Longlands Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire

Directions: From Market Drayton town centre proceed out along Towers Lawn, at the first mini roundabout turn right into Smithfield Road, continue to the next mini roundabout and turn left into Longlands Lane, where you will locate the property for sale on the left hand side, by our distinctive for sale board.

We all know we should never judge a book by its cover and that is certainly the case here, because what looks like a modest terraced house, is we believe locally, one of the best properties on the market today, so if you have been searching the perfect home, where all you need do is turn the key and move in, then 53 Longlands Lane will not disappoint. No expense has been spared making this property as good as it is and we are sure that once you have viewed, you will be moving in shortly after. The large living accommodation is over three floors, the kitchen, utility room, laundry room/cloakroom, bath & shower room have modern fittings, the decoration has been tastefully completed by the current owner, the gardens have been landscaped with low maintenance in mind, the front is enclosed and in the rear garden is a purpose-built office/hobby room or even a bedroom. In January 2025, the new insulated roof was installed by Jason Hamer along with the top dormer.

Market Drayton is a small market town in north Shropshire, close to the Welsh Border. It is on the River Tern, between Shrewsbury and Stoke-on-Trent, and was formerly known as "Drayton in Hales" (c. 1868) and earlier simply as "Drayton" (c. 1695). Market Drayton is on the Shropshire Union Canal and on Regional Cycle Route 75. The A53 road by-passes the town. The counties of Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Welsh Border are close by.

Market Drayton has a lot to offer including all the beautiful architecture, fantastic street market every Wednesday, Cinema, public houses, a variety of restaurants, swimming baths, nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form colleges.

DO YOU NEED TO COMMUTE
Something to consider is the mainline railway stations of Stafford, Stoke-On-Trent and Crewe are all within a forty minutes' drive and Manchester Airport and Birmingham airport are around one hour away. East Midlands Airport is slightly further and overall if you are having to commute, then this location is sure to prove popular.

From the pavement, a gate opens to front garden, this is walled to all three elevations and with sandstone effect coping stones, there are coloured stone areas with inset planted shrubs, an Indian stone patio area and an Indian stone pathway lead to the part double glazed composite front door, opening into the reception hall. This has a decorative archway, solid Welsh Oak radiator shelf with central heating radiator under, Laura Ashley 'Mr Jones' steel matt porcelain tiled floor and the stairway leads up to the first floor landing. The lovely open plan lounge and dining room have uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, two central heating radiators, wall light points and in the dining area is over table lighting. The kitchen houses a range of modern fitted and period style wall and base storage units, solid Oak work tops, porcelain sink with mixer tap over, under the sink are waste and recycling bins, there is a water purification under the sink, Bosch integrated electric oven, Bosch ceramic hob with glass and stainless steel cooker hood over, integrated tall fridge, integrated dishwasher, breakfast bar, inset lighting, tiled floor and a uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. The under stairs pantry has a tiled floor, shelving, electric double socket and a daylight ceiling light. The utility room houses modern fitted and period style wall and base storage units to match the kitchen, solid Oak work tops, porcelain sink with mixer tap over, useful larder cupboard with pull out shelving, tiled floor, two uPVC double glazed windows to the side and a half uPVC double glazed door opens to the side elevation. The laundry room/cloakroom/ toilet has a modern white suite comprising a low level wc, porcelain sink with pillar taps over, modern fitted and period style base units to match the kitchen, solid Oak worktops, fitted Bosch washing machine, fitted Bosch dryer, ceiling maid pulley airer, there is a tall appliance cupboard with electric sockets, part tiled walls and a uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

From the landing is a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, doors to bedroom one, bath & shower room and a further door to the stairway, leading up to the second floor accommodation. Bedroom one has a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, lots of space to accommodate a king size bed, original, restored decorative fireplace, treated, exposed floor boards and a central heating radiator. The bath & shower room is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment over and pump under to convert to a power shower, inset porcelain wash hand basin with cupboard below and illuminated mirror over, porcelain low level wc, shower cubicle with a porcelain base, chrome shower and glazed screen, airing cupboard housing the immersion tank and shelving, chrome heated towel rail, part tiled walls, treated, exposed floor boards, daylight ceiling light and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Please note, this could be divided to make a third bedroom.

The second floor accommodation houses bedroom two, this large room easily accommodates a king size bed, there are built-in wardrobes with lighting, central heating radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. The loft space is insulated into the eaves, fully boarded out, with firewall and electric lighting.

The rear garden to the property has been tastefully landscaped with Indian stone patios and pathways, raised beds, outside double socket, coloured stone areas, fencing to the boundary and a wooden gate opens to the rear. There is a garden store with an under counter fridge and freezer, electric sockets, lighting, worktop and shelving. The detached home office / hobby room is a great addition to an already fantastic home, it is insulated, electric heating, air conditioning, uPVC double glazed windows and door with fitted window blinds, spotlights, Oak laminate flooring, Wifi via a TP link detector and an exterior double electric socket.


ID Checks
Once an offer has been accepted on a property being marketed by S & J Property Centres, we are required by law to complete ID verification checks for money anti-laundering. The cost is £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer. This becomes payable when an offer is accepted and prior to a memorandum of sale being issued. Please note, this charge is non-refundable.

General Information

Services Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage.

Central Gas fired central heating boiler serving rooms as listed.
Heating

Council Band B
Tax

Energy To be confirmed.
Rating

Tenure Understood to be freehold, subject to confirmation from vendor's solicitor.

Viewing Strictly by appointment via S & J Property Centres, 75 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1PN.

Market "Thinking of Selling"? S & J Property Centres have the experience and local
Appraisal knowledge to offer you a free marketing appraisal of your own property without obligation. Budgeting your move is probably the first step in the moving process. It is worth remembering that we may already have a purchaser waiting to buy your home.

The photographs taken are with a wide-angle lens.

Subject to contract. Vacant possession on completion.


We have not tested, where mentioned, the appliances, central heating or other services. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations before finalising their offer to purchase. Room sizes shown are to be used as a guide only and not to be taken as accurate and also should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings.

The measurements on these particulars are for guidance purposes only and are not to be taken as accurate. To ensure you are happy with all room sizes, please check the measurements yourselves.