4-bedroom house · SY10 8DW
Sold STCListed 113 days
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A four-bedroom detached period country cottage boasting over 1,500 sq ft of characterful living accommodation with scope for extension (STPP), alongside a range of outbuildings and land and gardens extending, in all, to circa 1.9ac; peacefully situated within a rural village close to Oswestry.
Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer The Laurels in Kinnerley, near Oswestry, for sale by private treaty.
The Laurels is a detached double-fronted country cottage occupying an attractive edge-of-village position and enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside towards the Shropshire Hills.
The property offers well-balanced family accommodation together with an excellent range of traditional outbuildings and presents an exciting opportunity for further extension and enhancement, subject to the necessary planning consents.
The gardens, grounds and adjoining land extend, in all, to approximately 1.93 acres, creating an increasingly rare lifestyle opportunity.
Complemented by useful garaging and traditional outbuildings, the property is well suited to purchasers with equestrian, smallholding or other rural interests, whilst enjoying the convenience of a sought-after village location.
Situation - The Laurels occupies an attractive position on the edge of the popular village of Kinnerley, surrounded by open farmland with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside towards Rodney's Pillar and the Shropshire Hills.
The village benefits from a well-regarded primary school, public house, village hall and active community, whilst a wider range of amenities can be found in nearby Oswestry and Shrewsbury.
The area is particularly well placed for those seeking a rural lifestyle without isolation, offering excellent walking, riding and outdoor pursuits together with convenient access to the A5, providing links throughout Shropshire, Mid Wales and beyond.
Directions - From Oswestry proceed south on the A483 before turning onto the B4398 towards Kinnerley. Continue into the village and follow the road through the centre.
The Laurels will be found on the left-hand side.
W3w - ///remotest.every.owned Schooling - A range of schooling facilities are available locally in both the state and independent sectors, including Kinnerley Church of England Primary School, The Marches School, Oswestry School, Ellesmere College and Shrewsbury School.
The Property - The Laurels is an attractive detached country cottage offering well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors.
The property has been sympathetically improved whilst retaining much of its traditional character, creating a comfortable family home that enjoys an exceptional setting overlooking its own land.
The ground floor provides two generous reception rooms, both enjoying pleasant outlooks across the gardens and countryside, together with a well-appointed farmhouse-style kitchen featuring a central island and direct access to the rear of the property.
The adjoining stone-built section of the house offers potential for conversion to create a larger living space (STPP).
To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms together with a family bathroom.
The principal bedrooms enjoy particularly attractive views across the adjoining pasture and surrounding countryside, providing an ever-changing rural outlook throughout the seasons.
Whilst well maintained throughout, the property also offers purchasers the opportunity to further modernise or reconfigure, if desired, to suit individual requirements.
Gardens - The property is approached through double entrance gates opening onto a generous driveway providing ample parking and access to the outbuildings.
Established lawned gardens surround the house, complemented by mature trees, well-stocked borders and attractive views across the surrounding countryside.
Land - The adjoining parcel of grazing land extends to approximately 1.72 acres, or thereabouts.
Enclosed by established boundaries, the land is well suited to grazing livestock, equestrian use or those seeking a manageable smallholding.
Outbuildings - Complementing the property is an excellent range of traditional brick and sandstone outbuildings together with garaging, providing useful storage and workshop space.
The buildings further enhance the property's versatility and offer scope for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electric.
Drainage is provided to a private system 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 Band ' D ' on the Shropshire Council 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. .
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