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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · SY4 2HA
Sold STCListed 122 days
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An attractive three-bedroom detached country home standing within approximately 0.66 acres, with stabling, useful outbuildings and established gardens, situated in a pleasant rural setting on the perimeter of Stanwardine, near Baschurch.
Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Rivendale in Stanwardine near Baschurch for sale by private treaty.
Rivendell is an attractive detached country house offering flexible and well-presented accommodation extending to approximately 1,600 square feet.
The property combines character and practicality, with three bedrooms, spacious reception rooms and a lift serving both floors.
The established gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.66 acres and include mature trees, paddock land, stabling and a range of useful outbuildings.
Together they create an appealing lifestyle property suited to those seeking space, privacy and equestrian potential.
Situation - Rivendell occupies a pleasant position within the rural hamlet of Stanwardine, an attractive area of North Shropshire surrounded by open countryside.
The nearby village of Baschurch provides a range of everyday amenities including a convenience store, public house, medical practice and schooling, whilst the county town of Shrewsbury offers a more comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities.
The surrounding area is renowned for its attractive rural landscape and network of quiet lanes, footpaths and bridleways, making it particularly appealing to those who enjoy walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits.
Schooling - Within a short drive are a number of highly rated state and private schools including Weston Lullingfields Primary, The Corbet School, Lakelands Academy, Ellesmere Primary School, Cockshutt C of E Primary, Ellesmere College, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, The Priory, Prestfelde Prep, Packwood Haugh, Adcote School for Girls, and Moreton Hall.
Directions - Leave Baschurch to the north via Shrewsbury Rd, turning left at the T junction onto the B4397.
After around 0.3 miles, turn right onto a country lane and continue, passing through Stanwardine, for circa 1.4 miles and the entrance to the property will be positioned on the left.
W3w - ///heats.stunner.honeybees The Property - Rivendell offers well-proportioned and versatile accommodation extending to approximately 1,600 square feet.
The property has been thoughtfully arranged and enjoys a pleasant outlook over its gardens and grounds.
Throughout the property are a range of period features complemented by a number of modern improvements, such as a recently installed air-source heat pump.
The accommodation is centred around a welcoming dining room which links the principal living spaces and provides direct access to the gardens.
The sitting room is a particularly attractive reception area featuring exposed timbers and a wood burning stove set within an attractive brick fireplace.
The kitchen is complemented by a utility room and adjoining garage/workshop.
To the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from a balcony overlooking the gardens and surrounding grounds.
Serving the bedrooms is a spacious family bathroom comprising a modern white suite which features a panelled bath, shower cubicle, WC, and hand basin.
Outside - A gated entrance leads onto a private driveway providing ample parking together with access to the garage/workshop and carport.
The gardens are a particular feature of the property and have been thoughtfully established over many years to create a private and attractive setting.
Extensive lawns are interspersed with mature specimen trees, flowering shrubs, established hedgerows and well-stocked borders, providing colour and interest throughout the seasons.
Beyond the formal gardens lies an enclosed paddock area together with a useful range of equestrian and storage buildings.
The grounds offer excellent potential for those with equestrian interests or those seeking a manageable lifestyle property. In all, the property extends to approximately 0.66 acres.
Outbuldings - The property benefits from an excellent range of useful outbuildings including a garage/workshop, carport, stable, feed store, store room, shelter, hay store and timber shed.
Collectively these buildings provide considerable flexibility for storage, workshop use, equestrian purposes or a variety of other rural pursuits.
The Accommodation Comprises - -Ground Floor- Entrance Hall: Dining Room 4.94m x 3.05m Living Room 7.14m x 3.54m Kitchen 4.95m x 3.92m Utility: 3.54m x 1.59m Cloakroom: -First Floor - Bedroom One: 7.41m x 3.54m Bedroom Two: 4.10m x 2.74m Bedroom Three: 3.95m x 2.41m Family Bathroom: Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water, drainage, and electric.
Heating is provided via an air-source heat pump. Tenure & Possession - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be granted upon completion.
Local Authority - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND.
Council Tax - The property is shown as being within council tax band 'E' on the local authority register.
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.
Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AW.
Value & comps
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