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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SY10 9DT
Sold STCListed 199 days
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A private 10.5-acre country home occupying an elevated position with far-reaching panoramic views, offering versatile living and exceptional lifestyle potential on the edge of Trefonen.
Summer Hill - Summerhill is a beautifully positioned country home set within approximately 10.54 acres, enjoying an elevated setting with stunning views across the Shropshire countryside.
Extending to over 4,300 sq ft, the property offers flexible accommodation together with a substantial detached outbuilding incorporating garaging, cinema room and office space.
Combining privacy, space and accessibility, Summerhill presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home in one of the area’s most desirable edge-of-village locations, just a short distance from Oswestry and excellent transport links.
The Accommodation - The property offers an exceptional arrangement of accommodation extending to over 4,300 sq ft, designed to suit both family living and entertaining.
A welcoming reception hall leads to well-proportioned principal reception rooms, including a bright main living area and a more intimate snug, both enjoying attractive views over the grounds.
A standout feature is the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining space, extending to over 44 ft, creating a superb hub of the home with direct access to the outside.
A practical utility room complements the day to-day functionality.
To the first floor, the principal bedroom suite offers generous proportions together with adjoining facilities, while three further bedrooms are served by bath and shower rooms.
A fifth bedroom sits more privately and connects to a versatile mezzanine space, ideal as a games room, studio or additional living area.
A substantial detached outbuilding provides excellent additional space, currently arranged as garaging with offices above and a cinema room below.
This highly versatile building is well suited to home working, leisure use or storage, and complements the main house perfectly.
Please note the outbuilding is not configured or consented as a separate residential dwelling.
Location And Situation - Summerhill occupies a prime elevated position on the edge of the sought after village of Trefonen, surrounded by rolling Shropshire countryside.
The village offers a strong community feel with a well-regarded primary school, public house and local amenities, while nearby Oswestry provides a wide range of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities and schooling options.
Road: Convenient access to the A5 and A483 linking to Shrewsbury, Chester and the Midlands motorway network. Rail: Gobowen station approx. 15 minutes away with direct services to London Euston.
Air: Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool airports all accessible.
Schools: Well regarded schooling nearby including Trefonen Primary School, Oswestry School, Moreton Hall, Ellesmere College and Packwood Haugh.
Sporting: Wonderful walking, riding and cycling nearby, with golf at Oswestry and Llanymynech, plus a range of local sporting clubs and leisure facilities.
Gardens And Grounds - The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 10.54 acres and are a particularly special feature of the property.
The elevated position allows for far-reaching views, while the surrounding land provides excellent privacy and a strong sense of space.
The grounds offer significant potential for a variety of uses including family enjoyment, entertaining or further landscaping, with scope for lifestyle or equestrian interests subject to requirements.
Directions - From Oswestry proceed out of town towards Trefonen. Continue into the village and follow the main road through, where Summer Hill will be found in an elevated position within the village.
W3w - What3Words ///goofy.hedge.crust Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electric, a private drainage system and oil-fired central heating.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.
Tenure And Possession - We understand that the property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.
Local Authority - Shropshire Council, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ. Tel: Council Tax Band - Council Tax Band – F Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the selling agent.
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.
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