Old Woodhouses, Broughall

Shropshire Gate Manor is a grade 2 Listed farmhouse that dates back to the 17th Century and offers spacious accommodation with period features throughout. There are large landscaped gardens and grounds to just under 1 acre and there is 8 acres of grazing and equestrian facilities including stables, arena and large barn. The property is being offered for sale with NO UPWARD CHAIN!

Description - Shropshire Gate Manor is a wonderful five bedroom home dating back to the 17th Century and once forming part of the Combermere Estate as a Farm. The property is presented to an exceptional standard and has accommodation extending to 4,276ft2. There are large landscaped gardens surrounding the property to just under 1 acre with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. In addition to this are Equestrian facilities including store barn, 4 bay stable block and 40m x 20m arena. The land extends to just over 8 acres.

Location - The property is located in a desirable location between the market towns of Whitchurch, approximately 3 miles to the south-west and Nantwich, approximately 9 miles to the north-east, on the Shropshire/Cheshire border, with frontage to a quiet country lane but with easy access to the A525. The county towns of Shrewsbury and Chester are within easy travelling distances together with the A49 and A41 providing good transport links to Cheshire and the West Midlands Conurbation. Crewe railway station is a half an hour drive away and provides frequent trains to London Euston in 1hr 30 mins.

Schooling - Within a short drive are a number of highly rated state and private schools including SJT in Whitchurch, Ellesmere College, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, Prestefelde Prep School, Packwood Haugh, Adcote School for Girls, and Wrekin College.

Accommodation - The property has been tastefully cared for by the current owners over the past 14 years and it retains many of its original period features. The main entrance door opens into the entrance hall of the Georgian section of the home with its feature quarry tiled floor. There is a living room with bay window hidden sliding doors to the adjacent drawing room. There is an inner hall with lobby & W.C. There is a stair case that ascends from the hall to the 1st floor where there are three double bedrooms, dressing room and store room. The bedrooms to the front have wonderful views and there is a large family bathroom with 1911 enamelled bath.

From the ground floor of the Georgian section you enter the original 17th Century Timber framed part of the home which has a wealth of exposed timbers, quarry tiled and brick paved floors. This part comprises a snug with fire place with log burner, a morning room / office and wonderful open kitchen with AGA. Off this is a large utility / boot room. To the 1st floor are two further double bedrooms and an en suite bathroom.

Gardens - Shropshire Gate Manor is accessed through a set of gates off Dark Lane to a large gravelled drive with turning circle. The well stocked and landscaped gardens surround the property and extend to just under 1 acre. To the front is a mature orchard and to the side is a large lawn with mature beautiful Pine, a large patio area and stable block. There is an enclosed path from the stables to the land. Beyond that path is a chicken coop and run. To the front of the Georgian part is a large lawn with mature fruit trees and wonderful views over towards the arena and paddocks and countryside. The sunsets will be something else! To the rear of the house is a further lawned area with cobbled area, mature plants trees and shrubs. There is a garden pond and access down to the cellar. There is a detached outbuilding which would easily create a garden room and outdoor dining area.

Equestrian Facilities - There is 8.2 acres of paddocks for grazing that have been split into a number of paddocks and with some field shelters and there is also an excellent 40m x 20m arena / school which you can see from the house. There are plenty of places to go out hacking from the property and the owners have ridden to The Swan Inn at Marbury.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Tenure & Possession - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Local Authority - Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Directions - From Whitchurch drive out of Whitchurch on the Nantwich Rd - A525 for just under 3 miles and turn left just before Nantwich Farm Vets. Follow the lane to the end which is Dark Lane. Turn right and the property is located on the left hand side after about 1/4 of a mile.

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Services - We understand that the property has mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a septic tank and the heating is provided by an oil fired boiler.

Council Tax - Council Tax Band: F

Boundaries , Roads & Fences - The purchaser/s shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor, nor the Agents will be responsible for defining ownership of the boundary fences or hedges.

Rights Of Way & Easements - The property will be sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.