4 bedroom detached house to rent

A fantastic opportunity to rent an outstanding family home set within beautiful countryside, finished to a high standard and enjoying a rural yet accessible location near Shawbury, Shropshire.

Distances - Shawbury 3 miles | Shrewsbury 9 miles | Market Drayton 13 miles | Oswestry 19 miles | Chester 34 miles | Birmingham 51 miles

Situation - Vincent Cottage forms part of the Acton Reynald Estate, set within the north Shropshire countryside approximately 10 miles north-east of Shrewsbury. Located between the historic hamlets of Moreton Corbet and Acton Reynald, the property sits within its own gardens and enjoys views over the surrounding rural landscape.

Description - This attractive detached family home enjoys beautiful surroundings and offers spacious, well-proportioned accommodation throughout.
The front door opens into an entrance porch leading through to a welcoming hallway with parquet flooring and stairs rising to the first floor. Doors from the hall lead to the principal ground floor reception rooms and a cloakroom with walk-in shower.
Off the inner hall is a study, fitted with bookcases and lower cupboards, and featuring French doors opening onto the patio.
The formal living room benefits from excellent natural light through a bay window with window seat and continues the parquet flooring from the entrance hall. Fitted bookshelves are inset either side of the fireplace, which features a Clearview wood-burning stove set upon a marble hearth. The room opens through to the Orangery.
The Orangery provides a light and spacious area that connects the living room with the kitchen. This versatile space offers ample room for both dining and seating areas, ideal for enjoying views of the gardens. French doors open onto the south-facing patio which enjoys sunshine for much of the day.
The kitchen is fitted with limestone flooring and a central island providing additional preparation space. A feature electric four-oven Aga forms the focal point of the room, while the sink is set beneath a window overlooking the rear gardens.
From the kitchen, a rear entrance hall leads to a useful pantry, boot room and utility room. The utility room provides space for a washing machine, a sink with worktops, housing for the boiler and fitted storage cupboards. A side door leads out to the outbuildings and parking area.
At first floor level, the principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect overlooking the surrounding countryside and gardens and benefits from fitted wardrobes along one wall. Adjacent to the bedroom is a dressing room, fully fitted with wardrobes and a chest of drawers, with space for a single bed should it be used as a fifth bedroom.
One of the two family bathrooms is located nearby and comprises a three-piece suite with separate shower enclosure.
There are three further bedrooms, all well-proportioned double rooms. These are served by a second family bathroom, again fitted with both a bath and separate shower enclosure. An airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder with shelving, and an additional storage cupboard completes the first floor accommodation.

Outbuildings And Grounds - The property enjoys a beautifully maintained and mature garden which surrounds the house on all sides. To the front, the garden is bounded by a low wall separating it from the gravelled parking area, with a hedge boundary running along the lane.
The garden sweeps around behind the garage where there is a Spring garden with ornamental shrubs and trees.
An ornate timber door leads through to the rear gardens, which are thoughtfully laid out with winding paths meandering through well-stocked flower beds before opening out onto a lawned area. A summer house is positioned to one side enjoying the southerly aspect, and further along the path a stone shed providing useful storage, together with a compost area. A substantial greenhouse sits in one corner of the garden with planting beds nearby, making this an ideal space for keen gardeners.
A generous two-tier patio adjoins the study and Orangery, enjoying a southerly aspect and providing an excellent space for outdoor dining and summer evenings.
The property also benefits from a range of useful brick outbuildings for storage, together with a substantial and secure garage with roller shutter door and side pedestrian access, all with power and lighting connected.
Ample parking is available on the gravelled area to the front of the property behind which there is an area of grass planted some young fruit trees and shrubs.

Directions - Post Code: SY4 4DS
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From Shrewsbury, follow the A49 north towards Whitchurch, passing through the village of Hadnall. After approximately two miles, turn right signposted for Moreton Corbet, Stanton and Shawbury (at the end of the estate wall running up and then a short distance down the hill adjacent to the A49).
Continue along this road for just under a mile until the road bends to the left, where there is a dead-end road straight ahead. Take this dead-end road and Vincent Cottage will be found as the first property on the left.

Services - Mains water and electricity.
Oil fired central heating and hot water.
Private Drainage via a septic tank. The property is served by a private drainage system. The tenant may be responsible for the reasonable cost of periodic emptying and must ensure that only suitable materials are disposed of via the system.
Internet Connection: Broadband is understood to be available at the property. Ofcom indicates ultrafast broadband may be available in the area, while Openreach suggests Fibre to the Cabinet services with speeds of up to approximately 75 Mbps. Prospective tenants should make their own enquiries with broadband providers to confirm availability and connection speeds. Alternative solutions such as satellite broadband (e.g. Starlink) may also be available.
Mobile Phone Reception: ‘Good’ source Ofcom. Mobile coverage is understood to be available in the area from a number of providers. However, coverage can vary and interested parties are advised to check with their provider.
Local Authority: Shropshire County Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: 57 | D

Terms And Conditions - Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement, the landlord would prefer a long-term tenancy.
Rent to be paid monthly in advance.
Security Deposit is equal to five weeks rent, payable upon the signing of the agreement.
A Holding Deposit equal to one week’s rent will be requested to remove the property from the market on agreeing terms between parties to place the property ‘Let Agreed’ and will therefore be held for the applicant. This holding deposit will act towards the first month’s rent on occupying the property.