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** Unexpectedly back on the market ** THE KNOWLE and RIVENDELL An opportunity to purchase a spacious detached bungalow, together with a recently completely modernised and converted detached garage.
This is a one bedroom annexe ideal for family members, visitors or holiday let, the latter subject to any planning regulations.
The bungalow dating from the 1960s, is traditionally constructed of brick under a tiled roof.
It has been well maintained and extended over recent years and comprises front hall, inner hallway, spacious open-plan kitchen/living room with large conservatory off and utility room.
There area three bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower, main shower room and study/or bedroom. It benefits from oil central heating and UPVC double glazing.
The bungalow and annexe are approached from a private driveway and through electric gates.
The well established and well stocked gardens extending to around a third of an acre includes large driveway, two sheds, dog kennel granite water feature and lighting.
The Knowle occupies a very convenient position in a sought after location in Church Stretton and stands in well established front and rear gardens.
It includes the detached annexe ideal for family members or visitors. The property lies only a short level walk from the picturesque Carding Mill Valley and the town centre.
THE TOWN OF CHURCH STRETTON Church Stretton lies amidst the south Shropshire Hills midway between the county town of Shrewsbury (13 miles) and Ludlow (14 miles).
It can claim to be one of the most beautifully situated towns in England and attracts walkers and country lovers from all over the UK.
This thriving community benefits from all types of societies, cafes, public houses and restaurants.
Being a popular market and tourist town it offers excellent shopping facilities, including a supermarket, specialist shops, ladies and men's fashion shops, and a building society agency based in 'Wrights' Estate Agents.
Including the picturesque neighbouring villages of All Stretton and Little Stretton it has a population of around 5,000.
There are churches, excellent schools, recreational facilities including 18-hole golf course, tennis, bowls and croquet. The 'Mayfair' community centre and GP practice provide a range of health care.
There are good rail and bus services. Telford lies within easy commuting distance where the M54 gives access to the West Midlands and Birmingham.
THE KNOWLE ACCOMMODATION UPVC partly glazed Front Door to ENTRANCE PORCH with tiled floor, window, radiator, wall shelves, two power points and glazed inner door to:- INNER HALL with oak flooring, radiator, tv aerial point, four power points and ceiling hatch with pull down ladder to loft space housing the hot water cylinder.
Open plan KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM (7.4m x 5.1 approx)(24'2" x 16'7" approx) with tiled floor, KITCHEN AREA comprising range of matching built-in units including central island with granite work surface, sink unit, four ring ceramic hob, four cupboards below and dish washer.
Range of wall and floor cupboards, including drawers and two glass fronted china cabinets, laminate worktops, integrated 'Neff' high level electric double oven, tall storage cupboard, eight power points and ceiling spotlights.
LIVING ROOM AREA with coving, two windows, two radiators, tv aerial point, six power points, large glazed wall area with double doors to:- CONSERVATORY (4.8m x 4.3m approx)(15'7" x 14'1"approx) with tiled floor, double glazing two radiators, power points and glazed double doors to composite decked terrace with cedar wood railings and storage below.
UTILITY ROOM (5m x 1.4m approx)(16'4" x 4'5" approx) with tiled floor, two built in floor cupboards, laminate worktop, stainless steel sink unit, spaces for washer, dryer and fridge, radiator, window, skylight and four power points.
BEDROOM 1 (4m x 4m approx)(13'1" x 13'1" approx) with oak flooring, coving, double glazed door to the garden, walk in dressing room, radiator, telephone point, six power points and door to: EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with tiled floor, fully tiled walls, walk in shower, WC, washbasin with cupboard under.
Wall mirror, window, skylight and heated towel rail. LIVING ROOM (4.5m x 4m approx)(14'7" x 13'1" approx) with oak flooring, coving and front window.
Tv aerial point, radiator, power points and glazed door to:- BEDROOM 2 (3.6m x 3.1m approx)(11'8" x 10'1" approx) with fitted carpet, rear window, four power points and radiator.
BEDROOM 3 (5.3 x 2.5m approx)(17'3" x 8'2" approx) with fitted carpet, front window, radiator, tv aerial point, four power points and rear glazed door to garden.
SHOWER ROOM with tiled floor, fully tiled walls, two windows, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan walk in shower, WC and washbasin with cupboard below. Radiator, mirrored wall cabinet and shaver point.
RIVENDELL (Benefitting from (LPG) gas underfloor heating throughout) UPVC front door to:- Open-plan KITCHEN/SITTING ROOM.
KITCHEN AREA (3.8m x 3.6m approx)(12'4" x 11'8" approx) with engineered oak flooring, matching built-in units with six floor cupboards, laminate worktops, two wall cupboards, stainless steel double bowl sink unit, integrated 'Indesit' four ring ceramic hob with cooker hood over and matching electric double oven.
Spaces for dishwasher, fridge and freezer, four power points, four windows and skylight window. LPG gas wall mounted 'Worcester' boiler.
SITTING AREA (5.3 x 2.7m approx)(17'3" x 8'8" approx) with engineered oak floor, three windows, sky light windows, six power points and tv aerial point.
BEDROOM (3.4m x 2.7m approx)(12'4" x 11'1" approx) with engineered oak floor, window, four power points, tv aerial point and sliding door to:- En-suite SHOWER ROOM with tiled floor, skylight, extractor fan, heated towel rail, shaver point, white suite with walk-in shower WC and washbasin.
TENURE We understand the Property is FREEHOLD SERVICES We understand electricity, water and drainage are connected.
COUNCIL TAX The Knowle Band 'E' Rivendell Band 'A' WATER AUTHORITY Severn Trent Water, Shelton, Shrewsbury SY3 8BJ Tel: LOCAL AUTHORITY Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND Tel: VIEWING By appointment through WRIGHTS ESTATE AGENTS telephone Office opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Email: FINANCE SUPPORT We are local agents for the Yorkshire Building Society and can arrange appointments for purchasers requiring mortgages.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Floor plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate.
The particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of Wrights Estate Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
We cannot verify the tenure, as we do not have access to the legal title; we cannot guarantee boundaries or rights of way so you must take the advice of your legal representative.
If there is any point that is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information.
Do so particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view.
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