Sparrow Hatch Cottage

Northwood, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5NN

Guide Price

£550,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Nov 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 8.5 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Solar Energy

Land Tags: Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Nov 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Solar Energy
  • Land Tags: Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture
A unique opportunity to purchase an architect designed 3 bedroom single storey barn conversion, presented to a high standard with a range of most useful outbuildings and land extending to around 8.5 acres, situated in a short distance from the popular village of Northwood, in the heart of north Shropshire countryside.
(Further land available by separate negotiation).

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Sparrow Hatch Cottage, at Northwood, between Wem and Ellesmere, for sale by private treaty.

Sparrow Hatch Cottage provides a unique opportunity to purchase an architect designed 3 bedroom single storey barn conversion, presented to a high standard with a range of most useful outbuildings and land extending, in all, to around 8.5 acres, situated in a short distance from the popular village of Northwood, in the heart of north Shropshire countryside.

The well designed accommodation provides a Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Area, Inner Hallway, Study Area, Bathroom and three Bedrooms (Bedroom 1 with Dressing Room and Ensuite Shower Room). The property benefits from an air source heating system, PV panels and is presented for sale with the fitted carpets included in the purchase price.

Outside, there is a range of most useful outbuildings including a recently constructed multi-purpose storage shed/workshop which is ideal for a number of usages with an adjacent machinery storage shed and pole barn.

A most unexpected feature of the property is the land, comprising two principal enclosures of permanent pasture, ideal for the grazing of a variety of animals, with a small copse (around 0.75 ac) to one side. There is further land available for purchase by separate negotiation, if required.

The sale of Sparrow Hatch Cottage does, therefore, provide a rare opportunity for purchasers to acquire a very well presented detached barn conversion with a most useful rage of outbuildings and land, situated in a popular and convenient location in the heart of north Shropshire countryside.

Please Note - Adjacent to Sparrow Hatch Cottage is Blackhurst Ford, available for purchase by separate negotiation, which provides a country cottage in need of either complete refurbishment or demolition and rebuild in line with approved planning permission 20/04674/FUL, together with around 4 acres of land.

Situation - Sparrow Hatch Cottage is situated in a most attractive and scenic location enjoying lovely views over unspoilt countryside. Whilst enjoying this rural location, the popular villages of Northwood (0.7 of a mile) and Welshampton (1.5 miles) are nearby whilst the well known North Shropshire towns of Ellesmere (4 miles) and Wem (5 miles) are both within easy motoring distance and offer an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The county town of Shrewsbury is only 17 miles distant, and has a more comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds.

Directions - From Ellesmere proceed on the A495 in the direction or Whitchurch, to the village of Welshampton. In Welshampton, turn right onto the B5063 signposted 'Wem' and continue for approximately 1.5 miles and the property will be located on the right hand side, identified by a Halls 'For Sale' board.

Accommodation Comprises - A glazed entrance door opening in to a:

Kitchen - 3.9m x 2.7m (12'10" x 8'10") - A fully fitted kitchen comprising a twin Belfast sink (H&C) with mixer tap over, granite work surface areas with base units incorporating cupboards and drawers, an integrated Rangemaster cooking range with five ring induction hob unit and extractor fan over, integrated fridge and freezer with upright storage cupboard to one side, vintage style radiator, exposed brick walling, exposed ceiling timbers, windows to front and rear elevations and a door through to the:

Living Room - 5.6m x 5.2m (18'4" x 17'1") - Oak flooring, exposed ceiling truss, exposed brick walling, window to side elevation, vintage stye radiator, a Clearview stove standing on a raised hearth and opening through to a:

Dining Area - 5.1m x 2.6m (16'9" x 8'6") - Oak flooring, bi-folding doors leading out to a raised decked area enjoying lovely views over the land and open countryside beyond, two vintage style radiators, exposed brick walling, exposed ceiling timbers.

Inner Hallway - Fitted carpet as laid, window to side elevation, staircase to first floor and a door in to:

Bedroom 2 - 5.1m x 2.6m (16'9" x 8'6") - Fitted carpet as laid, windows to front and side elevations, exposed ceiling timbers.

Study Area - Fitted carpet as laid and a door in to the airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

Bathroom - Freestanding bath with central mixer tap (H&C), hand basin (H&C) with cupboard below, low flush WC, partly tiled walls, exposed brick walling and double glazed opaque window to side elevation.

Bedroom 1 - 3.5m x 2.6m (11'6" x 8'6") - Part oak and part reclaimed tiled floor, exposed ceiling timbers, exposed brick walling and archway leading through to a:

Dressing Room - Oak flooring, exposed ceiling timber and a door in to an:

Ensuite Shower Room - Pedestal hand basin (H&C), low flush WC, fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, extensively tiled walls, double glazed opaque window to rear elevation and internal window through to the Dressing Room.

Bedroom 3 - 3.5m x 2.2m (11'6" x 7'3") - Fitted carpet as laid, exposed ceiling timbers.

First Floor Playroom - 2.8m x 2.8m (9'2" x 9'2") - Retained by wrought iron railings.

Attached to one side of the barn is a:

Workshop & Log Shed - Providing potential for conversion to further accommodation, if required.

Outside - The property is approached over the council maintained roadway through a wrought iron gate over a gravelled drive, providing ample parking and manoeuvring space and fronted by a most useful and recently constructed:

Machinery Storage Shed/Workshop - 6.7m x 6.4m (22'0" x 21'0") - With a concrete base, part block, part timber construction, power and light laid on with first floor loft storage space and double opening high level doors to front elevation.

Immediately adjacent to this building is a:

Multi-Purpose Storage Shed - 8.5m x 6m (27'11" x 19'8") - With a lean-to shed to front and a concrete base, currently utilised for machinery and log storage.

Pole Barn - Providing further storage space.

Gardens - There is an extensive paved patio area to the side of the property as well as a raised decked area to the rear providing an ideal space for outdoor entertaining. There are lawns and ample room around for landscaping according to ones individual tastes and preferences. The gardens enjoy super views over the land and open countryside beyond.

Land - The land is a super feature of this property and is retained within two principle enclosures of permanent pasture, ideal for the grazing of a variety of animals, with a small copse to one side.

Available Land - There is around 8.5 acres of land included with the sale of Sparrow Hatch Cottage, as identified in red on the attached plan. There is a further around 7.7 acres of land available by separate negotiation, as outlined in green on the attached plan.

Blackhurst Ford - Blackhurst Ford (to be offered for sale following the sale of Sparrow Hatch Cottage with a guide price of £250,000), is positioned immediately east of Sparrow Hatch Cottage and outlined in blue on the attached plan, providing a country cottage in need of either complete refurbishment or demolition and rebuild in line with approved planning permission 20/04674/FUL, together with around 4 acres of land.

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a private system.

Tenure - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

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

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

Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073.



Marketed by: Halls, Ellesmere

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