Crows Nest, Snailbeach, Shrewsbury

With origins dating back to the early-19th century, this Grade II listed engine house, with an attached chimney, was tastefully converted, in 1988, into a five-bedroom house. The property sits in large gardens, holding a prime position in the popular location of Crows Nest, Snailbeach, with commanding views towards Mid-Wales.

This mid-19th century, Grade II listed engine house, has been tastefully converted into a five-bedroom house, set in substantial, landscaped gardens. Converted in 1988, the property has five double bedrooms and three bathrooms, including two en-suite bathrooms, offering ample living and entertaining space. The Engine House has a wealth of character features including exposed brickwork, beams and trusses, an impressive original square base chimney, and an twin-tube Lancashire version boiler, making an impressive centrepiece as you enter the property.
The grounds are accessed via a dual-entrance, tarmacadam driveway, and comprise extensive lawns, a wrap-around patio, and a number of herbaceous planting beds. A single garage offers a covered parking space or additional storage, and four brick-built stores could be converted into a workshop or further utilised as storage space.
The property benefits from oil-fired central heating, mains water and electricity, and private drainage (septic tank). There is wood-framed double glazing throughout.

Entrance Hall - Carpet flooring with a hardwood front door, one side and one front aspect window, feature original twin-tube Lancashire version boiler frontage, and two radiators.

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Cloakroom - Linoleum flooring with a side aspect window, built-in units with integral white suite including WC and hand wash basin, built-in single cupboard, and coat hanging space.

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Sitting Room - 7.59m x 4.29m - Carpet flooring with a large side aspect window and a rear patio door with two floor-to-ceiling side windows, open fireplace with ornate mantle and granite hearth, and two radiators.

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Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.5m x 3.78m - Tiled flooring with rear and side aspect windows, built-in oak wall and base units with granite worktops, tiled splash backs and a sunken Belfast sink, Rangemaster double oven with five gas-ring hobs, and extractor hood over, integral fridge, one radiator and space for a dining table.

Doorway from kitchen/breakfast room leads to:

Utility Room - 3.28m x 2.49m - Continued tile flooring with a side aspect window and a hardwood stable-style door, built-in oak wall and base units with laminated worktops and tiled splashbacks, integral fridge and freezer with space for a dishwasher and washing machine, Mistral oil-fired boiler, and one radiator.

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Snug/Dining Room - 5.51m x 4.01m - Carpet flooring a side aspect patio door and two side aspect windows, exposed brick fireplace with a tiled hearth and an inset Clearview log burner, and one radiator.

Stairs from entrance hall lead to:

Landing - Large landing space with carpet flooring, exposed beams and trusses, side and front aspect windows, raised platform area ideal for seating/home office, built-in double cupboard containing hot water cylinder, and two radiators.

Doorway from landing hallway lead to:

Bedroom One - 6.5m x 4.19m - Large double bedroom with carpet flooring, side and rear aspect windows with far-reaching views to the rear, two single wardrobes, one double wardrobe, and two radiators.

Ensuite One - Vinyl flooring, fully tiled walls white suite comprising, WC and pedestal hand wash basin, shower cubicle, extractor fan and one radiator.

Doorway from landing hallway lead to:

Bedroom Two - 3.81m x 4.39m - Double bedroom with carpet flooring, full height side aspect window, one radiator.

Ensuite Two - Wet room with fully tiled walls, a large shower cubicle, white comprising WC and pedestal hand wash, and a white painted steel towel rail.

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Bedroom Three - 5.82m x 3m - Double bedroom with carpet flooring, dual aspect windows to the front and rear with pleasant views, and one radiator.

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Family Bathroom - Vinyl flooring, fully tiled walls to two sides, exposed brick feature and exposed ceiling beams, two side aspect windows, white suite including a large free-standing bath, WC, and hand wash basin including built-in storage below, a stainless-steel heated towel rail and one radiator.

Stairs from landing hallway lead to:

Top Floor Landing - Carpet flooring and skylight.

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Bedroom Four - 3.81m x 4.39m - Double bedroom with carpet flooring, side aspect window, built-in cupboard, and one radiator.

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Bedroom Five/Study - 3m x 4.39m - Double bedroom with carpet flooring, two side aspect windows, a built-in cupboard and one radiator.

Outside - The Engine House is surrounded by substantial, landscaped gardens comprising a wrap-around patio, well-maintained lawns, and herbaceous planting beds. A dual-entrance tarmacadam driveway allows access to the grounds with a slabbed parking area next to the entrance. Attached to the main house, the square-base chimney is still operational, with the central chamber accessed by a round-headed brick arch. Outbuildings include a large single brick-built garage offering covered parking space and storage, four brick-built stores with the possibility of conversion (subject to planning), and a timber-framed summerhouse. The property's elevated position allows for commanding views towards Mid-Wales and ensures the plot receives sunlight for the majority of the day.

Services - Oil Fired Central Heating
Mains Water
Mains Electricity
Private Drainage - Septic Tank
Council Tax Band F
Tenure - Freehold

Mobile Phone And Internet Signal - All major phone networks offer 4G coverage in this area.
Superfast fibre broadband speeds are available with 43mbps download speeds.

Location - Located in the village of Snailbeach, the property is surrounded by an area of natural beauty (AONB) and is regarded as a 'walker's paradise', thanks to the nearby Stiperstones Nature Reserve and the infamous Devils Chair, both with extremely memorable views. While the property enjoys a rural, and private setting, an excellent local pub (The Stiperstones Inn) and a local shop are just one mile from the property. A wider selection of amenities is available in the village of Minsterley (2.7 miles) and in the market town of Shrewsbury (12 miles).

Directions: - From Shrewsbury take the A488 South passing through the villages of Hanwood, Pontesbury and Minsterley. upon entering Plox Green, take the left-hand turn signposted towards Snailbeach and Stiperstones. Continue through the village of Snailbeach until you reach a sharp right-hand bend followed by a sharp left-hand bend. There are two entrances to the property on the right-hand side, before and after a small lay-by.