Halfway House, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5

Great Wollaston Lodge is a beautiful country house, with an attached Coach House, in all totalling nearly 300 sq.m. The property retains a huge amount of its originality, whilst benefitting from more recent modern infrastructure upgrades and a beautiful orangery extension.

A central hallway, with flagged floor, accesses the elegant drawing room with a large bay window taking in the wonderful south facing views. A sitting room is found adjacent, again with a handsome fireplace and generous bay window allowing an abundance of natural light. To the western end of the house is the beautifully appointed kitchen breakfast room which steps down into a fabulous orangery that seamlessly connects the house to its landscaped grounds.

A rear hallway and large utility room connect with the Coach House, that provides a downstairs bedroom and two rooms to the first floor. A large en suite completes the Coach House accommodation. The central staircase rises to a large first floor landing, accessing three double bedrooms of impressive proportion, two of which have en suite facilities. Most notably in the principal bedroom, with its characterful fireplace, built-in wardrobes and tremendous views over the Welsh hills. A shower room and store cupboard complete the first floor. Stairs rise again to the second floor which comprises of two further double bedrooms one en suite and a family bathroom. There is a seating/reading area on the landing.

In recent years, Great Wollaston Lodge has been used as a prestigious and successful holiday let, maintained to the very highest of standards. There is a substantial potential income stream to be realised from the property. Please ask the agent for further information.

Gardens and Grounds
The property has wonderful, landscaped gardens stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and trees. A private driveway sweeps to the front of the house, with a large expanse of terrace spanning the southwest façade. This impressive, flagged terrace provides a protected vantage point, that is seamlessly connected with the house, from which to enjoy the views.

There is a lawned area to one side of the driveway, with a wall to the other, through which a gateway leads to enchanting terraced walkways, lawned areas and the tennis court.

Adjacent to the driveway is a converted garage building which offers an extremely versatile space, currently serving as a studio with a separate workshop and room above.

Property Information
Tenure - Freehold
Services - Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Shared septic tank.
Local Authority - Shropshire County Council
Council Tax Band - E

Location
Great Wollaston Lodge is situated in the semi-rural hamlet of Wollaston. Nearby, Wattlesborough village is two miles away, offering amenities such as a local shop, post office, two pubs, a community hall, and church.

Shrewsbury is easily accessible and offers a wider range of shopping and leisure activities. There are several well-regarded schools in the area, both public and private, such as Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, and Prestfelde.

The A5 provides convenient road links north and south, while the M54 connects to Birmingham and other Midlands business centres. Shrewsbury has a railway station, and airports are accessible at Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham.

Directions
Form Shrewsbury, head west on the A458, passing through the villages of Rowton and Halfway House. A short distance after leaving Halfway House, take the right turn signposted Wollaston and Bulthy, pass up the hill where Great Wollaston Lodge will be found on your left-hand side. W3W: football.eyeful.topics

Distances
Welshpool 8.3 miles, Shrewsbury Town Centre 11 miles, Oswestry 15.1 miles, Church Stretton 23 miles. (Distances approximate).