Newtown, Nr Shrewsbury.

An imposing and characterful former vicarage extending to over 3,250 sq ft with excellent scope for modernisation and improvement, situated within around 3 acres of paddocks and gardens and accompanied by a range of outbuildings, peacefully positioned in a delightful rural setting.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer The Old Vicarage in Wem for sale by private treaty.

The Old Vicarage is a handsome period country property boasting an imposing architectural exterior and elegantly proportioned living accommodation which extends to over 3,250 sq ft, whilst offering superb potential for modernisation in order to become a significant family home.

The property is centrally positioned within gardens and paddocks which extend, in all, to around 3 acres and provide a wonderful complement to the home, with
a tree lined driveway leading off a quiet country lane onto a substantial parking area located to the front of the property.

The Old Vicarage is further complemented by a range of useful outbuildings, including garaging and stables, which offer space for storage or (LA consent permitting) for conversion to a variety of onward usages.

Situation - The Old Vicarage is idyllically positioned on the perimeter of the rural village of Newtown, which nestles amidst a network of quiet country lanes and open countryside, making it ideal for those with equestrian, cycling or rambling interests, with the village enjoying a church and primary school. Newtown is peacefully situated against a backdrop of open farmland, close to the excellent walking on National Nature Reserve Whixall, Moss and along the Prees arm of the Llangollen canal. It is conveniently close to the market town of Wem with its railway station and the lakeland town of Ellesmere, both of which provide a range of day-to-day amenities, including public houses, medical facilities, and supermarkets, with the nearby county centres of Shrewsbury and Wrexham accessible by car in around 30 minutes.

Schooling - Within a short drive are a number of well regarded state and private schools including Newtown C of E Primary School, Thomas Adams School, Ellesmere College, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, The Priory, Prestefelde Prep., Packwood Haugh, Moreton Hall, and Adcote School for Girls.

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Directions - Leave Wem via the B5063 in the direction of Loppington/ Ellesmere. At Wolverley, turn right to Newtown, and pass the Church on your left, Bearing
right past Church Farm, continue for about 0.4 miles, passing two farms. As you are about to leave the village, turn right past Old Vicarage Lodge into The Old Vicarage drive.

The Property - The Old Vicarage is an exceptional example of Victorian architecture and enjoys attractive brickwork facades under an elegant roofline complete with a centrally positioned turret, these enveloping over 3,250 sq ft of generously proportioned living accommodation, all of which now provides almost unparalleled opportunity for modernisation by the next custodian of this impressive family home.

The property provides principal access via an ecclesiastically-inspired front door into an impressive Reception Hall, from where doors lead, respectively, lead into a welcoming Sitting Room with open fire and bay window overlooking the expansive lawn, and right into a Dining Room with views to the front.

A further door leads from the Reception Hall into an open-plan Kitchen/Dining/Living area which serves as the heart of this wonderful home, with the Kitchen
enjoying an electric AGA and walk in Pantry and the room providing ample space for seating and dining areas. From the Kitchen, access is provided into useful Utility Room and further on to a Boot Room with external door.

The remainder of the ground floor comprises a coat lobby, door to the Cellar and a Cloakroom. The Cellar is a useful storage space and currently houses the boiler. Stairs rise from the Reception Hall to a spacious landing where doors lead into four substantial Bedrooms, the Master boasting an En-Suite with sink and bath, and a Study which could readily serve as a fifth Bedroom (single) / dressing room if desired. The family Bathroom is reached by a passage, alongside a further Shower-room.

Outside - The Old Vicarage nestles within generous grounds which extend, in all, to around 2.9 acres, or thereabouts, with the property accessed on a quiet country lane onto a tree-lined driveway which culminates in front of the property in a substantial gravelled parking area. Lying broadly to the south-east of the property are the formal gardens which predominantly comprise sweeping areas of lawn interspersed by mature trees and floral beds.

The remainder of the grounds is given over to four paddocks, some with post and rail fencing, ideal for the grazing of a variety of livestock but especially horses or ponies, alongside two ponds positioned on the northern and southern boundaries.

Outbuildings - The Old Vicarage is complemented by a range of useful outbuildings situated to the south-west of the home, namely a double garage ideal for vehicular storage or for use as a workshop, with an adjoining Stable Block/Store, of predominately timber construction, which presents further opportunities for renovation or improvement for a variety of onward usages.

Tenure & Possession - We understand that the property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Local Authority & Council Tax - Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

The property is shown as being within council tax band G on the local authority register.