Wykey House

Wykey House is a very special Georgian country house standing in gorgeous gardens, woodland and land, with lake and wildlife pools and a range of versatile outbuildings.

Built in local, mellow red brick, the house has a perfectly symmetrical facade under a deep hipped roof. Beautifully presented throughout, it has light and well-balanced accommodation with an easy flow of rooms ideal for both comfortable daily living and larger scale entertaining. The three principal reception rooms are lit by deep sash windows and feature moulded cornices and striking fireplaces. These lead off the central hallway with its decorative tiled floor and a part glazed front door framing the south-facing views across the garden. Beyond is the bespoke fitted kitchen, with dining area and a comfortable sitting room with cabinet-built cupboards to either side of a stone fireplace housing a woodburning stove. The kitchen is complemented by a pantry off which is a secondary utility room and a staircase leading up to a playroom. Off the back hall is a large boot room with utility area. The main staircase, lit by a roof lantern, leads to the front and back landings off which lead five attractive double bedrooms and a sixth single bedroom, supported by three recently fitted bathrooms, one being en suite.

Gardens and grounds
The house stands in the privacy of mature gardens and grounds with well-manicured lawns, stocked borders, shrubs, roses, orchard and vegetable garden with polytunnel. From the formal garden, steps lead down to a further lawn with two pools, one with a fountain, a stream beyond and woodland to one side.

Coach House and outbuildings
The former coach house has both ground and first floor office space which could also be converted to gym, home office, studio or further residential use if required (subject to the necessary planning permission).

A further range of outbuildings include a garage, gardens stores along with a small courtyard with potential for kennels.

Property information
Agents note: Please note that Wykey House and outbuildings are not listed.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Private drainage

Local authority and council tax band: Shropshire County Council Band F

Energy performance certificate: rating E.

Situation
Wykey House is south-facing with views over unspoilt rolling countryside of North Shropshire. Located within a quiet hamlet, close to the village of Ruyton XI Towns, the house has easy access to the county town of Shrewsbury and the A5 for commuting to Midland business centres and to the north, Oswestry, Wrexham, Chester and Liverpool. Regional international airports include Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. There is a regular rail service from Wem connecting to Crewe for travel to London.

Along with quiet lanes for cycling, walking and riding, there are nearby golf courses at Llanymynech and Oswestry. The area has a number of highly regarded schools both within the state and private sectors. These include the popular prep school Packwood Haugh School, just two miles away, and Ruyton XI Towns Primary School. Moreton Hall, Ellesmere College, Oswestry School and Shrewsbury schools are all within easy travelling distance.

Distances
Ruyton XI Towns 2 miles, Shrewsbury 12 miles, Oswestry 8 miles Chester 32 miles, Liverpool Airport 57 miles
(Distances approximate)

Directions (SY4 1JA)
From Shrewsbury take the A5 west towards Oswestry, cross the River Severn and after 6.5 miles turn right onto the B4397 towards Ruyton XI Towns. On entering the village, turn left into School Road and after passing Packwood Haugh School continue for about 1.5 miles to Wykey, continue round a sharp left-hand bend and the entrance to Wykey House will be found a short distance on the left.

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