5 bedroom country house for sale

AN IMPOSING AND DESIRABLE LISTED GRADE II * DETACHED COUNTRY HOUSE OF 16TH CENTURY ORIGINS WITH LATER ADDITIONS AND GOOD SIZED GARDENS LOCATED IN A DESIRABLE UNSPOILT RURAL VILLAGE.

Location

From Shrewsbury take the A458 Bridgnorth road heading towards Much Wenlock. Continue through the villages of Cross Houses and Cressage and having passed through Cressage continue for 1.5 miles taking the first available right turn towards Harley. Shortly after take the next right turning and continue along this road for approximately 0.25 mile and take the left turn signposted Hughley. Proceed straight on for approximately 3 miles until the next t-junction and turn left. Follow this road down into the village and continue past the church on the left hand side following the road round a right hand bend followed by a left where the property will be found on the left hand side clearly identified by a Halls for sale board (to be verified).

Situation

The Old Hall is situated in the delightful and unspoilt village of Hughley, which is surrounded by most attractive open countryside, while being close to the well known scenic Wenlock Edge. The surrounding country lanes provide delightful walking opportunities and the nearby historic market town of Much Wenlock with its quaint shopping centre provides a range of facilities including schools, a selection of shops, pubs etc. In Much Wenlock a road links through to Ironbridge and thereon to Telford and the M54 motorway. To the north lies the county town of Shrewsbury and its many facilities including a rail service. To the south lies Bridgnorth with further road links to Kidderminster and the M5 motorway.

Description

The Old Hall is a listed Grade II * country residence with character which has been extended over the years to provide well proportioned and deceptively spacious accommodation. The original part of the property is believed to date back to the 1540s with an extension then added during the 1580s. A further single storey extension is believed to have been built during the Victorian era. The property provides a wealth of charm and character and incorporates a number of features worthy of note which include numerous exposed wall and ceiling timbers, delightful original oak boarded floors, a number of feature fireplaces and to the family room there are some unique plaster mouldings to one wall. The Victorian single storey extension was originally incorporated into the property but has since been sealed off, however prospective purchasers would be able to reintroduce it to the main part of the accommodation by opening the bricked up doorway. Certain areas of the property may benefit from modernisation and improvement and these would include the kitchen (currently contains free standing units) together with some of the bedrooms. Outside there is a generous driveway which leads to a large garage/workshop whilst the gardens which are generous in size provide a number of floral and herbaecous beds together with a rose garden and areas laid to lawn. The gardens may require some attention and would allow prospective purchasers the opportunity to introduce their own ideas.

Accommodation

Timber Framed Storm Porch

With panelled entrance door leading into:

Breakfast/Kitchen

16'9 x 14'3 max (5.11m x 4.34m max)

With quarry tiled floor, feature part brick and stone fireplace with oak mantle. Space and connection and for electric range style cooker, space for fridge freezer, Belfast sink unit, telephone point, walk in pantry with cold slab and fitted shelving. Doors to:

Utility

5.31m x 2.03m (17'5 x 6'8 )

With a fitted worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine beneath, space for tumble dryer, space for chest freezer, Belfast sink unit (taps not connected), access door leading to rear gardens.

Inner Hallway

With tiled floor, staircase rising to first floor and doors off and doors to:

Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with feeder shower connection, part wood panelling to walls.

Drawing Room

5.08m x 4.32m (16'8 x 14'2 )

With stone tiled floor, feature Inglenook fireplace with tiled hearth and exposed brick and stone surround with oak mantle currently housing an electric stove. Inset lighting, TV aerial point, telephone point.

Family Room

4.60m x 3.51m (15'1 x 11'6 )

Feature plaster mouldings to one wall, exposed chimney breast with stone hearth currently housing a clear fronted multi-fuel burning stove. TV aerial point.

Office

15'8 max x 12'6 (4.78m max x 3.81m)

A range of fitted book shelving together with a desk unit. Telephone point and secondary staircase rising to first floor. Purchasers should note that a former entrance leading into an additional single storey extension has been bricked up but could be reopened. Exposed brick wall with display recess.

From The Inner Hallway

A staircase rises to the:

First Floor Landing

Vaulted ceiling and exposed stone work with doors off and doors to:

Bedroom 1

5.23m x 4.50m (17'2 x 14'9 )

With a range of fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 2

5.31m x 4.37m (17'5 x 14'4 )

With feature exposed oak boarded flooring. Fireplace with cast iron grate and brick surround with oak mantle over, a range of oak fitted bedroom furniture comprising of wardrobes with overhead storage cupboards and a dressing table. Built in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Dual aspect windows. From the first floor landing a further staircase rises to:

Second Floor Landing

With storage area and doors off and doors to:

Bedroom 3

3.51m x 3.56m (11'6 x 11'8 )

Attic Store Room

4.50m x 3.56m (14'9 x 11'8 )

From The Office

A secondary staircase rises to:

Bedroom 4

4.17m x 4.83m (13'8 x 15'10 )

(Measurements incorporate staircase). With sloping ceilings, feature exposed oak boarded flooring, tv aerial point.

Bedroom 5

3.45m x 4.14m (11'4 x 13'7 )

With exposed oak boarded flooring, tv aerial point, hanging rail.

Outside

The property is approached over a generous stoned driveway which gives parking for numerous vehicles together with pedestrian access to the front and side of the property and vehicular access to the garage. Pedestrian access is also available to an additional wing of accommodation which is currently used as workshop/store.

Adjoining Wing

With timber entrance door leading into an entrance hall with tiled floor and doors off and doors to.

Room 1

3.51m x 2.44m (11'6 x 8'0 )

With power and light points. Wall mounted Belfast sink unit with tap over.

Room 2

4.37m x 3.53m (14'4 x 11'7 )

With power and light points, fireplace with chimney.

Garage

8.51m x 4.93m (27'11 x 16'2 )

Being part timber framed and part brick and stone with twin timber entrance doors, power and light points.

Rear Store Room

4.70m x 4.62m (15'5 x 15'2 )

The Gardens

Sitting to the front of the property the gardens comprise of a brick pathway which winds its way between floral and herbaecous borders together with a brick pavioured patio seating area and an area laid to bark providing an excellent place for potted plants. Timber archway with climbing roses. The front gardens are enclosed by some feature stone walling and specimen trees. Access is available down either side of the property leading to the rear where the majority of the gardens can be found. To the rear there are a further number of established floral and herbaceous beds containing various shrubs and plants. Lawned paths then meander through the borders giving access to a number of private seating areas together with further sections of garden which incorporate more well stocked borders and various specimen trees including some fruit trees. A flagged patio provides an outdoor entertaining space together with a part wall enclosed rose garden. Feature central arch way with climing roses. External cold water tap. The gardens could be a particular feature to the property but are in need of some maintenance. Set in all 0.417 acres.

General Remarks

Local Authorities

Shropshire Council, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ. Tel: 01743 281000.
Council Tax Band 'E '

Fixtures And Fittings

Only those items described in these sale particulars are included in the sale.

Services

Private water, electricity, drainage and septic tank are understood to be connected. None of these services have been tested.

Tenure

Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion.

Viewing

Strictly through Agents Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1QJ. Telephone 01743 236444.

The property is approached over a generous stoned driveway which gives parking for numerous vehicles together with pedestrian access to the front and side of the property and vehicular access to the garage. Pedestrian access is also available to an additional wing of accommodation which is currently used as workshop/store.

Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Welsh Bridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8LA. Registered in England 06597073.