Country house

*AUCTION GUIDE PRICE £200,000 - £225,000*
A detached country cottage, offering fantastic renovation and extension potential (STPP), set with pasture land and stunning far reaching panoramic views, in this convenient and highly sought after rural location. In all approximately 4.4 acres.

Directions - From Shrewsbury, proceed south along the A49 and continue through the village of Dorrington. On arrival in Leebotwood, take the right turn signposted Woolstaston. Continue along this country road for approximately 1.4 miles and Meadow Place will be identified on the right hand side.

Situation - The property is most attractively situated and benefits from extraordinary views over unspoilt Shropshire countryside, including outlooks to The Wrekin, The Lawley and Caer Caradoc. The property also benefits from easy access to local centres, approximately 1.4 miles away, the A49 provides a good route to Shrewsbury and the A5 dual carriageway, which links to the M54 to Telford, in turn leading to the M5/M6 network. Leebotwood itself benefits from having a public house/restaurant and within close driving distance is the village of Dorrington, which has a selection of amenities including a primary school, shop and post office. To the south, Church Stretton provides facilities including shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, a library and both primary and secondary schools. There is also a rail service in the town centre.

Description - Meadow Place offers a unique opportunity for purchasers to acquire a detached country cottage in an idyllic yet convenient location. The cottage requires complete renovation and offers fantastic potential for further extension, subject to any necessary planning consents. The cottage is set within approximately 4.4 acres of pasture land and will no doubt be of great interest to equestrian enthusiasts, or those with other forms of livestock. The position offers some breath taking, far reaching views over open Shropshire countryside, extending from The Wrekin across to The Lawley and Caer Caradoc.

General Remarks -

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Method Of Sale - The property will be offered for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION ON 25TH JULY 2025 AT 3PM AT HALLS HOLDINGS HOUSE, BOWMEN WAY, BATTLEFIELD, SHREWSBURY, SY4 3DR. The Auctioneers, as agents, on behalf of the vendors, reserve the right to alter, divide, amalgamate or withdraw any of the property for sale at any time. The Auctioneers, further, reserve the right to sell the property privately, prior to auction without prior notice or explanation and no liability will be accepted to any intending purchaser in consequence of such a decision.

Boundaries, Roads And Fences - The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor their Agents will be responsible for defining any ownership of boundaries, hedges or fences. They will however provide whatever assistance they can to ascertain the ownership of the same.

Contract Of Special Conditions Of Sale - The property will be sold subject to the Special Conditions of sale, which are not to be read at the time of sale, but will be available for inspection at the offices of the VENDORS SOLICITORS: JULIA HAGAN, GRAHAM WITHERS SOLICITORS, MURIVANCE HOUSE, TOWN WALLS, SHREWSBURY, SY1 1JW -[use Contact Agent Button], approximately 14 days prior to the date of the auction. The purchasers will be deemed to bid on those terms and conditions and shall be deemed to purchase with full knowledge thereof, whether he/she has read the Special Conditions of sale or not.

Buyers Premium - In addition to the contract deposit required, buyers should note when bidding, that on the fall of the gavel, they will be responsible for paying a Buyer's Premium as noted on individual lots. This is additional to the purchase price and set at 2.5% plus VAT, i.e. (3%) of the "hammer price", subject to a minimum fee of £3,000 plus VAT (£3,600).

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Guide Price/Reserve - *Guides are provided as an indication of each sellers minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a RESERVE (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Services - We are informed that mains water and electricity are available nearby. Drainage is currently to sess pit. All interested parties should satisfy themselves in respect of the provision, capacity and suitability of all services whether on or off site.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.