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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SY5 9LB
For saleListed 87 days
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About
A substantial detached family home offering extensive and versatile accommodation occupying a wonderful plot backing onto farmland with planning permission for demolition and 3 replacement dwellings.
Directions - What3words: ///erupt.flying.flagpole From Shrewsbury, proceed to the A5 bypass and continue west along the A458 Welshpool Road to Ford.
On arrival at the village, the property will be seen on the left hand side.
Situation - The property occupies an attractive position on the fringe of the popular village of Ford, which benefits from a range of local amenities including a primary school, convenience store and filling station, fish and chip shop and Indian restaurant.
The county town of Shrewsbury lies only a short distance away and provides an excellent selection of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities together with both state and independent schooling and a mainline railway station.
For commuters, the nearby A5 provides excellent access to the M54 motorway network and onwards to Telford, Wolverhampton and Birmingham, whilst routes to Oswestry, Chester, Wrexham, Welshpool and the Welsh coast are all readily accessible.
Description - The Cottage is a superb detached family home offering extensive and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors and occupying an impressive plot extending to approximately 0.5 acre.
The property has been well maintained and provides an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home with considerable potential for further enhancement, extension or development, subject to the necessary planning consents.
The ground floor accommodation is particularly impressive and comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to three well proportioned reception rooms including a sitting room, living room and dining room, all of which provide excellent flexibility for modern family living and entertaining.
At the heart of the house is the large kitchen/breakfast room fitted with an attractive range of wall and floor units complemented by granite work surfaces and offering ample space for informal dining and family gatherings.
A useful utility room and separate cloakroom further enhance the practicality of the accommodation.
A particular feature of the property is the ground floor double bedroom with en suite facilities, making it ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or those seeking ground floor sleeping arrangements.
To the first floor are four further double bedrooms served by a family bathroom. Outside - The property is approached over a private driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles.
A particular feature of The Cottage is the wonderful plot extending to approximately 0.5 acre, providing extensive gardens and grounds together with exceptional scope for further landscaping, extension or development opportunities, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
The grounds offer a rare combination of space, privacy and potential, making this an outstanding opportunity for purchasers seeking a substantial family home in a convenient village setting.
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 - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'D' on the Shropshire Council Register. Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.
Value & comps
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