Edstaston, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4

A privately gated modern property, with a wrap around garden, triple garaging, in a plot of about 1.2 acres and eco credentials.

Description

The Hayley's is a modern property, built in 1995 in the grounds of what was previously Edstaston House, by a builder who lived there for about 16 years, and also built the other two houses on the private drive. The current owners have lived there for 11 years and have very much enjoyed it as a family home whilst improving it with some eco credentials including, PV panels, loft and floor insulation, and air source heating.

The accommodation is laid out over two floors with a spacious entrance hall, providing access to the reception rooms and inner hallway. And also a central staircase. Double doors open into the drawing room, offering wonderful views over the back garden, and includes a feature alcove with a glass cabinet and shelving, a fire surround with a stone hearth and an electric wood burner. French doors open into the conservatory, which has a door leading out onto the gardens and patio, and overlooks the pool with a feature fountain.

The formal dining room may be accessed off the main hall or from the kitchen and has a bay window looking out over the front gardens. It offers a great space for entertaining. The kitchen has fitted wall and base units, porcelain floor tiles, granite worktops with upstands, integrated dishwasher, corner carousel cupboards, an induction hob, NEFF fitted microwave, two ovens and a coffee machine. The kitchen opens into the spacious utility room, with fitted units, a sink and space for white goods. Separate doors provide access into the garaging, out onto the back garden and also into the office, which has a separate door to the front of the house.

Off the main hallway is an inner hall with a feature alcove and a bay window, offering in plenty of natural light. There is a cloakroom with WC, and the principal suite which has fitted wardrobes and dressing table and a large en suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath, separate shower and a vanity sink.

The stairs rise to the first floor and a spacious galleried landing, off which is a family bathroom with a separate bath and shower. There are two double bedrooms both with large walk in wardrobes and further storage, and a further bedroom. The two main bedrooms on this floor, have wonderful far reaching views across open countryside.

Outside

The Hayleys is part of a private development of three houses, which all share the main access but each have private, gated driveways to each house. The Hayleys has a turning circle drive with a central fountain. The lawned gardens wrap around the house, with planted beds and borders, hedged boundaries with some mature trees, and a gated fenced area which is dog proof, for growing vegetables. There is a separate greenhouse in this area and a summerhouse. The back of the house is south facing and the patio provides a seating area to enjoy the sun throughout the day.

The triple garaging provides enough space for two large vehicles, garden equipment and a spacious workshop area. There is electricity and a gardeners WC, with a separate door to the garden.

Location

The Hayley's is located in Edstaston, a small hamlet just a couple of miles outside Wem. Edstaston has a wonderful community with a village hall and at the heart of the village the wonderful St Mary’s Church a Grade I Listed Norman chapel.

Good local amenities are available nearby in Wem, including a butcher, baker, medical centre, chemist, supermarket and public houses. The county town of Shrewsbury is approximately 13 miles to the south west and has a wide selection of major supermarkets, high street, independent and boutique shops, restaurants and bars, Theatre Severn and the Quarry Park which holds a number of events throughout the year.

The house is ideally placed for country walks, cycling and riding with a network of country lanes and scenic footpaths.

There are a number of highly regarded schools in the area including St Peters C of E Primary School, Thomas Adams School, Ellesmere College, Oswestry School, Adcote, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School and Packwood Haugh. There are daily buses from Wem to Ellesmere College, Oswestry School and Adcote.

The Hayleys offers the opportunity for rural living with the convenience of excellent communication links nearby. The A49 provides access onto the A5 and M54 for Telford, Shrewsbury and Chester. Wem Railway Station provides a regular service to Shrewsbury, Manchester and Crewe and all offer direct onward travel to London Euston. Travel time to London from Crewe is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The regions international airports include Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester.

Square Footage: 2,743 sq ft


Acreage: 1.2 Acres

Additional Info

Shropshire Band G.

The plot is approximately 1.2 acres.

Services: Mains water, electricity, air source heat pump (fitted 2021), fully maintained biodisc septic tank (installed in 1995).

PV solar panels on garage roof.

Fibre Broadband

Brochure prepared: 2024/01 BTJ
Photographs taken: 2024/01 E-House