5 bedroom house for sale

A substantial five-bedroom detached family home boasting over 2,500 sq ft of generously proportioned living accommodation, alongside double garage, stabling, and land and gardens which extend, in all, to around 4 acres, all of which offers excellent potential for modernisation, peacefully situated in a semi-rural position within Whixall.

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

Fairacres is a substantial five-bedroom detached country home which now offers excellent potential for comprehensive modernisation and improvement throughout, whilst at present boasting over 2,500 sq ft of generously proportioned living accommodation situated across two flexibly arranged floors.

The property is situated within land and gardens which extend, in all, to around 4 acres, with access provided via an impressive "in and out" driveway onto attractive gardens which encompass the property and feature a double garage and stabling, with a smaller paddock positioned to the north east and grazing land surrounding the property to the south and east.

Situation - The property occupies a delightfully peaceful position within the rural village of Whixall, which offers immediate access to a network of quiet county lanes, public footpaths, and bridleways, as well Whixall Moss and the surrounding canal network, making it ideal for those with rambling, cycling, or equestrian interests. Despite its rural setting, the property retains a convenient proximity to the lakeland town of Ellesmere and the market town of Wem, which provide a respectable range of day to day amenities, with the larger town of Whitchurch located around 7 miles to the north. The county centres of Wrexham and Shrewsbury lie to the north and south respectively and offer a comprehensive suite of facilities to include transport links and cultural attractions.

Schooling - The property is conveniently situated for access to a number of well regarded state and private schools, including Whixall C of E Primary, Newtown C of E Primary (outstanding), Welshampton C of E Primary, The Thomas Adams School, Lakelands Academy, Ellesmere College, Moreton Hall, Oswestry School, Packwood Haugh, and Adcote School for Girls.

Directions - Leave Ellesmere via the A495, continuing past The Mere and turning left to remain on this road. Proceed for around a mile when, in the village of Welshampton, a right hand turn leads onto the B5063 (signposted Wem); continuing for a further 1.2 miles on this road until, in the centre of Northwood, a left hand turn leads onto a quiet county lane. Proceed along this lane for around 2.3 miles where the property will be situated on the left and identified by a Halls "For Sale" board.

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The Property - The property is principally accessed via a covered external Porch which opens into an impressive Entrance Hall, where stairs rise to the first floor and a door leads immediately to the left into a generously proportioned Sitting Room featuring dual-aspect windows, one of which is a large bay-window overlooking the front elevation, and a open-fire set within a stone-effect hearth.

Double doors lead from the Sitting Room into a versatile Dining Room, ideal for more formal occasions or for use as a Family Room or similar, from where patio doors exit directly onto the gardens and further doors open into a Kitchen, this featuring a window onto the rear and a selection of fitted units. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful Utility Room positioned beside the Kitchen and offering direct access into the double Garage, and a Bathroom accessed from the Entrance Hall.

Stairs rise from the Entrance Hall to a first floor landing, from where doors provide access into four comfortably sized bedrooms, the majority of which benefit from integrated storage and with all enjoying elevated views across the open countryside which surrounds the property. The Bedrooms are at present served by a family Shower Room which comprises a fitted suite featuring a shower cubicles, hand basin, bidet, and WC.

Outside - The property is approached via an "in and out" driveway accessed through established hedging, which surrounds a central area of lawn featuring a selection of mature shrubs and culminates at a double Garage (approx. 5.47m x 4.87m). Flanking the driveway are further areas lawn interspersed with mature trees and floral beds, with, to either side of the property, paved patio areas which represent an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The eastern aspect of the gardens features a detached Stable Block ideal for those with equestrian interests, with a lean-to greenhouse to one side.

The rear of the property is given over to further areas of lawn, with a traditional gate set within established hedging leading to a "secret garden" area comprising a wonderful assortment of mature trees, alongside a gate into the land.

Notably, the property is complemented by a small paddock situated to the east, this ideal for the grazing of ponies or the keeping of smaller livestock, with, joining the gardens to the rear, agricultural land which has previously been utilised for arable crops but which offers excellent potential for further grazing.

The Accommodation Comprises - - Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall:
Sitting Room: 7.70m x 5.15m
Dining Room: 4.70m x 4.24m
Kitchen: 4.56m x 3.56m
Utility Room: 4.23m x 3.59m
Bathroom:

- First Floor -
Bedroom One; 6.75m x 5.15m
Bedroom Two: 5.35m x 4.75m
Bedroom Three: 4.56m x 4.25m
Bedroom Four: 4.21m x 3.45m
Bedroom Five: 3.66m x 2.33m
Family Bathroom:

Services - We are advised that the property benefits from mains water and electrics. Drainage is to a private system and the heating is oil-fired.

Tenure And Possession - The property is said to be of freehold tenure, with vacant possession to be granted upon completion.

Local Authority - Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Council Tax - The property is shown as being within council tax band F on the local authority register

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks * - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.

The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AW.