Crickheath Hall

Crickheath Hall is a handsome Grade II listed country house, complemented by a range of outbuildings and grazing land. Thought to date from the 17th Century, evolving to include later Georgian additions, the house is predominantly oak framed, finished with a striking lime render. The eclectic mix of Georgian elegance, with the 17th Century oak beams and studwork seamlessly combines to provide a well laid out, characterful and attractive family home.

The house has a south facing aspect with far reaching views. The front door opens to a large, panelled reception hall with inset fireplace and 18th Century staircase.

The four principal reception rooms are each highly individual, with the sitting room, drawing room and study all having Clearview wood-burning stoves. The kitchen is to the rear and has views across the meadows and surrounding countryside, to the hills beyond and is conveniently located close to the utility rooms and home office.

The large main landing is a versatile space, lit by a central sash window framing the stunning views. The bedrooms reflect different period detail from fireplaces, polished oak and elm floorboards and beams. The second floor has recently undergone a sympathetic scheme of renovation and now provides further bedroom space, along with the potential for craft rooms, games rooms and leisure space.

Gardens and Grounds
A range of outbuildings are found adjacent to the Hall; these include two substantial portal frame barns, garaging and a range of traditional cart sheds with stabling. Subject to planning, the outbuildings could have the potential for development into alternative uses. The mature garden is mainly to the front, with an adjoining parcel of woodland.

To the rear of the house and yard are the paddocks of permanent grazing land, with separate road access, suitable for horses and other livestock. The facilities would make for an excellent small equestrian holding with the estate retaining a holding number.

Tenure
Freehold

Services
Mains water, electricity and oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

Local Authority and tax band
Shropshire council. Band E.

Energy performance certificate
Rating F.

Surrounded by beautiful farmland, Crickheath Hall stands in a peaceful location, with the backdrop of the beautiful Llynclys hills to the west, and Rodney's Pillar to the South, perched high on the Breidden Hills.

The property is within the small hamlet of Crickheath, close to the villages of Knockin, Pant and Llanymynech with their shops, public house and primary school, village halls and renowned golf club. The nearby market towns of Oswestry and Shrewsbury provide an excellent range of shops and amenities. The area is noted for its independent schools, including Packwood Haugh Prep School, Moreton Hall, Oswestry School, Ellesmere College along with Chester and Shrewsbury schools.

The location allows access to Chester and the North West via the A5 and to the south, Shrewsbury, Birmingham and the Midlands via the A5/M54. Regional airports include Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. A mainline railway station is found at nearby Gobowen, providing services to Chester, Birmingham and beyond.

Distances
Shrewsbury 16 miles, Welshpool, 12 miles, Oswestry 5 miles, Chester 32 miles,
Liverpool Airport 55 miles (Distances and time approximate).

Directions (Postcode SY10 8BP)
From Shrewsbury take the A5 towards Oswestry. At the roundabout beyond the dual carriageway by-passing Nesscliffe, take the first exit onto the B4396. Travel for 5.4 miles through Knockin and on passing Loyds Feed Mill take the next turning to the left signposted to Crickheath. Continue for about 1 mile and the driveway to Crickheath Hall will be found on the right handside.

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