Swan Farm Cottages, Forton

BRIEF DESCRIPTION An exceptionally pretty Semi-Detached Period Cottage, situated within the picturesque hamlet of Forton, conveniently located adjacent to the A519. The property occupies a larger-than-average plot, offering excellent potential for extension (subject to the necessary planning consents).

The current accommodation includes a shared Entrance Porch, a cosy Lounge, Kitchen, Ground Floor Bathroom, Walk-in Larder, and a rear Lean-to Porch. On the first floor, there are Two Main Bedrooms - one enjoying beautiful countryside views and a Third Bedroom, which has been adapted to provide a WC and wash hand basin.

Externally, the property enjoys a Generous Garden with Ample Parking to the rear. Additional features include modern Oil-Fired Central Heating and UPVC Double Glazing.

This delightful cottage offers great charm and character, together with scope to further enhance and create a lovely country home.

 

LOCATION The hamlet of Forton is located just 1.6 miles from Newport's busy High Street, with its mix of shops, boutiques, cafes, pubs and a Victorian indoor market - and Newport's highly regarded Primary, High and Grammar Schools.

Within walking distance of Swan Farm Cottage is the very popular Joules pub - The Swan Hotel Taphouse and Dining which is dog friendly. Forton also has a village church and an abundance of countryside walks.

A wider selection of shops, amenities and employment opportunities are available in Telford, Stafford and Shrewsbury - and the excellent rail connections from Telford and Stafford mean Birmingham and Manchester are in commutable distance. 

ACCOMMODATION  

The property has a concrete path to a shared front entrance way, which gives way to:  

COVERED PORCH With access to number 3 and number 4 with brick paviour flooring, wooden front door leading to:  

LOUNGE 16' 7" x 12' 1" (5.05m x 3.68m) With radiator, recessed brick feature fireplace on stone hearth and housing a cast iron black leaded wood burning stove and having wooden mantel over. Access to a good sized under stairs storage cupboard and further access to the:  

KITCHEN 10' 0" x 8' 10" (3.05m x 2.69m) With quarry tiled flooring, range of base cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over, single drainer sink unit, larder storage cupboard, tiling to splash areas, radiator and door to: 

Off the Kitchen at the back there is a:  

REAR ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH With poly carbonate roof, quarry tiled floor and half glazed door to the rear.  

LARDER With quarry tiled floor, shelving and tiled walls. 

Door from Kitchen to:  

INNER HALL Housing the oil fired central heating boiler, half tiled walls and door through to:  

BATHROOM With panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., tiled walls, loft access and quarry tiled floor. 

From the Lounge access to enclosed staircase with handrails and leading to:  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING With radiator, loft access and:  

BEDROOM ONE 12' 0" x 9' 0" (3.66m x 2.74m) With radiator and overlooking the front of the property. Good sized recessed storage area, which is ideal for wardrobes.  

BEDROOM TWO 9' 10" x 8' 10" (3m x 2.69m) With fantastic views over the rear and onto open countryside and radiator.  

UPSTAIRS FORMER BEDROOM THREE (NOW A WASH ROOM) 7' 3" x 6' 2" (2.21m x 1.88m) With pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., airing cupboard with insulated cylinder.  

EXTERNALLY To the front of the property there is a sandstone boundary which is also to the side, together with there is a concrete driveway and parking area for several cars. Access between the cottages is over a gravelled driveway and then bearing right to the parking area.

The gardens to the property lie to the front, side and rear of the property, there are two greenhouses, an orchard area, cultivated borders and outside tap and oil storage tank.  

BRICK BUILT STORAGE SHED 12' 0" x 7' 3" (3.66m x 2.21m)  

ADJOINING LOG STORE  

LARGE TIMBER GARDEN STORE 11' 8" x 8' 0" (3.56m x 2.44m) With timber work bench and double doors.  

TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY To view this property, please contact our Newport Office, 30 High Street, Newport, TF10 7AQ or call us on . Email:  

DIRECTIONS From our Newport, take the A519 in the direction of Eccelshall, upon reaching Forton the property will be located on the left hand side, before you reach the Swan Hotel, as identified by our For Sale Board. 

SERVICES We are advised that the property has mains electricity, drainage, water and oil fired central heating are available. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor. For broadband and mobile supply and coverage buyers are advised to visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website.  

LOCAL AUTHORITY Stafford Borough Council, Riverside, Civic Centre, Stafford ST16 3AQ 

EPC RATING - E-47 The full energy performance certificate (EPC) is available for this property upon request. 

PROPERTY INFORMATION We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested. If there is any point which is of particular importance please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. 

AML REGULATIONS We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Movebutler who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, directly to Movebutler, and is non-refundable. 

TENURE We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries. Vacant possession upon completion. 

METHOD OF SALE For Sale by Private Treaty. 

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