Higher Netley Barn, Higher Netley, Netley, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, SY5 7JY

A beautiful and particularly spacious barn conversion full of character, with adjoining annexe, double garaging and stunning gardens, set in idyllic rural surroundings.

Directions - What3Words ///candidate.seemingly.skippers From Shrewsbury take the A49 South to Dorrington and in the centre take the right turning signed Picklescott.

Follow this road out of the village and a sign for Higher Netley will be seen on the right hand side.

Situation - Higher Netley Barn enjoys a picturesque setting on the fringes of the sought-after villages of Stapleton and Dorrington, surrounded by some of Shropshire’s most beautiful countryside.

The property lies close to the renowned South Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering exceptional opportunities for walking, cycling, climbing and outdoor pursuits.

Everyday amenities are available in nearby Dorrington, including a primary school, village hall, doctor's surgery, village shop and pub.

Road - The A5/M54 provides access to Telford, Birmingham and Midland business centres with the A5/A483 connecting to Wrexham, Chester and the North West motorway network.

Rail - Shrewsbury railway station offers direct rail services to London, Birmingham and Chester.

Air - Birmingham Airport 45–50 miles, Manchester Airport 50–53 miles, Liverpool John Lennon Airport 49–50 miles.

Schooling - The property is ideally situated for a number of excellent schools, including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, and preparatory schools such as Kingsland, St Winifred’s, and Prestfelde.

Sporting - There are a range of sporting facilities nearby such as the Pengwern Rowing Club, local tennis and cricket clubs, golf at Shrewsbury and Condover, horse racing at Chester & Ludlow.

Description - Set amidst glorious open countryside, Higher Netley Barn is an outstanding and sympathetically converted barn offering beautifully balanced and versatile accommodation, complemented by a superb one-bedroom annexe wing.

Occupying an enviable rural position, the property has been thoughtfully designed to maximise its stunning surroundings, with principal rooms enjoying captivating views across its grounds and towards the Shropshire Hills.

A welcoming reception hall sets the tone for the accommodation and leads through to an impressive drawing room, where a striking inglenook fireplace with Clearview wood-burning stove creates a wonderful focal point.

Twin sets of French doors open directly onto the gardens, seamlessly connecting the interior with the surrounding landscape.

The impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room provides an ideal space for both family living and entertaining, featuring a Russell Alexander Range of bespoke cabinetry, solid oak work surfaces, integrated appliances and an electric AGA.

A spacious utility room adjoins the kitchen and benefits from external access.

Completing the ground floor is a lovely snug with Clearview Stove, generous double bedroom with en-suite shower room, together with a guest cloakroom and practical utility room.

The first floor offers two substantial double bedrooms served by a beautifully appointed and upgraded family bathroom featuring a free standing bath and large walk in shower.

The principal bedroom is particularly noteworthy, boasting fitted wardrobes, a Juliette balcony and breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside.

From the landing, a staircase rises to the second floor where a further spacious double bedroom enjoys a dressing area, en-suite shower room and excellent built-in storage.

The attached one-bedroom annexe provides exceptional flexibility and comprises an open-plan kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of units and integrated appliances, together with a comfortable sitting room centred around an electric fireplace.

The double bedroom is served by a generous well appointed bathroom. The annexe can be accessed independently via its own entrance.

It offers excellent potential for multi-generational living, guest accommodation and holiday letting, subject to any necessary consents.

Gardens & Grounds - The property is approached via a gated entrance and a sweeping gravelled driveway, providing extensive parking for numerous vehicles.

Additional parking is available within the rear courtyard area in front of the annexe.

A detached double garage with adjoining workshop offers excellent storage and workspace, complemented by a separate timber store located at the end of the driveway.

The beautifully maintained grounds extend to approximately 0.5 acres and wrap around the property, with expansive lawns positioned on either side, framed by mature trees including fruit trees, shrubs and established planting.

Sun terrace seating areas provide idyllic spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining whilst enjoying the magnificent far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

General Remarks - 5 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 - The property will be sold with the standard fixtures, fittings, and any other items specified in the sale agreement.

Any personal items or additional furnishings not mentioned will be excluded from the sale. Please check with the agent for clarification on specific items.

Tenure - We understand that the property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Rights Of Way & Easements - The property will be sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings, whether mentioned in these sale particulars or not.

Boundaries, Roads & Fences - The Purchaser/s shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and neither the Vendor nor the Agents will be responsible for defining ownership of the boundary fences or hedges.

Services - We understand the property has the benefit of mains electricity, oil fired central heating, private water from a borehole and private drainage septic tank shared with 4 neighbouring properties.

The property also has the benefit of solar panels providing additional battery storage. None of these services have been tested.

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.