Craigllwyn, Nr Oswestry.

A converted former smithy now standing as a characterful three-bedroom detached family home boasting over 1,400 sq ft and situated within excellent gardens extending to approx. 0.65ac, all enjoying panoramic views across unspoilt countryside and situated in delightfully rural setting convenient for Oswestry.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer The Smithy in Craigllwyn, nr Oswestry, for sale by private treaty.

The property is understood to have begun life in the 1700's as a smithy serving the needs of the local community but has, during the succeeding centuries, been reimagined, improved, and extended to now stand as a superb county home which offers over 1,400 sq ft of characterful living accommodation complemented by a range of traditional features.

The property nestles within generous gardens which extend, in all, to around 0.65ac and offer panoramic views to the south across unspoilt countryside. The gardens, as per the home, have been carefully landscape to provide a delightful accompaniment to the home, whilst featuring a versatile timber Summerhouse ideal for a variety of usages.

Situation - The Smithy occupies a peaceful position within the rural hamlet of Craigllwyn, which lies broadly equidistant between the villages of Llansilin and Trefonen, which, together, provide a respectable range of day-to-day amenities, including Schools, Convenience Store, and Public Houses, whilst providing immediate access to to a range of country lanes and public footpaths ideal for those with rambling or cycling interests.

The thriving market town of Oswestry is positioned around three miles to the east and enjoys a more comprehensive array of amenities of all kinds, with the nearby county centres of Shrewsbury, Wrexham, and Chester all within comfortable commuting distance.

Schooling - The property lies within a convenient proximity to a number of well regarded state and private schools, including Ysgol Bro Cynllaith, Trefonen CofE Primary School, Morda CofE Primary School, The Marches School, Woodside Primary School, The Meadows Primary School, Oswestry School, Moreton Hall, Packwood Haugh, and Ellesmere College.

The Property - The property is principally accessed via a front door which opens into a useful Entrance Hall, ideal for storing boots and coats following walks in the surrounding countryside and from where a door leads to the right into an impressively proportioned Sitting Room with stairs which rise to the first floor and ample space for furnishings arranged before windows which look to the south and a centrally positioned multi-fuel burner.

Turning left from the Entrance Hall, one enters a versatile Dining Room, perfect for formal occasions or intimate family moments, and from where an inner Hallway connects the room, respectively, to a useful ground floor Shower Room with space for white goods, and a stylishly appointed Kitchen, the latter featuring a selection of sympathetically designed units with work surfaces over, alongside patio doors which exit directly onto the gardens.

Stairs rise to a first floor landing from where, to the right, doors allow access into two comfortably sized bedrooms, each enjoying elevated views across the scenery beyond. 

To the left is an attractively presented Bathroom featuring a fitted suite, and a door which leads through to the principal Bedrooms.

Gardens - The gardens of The Smithy are a particularly notable feature and extend, in all, to around 0.65 acres, whilst enjoying a desirable south-westerly aspect and rising to an elevation which allows them to capitalise on the bucolic nature of the setting and framing the property against the majesty of the unspoilt countryside which lies beyond.  Ample driveway parking for a number of vehicles is situated at the northern perimeter of the property, from where a selection of paths meander through the especially well maintained gardens to culminate at their zenith at an expanse of lawn, having passed by a range of well stocked floral beds, mature planting, established trees, smaller parcels of lawn, and a dedicated growing area for fruit and vegetables served by three green houses. 

Set immediately to the rear of the property is a gravelled area housing a wood-shed/log-store and a useful covered area currently utilised as a workshop.

Summer House - Situated in a commanding position at the apex of the gardens and so placed as to capitalise on the views beyond is a substantial timber Summerhouse currently utilised as a home gym but with scope for a variety of onwards usages, be that as a home office or for use during inclement weather. The Summerhouse features a delight covered veranda which represent an ideal space for sitting out and appreciating the calibre of the setting.

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Directions - Leave Oswestry to the south west via Trefonen Road, continuing for around 1.4 miles until a right-hand turn (signposted Llansillin) leads on to a country lane. Proceed for a further 1.8 miles where the property will be situated on the right and identified by a Halls "For Sale" board.

Services - We are advised that the property benefits from mains water and electric. The drainage is to a private system and the heating is oil fired.

Council Tax - The property is shown as being within council tax band 'B' on the local authority register.

Local Authority - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND.

Tenure And Possession - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be granted upon completion.

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.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AW.