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The Ridge, Ellesmere

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • For sale by public auction at the Lion Quays Hotel & Spa.
  • On Thursday 19th March 2026.
  • Detached bungalow in elevated plot near Ellesmere.
  • Requires scheme of modernisation and improvement.
  • Far reaching views over adjoining countryside.
  • EPC Rating - Band G (19).

Description

Auction Guide Price £200,000 - £220,000. For sale by Public Auction at 2.00 pm on 19th March 2026 at the Lion Quays Hotel, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EN. A spacious two bedroom detached bungalow situated in an elevated plot with superb views over open countryside, yet conveniently located between the towns of Oswestry and Ellesmere. The property is in need of a full scheme of modernisation but has the potential to create an excellent country home.

Location

The property is located in the hamlet known as 'The Ridge' which is situated between the market towns of Ellesmere (3 miles) and Oswestry (6 miles) which both benefit from an excellent range of shops, amenities and schools. The A495 is less than a mile away enabling easy access to the larger town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Wrexham and Chester, with the nearby train station at Gobowen provides services to Birmingham and Manchester.

Accommodation

Constructed of brick under a pitched slate roof with a front door with stained glass inset into:

Entrance Hall

With mosaic tiled floor, access to roof space with 10ft ladder leading up to a partly boarded attic space.

Lounge

12' 0'' x 11' 11'' (3.65m x 3.63m)

With wood block flooring, original tiled fireplace, storage heater, picture rail, ceiling rose.

Dining Room

12' 0'' x 11' 11'' (3.65m x 3.64m)

With brick open fireplace, original fitted cupboards, tiled floor, picture rail, ceiling rose and storage heater.

Kitchen

10' 2'' x 6' 8'' (3.09m x 2.03m)

Fitted kitchen units with stainless steel sink and double drainer, quarry tiled floor, doors to outside and into:

Lean-to/Utility

12' 9'' x 6' 8'' (3.88m x 2.03m)

With sink and tap above. Door to outside.

Bedroom 1

12' 0'' x 11' 11'' (3.66m x 3.63m)

Tiled fireplace, wood block flooring, picture rail and storage heater.

Bedroom 2

11' 11'' x 11' 6'' (3.64m x 3.50m)

Tiled fireplace, wood block flooring, storage heater and picture rail.

Bathroom

7' 9'' x 5' 5'' (2.36m x 1.66m)

Suite comprising panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level flush WC. High level storage cupboards.

Gardens

The property has lawned gardens to the sides and rear all of which benefit from elevated views over the surrounding open countryside. A driveway provides ample off-road parking.

Tenure

We are informed that the property is freehold subject to vacant possession upon completion.

Services

We are informed that mains electricity and water are connected and the property has a septic tank drainage system.

Council Tax

Council Tax Band 'C'

Local Authority

Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND. Tel:

EPC

EPC Rating 19|G

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Buyer's Premium

Please note that the purchasers are responsible for paying the buyer's premium on exchange of contracts in addition to the purchase price. This is set at 2.40% including VAT of the sale price subject to a minimum fee of £3,600 incl. VAT.

Solicitor

Gough Thomas & Scott, 8 Willow Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AQ. Contact: Hannah Tomley Tel: email:

Directions

From the A5 Oswestry by pass take the A495 signposted to Ellesmere. Continue into the village of Whittington and turn left at the T junction. Take the next turning right onto Boot Street continue for approx. 2.5 miles before taking the left hand turn after the Narrowboat Inn. Keep right and follow the lane to the top of the hill continuing to the right and the property will be found on the left hand side.

Guide Price

Where a guide price is given that price is not to be taken as an indication of the value of the lot or of the reserve price. Pre-auction guide prices are based upon the initial anticipation of the sale price of the property at auction. Prospective purchasers should be aware that guide prices are subject to change and are advised to check any amendments with the Auctioneers prior to the auction. The reserve price for each of the lots may exceed the quoted guide price and eventual guide price.

Reserve Price

The reserve price is the seller's minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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