4 bedroom house for sale

A handsome period house with fantastic living space and scope for further improvement, set with double garaging and large wraparound gardens.

Directions - From Shrewsbury centre proceed out on the Whitchurch road to the Battlefield roundabout, then take the third exit onto the A53 Market Drayton road, carry on for about 1.5 miles and on reaching Upper Astley turn left. Continue along this lane out of the hamlet and then on reaching Astley itself, proceed to the centre of the village turning right after the church. Proceed ahead and Oak House will be found set back on the right hand side.

Situation - The property occupies a most appealing location in the pretty village of Astley. The local area provides some lovely walks, with Grinshill and Clive of particular interest. The nearby village of Hadnall offers a basic selection of amenities including a primary school, shop/post office and pub. The property is conveniently placed for access to a number of supermarkets and retail parks on the fringe of Shrewsbury, whilst the town centre affords an excellent range of amenities. Commuters will find ready access to the A49 which links to the A5 and M54 motorway through to Telford. Alternatively, there are a number of major road links giving access to The Potteries and Cheshire.

Description - Oak House is a striking and imposing period residence, offering a wealth of character and an exciting opportunity for purchasers to modernise and create a truly exceptional family home. This attractive bay-fronted property occupies a generous plot within the desirable village of Astley, just a short distance from Shrewsbury.

The accommodation begins with an impressive reception hall featuring original tiled flooring and an elegant staircase. There are three versatile reception rooms, each showcasing attractive period fireplaces, with one room benefiting from a charming log burner. The property offers excellent scope for modernisation, providing a wonderful opportunity for buyers to introduce their own style, ideas and design.

The spacious breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of units and features a traditional four-oven oil-fired Aga. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a utility room, freezer room, guest WC and a useful cellar. A wraparound conservatory, which requires some repair, enjoys views over the gardens and offers further potential to enhance the living space.

To the first floor are four impressive double bedrooms, two of which benefit from their own ensuite bath or shower rooms, while the remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. From the landing, access is provided to a useful loft room.

Externally, a gravelled driveway leads to a generous parking area and continues around to the rear where a detached double garage is located. The property is set within substantial gardens featuring sweeping lawns, a variety of mature specimen trees, well-stocked shrubbery beds and several private seating areas, ideal for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining.

General Remarks -

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.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Services - Mains water and electricity are understood to be connected. Drainage is to a private system shared with the neighbouring property. Oil fired central heating. None of these services have been tested.

Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'G' on the Shropshire Council Register.

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