Totterton Cottage, 6 Totterton, Lydbury North, SY7 8AN

An impressive country cottage, offering spacious and well appointed accommodation, set with extensive lawned gardens, detached double garage and a nature pond located in a rural setting.

Directions - From Bishops Castle proceed along Schoolhouse Lane past the GP Surgery and down to the crossroad. Proceed straight over and follow this lane for approximately 2.8 miles and the property will be found on the left hand side.

Situation - Totterton is a small, quiet hamlet nestled within the large civil parish of Lydbury North in South Shropshire. Located about 2 miles southeast of Bishop’s Castle, it lies in gently rolling countryside. The area is rich in history: Totterton Hall, a Grade II listed country house built around 1814, stands as a stately landmark. Totterton sits within a deeply rural community - Lydbury North supports a small but vibrant village with amenities including a community shop, primary school, church, and a country pub, the Powis Arms. The landscape around Totterton is tranquil, with lightly trafficked lanes, historic stone buildings, and proximity to long-distance routes like the Jack Mytton Way, making it feel both secluded and connected.

Description - Totterton Cottage is believed to date back to the early 18th century with various additions over the years. The property is full with charm and character throughout including original beams, parquet flooring and a stone inglenook fireplace. The cottage is approached through a gated driveway offering parking for numerous vehicles whilst also providing access to the detached garaging.

The entrance porch gives access to the dining room with the stone fireplace housing a Clearview log burning stove. From here, a doorway leads through to the impressive kitchen area, with central island providing an excellent breakfast bar eating area. The kitchen comprises ample eye and base level storage cupboards granite worksurface area over, numerous integrated appliances including two electric ovens, an induction hob and a dishwasher. An inner hallway provides access to the remaining ground floor accommodation. A useful utility room, guest WC, study/fifth bedroom and spacious sitting room completes the ground floor accommodation. The sitting room provides dual aspect windows providing stunning countryside views over the gardens and pond and French doors lead out to the rear patio area. There is also a Clearview Stove in the sitting room.

To the first floor, there are two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and one height restricted room, the principal suite is access through the ensuite bathroom, comprising a rolltop bath, corner shower cubicle, WC and his and hers wash hand basins. The main bedroom boasts vaulted ceilings and built in wardrobes. Bedrooms two and three both have parquet flooring. Bedroom four is access through bedroom three and and this room provides access to a large room currently used as a radio room and for storage, it could also be used as a dressing room. The family bathroom affords a shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin.

Outside - Outside, Totterton Cottage extends to just over an acre and provides extensively lawned areas flanked by established shrubbery beds and meandering pathways. The gardens comprise raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse, a garden shed and a hen run. There is an expansive pond which is separated from the gardens by a hedgerow and provides a lovely space for wildlife. with a further small conservation paddock beyond.

There are a range of outbuildings including a wood storage shed/carport and further detached double garage, providing ample storage.

General Remarks -

Agents Note - The property has a Starlink satellite, which would be under separate negotiation.

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Services - Mains electricity is understood to be connected and a private drainage system is installed. Private water supply. A most interesting, energy efficient and eco friendly Water source heat pump located in the large pond runs the Central heating and attracts a rewarding Renewable Heat Incentive. The system is also supported by an array of solar panels. None of these services have been tested.

Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'E' on the Shropshire Council Register.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 33B Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5DA.