The Beeches, Wall Bank, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7DR
An idyllic 3-bedroom cottage surrounded by glorious Shropshire countryside sat within 2 acres.
Rushbury 1.3 miles, Church Stretton 3 miles, Ludlow 12.5 miles, Shrewsbury 15 miles
Guide Price £450,000
Entrance hall | Cloakroom | Utility | Kitchen/breakfast room | Sitting room | Dining room | Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room | Two further bedrooms | Family shower room Large garden | Terrace | Paddock | Wonderful views | EPC: C
The Property
The Beeches is a beautiful country cottage boasting a wealth of character and charm, situated in the idyllic Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cottage is surrounded by glorious countryside and is sat within 2 acres of gardens and paddock. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed to the useful utility area which is tiled and has units and plumbing for washing facilities. From here, there is a spacious and light hallway with a WC cloakroom and a storage cupboard. Leading on to the kitchen/breakfast room, which is beautiful open and light-filled room. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke units with solid wood worktops, there are integrated appliances including an oven with an electric hob and a stainless steel sink. There is a solid wood breakfast bar and exposed beams. A full length window and French door lead access to the terrace, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. Leading on from the kitchen is the spacious sitting room, which enjoys further character features including an exposed beam and a beautiful stone fireplace housing a wood burning stove. Adjacent is the dining room which is particularly special and enjoys full length oak windows and French doors leading on to the terrace and gardens. The dining room is vaulted with an exposed beam. To add to the character and charm of the property there is a sunken feature water well with a glass top and lighting integrated in to dining room.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom boasts wonderful proportions and benefits from an en-suite shower room and a very useful built-in wardrobe. There are two further superb bedrooms, one currently benefitting from a bespoke built-in bunk bed. There is a family shower room to service the first floor. All of the windows on the first floor enjoy the magnificent countryside views all around. The air source heat pump currently reimburses the vendor £1,800 per annum. Please refer to the agents for further details.
Outside
The Beeches benefits from a superb spacious garden which is mainly laid to lawn with some herbaceous borders and trees throughout. There is a delightful paved terrace which is ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. The garden benefits from a wonderful summer house. There is ample parking. At the bottom of the garden there is an area of hard standing. The property benefits from a superb 1.72 acre paddock which is currently laid to pasture. This could be used a wide range of possibilities. There is a gateway from the parking area.
Situation
The Beeches sits in the rural village of Wall-under-Heywood, just 3 miles from the market town of Church Stretton. The town offers all of the day-to-day amenities required including supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, restaurants and much more. Surrounding historic market towns including Ludlow and Much Wenlock are also easily accessible. Just further afield, Shrewsbury offers a wider shopping experience. There is primary schooling in the nearby village of Rushbury and secondary schools in the nearby market towns. For the private sector, Shrewsbury School and Bedstone College are within a good distance. There are train station’s at Church Stretton, Ludlow and Shrewsbury. The property sits in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the surrounding countryside is glorious and offers many walking and outriding opportunities.
Directions
From Church Stretton, head east on the B4371 for about 3.1 miles and find the entrance on your right hand side indicated by our for sale board.
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General information
Local Authority: Shropshire Council.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Air source heat pump (2 years old, currently provides £1,800 p/a). Private drainage.
Council Tax: Band D
Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents