The Dove House

A stunning and substantial detached period barn conversion of immense character with courtyard, attractive gardens and land in a beautiful location. IN ALL ABOUT 4.12 ACRES.

Directions - From Shrewsbury centre proceed out on the Whitchurch road to the Battlefield roundabout, then take the third exit onto the A53 Market Drayton road, carry on for about 1.5 miles and on reaching Upper Astley turn left before the pub. Continue along this lane out of the hamlet and then on reaching Astley itself, proceed to the centre of the village and bear sharp left at the junction and then very quickly left again towards the village hall, pass this and the property will be seen at the end of the lane set back on the right hand side.

Situation - The property occupies a most appealing location set on the fringe of the pretty village of Astley, tucked away with a beautiful open aspect to the rear over its own land onto farmland in the distance. The local area provides some lovely walks, with Grinshill and Clive of particular interest. The nearby village of Hadnall offers a basic selection of amenities including a primary school, shops/post office, pub and restaurant. The property is conveniently placed for access to a number of supermarkets and retail parks on the fringe of Shrewsbury, whilst the town centre affords an excellent range of amenities. Commuters will find ready access to the A49 which links to the A5 and M54 motorway through to Telford. Alternatively there are a number of major road links giving access to The Potteries and Cheshire.

Description - The Dove House offers a truly individual and handsome detached period barn conversion, set around its own courtyard, together with gardens, partly walled, a selection of grazing paddocks incorporating a central pond, all of which extends to about 4.12 acres. The architectural design has been both imaginative and sympathetic, creating numerous features of interest, whilst the accommodation is superbly proportioned for modern living standards.

The accommodation is beautifully appointed and naturally well lit. Numerous rooms are quite distinctive in their individual character having exposed beams, though not overbearing. The barn is set out in a 'U' shaped formation with a charming central gravelled courtyard, approaching a lovely entrance portico to a central extensively glazed reception hall with a stone flagged floor. This character continues through to the adjacent lounge with exposed wall beams, part stone flagged floor and a vaulted ceiling. Steps then lead down to a useful study, whilst in the alternative wing a stunning open plan living/breakfast kitchen, set off by Oak flooring against a vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses and beams, yet naturally well lit by a series of French doors and side windows. The kitchen is beautifully fitted out to a bespoke design by David Orton and includes an additional selection of appliances together with storage space. The remaining areas of this room offers excellent breakfast or dining space with open plan living.

The bedroom accommodation is predominantly set off a rear hallway which features LED lighting to a wall with the main family bedrooms set off and the family bathroom enjoying the added feature of a Sauna. The guest suite has been designed away from the main bedrooms and incorporates an en-suite bathroom with a most unusual period stone bath, which is believed to have been sourced from Bedstone School. Heating is undertaken by a ground source heat pump and an under floor system controlled by individual room thermostats.

Outside, the gardens are laid mainly to the rear of the barn, off two elevations, one being mainly wall enclosed and includes the kitchen garden. The land is laid to pasture and is quite suitable for the grazing of horses or other such livestock and incorporates a useful stable/winter shelter, with ample scope - subject to any necessary planning consents - for a traditional stable block if required. THE PROPERTY EXTENDS TO ABOUT 4.12 ACRES AS A WHOLE.

Accommodation - Entrance Portico with Oak pillars, ceiling downlighters, stone flagged floor and steps to:

Reception Hall - With stone flagged floor, Oak frame double glazed windows divided by a heavy Oak framed door.

Lounge - 8.53m x 4.72m (28'0" x 15'6") - With stone flagged and quarry tiled floor (reclaimed tiles from the original Threshing floor), beamed vaulted feature ceiling with exposed wall beams, LOG BURNER set on a flagged and brick edged hearth, ceiling lighting.

Study - 14'7" x 13'7" (4.45m x 4.14m) - Measurement inclusive of entrance from lounge and also to include a useful under stairs storage cupboard, exposed stone plynth and exposed wall timbers, ceiling downlighters, two telephone points, TV point.

Living Breakfast Kitchen & Snug - 27'9" x 13'7" (8.46m x 4.14m) - A stunning room with Oak boarded floor, exposed Oak roof trusses and beams, two pairs of Oak framed double glazed French doors with matching side screens looking out onto the rear garden and land, pitched ceiling with three Velux double glazed roof lights and lighting, exposed stonework to part one wall, TV and telephone points. Bespoke fitted kitchen by David Orton including large dresser unit with solid Poplar worktop with cupboards and drawers under, panelled back with telephone point, a selection of eye level cupboards including glazed display cabinet with integral lighting, LARGE ISLAND, with granite riven worktop with built in twin belfast sink. Oak faced units including INTEGRAL DISHWASHING MACHINE, cupboards with INTEGRAL WASTE DISPOSAL DRAWER, INTEGRAL WINE COOLER, fitted shelving, fitted 'Granite' GAS AGA 3 OVEN COOKER with companion including 2 ELECTRIC OVENS and a gas hob. Flanking each side are fitted cupboard with matching worktops to the island, large canopy over with INTEGRAL EXTRACTOR and downlighters.

Family Room - 11'8" x 11'2" (3.56m x 3.40m) - With oak boarded flooring, oak work to vaulted ceiling, glazed oak door providing beautiful views and access out to the gardens and land beyond.

Utility Room - 3.30m x 2.01m (10'10" x 6'7") - With terracotta style tiled floor, granite effect fitted worktop with built in stainless steel sink unit, a good selection of matching base and eye level cupboards with space and plumbing for dishwasher or washing machine, space for two upright fridge freezers, pantry cupboard and access to part loft space.

Cloaks Entrance Hall - With terracotta style tiled floor, coat rack, extensive fitted storage cupboards, cylinder cupboard containing two modern hot water cylinders. Oak rear entrance door.

Shower Room - With terracotta style tiled floor, attractive tiled shower cubicle with chrome direct feed shower unit, close coupled WC, pedestal wash handbasin with tiled splash, useful fitted shelving, ceiling extractor.

Rear Hallway - Effective light tube natural ceiling lighting together with downlighters and LED feature wall lighting. Mastertherm ground source heat pump.

Laundry Room - 2.44m x 1.22m (8'0" x 4'0") - With ceramic tiled floor, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, extractor, Oak rear entrance door.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE with door leading off the hall to a lobby entrance leading into:

Principle Bedroom 1 - 5.84m x 4.32m (19'2" x 14'2") - With feature exposed old brick wall with exposed inset beams, exposed Oak roof truss and beams to vaulted ceiling, telephone point, TV point.

En Suite Bathroom - 3.43m max x 1.98m (11'3" max x 6'6") - With ceramic tiled floor, white suite with chrome fitments including contoured bath having tiled walls over and fitted chrome direct feed shower unit with curved splash screen. Modern vanity unit having wash hand basin with cupboard under, tiled splash and fitted circular mirror with touch lighting, electric shaver socket. Close coupled WC with integral cistern, two extractor fan, ceiling light tube natural lighting, chrome ladder radiator, two built in storage cupboards.

Bedroom 2 - 3.28m x 3.20m (10'9" x 10'6") - With telephone and TV points, feature exposed stone and brick wall.

Bedroom 3 - 3.18m x 3.20m (10'5" x 10'6") - With telephone and TV points, access to part loft space.

Bedroom 4 - With half height exposed stone wall and beam, TV and telephone points.
FROM THE HALLWAY an Oak door gives access to a staircase with exposed wall beams rising to:

Family Bathroom/Sauna - 4.17m max x 2.36m max (13'8" max x 7'9" max) - With stone steps leading down from the hallway having light tube, ceramic tiled floor with modern white suite and chrome fitments including part sunken bath with stepped brick effect tiled approach, tiled splash, close coupled WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin having cupboard under, tiled splash, fitted mirror over with touch lighting, electric shaver socket, chrome ladder radiator. TILED SHOWER CUBICLE with direct feed shower unit, two extractors. Linen cupboard with slatted shelving. PURPOSE BUILT SAUNA with tinted glazed entrance door.

Bedroom 5 - 4.60m x 4.09m (15'1" x 13'5") - Measurement includes stairwell with mainly Oak timber work. Telephone and TV points, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and lighting, double glazed roof light. This room could easily be utilised as a playroom or office if required.

GUEST BEDROOM SUITE with access off the living breakfast kitchen comprising lobby entrance with Oak boarded floor, further Oak door through to:

Bedroom 6 - 4.90m x 3.91m (16'1" x 12'10") - With vaulted ceiling having exposed beams and lighting, Oak boarded floor, TV and telephone points. WALK IN WARDROBE. Also currently offering a kitchen area comprising a range of base level units, cupboards and drawers, 2-ring hob unit, space and plumbing for a washing machine.

En Suite Bath/Shower Room - An unusual shape with a feature period free standing stone bath set on wooden plynth having wall fitted chrome mixer tap, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, electric shaver socket, part half tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, chrome ladder radiator. WALK IN WET ROOM SHOWER with feature pebble effect floor and drainer, tiled walls with direct feed shower unit, extractor and ceiling downlighters, double glazed roof light.

Outside - The property is approached over a stoned entrance with post and rail fencing incorporating twin gated entrance. The main entrance gate leads onto a delightful gravelled courtyard with a specimen shrubbery bed to one flank, whilst on the alternative side of the courtyard is a cold water tap and a flagged stoned entrance with separate doors to the reception hall and living breakfast kitchen. Also off the courtyard is a useful timber garden store. There is a vehicular access to a further parking area with an attractive natural stone and brick wall linking to the timber fencing.

The Gardens - These have been predominantly laid to lawn with a number of recently planted trees and shrubs, which are to be found to the rear in addition to an extensive flagged SUN PATIO with wonderful views over its own land. Beyond this area is a gravelled section and path which leads around to the rear mainly walled garden providing flagged steps to a raised lawn with herbaceous borders, KITCHEN GARDEN with vegetable sections, TIMBER AND FELT GARDEN SHED, cold water tap and also an alternative access to a small enclosed flagged yard with electrical point and access door to the laundry.

The Land - This adjoins immediately to the rear garden with a gated and style access to TWO GRAZING PADDOCKS and a CENTRAL NATURAL POND which is well fenced off from the surrounding land. Useful timber WINTER SHELTER set on a concrete base with rear FODDER STORAGE AREA.
THE WHOLE EXTENDS TO ABOUT 4.12 ACRES.

Agent's Note - The property has the benefit of 10kw Photovoltaic solar panels achieving a current tarrif of 12.97 p/kw.

General Remarks -

Fixtures And Fittings - The fitted carpets as laid and light fittings are included in the sale. Only those items described in these sale particulars are included in the sale.

Services - Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are understood to be connected. The central heating is powered by a Mastertherm ground source heat pump. All underfloor heating. None of these services have been tested.

Council Tax - Council Tax Band TBA. Please confirm the council tax details via Shropshire Council on[use Contact Agent Button] or visit .

Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. A Right of Way for agricultural purposes will be reserved over the track which extends along the southern boundary and also over part of the rear land to gain access to the fields.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

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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.



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