Lyth Hill Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The property
The White House is a house of poise and character which has been renovated and extended by the current owners to create a light filled and spacious family home. The property has outstanding views from every window over the private gardens and grounds and towards the open countryside.

The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall and briefly comprises an extensive drawing room with wooden flooring, fireplace and bi-fold doors to the terrace, a generous sitting room with bay window and freestanding woodburning stove, and two double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room, and a modern family bathroom. The remaining reception rooms can be found on the lower ground floor and comprise a 24 ft. beamed dining room with fireplace with woodburning stove, a large bay with French doors to the terrace and a door to a generous pantry. The bespoke kitchen has been extended and there is a vaulted ceiling with floor to ceiling windows offering further views. The kitchen has ample dining and entertaining space with a range of wall and base units including a Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer and range cooker, along with a large central island with breakfast bar and French doors to the terrace. A neighbouring boot room with cloakroom/shower room and inter-connecting fitted utility room with Belfast sink complete the facilities.

On the top floor, a generous landing gives access to a spacious principal bedroom with built-in storage, fitted dressing area and contemporary en suite bathroom, there is also one further double bedroom, a modern family shower room and separate study.

Services: Mains electricity, gas and water. Private drainage that we understand complies with current regulations. The current owners had a new gas heating system installed in 2017 including associated pipework.

Outside
The property is approached through a five-bar gate over a long, sweeping tree-lined tarmac driveway to the property. To the front of the property there is ample parking and access to a detached double garage. There is a separate building used for storage, which could be converted into ancillary accommodation, subject to planning permission. The generous garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees and features a garden pond, numerous seating areas and large paved terraces, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. There is also a paddock that is mostly level and well drained, making it ideally suited for equestrian or small holding use. The gardens and grounds total about 4.36 acres.

Available by separate negotiation are two further paddocks totalling about 3.32 acres.

Location
The small village of Bayston Hill has a thriving community spirit and a range of day-to-day amenities including two churches, a village hall, library, GP practice, three public houses and a popular primary school, all surrounded by fantastic countryside walks and bridle paths. More extensive shopping, service and leisure facilities are available in nearby Shrewsbury, the mediaeval county town of Shropshire. The A5 provides access to the M54 and regional motorway network beyond and Shrewsbury station offers regular services to Birmingham, London and Wales.

The area offers a good selection of state primary and secondary schooling including The Priory School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted) together with a wide range of independent schools including Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury High, St. Winefride’s and Prestfelde.