A particularly handsome detached double fronted former railway cottage requiring comprehensive renovation to become a superb family home, nestled within generous gardens which extend to around 1/4 acre with excellent views over the local countryside, located in a secluded position on the edge of the village of Welshampton, near Ellesmere.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Fairview in Welshampton for sale by private treaty.

Fairview is a particularly handsome detached double fronted former railway cottage requiring comprehensive renovation to become a superb family home, nestled within generous gardens which extend to around 1/4 acre with excellent views over the local countryside, located in a secluded position on the edge of the village of Welshampton, near Ellesmere.

Internally, the property offers an almost unparalleled level of potential for renovation and improvement in to what could be a truly wonderful family home, whilst at present comprising, on the ground floor, an Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Living Room, Kitchen, and Bathroom, together with three first floor bedrooms.

Externally, the property is situated within generous gardens which extend, in all, to approx 0.24 acres, or thereabouts, and border open countryside on either side, offering a pleasing rural outlook. The gardens too offer an exciting opportunity for vendors to landscape and improve according to their tastes.

The gardens contain a selection of outbuildings in various states of disrepair, which offer further scope for renovation, conversion or removal depending on the purchasers requirements (LA consent permitting).

The sale of Fairview does, therefore, offer the distinctly rare opportunity for purchasers to acquire a handsome and a particularly charming detached three bedroom country cottage set within generous gardens and offering tremendous opportunity for improvement in a secluded rural position on the edge of Welshampton.

The Accommodation Comprises: - The property is entered via a covered porch through a UPVC front door with decorative glazed panel leading in to an:

Entrance Hallway - Carpeted stairs rising to the first floor and a door leading in to:

Sitting Room - 3.2m x 3.2m (10'5" x 10'5") - UPVC double glazed window on to front elevation, fitted carpet as laid and open fireplace set in to tiled hearth with wood surround.

Living Room - 4.3m x 3.5m (14'1" x 11'5") - Fitted carpet as laid, UPVC double glazed windows on to front and side elevation, cast iron log burner set within tiled hearth and door leading in to a spacious understairs storage/pantry area which has tiled flooring, glazing on to side elevation and a selection of shelving, with a further door leading from the Living Room to the :

Kitchen - 3.2m x 2.7m (10'5" x 8'10") - Tiled flooring, glazing on to side elevation, wooden door leading out on to side access, a selection of base units with stainless steel sink with draining area to one side, traditional "AGA" style cooker with hot plate above and ovens below, with a door leading into the:

Ground Floor Bathroom - With glazing onto side aspect, bath, and WC, with open fronted timber storage unit housing the hot water cylinder.

First Floor Landing - Exposed wood flooring with carpet runner, and a door leading in to:

Bedroom One - 4.2m x 3.5m (13'9" x 11'5") - Exposed wood flooring, glazing on to rear and side aspect, open fireplace with wooden surround, one of the windows offers superb views over the open countryside beyond.

Bedroom Two - 4.2m x 3.2m (13'9" x 10'5") - UPVC double glazed windows on to front and side elevations both of which offer terrific countryside elevations, exposed wood flooring and a door leading in to cupboards/storage space situated above the stairs.

Bedroom Three - 4.4m x 2.7m (14'5" x 8'10") - Exposed wood flooring, UPVC double glazed windows on to front and side elevation again offering wonderful views, an open cast iron fireplace with wooden surround, flanked to one side by recessed storage cupboards and drawers.

Outside - The property is approached through impressive wrought iron full height metal gates set within brick pillars, which leads on to an expansive parking area, flanked to one side by an area of shaped lawn and boarded by mature hedging. The property also offers a secondary vehicular access via a farm style gate to the left hand side of the property which offers direct access on to the gardens.

Gardens - A particularly notable feature of the property, being larger than one might anticipate of this style and extending to around 1/4 acre whilst bordering open farm land on two sides and offering excellent scope for landscaping and improvement according to ones tastes.

The gardens contain a number of outbuildings in various states of disrepair of brick, timber and metal construction, all of which offer excellent potential for restoration, conversion or removal (LA consent permitting).

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a private system.

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 ' D ' on the Shropshire Council Register.

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