees and gardens, the location is truly exceptional and alongside the land, provides all benefits of country living in an accessible location just over 2 miles from Oswestry. Early inspection is essential in order to appreciate this most rare addition to the sales market.

Location
Walnut Tree Cottage is situated in the picturesque River Morda valley in the hamlet of Candy 1.5 miles to the north of Trefonen and 2.5 miles south of the Oswestry Old Racecourse Common Heritage Site. Although situated in open countryside the property is easily accessible from the large market town of Oswestry (2 miles), which provides a full range of shops, amenities and schools. The nearby A5 & A483 trunk roads provide easy links to Shrewsbury, Wrexham and Chester and the motorway network beyond. A mainline train station can be found at Gobowen (6 miles). The area is renowned for its spectacular scenery and pony trekking opportunities with the Welsh border, the Berwyn Mountains and Offa's Dyke all within easy walking distance of the property itself.

Covered Entrance Porch
With oak door into:

Hall
Decorative quarry tiled flooring, door to gardens and internal doors off to:

Boot Room/Utility - 9' 10'' x 4' 5'' (2.99m x 1.34m)
'Worcester' oil fired boiler, space/plumbing for washing machine, fitted wall shelves and door to:

Study - 9' 9'' x 8' 2'' (2.98m x 2.49m)
Cast iron feature fireplace, radiator, telephone point and beams to ceiling. Could form an occasional bedroom if required.

Front Hallway - 17' 10'' x 4' 10'' (5.44m x 1.47m)
Glazed frontage onto gardens, tiled floor, radiator, door to Conservatory and opening into Dining Room.

Conservatory - 11' 11'' x 8' 10'' (3.63m x 2.69m) plus recess
Stone flooring, two radiators and views onto gardens.

Dining Room - 12' 8'' x 10' 6'' (3.87m x 3.20m) max
Tiled flooring, radiator, beams to ceiling and doors off to:

Lounge - 22' 5'' x 9' 3'' widening to 13' 6" (6.82m x 2.83m widening to 4.12m)
Inglenook fireplace housing multi fuel burner, stone flooring, stairs to Bedroom 1, beams to ceiling, two radiators and TV point.

Kitchen - 9' 9'' x 9' 9'' (2.96m x 2.96m)
Range of fitted base/eye level wall units with worktops over and inset ceramic sink. Integrated double oven, hob, fridge and dishwasher. Tiled floor, part tiled walls, beams to ceiling and door off to:

Rear Hall
Understairs cupboard, tiled floor and stairs to first floor landing.

First Floor Landing
With doors off to:

Bedroom 2 - 9' 11'' x 9' 4'' (3.01m x 2.85m)
Radiator & door to gardens.

Bedroom 3/Dressing Room - 11' 3'' x 10' 0'' (3.43m x 3.05m) max
Currently used as a dressing room for the main bedroom but due to separate access to Bed 1, could return to an independent bedroom if required. Fitted wardrobes, beams to ceiling and door to:

Bedroom 1 - 11' 9'' x 10' 11'' (3.59m x 3.34m)
TV point and stairs leading to Lounge.

Bathroom - 10' 2'' x 9' 9'' (3.09m x 2.96m) max
Suite comprising panel bath with mixer shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush w.c. Part tiled walls and radiator.

Garage - 17' 7'' x 12' 9'' (5.37m x 3.88m)
Light, power and water facilities laid on. Up/over door to driveway.

Office/Games Room - 17' 6'' x 12' 7'' (5.34m x 3.84m)
Located at the rear of the garage with separate access door. Light and power facilities laid on.

Outside
The property is set within gardens, grounds and land which in all extends to circa 3.58 acres. A gravelled driveway is accessed from the roadway and provides parking alongside leading to the detached garage with office/games room at the rear. Steps then lead down through the mature gardens to the property itself. An orchard area with adjoining woodland adjoins this with paths leading through the terraced gardens providing access to a vegetable plot with raised beds, a glazed greenhouse and potting shed. Additional paths then lead down to the lower level gardens which adjoin the River Morda and include a useful stone outbuilding (4.62m x 2.48m). A pedestrian bridge then provides access over the river to the grassland on the other side which extends to circa 2.20 acres. A plan of the land is included in the brochure for reference and identification.

EPC Rating
EPC rating Band G(20)

Services
We are informed that the property is connected to mains electricity and water supplies, with a private septic tank drainage system and oil fired central heating.

Tenure
We are informed that the property is freehold subject to vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority
Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Shewsbury, SY2 6ND. [use Contact Agent Button])

Council Tax Band
Council Tax Band D

Sporting Rights
We are informed that the sporting rights over the property are in separate ownership and not included within the sale. For further details, please contact the selling agent.

Directions
From Oswestry town centre proceed along Upper Brook Street continuing past Oswestry School and onto the Trefonen Road. Turn right onto the Back Racecourse Lane, signposted for Racecourse and Rhydycroesau. Follow the road ahead then take the first turning left. Follow the road ahead for one mile and the driveway for the property will be seen on the left hand side. What three words locations are below to assist in locating the property. Driveway - -
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold

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