4 bedroom detached house for sale

An iconic town centre property situated in an elevated position above one of Ellesmere's most prestigious streets; benefitting from a recent scheme of sympathetic modernisation works and providing over 2,000 sq ft of characterful accommodation, alongside gardens which extend to around 0.35ac and offer expansive views across the town and the hills beyond.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer St. Mary's Cottage, St Johns Hill, Ellesmere, for sale by private treaty.

St. Mary's Cottage is an iconic home within Ellesmere and perches at the crest of one of the town's most prestigious streets.

Having been comprehensively modernised in recent years, the property now provides over 2,000 sq ft of carefully improved and sympathetically appointed living accommodation comprising a versatile array of well proportioned reception rooms and bedrooms.

The property rests centrally in an elevated position within generous gardens which extend to around 0.35ac, with expanses of lawn, mature trees, established floral beds, and delightful seating areas accompanied by ample driveway parking; all of which lies before expansive views across this picturesque town and the hills which unfold to the west.

Situation - St. Mary's Cottage occupies a prestigious position atop St. John's Hill, a select street nestled close to the heart of Ellesmere, which boasts a range of day to day amenities, including Schools, Supermarket, Public Houses, Medical Facilities, Restaurants, and a range of independent Shops. whilst remaining within within easy reach of the larger market towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, both of which offer a more comprehensive range of amenities. The county centre of Shrewsbury lies around 19 miles to the south and provides further recreational, educational, and cultural attractions.

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Schooling - Within a comfortable proximity are a number of well-regarded state and private schools including Ellesmere Primary School, Ellesmere College, Lakelands Academy, The Maelor School, The Madras School, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, The Priory, Prestfelde Prep., Packwood Haugh, Adcote School for Girls, and Morton Hall.

Directions - Leave our Ellesmere office on foot and head west along High Street, continuing onto St.Johns Hill after around 250ft. Proceed up St.John's Hill until a left hand turn leads onto Pinfold Lane where, shortly after, the driveway for St.Mary's Cottage is situated on the right.

The Property - Designed and built with Georgian sensibilities, the property has been carefully crafted to offer a timelessly versatile arrangement of thoughtfully sized rooms, ideally suited to the needs of family life. An elegant Entrance Hall welcomes one before allowing access into a large L-shaped Living Room which capitalises on the views beyond, with patio doors allowing an organic transition between the home and the gardens.

Beyond the Living Room lies an open-plan Dining Room/Snug, perfect for entertaining or for more intimate family moments alike, with dual -aspect windows providing further glimpses of the expansive gardens. From here, a door opens into a spacious Kitchen featuring a hand-crafted range of fitted units, with the room serving as the heart of this impressive home. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a modern wet-room, ideal for guests.

The first floor continues the classical theme of the property, with four elegantly proportioned Bedrooms providing ample space and enjoying elevated views across this historic lakeland town. The principal Bedroom is worthy of particular note and benefits from En-Suite facilities, alongside integrated storage space, with the remaining Bedrooms served by a Family Bathroom.

Outside - The property lies within generous gardens which extend, in all, to around 0.35ac.

Accessed via a sweeping driveway which culminates at a gravelled parking area situated immediately to the fore of the property, this providing ample space for multiple vehicles and positioned before an expanse of lawn nestled beneath the shadow of an historic silver birch.

Situated to the south-west of the property is a productive cottage garden, presently given over to a range of established fruit and vegetables, arranged around a greenhouse, perfect for those buyers seeking a more self-sufficient way of living.

To the south of the property, further expanses of lawn unfold and encompass a pond and a number of attractive seating areas, the latter representing truly idyllic spots in which to enjoy al-fresco dining or entertaining, before rising to an area of re-wilded bank partially encircled by a walkway, with seating positioned at the zenith so placed as to capture the very finest views the gardens have to offer.

Conservation Area - We understand that the property is situated in the Conservation Area of Ellesmere.

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

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 Council Tax Band 'F'.

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.