4 bedroom equestrian property

The property
Whitegates is an attractive, modern property offering almost 4,300 sq. ft. of light-filled, flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. Configured to provide a stunning family and entertaining space, the ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with boot room and useful cloakroom. It briefly comprises a wooden-floored drawing room with contemporary inset fire flanked on each side by window seating, a family room, an office and a L-shaped kitchen/dining/sitting room with an inter-connecting laundry. The kitchen itself has a range of wall and base units including a large central island with Belfast sink and breakfast bar, and modern integrated appliances. From here two sets of double doors lead to a garden room with full-width patio glazing to the terrace to two aspects. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful fitted utility room and a bedroom with modern en suite shower room.

On the first floor the property offers three further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower. The principal suite features a generous bedroom with a freestanding slipper bath, double doors opening onto a covered private balcony with hot tub, a fitted dressing room, and a contemporary en suite shower room.

Services: Mains electricity, water, private drainage via a septic tank. We understand the septic tank complies with the current regulations. Oil fired central heating. Pool heated with air source heat pump.

Outside
The property is approached through double wooden gates over a tarmac forecourt providing ample private parking. To the rear of the house an extensive wraparound terrace, ideal forentertaining
and al fresco dining, enjoys far-reaching views over surrounding Shropshire countryside towards the Wrekin, while the side garden is laid mainly to level lawn and features a covered swimming pool with paved external terrace and detached gym. Adjacent to the property and accessible through a separate entrance, sits a stable yard with hardstanding, a hay store, two stable blocks comprising four loose boxes, a lawn mower store and separate 20 ft. store, a five-bar gate opening to a large paddock with enclosed allweather manège.

Location
Lying almost equidistant between the towns of Shrewsbury and Telford, the small village of Uckington has a church, post office, village hall and public house. Nearby Wroxeter village has a hotel with restaurant and an award-winning vineyard, surrounded by stunning countryside and a rich Roman history, one of the UK’s most important archaeological sites. Nearby is the popular Mytton & Mermaid Pub/Restaurant which is located next to the National Trust owned Attingham Park.

More extensive shopping, service, entertainment and cultural facilities can be found in themediaeval county town of Shrewsbury as well as in Telford, Birmingham and Chester. Local sporting facilities include several golf courses and numerous riverside walking, running and cycle routes. Communications links are excellent: the A5 (4.4 miles) links to M54 and motorway network and Shrewsbury station offers regular services to major regional centres and central London.