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See how verdicts work5-bedroom terraced house · SY13 1LN
For saleListed 167 days
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About
Bargates House is a spacious family home located close to the centre of Whitchurch.
The property comprises an entrance hall, living room, study / bedroom, kitchen / diner, ground floor shower room & W.C.
There are three bedrooms, bathroom and W.C on the first floor and a large fifth bedroom and W.C to the second floor. There is off street parking and a large rear garden.
Location - Whitchurch - The property is located within the historical centre of Whitchurch, Shropshire's most historic market town, being well-connected to both Shropshire and Cheshire, as well as being a short walk away from the town centre where you will find an array of independent shops, eateries, and amenities.
There is also a junior school on the doorstep and the railway station is only 1/2 of a mile away.
The Market Town of Whitchurch in Shropshire, the UK's county named in 'ABTA'S Top 10 Destinations to Watch 2024'.
Bordering South Cheshire and Wales, with countryside on your doorstep and the bustle of town-life just a short walk away.
Whitchurch benefits from the feel of a small town, whilst providing everything you could possibly need, including the traditional market held every Friday, local butchers, bakeries, pharmacies, a Family Medical Practice, multiple dentists, an optician, hair dressers, a library, a hospital, as well as some of the major supermarkets.
Brief Description - Halls are delighted to be instructed to sell Bargates House for sale by private treaty.
This iconic semi-detached period house dates back to Georgian times and was once owned by the Bishop of London and then after by the Royal Gallery of London.
The property has recently undergone a programme of modernisation and eco improvements including insulation and a new boiler.
The property has period features including high ceilings, picture rails and wooden flooring.
There is off street parking to the front and there are steps leading to the new front door that opens into the porch.
There is a front door with feature stained glass surround that opens into the spacious reception hall with terrazzo tiled floor beneath the carpet.
There is a large living room to the front with feature fireplace and large picture window to the front. The lounge also has a herring bone parquet floor.
Off the hall is a door to a study / ground floor bedroom with window to the rear and door to the cloaks & shower room. This comprises a walk-in shower, wash hand basin and W.C.
Within the room is also plumbing for a washing machine. Also off the hall is a door to the spacious Kitchen / Diner.
The kitchen has a wide range of base and wall mounted units, granite work tops, worktop surfaces and a drainer sink unit.
There is a range style cooker, space for a fridge freezer, herringbone parquet flooring and French doors to the gardens. Stairs ascend from the reception hall to the first-floor landing.
There are three spacious bedrooms to this floor and a bathroom with bath and wash hand basin. Adjacent to the bedroom is a separate W.C.
There is a door from the landing to a staircase leading to the second-floor landing.
There is space and plumbing on the 1/2 landing of the staircase for a small kitchenette to provide a small self-contained apartment within the house ideal for a family member looking for independent living.
Off the landing is a door to a cloakroom with W.C and wash hand basin. The room is big enough to install a shower.
The second floor has a large fifth bedroom which has multiple aspects and is currently used as the seller's art studio.
Outside & Gardens - The property is accessed off Bargates to a drive that leads to the front of the house where there is a gravelled parking space and adjacent parking area.
There is a door that leads to an alley to the rear garden. The rear garden has a pleasant sitting area with flower borders, brick built former outhouse, timber framed shed and greenhouse.
The main rear garden is split into two lawned areas with flower borders, mature trees & shrubs.
There is a 2nd area for sitting and there is space at the bottom of the garden for a summer house / home office.
Directions - The property is located just off Bargates Roundabout at the bottom of Chester Road, Tarporley Road & Bargates.
What 3 Words - ///lions.incur.spinning 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.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 8 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW WH Local Authority - Shropshire - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND Council Tax - Shropshire - The current Council Tax Band is 'D' on the Shropshire Council Register.
Schooling - Whitchurch - The property lies within a convenient proximity to a number of well regarded state and private schools including Whitchurch CE Junior Academy, Whitchurch CE Infant School , SJT Secondary School in Whitchurch, Ellesmere College, Shrewsbury School, Oswestry School, Moreton Hall and Adcote School for girls.
Services - All - We believe that mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are available to the property. The heating is via a gas fired boiler to radiators.
Tenure - Freehold - We understand that the property is Freehold although purchasers must make their own enquiries via their solicitor.
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