4-bedroom detached house · SY13 1ST
Sold STCListed 157 days
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About
Marfield House is an Iconic double fronted Victorian House which has been in the same family for over 80 years.
The property is being sold with NO CHAIN and will require a full programme of renovation and modernisation.
It has a hall, three reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, cellar, W.C, utility, four bedrooms, bathroom and attic rooms. It has gas heating and part d.g sash windows.
There are large gardens, drive and garage.
Location - Whitchurch - The property is located within 1/2 a mile 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, secondary school and railway station 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 Marfiled House by private treaty. This Victorian family home is a spacious detached double fronted home dating back to Victorian times.
The current family have owned the property for over 80 years and it was once a small play school / nursery for over 40 years.
The property offers versatile accommodation and will require a full programme of renovation and modernisation. The property still retains some of its period features and viewing is highly recommended.
There is a canopied front entrance porch with front door leading into the reception hall which has a feature Minton tiled floor, doors to the primary reception rooms and staircase to the 1st floor landing.
There is a large dining room with feature fire place, bay window to the front and picture rail.
The living room to the front also has an open fire, bay window and door through to the breakfast kitchen.
Off the hall is a door to an inner hall which gives access to the Breakfast / Family room which has a fire place and window to the rear. Off the inner hall is a door and steps down to the cellar.
The breakfast kitchen has the original range (not working) base and wall mounted units, work tops, There is a drainer sink unit, plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a gas / electric cooker.
There is a wall mounted gas fired boiler and window to the rear.
There is a small rear hall off the inner hall where there is access to outside, cloakroom with W.C and a utility room with plumbing for a dishwasher.
The staircase ascends from the reception hall to the first floor landing where there is a double-glazed sash window overlooking the rear garden.
There are four large double bedrooms to the first floor all with views over the front or rear gardens and with double glazed sash windows.
Also off the landing is a bathroom with W.C, bath and wash hand basin. There is a staircase from the first floor landing to the attic rooms.
There is one large attic room at the top of the stairs and a landing / storage area and door through to a spacious attic bedroom with window to the side.
Outside & Gardens - The property is accessed off Alkington Road through a set of double gates that lead to the drive. The drive continues past the back of the house to the garage.
There is also a pedestrian access gate off Alkington Road with path that leads to the front door. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature flower borders and mature trees.
There is access down to the side of the house to the large rear gardens which comprise lawns, flower borders, sunken patio area and space for a kitchen garden.
Directions - From the centre of Whitchurch drive out on Mill Street and turn left into Highgate.
After about 100 metres turn right into Alkington Road and continue up Alkington Road and the property is on the right hand side.
What 3 Words - ///sporting.diplomats.accented Viewing Arrangements - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 8 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW WH 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.
Local Authority - Shropshire - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND Council Tax - Shropshire - The current Council Tax Band is 'E' 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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