Ruyton Xi Towns, Shrewsbury

A charming detached 4-bed barn conversion with equestrian facilities and 4.68 acres.

Situation - The Mill is a charming barn conversion, situated in the small hamlet of Wykey. This property enjoys a rural setting, approximately 2 miles north of Ruyton XI Towns, which offers a primary school, village shop, post office, garage, and public house. Additional shops and amenities are available in the nearby towns of Oswestry and Shrewsbury, accessible via the A5. Packwood Hall Preparatory School is located in the village, and Adcote School for Girls is just a 10-minute drive away.

Railway stations are located in Shrewsbury and Gobowen, offering nationwide connections to the likes of Birmingham New Street and London Euston.

The local area features stunning countryside walks through the Nesscliffe Hills and the Cliffe Countryside Heritage Site, both easily accessible on foot from Ruyton XI Towns.

Equestrian interests are vast in the area including trail hunting with the Wynnstay, Cheshire and North Shropshire Hunts, British Eventing at Kelsall & Somerford Park and racing enjoyed at Aintree, Chester, Bangor-On-Dee and Haydock Park to name but a few. The outriding locally is also excellent with plenty of quiet country roads and bride paths nearby.

Approximate Distances (Miles) - Ruyton XI Towns 2m |Baschurch 4m | Oswestry 10m | Ellesmere 10m | Shrewsbury 12m

Description - The Mill, Wykey is a detached rural property, standing in circa 4 acres of well-established pasture with electric paddock fencing currently configured for equine grazing.

The property is a traditional barn of red-brick construction under a slate and tile roof, with elements dating back into the 1800’s where it is believed to have once served as a grain mill.

The front door opens into a generous hallway, which lead through to the living space which includes an open-plan sitting & dining room, with multi-fuel burner; French doors leading to the rear garden. The generously spaced kitchen is equipped with a twin fan oven, electric hob, sink, dishwasher and window to rear garden. Off the kitchen is a utility and boot room, with back door. From one end of the kitchen leads out to the garden by a back door. From the other end the kitchen leads into the snug which has dual aspect windows.

From the entrance hall there is a study room with a window to the front of the property. The linked annex, which is accessed internally via the dining room, consists of a sitting room; with a window providing a view to the garden, a large bedroom with built in wardrobes, window to the side of the property; a shower room with w/c, twin sink and underfloor heating.

The staircase, from the entrance hallway, leads to the first floor consisting the master bedroom with exposed beams, built-in wardrobes, and a window with views to the front, ensuite shower with w/c and wash basin; from the landing there is a family bathroom with bath, wash basin and w/c; the second upstairs bedroom which is a double with window to the front and exposed beams; the third bedroom consists of a large double with fire escape window, exposed beams and built-in wardrobe.

Externally - There are mature gardens surrounding the property with a patio and entertaining area to the rear, looking over a grass lawn. There is a mature fruit orchard.

There is a large double garage with concrete floor and power supplied. To the rear of this building, stands the timber stable block consisting of five stables, tack room and feed room. Adjacent to the stable yard stands an open sided three-bay hay barn. There is a poultry run adjacent to the barn.

From the stable yard, an all-weather track leads to the arena which measures 40 x 30m with an all-weather surface.

The land is all down to grass and easily accessible. There is a second gated access adjacent to the arena.

Services - Mains electricity & water
Private drainage via septic tank
Oil fired central heating and hot water
EPC- D

Local Authority - Shropshire Council
Tax Band- F