3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION.

A deceptively spacious semi-detached barn conversion retaining many of the original features in a beautiful rural location with spacious gardens overlooking a natural wildlife pond.

The property is located off a quiet lane on the Melverley to Pentre road some 10 miles from Oswestry, 12 Shrewsbury and 12 Welshpool.

GUIDE PRICE: £270,000 - £280,000

ON FRIDAY 9TH MAY 2025

IN THE TOWN HALL, WELSHPOOL

AT 12:00 NOON

Particulars of Sale:

This is an opportunity to purchase a lovely barn conversion in a beautiful rural location.

The outlook from the front is over open fields and from the rear over a natural pond and fields beyond. Whilst the pool is not included in the sale the diverse wildlife upon it can be enjoyed and the small paddock beyond may be available for rent in the future.

The cottage stands in generous mature gardens and ground and extends in all to about 1/3 of an acre.

The deceptively spacious accommodation, from the rear door, comprises.

Utility:

12’ x 5’2” with exposed timber ceiling, plumbing point for washing machine, central heating boiler and built in broom cupboard. Radiator and ceiling spotlights.

Sitting Room with Dining Area:

21’ x 18’ A lovely double aspect split level room with Queen Post and other exposed timber features, modern brick inglenook fireplace housing multifuel room heater with television shelf to side, glazed double doors to garden, 4 radiators and wall lights.

Kitchen:

12’5” x 11’ Fitted on three sides with base units incorporating single drainer sink, breakfast bar, matching wall cabinets, radiator, exposed timber ceiling and spotlighting.

Inner Hall:

With built in airing cupboard with cylinder and immersion heater, 2 radiators and

Shower Room with:

Tiled cubicle, corner hand basin and toilet.

Bedroom 1:

10’5” x 10’ Overlooking rear garden with radiator.

Bedroom 2:

13’3” x 9’3” with outlook over rear garden, built in double wardrobes, recessed built in vanity shelf, radiator with:

Ensuite Bathroom:

of corner bath, pedestal washbasin, w.c. and radiator.

Upstairs landing area to:

Bedroom 3:

10’ x 12’ with Velux windows and radiator and

Spacious Attic:

28’ x 8’8” (between eaves) with offering potential to add to the living space.

Detached timber open ended Garage/store

A property well worth inspecting for those seeking a delightfully situated barn conversion

Outside:

The property is approached over a drive, off the ‘No through’ lane, flanked by lawns to ample parking and turning space in front of the garage. The gardens extend to the side and further to an attractive lawn area running down to the pond, with mature willows oaks and water plants.

In all, a most desirable property, with an exceptionally attractive guide price.

Tenure:

The cottage and majority of the garden is for sale Leasehold with 975 years unexpired with the remainder Freehold (please refer to plan).

A copy of the lease is available for inspection at the auctioneer’s office and for further clarification please refer to the auction legal pack which will be available 14 days prior to auction.

Solicitors:

Messrs. Hatchers, Welsh Bridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8JY. Helen Cowley, acting.

Auction Pack:

This will be available for inspection 14 days prior to auction at the offices of the Auctioneers between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. At the solicitors 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. It is deemed that those interested will be familiar with same.

Auction Information:

The successful bidder will be required to sign a Contract of Sale and pay a 10% deposit on the fall of the hammer. The balance will be due on completion. We recommend you seek the advice of your solicitor on Contract and other legal matters.

Buyer’s Premium:

There is a buyer’s premium of 1.2% (inclusive of VAT) of the selling price, which is payable to the auctioneers on the sale day.

Flooding:

Whilst the property lies on a flood plain there is no historical evidence that floodwater has ever entered the dwelling.

Money Laundering:

The successful purchaser will be required to produce adequate identification to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. Appropriate examples: Passport and/or photographic Driving Licence and recent utility bill.

Plan:

For identification only showing the leasehold area coloured RED and the Freehold BLUE.

Services:

Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank, Oil central heating, (boiler 18 months old).

Note:

The services have not been inspected or examined by the selling agents.

Local Authority:

Shropshire Council, Shire Hall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND.

Outgoings:

Property Band 'C' online enquiry only.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Harry Ray & Company.

Directions:

From Welshpool travel North on the A483 for about 6 miles taking the turning right for Shrewsbury on the B4393. Travel for about 5 miles and passing through the hamlet of Crew Green and turning left on the outskirts of the village to Melverley. Continue for about 1.5 miles turning right to Pentre (Royal Hill Pub).

After a couple of hundred yards turn right (opposite cycle route sign) into a lane where Waders Cottage is a short distance and first property on the right.

From Shrewsbury take the A483 for about 4 miles turning right after leaving Ford on the B4393. Travel for about 7 miles to Crew Green, turning right for Melverley as entering the village then following the route above.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON FRIDAY 9TH MAY 2025 IN THE TOWN HALL, WELSHPOOL AT 12:00 NOON