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Key information
Features and description
- Detached country cottage
- Extended accommodation
- Generous size gardens
- Wonderful views
- Purpose built studio/office
- Small amenity paddock
A charming and most tastefully extended, mainly stone built, detached country cottage with traditional generous size lawned gardens including a small amenity paddock, whilst set in a highly sought after parkland setting, with easy access to Shrewsbury.
Directions - From Shrewsbury, proceed north along the B4380 road to Montford Bridge, turning right at the crossroads. Follow this road up the bank and take the next left turning signed Little Ness. Follow this road for some distance to the Little Ness crossroads, turn right heading for Baschurch and then take the next right turning. Follow this lane and the property will be seen second on the right.
Location - The property is set in a particularly sought after area, where the availability of properties is somewhat rare. It is wonderfully positioned in almost a parkland setting, surrounded by open farmland with extensive unspoilt views, particularly to the rear. Adcote Girls School is within walking distance, whilst a selection of amenities can be found in Baschurch, including a shop, pubs/restaurants, leisure facilities and the popular Corbet school. Shrewsbury is readily accessible with commuter links through to Telford and there on to Wolverhampton. Alternatively, north is Oswestry with road links through to Wrexham and Chester.
Description - Hollybush Cottage enjoys a period charm rarely seen in today's market. Built of mainly stone, having been tastefully and substantially extended to the rear. The accommodation features a delightful reception hall within the extension, which includes exposed stonework and oak front and rear entrance doors. Also part of the extension is a splendid living/dining/garden room which is oak framed with wraparound windows and takes advantage of the lovely views over the garden and farmland beyond. There is a separate sitting room and the original front entrance hall then links through to the kitchen, which includes a bespoke range of fittings and an Aga cooker amongst other appliances. The ground floor also features a traditional walk-in larder, useful utility room, wet room/guest WC, and principal bedroom includes a lobby/dressing area, en-suite bathroom and double bedroom with lovely views out onto the garden through French doors. The first floor is incorporated within the original cottage and includes two further bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside the lawned gardens include well stocked specimen shrubbery beds which sweep around the whole of the cottage with a selection of mature trees, patio and a purpose built STUDIO/OFFICE, which is an important feature to the property for those seeking an office at home, craft room or studio. Adjacent to the entrance is a further area of land which forms a small AMENITY PADDOCK.
Accommodation -
Reception Hall - With solid oak front entrance door, stone wall feature, built in shelved bookcase, oak door leading out to rear garden.
Wet Room/Guest Wc - With tiled floors, incorporating drainer, tiled walls with wall mounted direct feed shower unit, close coupled WC with concealed cistern, wall hung wash hand basin, electric shaver socket and chrome ladder radiator.
Living/Dining/Garden Room - Oak framed with exposed stonework, fitted bookcase, built in storage cupboard with display shelving over, wraparound double glazed windows with wonderful views.
Sitting Room - With fireplace having decorative painted wood surround and inset stonework with matching hearth, TV plinth and built in storage cupboard.
Original Entrance Hall - With EXTERNAL PORCH. Staircase rising to the first floor.
Breakfast Kitchen - With tiled floor. Attractive country style bespoke fittings to include solid oak work surfaces with built in stainless steel sink unit, tiled splash in part. Attractive range of Duck Egg blue painted base and eye level cupboards, eye level display cabinet, original tiled recess housing oil fired TWO OVEN AGA COOKER, purpose built oak cabinet including drawers and storage cupboard, fitted shelving over. Integrated NEFF DISHWASHER, free standing electric COOKER. Walk-in understairs PANTRY with fitted shelving.
Leading off the reception hall is:
Walk-In Larder - With tiled floor, slate cold slab and fitted shelving.
Utility Room - With fitted work top and built in sink unit with tiled splash. Base and eye level cupboards. Space and plumbing for washing machine, fitted worktop, WORCESTER OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING BOILER. Further area including solid wood work top, space for upright freezer and refrigerator, ceiling mounted traditional clothes airer.
Principal Bedroom Suite - Comprising LOBBY/DRESSING AREA with two built in double wardrobes.
En-Suite Bathroom - With wood panelled painted bath, splash areas and half surround, wall mounted direct feed shower unit with rain head and separate hand held attachment, splash curtain. Vanity unit with half inset wash hand basin and close coupled WC with concealed cistern, mirrored wall cabinet including lighting, access to roof space.
Bedroom 1 - With attractive bay window and French door leading out to garden, whilst providing wonderful views.
First Floor Landing -
Bedroom 2 - With two fitted double wardrobes, separate built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 - With built in and fitted book shelving.
Bathroom - With panelled bath having part tiled walls above including wall mounted electric shower unit with splash curtain, close coupled WC, further part tiled walls, vanity unit with wash hand basin. Fitted wall mirror with lighting. Airing cupboard containing pre-lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater.
Outside - Approached through a twin gated entrance onto a gravelled driveway which leads to the parking area. Adjacent to the cottage entrance is a useful integral LOG STORE. A pathway then leads around the house to:
Purpose Built Studio/Office - Built of timber frame with cladding and insulated beneath a Cedar tiled roof and having a WEATHER PORCH. Internally fitted out and has been utilised as a successful craft room and includes a purpose built WORK STATION, extensive wraparound double glazed windows, lighting and power, together with ELECTRIC UNDER FLOOR HEATING.
The Gardens - The cottage is set in wonderful mature gardens with a mixed privet, holly and laurel hedge lining the driveway. On the opposite side is a lawn incorporating a selection of shrubbery beds and specimen trees including a mature Yew Tree and a magnificent mature Scots Pine. Useful timber and felt GARDEN SHED. Rear composting area. The gardens extend down both flanks of the cottage to the rear and include a generous size FLAGGED PATIO, lawn with rose bed, further shrubbery beds and a small boxed vegetable bed with GREENHOUSE. Adjacent to the gardens to the north is a lovely grassed amenity PADDOCK, which includes two productive fruit trees, Silver Birch and a selection of specimen trees. There is gated access onto the lane.
General Remarks -
Fixtures And Fittings - The fitted carpets as laid are included. Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected. Oil fired central heating system. None of these have been tested.
Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.
Local Authority - Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury. [use Contact Agent Button]. Council Tax Band C.
Viewings - Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1QJ. [use Contact Agent Button]. E: [use Contact Agent Button]
Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073.
Directions - From Shrewsbury, proceed north along the B4380 road to Montford Bridge, turning right at the crossroads. Follow this road up the bank and take the next left turning signed Little Ness. Follow this road for some distance to the Little Ness crossroads, turn right heading for Baschurch and then take the next right turning. Follow this lane and the property will be seen second on the right.
Location - The property is set in a particularly sought after area, where the availability of properties is somewhat rare. It is wonderfully positioned in almost a parkland setting, surrounded by open farmland with extensive unspoilt views, particularly to the rear. Adcote Girls School is within walking distance, whilst a selection of amenities can be found in Baschurch, including a shop, pubs/restaurants, leisure facilities and the popular Corbet school. Shrewsbury is readily accessible with commuter links through to Telford and there on to Wolverhampton. Alternatively, north is Oswestry with road links through to Wrexham and Chester.
Description - Hollybush Cottage enjoys a period charm rarely seen in today's market. Built of mainly stone, having been tastefully and substantially extended to the rear. The accommodation features a delightful reception hall within the extension, which includes exposed stonework and oak front and rear entrance doors. Also part of the extension is a splendid living/dining/garden room which is oak framed with wraparound windows and takes advantage of the lovely views over the garden and farmland beyond. There is a separate sitting room and the original front entrance hall then links through to the kitchen, which includes a bespoke range of fittings and an Aga cooker amongst other appliances. The ground floor also features a traditional walk-in larder, useful utility room, wet room/guest WC, and principal bedroom includes a lobby/dressing area, en-suite bathroom and double bedroom with lovely views out onto the garden through French doors. The first floor is incorporated within the original cottage and includes two further bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside the lawned gardens include well stocked specimen shrubbery beds which sweep around the whole of the cottage with a selection of mature trees, patio and a purpose built STUDIO/OFFICE, which is an important feature to the property for those seeking an office at home, craft room or studio. Adjacent to the entrance is a further area of land which forms a small AMENITY PADDOCK.
Accommodation -
Reception Hall - With solid oak front entrance door, stone wall feature, built in shelved bookcase, oak door leading out to rear garden.
Wet Room/Guest Wc - With tiled floors, incorporating drainer, tiled walls with wall mounted direct feed shower unit, close coupled WC with concealed cistern, wall hung wash hand basin, electric shaver socket and chrome ladder radiator.
Living/Dining/Garden Room - Oak framed with exposed stonework, fitted bookcase, built in storage cupboard with display shelving over, wraparound double glazed windows with wonderful views.
Sitting Room - With fireplace having decorative painted wood surround and inset stonework with matching hearth, TV plinth and built in storage cupboard.
Original Entrance Hall - With EXTERNAL PORCH. Staircase rising to the first floor.
Breakfast Kitchen - With tiled floor. Attractive country style bespoke fittings to include solid oak work surfaces with built in stainless steel sink unit, tiled splash in part. Attractive range of Duck Egg blue painted base and eye level cupboards, eye level display cabinet, original tiled recess housing oil fired TWO OVEN AGA COOKER, purpose built oak cabinet including drawers and storage cupboard, fitted shelving over. Integrated NEFF DISHWASHER, free standing electric COOKER. Walk-in understairs PANTRY with fitted shelving.
Leading off the reception hall is:
Walk-In Larder - With tiled floor, slate cold slab and fitted shelving.
Utility Room - With fitted work top and built in sink unit with tiled splash. Base and eye level cupboards. Space and plumbing for washing machine, fitted worktop, WORCESTER OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING BOILER. Further area including solid wood work top, space for upright freezer and refrigerator, ceiling mounted traditional clothes airer.
Principal Bedroom Suite - Comprising LOBBY/DRESSING AREA with two built in double wardrobes.
En-Suite Bathroom - With wood panelled painted bath, splash areas and half surround, wall mounted direct feed shower unit with rain head and separate hand held attachment, splash curtain. Vanity unit with half inset wash hand basin and close coupled WC with concealed cistern, mirrored wall cabinet including lighting, access to roof space.
Bedroom 1 - With attractive bay window and French door leading out to garden, whilst providing wonderful views.
First Floor Landing -
Bedroom 2 - With two fitted double wardrobes, separate built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 - With built in and fitted book shelving.
Bathroom - With panelled bath having part tiled walls above including wall mounted electric shower unit with splash curtain, close coupled WC, further part tiled walls, vanity unit with wash hand basin. Fitted wall mirror with lighting. Airing cupboard containing pre-lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater.
Outside - Approached through a twin gated entrance onto a gravelled driveway which leads to the parking area. Adjacent to the cottage entrance is a useful integral LOG STORE. A pathway then leads around the house to:
Purpose Built Studio/Office - Built of timber frame with cladding and insulated beneath a Cedar tiled roof and having a WEATHER PORCH. Internally fitted out and has been utilised as a successful craft room and includes a purpose built WORK STATION, extensive wraparound double glazed windows, lighting and power, together with ELECTRIC UNDER FLOOR HEATING.
The Gardens - The cottage is set in wonderful mature gardens with a mixed privet, holly and laurel hedge lining the driveway. On the opposite side is a lawn incorporating a selection of shrubbery beds and specimen trees including a mature Yew Tree and a magnificent mature Scots Pine. Useful timber and felt GARDEN SHED. Rear composting area. The gardens extend down both flanks of the cottage to the rear and include a generous size FLAGGED PATIO, lawn with rose bed, further shrubbery beds and a small boxed vegetable bed with GREENHOUSE. Adjacent to the gardens to the north is a lovely grassed amenity PADDOCK, which includes two productive fruit trees, Silver Birch and a selection of specimen trees. There is gated access onto the lane.
General Remarks -
Fixtures And Fittings - The fitted carpets as laid are included. Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected. Oil fired central heating system. None of these have been tested.
Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.
Local Authority - Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury. [use Contact Agent Button]. Council Tax Band C.
Viewings - Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1QJ. [use Contact Agent Button]. E: [use Contact Agent Button]
Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073.
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