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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SY4 5TU
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About
*** Guide price £325,000 - £350,000 *** A four bedrooms farmhouse with excellent potential, set in approximately just over 1 acre with wonderful countryside views.
Directions - What3Words - ///retract.prevents.onlookers Situation - The Pools Farm occupies a semi-rural position on the western side of the popular north Shropshire market town of Wem, accessed via a private driveway from the B5063 Ellesmere Road.
The setting offers a pleasing balance of countryside surroundings, privacy and convenience, with the amenities and facilities of Wem situated only a short distance away.
Wem provides a range of everyday amenities, shops, schools and leisure facilities, together with a railway station approximately one mile from the property.
The A49 is just over three miles away, providing connections towards Shrewsbury and the wider regional road network.
The county town of Shrewsbury lies approximately 11 miles to the south, whilst Whitchurch is around 9 miles to the north, making the property well placed for access to north Shropshire, Cheshire and the West Midlands.
Description - The Pools Farm represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a detached four-bedroom farmhouse set in approximately just over 1 acre, enjoying an appealing semi-rural position with wonderful countryside views.
Requiring a full renovation throughout, the property offers considerable scope for purchasers to update, remodel and potentially extend the existing accommodation, subject to the necessary consents, creating a superb family home tailored to their own requirements.
Approached via a long, sweeping private driveway, the farmhouse occupies a peaceful position whilst remaining conveniently placed for the amenities and transport connections of the nearby market town of Wem.
The property is of brick construction beneath a slate roof, with a combination of original timber-framed, single-glazed windows and replacement uPVC double-glazed windows.
The accommodation is arranged around four bedrooms, offering an excellent foundation for a comprehensive renovation project.
Externally, the property is complemented by lawned gardens to the front, rear and side, interspersed with mature shrubs and trees, together with a substantial concrete parking area to the rear.
With its generous plot, rural outlook and scope to improve and enhance, The Pools Farm offers an increasingly appealing proposition for those seeking a property with character, land and the opportunity to create something truly special.
The most recent extension is the area where there are some structural problems that need addressing. The barns are being retained and will be developed into residential units.
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 £36 (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 - The farmhouse benefits from borehole water and mains electricity with private foul drainage. Mains water is available for connection.
Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'E' on the Shropshire Council Register. Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.
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