Mulberry Cottage

A greatly improved and beautifully presented charming detached country cottage with delightful gardens, versatile outbuildings, grazing land and amenity coppice in a popular and convenient rural locality.

IN ALL ABOUT 2.5 ACRES.

Directions - From Shrewsbury proceed north along the A5 and then at the end of the Nesscliffe by-pass at a roundabout, take the first exit onto the B4397 for Knockin. Take the first left turning signed Kinnerley and carry on through a cross roads and then the property will be seen first on the left.

Situation - The property is situated in a beautiful unspoilt rural locality, and looks out onto open farmland at the rear. Those seeking a true rural lifestyle will find this property particularly attractive with many winding lanes close by, offering mile upon mile of riding out and walking opportunities. The local village of Kinnerley provides a shop/post office, primary school and pub, whilst there is a medical practice at Knockin. The property is conveniently positioned for commuters with quick access to the A5 and thereon to Shrewsbury (approx 20 minutes) or Oswestry (approx 15 minutes).

Description - Mulberry Cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire such a beautifully presented and charming extended detached cottage, together with neat manageable gardens, a selection of versatile outbuildings and land including a lavender enclosure, all of which extends to around 2.5 acres and no doubt will be of keen interest to those seeking a property for equestrian, hobby livestock or horticultural purposes.

The Cottage provides deceptively spacious accommodation which has been attractively improved by the present owners and offers a versatile layout in immaculate order. There are many features of character combined with a contemporary living environment. There are extensive mainly oak skirting boards, door architraves, internal doors and staircase and pure wool carpets. UPVC double glazed windows have been fitted and the hallway includes oak flooring. The main sitting room is generous in size and has a contemporary feel. Whilst the living room boasts a traditional 'snug' feel with a brick inglenook fireplace and log burner, exposed beams and stone work. There is a very useful, recently refitted, ground floor shower room plus upstairs bathroom. The extensive kitchen/dining room has been upgraded with solid oak worktops and enjoys excellent cupboard space and a modern range cooker. The 3 double bedrooms are well proportioned and are blessed with natural light. The principal bedroom in particular features a wonderful roof terrace off, together with a dressing room, which could be easily converted into an en-suite shower room as plumbing is adjacent.

. - Outside, once again this is well prepared with a splendid alfresco dining area and an adjoining office - great for those who work from home - and a separate work shop and log store. A purpose barn, which with minor alterations, could make stabling with a tack room/store on the end.

.. - The land is laid to pasture with post and rail paddocks and is a most attractive feature to the property. There is a lovely amenity coppice, which has been used as a picnic area and is a haven for wildlife. The present owners have set out areas of horticulture, including an extensive polytunnel and prepared growing beds. In addition, there is a ready planted lavender paddock, which has been specially prepared, with a view to harvesting in September and potential hobby business.

IN ALL THE WHOLE EXTENDS TO ABOUT 2.5 ACRES.

Reception Hall - With oak entrance door, oak tread staircase to the first floor, beamed ceiling, oak boarded flooring and understairs cupboard.

Sitting Room - With white painted beamed ceiling, double glazed twin french doors leading out to the terrace.

Living Room - With beamed ceiling, striking brick INGLENOOK FIREPLACE incorporating oak beam, raised slate hearth with CLEAR VIEW LOG BURNER, feature exposed stone work to part wall, double glazed twin french doors leading out to the side sun terrace.

Rear Lobby - With oil fired central heating boiler. Heated tiled floor.

Shower Room - With heated tiled floor and providing a modern white suite comprising low level WC with hidden cistern, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage cupboards under, feature walk-in shower cubicle with mains fed shower and part tiled walls. Ceiling downlighters, extractor fan, wall mounted heated towel rail, recessed fitted shelving.

Rear Porch/Utility - Fitted worktop with stainless steel sink unit. Tiled splash. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Storage cupboards. External entrance door.

Kitchen Diner - An open plan layout with attractive tiled flooring and under floor heating. Providing a range of base level soft close storage cupboards and drawers with extensive solid oak work top over and incorporating a Franke sink unit and drainer with mixer tap over. Oak upstands. Rangemaster electric cooker with double oven and grill and 5-ring induction hob unit over with fitted extractor hood. Integral dishwasher, ceiling downlighters. Full length built in range of pantry style cupboards. Recess and space for fridge freezer. Feature twin glazed French doors providing access and a beautiful outlook over rear gardens and fields beyond.

First Floor Landing - With access to loft space, ceiling downlighters, oak banister railing, doors off and to:

Bedroom 1 - With glazed access door leading onto balcony/roof terrace. Fitted hanging rail to recess. Built in airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder. Door to:

Dressing Room/Potential En-Suite - With access to loft space.

Sun Balcony (Off Bedroom 1) - Mainly enclosed with artificial grass and part stained wooden balustrade, offering delightful views over the surroundings.

Bedroom 2 - With a range of fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 3 - With a range of fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom - Providing a suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage cupboards under, roll tap bath on clawed feet with feeder shower attachment and part panelling to walls. Wall mounted heated towel rail, ceiling downlighters. Extractor fan.

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Outside - The property is approached through a gated entrance with twin timber gates leading onto a long sweeping stoned driveway which meanders around the gardens giving access to the rear yard and outbuildings.

Timber And Felt Range - Providing: HOBBIES ROOM - 14'5' x 9'6' with power and lighting, WORKSHOP/STORE - 14'6' x 9'6' with power and lighting and timber twin entrance doors, COVERED PATIO/BBQ AREA with flagged flooring, extensive amount of trellis work and corrugated perspex sheeted roof, Timber and corrugated sheeted LOG STORE and Aluminium framed GREENHOUSE.

Useful Concreted Yard - With cold water tap. Space for a trailer or horse box.

Purpose Built Timber And Corrugated Barn - Approx. 24'0' x 11'10' (overall) with weather canopy. Could be divided into 2.

The Land - The land is located adjacent to the outbuildings and is generally level and well fenced with water supply and 3 TIMBER SHELTERS. Partially dividing the paddocks is a lovely NATURAL COPPICE incorporating a selection of deciduous trees, spring flowering bluebells and a lovely picnic area, all of which also offers a thriving wildlife section. Beyond the coppice is a further fenced horticultural compound which includes a polytunnel approx 54' in length with water supply and a Chardonnay grape vine.

Lavender Enclosure - This extends to around 0.3 acre and has been extensively landscaped. Extensively planted out to English Lavender. The land has been specially prepared with drainage and water supply.

General Remarks -

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

Services - Mains water and electricity and understood to be connected, foul drainage is to a septic tank. Oil fired central heating system. None of these services have been tested.

Council Tax - Council Tax Band D. Please check with Shropshire Council on or visit

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