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Lacon Street, Prees.

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Charming Detached Rural Cottage
  • Wonderful Countryside Views
  • No Upward Chain,
  • Land and Gardens to 3 Acres
  • Range of Outbuildings
  • Viewing Highly Recommended

Description

Wood View is a charming, detached cottage with NO CHAIN and 3 acres. The property comprises hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, rear hall / boot room and W.C. There are three bedrooms and a modern wet room. There are landscaped gardens, range of outbuildings and there is scope for extensions subject to planning. There are also wonderful views from the house and land over the surrounding countryside.

Location - Prees - The property is located on the edge of the popular village of Prees which benefits from a village convenience store/post office, a newsagents, a recently built doctor's surgery, a hairdressers, excellent sporting and leisure facilities at the Prees Football and Recreation club, a church and a well respected primary school.

The larger towns of Whitchurch, Shrewsbury, Chester and Telford are within easy driving distance, and there is a local railway station approximately half a mile away and this gives access to Whitchurch and Crewe to the North and Shrewsbury to the south.

Brief Description - Halls are delighted to be instructed to sell Wood View by private treaty.

Wood View is a charming detached double fronted cottage with gardens. land and outbuildings to 3 acres. The property is being sold with NO CHAIN and will require some modernisation. The property has been within the current owners family for many years and there is so much scope for extensions and development of the property subject to planning. The land lends itself to equine facilities and is flat for an arena, stables and paddocks.

The property comprises an entrance hall, sitting room with open fire and windows to the front garden. There is a dining room with dual aspect windows, quarry tiled floor and an oil-fired boiler. There is an old multi fuel range within the fire place which is no longer working. There is a kitchen with a range of base and wall mounted units, work tops, drainer sink unit window to the side. There is a ceramic hob, double oven and plumbing for a dishwasher. The kitchen has a quarry tiled floor and door to a large walk in pantry with shelving, large storage cupboard, quarry tiled floor and side window. To the rear of the house is a single storey extension with large rear porch / boot room with laundry facilities and a door to a cloak room with W.C.

The stairs ascend from the hall to the spacious first floor landing with windows with views over the land and surrounding countryside. There are three good sized bedrooms with wonderful views and outlook from the windows and there is also a modern wet room with WC, wet room and wash hand basin. The property has double glazed windows and oil fired central heating.

Outside & Gardens - The property is accessed off Lacon Street to a drive suitable for a number of cars. There are landscaped gardens to the front of the property with lawns, mature flower borders with a range of mature shrubs and trees. There is a sizeable side garden which was once a kitchen garden and this has a mature apple tree, lawns and garden shed.

To the bottom of the drive is an old garage which will need replacing. To the rear of the house is a courtyard area with access into the house, land and the outbuildings.

Land & Outbuildings - The property, garden and land measures just over 3 acres and is located on a level site and is ideal for those looking for horses or just to enjoy their own land. There are wonderful views from the elevated position over the surrounding countryside.

To the rear of the house is an old brick built shippen barn with a shed off the back off that. There is a concrete sectional shed and a range of other timber framed sheds which are in all in a poor condition.

Directions - Leave Whitchurch on the A49 towards Shrewsbury and proceed for approximately 5 miles, turn right signposted Prees.  Continue into the village and turn left opposite the village Post Office into Church Street, continue up the hill and follow the road into The Pinfold. Follow the road for about ½ a mile and the property is on the left marked by the for sale sign.

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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.

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

Council Tax - Shropshire - The current Council Tax Band is 'D' on the Shropshire Council Register.

Schooling - Prees - The property lies within a convenient proximity to a number of well regarded state and private schools including Lower Heath CE Primary School, Prees CE Primary School, SJT Secondary School in Whitchurch and Thomas Adams in Wem, Ellesmere College, Shrewsbury School, Oswestry School, Moreton Hall and Adcote School for girls.

Services - We believe that mains water and electricity are available to the property. The heating is via an oil fired boiler to radiators. Drainage is to a septic tank.

Tenure - Freehold - We understand that the property is Freehold although purchasers must make their own enquiries via their solicitor.

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Lacon Street, Prees.
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: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,758
Property: £ 550,000
Deposit: £ 55,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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Welcome to Halls – Your Trusted Property Experts Since 1845

At Halls, we pride ourselves on delivering professional, honest, and knowledgeable property services across Shropshire, the West Midlands, Wales and beyond.

With nearly 200 years of experience, our team of RICS-regulated Chartered Surveyors is committed to helping you make informed property decisions, whether you are buying, selling, letting, in need of a professional valuation or auctioneering services.

From residential sales to rural and commercial property advice, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to your needs. Our network of nine strategically placed offices ensures local knowledge backed by regional strength, giving clients the confidence and peace of mind they deserve. With a long-standing reputation built on trust and results, Halls is here to guide you through every step of your property journey.

Located in the bustling market town of Whitchurch, this office serves clients across northern Shropshire and into Cheshire. Our team is known for their personable, client-focused service and expert local knowledge. Whether you're buying, selling, or seeking land and property advice, we’re here to deliver results with professionalism and care.

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