7 bedroom house

An elegant Georgian town house with a rural outlook

Description

Cedars House is an elegant Georgian family home which embraces both town and country living. Believed to date from the 17th Century when built of local limestone, the house bears a plaque of 1805 when it is thought to have been substantially enlarged. Many of the original period features have been retained, notably the sash windows and shutters, open fireplaces and plaster work.
The front door opens to an entrance hall with Victorian tiled floor off which lead the two front reception rooms with sash windows. There is a good sized reception room which is central to the house with an attractive gas fireplace with inset bookshelves to either side. The dining room has attractive upholstered window seats with matching shutters, built in shelving and two storage cupboards.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream faced cupboards and units, a Rayburn cooker and an electric oven and hob. The breakfast room lies adjacent, off which there is a utility room and W/C. The contemporary garden room is an adaptable and light space with a vaulted ceiling and multiple French doors onto the terrace.
A fine oak staircase leads to the wide first floor landing. The principal bedroom suite features a range of wardrobes and cupboards and an en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower.
There are four bedrooms on the second floor and a bathroom.

Outside
The house is approached over a gravel driveway with ample parking and an area of garden with trees and shrubs. To one side is a stone garage block with a coach house above which could serve well as a home office.
The private formal garden is contained within an attractive limestone wall to the side and extending to the south of the house with a rural aspect beyond. This is mainly laid to lawn with pathways between box hedges and well stocked borders.
A gateway at the top opens to a former paddock which now is an informal garden and orchard planted with a variety of fruit trees with magnificent views to Wenlock Edge. There is a terrace area to the rear which is an excellent area for alfresco dining and entertaining.

Services
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas.

Brochure prepared: October 2020

Photographs taken: July 2020

Location

Cedars House stands to the edge of the small historic market town of Much Wenlock with its mix of Medieval, Georgian and Victorian limestone, brick and timber framed houses.
The house combines a wonderful rural outlook with easy access to day-to-day amenities including a butcher, supermarket, public houses, restaurants, art galleries, a library and sports facilities.
Much Wenlock has a thriving local community offering a wide range of activities throughout the year.
The county town of Shrewsbury is 14 miles distant and offers a more extensive range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
The surrounding countryside includes the Wenlock Edge, a high limestone escarpment with beautiful walks and far reaching views.
Schools serving the area include Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Primary Schools, William Brookes, Thomas Telford as well as Old Hall, Wrekin College, Shrewsbury High School and Shrewsbury School.
The property is well placed for commuting to a number of business centres including Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford and the county town of Shrewsbury.
The M54 is within 8 miles and provides further links to the Midlands, M6 and M6 toll road.

Square Footage: 4,270 sq ft

Acreage: 1.16 Acres

Directions

From Shrewsbury: head south on the A458 and continue through the villages of Cross Houses and Cressage. Continue towards Much Wenlock and just before entering the village, the property can be found on your right hand side.

From the M54 take junction 6 taking the A5223 travelling south and join the A4169 to Much Wenlock. On entering the town continue to the T junction with the A458. Turn right opposite the Gaskell Arms along Victoria Road and after 200 yards, Cedars House will be found on the left hand side beyond the stone barn.

Marketed by: Savills, Telford