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Red Gables, Upper Farm, Hope Bowdler, SY6 7DD

Key features

  • This stone and brick detached cottage dates back several hundred years with period character features including exposed ceiling and wall timbers, wooden doors and first floor vaulted ceilings.
  • The Property is located in the rural village of Hope Bowdler about two miles East of the market town of Church Stretton.
  • It lies amidst the beautiful scenery of the South Shropshire Hills and Wenlock Edge.
  • The whole extends to around THREE QUARTERS OF AN ACRE.
  • There is a greenhouse, two sheds and an adjoining enclosed PADDOCK.
  • Viewing highly recommended.

Description

RED GABLES, HOPE BOWDLER.

This stone and brick detached cottage dates back several hundred years with period
character features including exposed ceiling and wall timbers, wooden doors and first floor vaulted ceilings.

Located on the fringe of this South Shropshire village it enjoys delightful hill views from its slightly elevated position. The surrounding area also provides endless walks and cycling countryside.

The cottage includes entrance hall, sitting room with conservatory off, kitchen/breakfast room, side porch, separate WC, two double first floor bedrooms and bathroom. It benefits from (LPG) gas central heating.

It is approached over a large gravelled driveway with detached double garage and paved paths leading the well established rear gardens with paved patio areas, lawn, slightly elevated level
area with superb views and a variety of flowering shrubs. There is a greenhouse, two sheds and an adjoining enclosed PADDOCK. The whole extends to around THREE QUARTERS OF AN ACRE.

The Property is located in the rural village of Hope Bowdler about two miles East of the market town of Church Stretton. It lies amidst the beautiful scenery of the South Shropshire Hills and Wenlock Edge. The Parish Church of St. Andrew's and the Hope Bowdler village hall are only a short distance away.

THE TOWN OF CHURCH STRETTON

Church Stretton lies amidst the south Shropshire Hills midway between the county town of
Shrewsbury (13 miles) and Ludlow (14 miles). It can claim to be one of the most beautifully situated towns in England and attracts walkers and country lovers from all over the UK.

This thriving community benefits from all types of societies, cafes, public houses and restaurants.
Being a popular market and tourist town it offers excellent shopping facilities, including a
supermarket, specialist shops, ladies and men's fashion shops, and a building society agency based in 'Wrights' Estate Agents.

Including the picturesque neighbouring villages of All Stretton and Little Stretton it has a population of around 5,000.
There are churches, excellent schools, recreational facilities including 18-hole golf course, tennis, bowls and croquet.
The 'Mayfair' community centre and GP practice provide a range of health care.
There are good rail and bus services. Telford lies within easy commuting distance where the M54 gives access to the West Midlands and Birmingham.

ACCOMMODATION

Glazed panelled door to side ENTRANCE PORCH with tiled floor, window and inner stable style door to kitchen.

Original part glazed front door with side window to INNER HALL WAY with wood parquet flooring, radiator, power point and balustrade STAIRCASE with fitted carpet and handrails to first floor. Doors from hall to sitting room and kitchen.

SITTING ROOM (4.4m x 4.3m approx)(14'4" x 14'1"approx) with fitted carpet, feature brick surround fireplace with tiled floor, wood mantel and recessed wood burner. Exposed ceiling timbers, six power points, radiator. Tv aerial point, window, four wall light fittings and glazed double doors to:

CONSERVATORY (4.5m x 3.2m approx)(14'7" x 10'4"approx) with tiled floor, timber frame with double glazed windows, eight power points and glazed double doors to patio and gardens.

SEPARATE WC in hall with light.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM (4m x 4m approx)(14'4" x 13'1" approx) with quarry tiled floor, exposed ceiling beams, range of built-in wooden faced units including floor cupboards, drawers, wall cupboards. Laminate worktops, tiled surrounds, wall shelves, stainless steel
double bowl sink unit, exposed ceiling timbers, ceiling spotlights and large window.
Spaces for fridge, dryer and washer. Wall mounted gas (LPG) 'Worcester' central heating
boiler, a 'Leisure' cooking range with LPG gas five ring hob and electric ovens below.
Four power points and doors to side porch and hallway.

First FLOOR LANDING with fitted carpet, radiator, window, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and double recessed wardrobe.

BEDROOM 1 (4.4m x 4m approx)(14'4" x 13'1"approx) with fitted carpet, window with
superb views, skylight window, exposed timbers, recessed wardrobe, six power points and
shelving.

BEDROOM 2 (4.4m x 3.2m approx)(14'4" x 10'4"approx) with fitted carpet, window with superb views and skylight window. Radiator, exposed timbers, two power points, tv aerial point,
telephone point and recessed wardrobe.

BATHROOM with vinyl floor, part tiled walls, white suite with panelled bath with shower over, WC and washbasin with cupboards below and mirror, strip light/shaver point over. Window with deep sill and exposed beams,.

Large detached GARAGE (6.4m x 4.7m approx)(20'9" x 15'4" approx) with front double doors, side hand door, power points, lights, work bench and storage aera above approached vis external steps.

TENURE We understand the Property is FREEHOLD

SERVICES We understand mains electricity and water connected. Septic tank drainage.

COUNCIL TAX Band 'D '

WATER AUTHORITY Severn Trent Water, Shelton, Shrewsbury SY3 8BJ Tel:

LOCAL AUTHORITY Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND Tel:

VIEWING By appointment through WRIGHTS ESTATE AGENTS telephone
Office opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturday 9am to 12 noon.
Email:

FINANCE SUPPORT We are local agents for the Yorkshire Building Society and can arrange appointments for purchasers requiring mortgages.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Floor plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. The particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of Wrights Estate Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. We cannot verify the tenure, as we do not have access to the legal title; we cannot guarantee boundaries or rights of way so you must take the advice of your legal representative. If there is any point that is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information. Do so particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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Red Gables, Upper Farm, Hope Bowdler, SY6 7DD

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About Wrights, Church Stretton

32 Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton, SY6 6BW
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Wrights Estate Agents

During 2018 we celebrate 46 years being the longest established estate agents in Church Stretton having opened in 1972. Our prime town centre corner location is very prominent where your property will be advertised with coloured photographs. We are members of the NAEA property mark, the UK's largest estate agents association governed by its own rules of conduct and regulations. We are also members of the Ombudsman's estate agents scheme controlled by the Office of Fair Trading.

We are aware now that the increasing method of attracting buyers is firstly home seekers visiting the area they wish to live and then via the internet. This is why we chose the two main popular websites which currently receive thousands of visits each month from potential buyers. We receive daily requests from buyers throughout the UK and the rest of the World. The largest property portal www.rightmove.co.uk website are linked to our own company's web pages www.wrightschurchstretton.co.uk and also via the Church Stretton Town Council site. 

We administer an efficient mailing list and concentrate in keeping clients up to date by post, email or fax

We also have a professional and dedicated independent residential lettings business administered by our colleagues Richard and Jo Lewington, MRICS within our office under the name of Bluestone Lettings and Management. They are regulated and members of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

We recommend and know from past history that when selling in an area you need a local Estate Agent who knows the area well and can answer questions from prospective purchasers from away, about transport, schools, doctors etc. Stuart Wright has lived in Church Stretton for 52 years and is available including other members of local staff to escort clients around during any day of the week.

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