£545,000 6 bedroom detached house for sale Oakfield, Milford Road, Newtown, SY16 2EQ

Tenure: Freehold

GENERAL REMARKS AND SITUATION

The sale of this property affords purchasers the rare opportunity of acquiring an executive family residence with land in an unrivalled position in what is the favoured residential area of the town.Although completely private the house is within 10 minutes walking distance of the town on tarmacadam pathways through Dolerw Park and over the river bridge.It is rare for a property of this type to be made available and early inspection is recommended.

DIRECTIONS

Leave Newtown along Milford Road. The turning for the property is on the right, opposite Dolerw Park Drive. Proceed up the bank and follow the drive to the right, this leads directly to the property.

TENURE

We are advised that the property is freehold and this will be confirmed by the vendors’ Solicitors during pre-contract enquiries.

SERVICES

Mains Water and Electricity.Septic Tank Drainage. Oil fired Central Heating.Replacement Upvc framed Double Glazed Windows.

CONSTRUCTION The property is of traditional cavity construction with part brick and part rendered elevations under a tiled roof.

ACCOMMODATION

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

Recessed Porch

Principal Hall (max). 14’7” x 12’6”. Glazed door with glazed side panel. Double power point. Radiator. Stairs leading off. Coved ceiling. Cylinder cupboard.

Lounge 20’ x 11’1”. Open fireplace with cast iron inset. Deep wide bay window. Double Radiator. Coved ceiling. 6 power points. Wide arch to:-Dining Room 12’ x 9’9”. Radiator. Double glazed patio doors leading out to patio area and fishponds. Double power point. Coved ceiling.

Kitchen 13’6” x 9’8”. Range of medium oak wall and base units to 3 walls. Wide contrasting worksurfaces with tiled splashbacks. Range of quality fitted appliances (not tested) to include 4 ring ceramic hob, filter hood and eye level double oven. Plumbed for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. 1½ bowl sink unit. Coved ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor. 4 Power points.

Utility 10’5” x 7’. Ceramic tiled floor. External glazed door. Plumbed for automatic washing machine. 4 Power points.

From Hall to:-

Cloakroom

Study 11’2” x 10’. Coved ceiling. Radiator. 4 Power points. Shelved cupboard.

Bedroom 6 11’3” x 10’. 4 Power points. Radiator. Coved ceiling.

Shower Room Fully and expensively refitted in 2008 with 1200 x 900 semi quadrant shower enclosure with chrome thermostatic shower fittings. Full height tiling. Complementary pedestal wash basin and push button low suite w.c. Half tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Heated chrome towel rail.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR:-

Landing 2 Power points. Loft access. Coved ceiling. Tall feature window to Gallery area, to view of Severn Valley.

Bedroom (1) (at present used as second Lounge). 13’7” x 13’2”. Radiator. 4 Double power points. Coved ceiling. Glazed door to:-Balcony Views of lower gardens and valley.

Bedroom (2) 17’6” x 9’3”. Radiator. 4 Power points. 2 Windows. Coved ceiling.

Bedroom (3) 16’1” x 10’1”. Double Radiator. 4 Power points. Coved ceiling. Fitted range of wardrobes to one wall. En-suite Shower Room Walk-in shower cubicle with electric shower. Low suite w.c. Radiator. Half tiled walls. Electric vent fan.

Bedroom (4) (at present used as Master Bedroom) 16’6” x 11’2”. Double Radiator.Coved ceiling. 6 Power points. Fitted range of wardrobes to one wall.

Bedroom 5 8’10” x 8’3”. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator. Coved ceiling. 2 Power points.

Bathroom Again, fully and expensively refitted in 2008 including contemporary 6’ bath with chrome
mixer to hand held shower. Push button low level w.c. Pedestal washbasin. Ceramic tiled floor.
Half tiled walls. Chrome heated towel rail. Shaver light. Built-in Linen Cupboard.

OUTSIDE

Approaching the house, the driveway is flanked by flower borders, 2 raised fish ponds and a paved
patio and outside dining area.

There are level lawned areas to the rear and far side of the house with the eastern boundary
formed with a dingle with stream. In the spring the rhododendrons are an attractive feature.
There is a raised shrubbery to the rear.

Below the house are the principal gardens with large fully cultivated vegetable garden with strawberry bed, raspberries and orchard. Gravelled pathways and seating area lead down to secondary Lounge and further borders/shrubbery at the bottom of the gardens. Aluminium Greenhouse. Lawn.

Oakfield is approached over its own tarmacadamed driveway which sweeps around from Milford Road giving the property a high level of seclusion and privacy. The former family home Hendidley has the benefit of a vehicular right of way over the lower part of the drive but this is set in its own grounds about 200 yards from the subject property. The gardens all face south and benefit from wide ranging views of the Severn Valley.


Useful range of outbuildings including Two 2 Bay Dutch Barns and purpose built Twin Garage
21’ x 19’ with pair up and over doors. Block built with rendered exterior under corrugated roof.
Power and light connected. Attached Loose Box 14’8” x 10’4”. Rear Store with external door.
Approached from the driveway and set away from the main house is the Stable Block. This is of lap construction with corrugated roof and concrete floor and include 4 Loose Boxes, each measuring
11’4” x 11’4”. Attached Tack Room. Further 2 Bay Hay Barn adjacent to Stable Block. Hen House
and enclosed hen run.

The land is found to the rear of the property and includes 2 paddocks and a semi-mature deciduous
wood extending to approximately 3 ½ acres. Oak trees predominate. In Spring the wood is a picture
with a sea of bluebells. In all the property extends to approximately 7 ½ acres.

AGENT’S NOTE

Under the terms of the Estate Agents Act 1979, the Selling Agents wish to point out that the owner
of the property is a Senior Partner of Shearer and Morris.

HIPS Home Information Pack available.




LOCAL AUTHORITY Powys County Council, Severn Road, Welshpool, Powys, Tel: 01938 551000.

COUNCIL TAX Band

VIEWING By prior arrangement through Shearer and Morris, Newtown, Tel: 01686 625762.
We are open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 12 noon Saturday.





08-207-PE.MT Issue 1 (4-09-2008)