Fields Lodge

A most appealing and charming detached extended period Duke of Sutherland country cottage, with scope to modernise and improve with extensive gardens, a range of outbuildings and land, set in a wonderfully unspoilt rural position adjoining farmland. IN ALL ABOUT 2.93 ACRES.
Reduced land area available if required.

Directions - From Shrewsbury proceed to High Ercall and at the main junction in the village take a right turning and continue to the next mini roundabout/junction turning left towards Crudgington. At the crossroads proceed straight across and carry on out of the village for about 0.5 mile and turn right into Crudgington Moore Lane. Follow this for a further 0.5 mile and turn first right into Crudgington Green (private road). Follow this lane for another 0.5 mile and the property will be seen on the right hand side.

Situation - The property is most attractively positioned, down a country lane, with open farmland views. The location provides good road access for commuters to Wellington, J6/M54, Telford, Shrewsbury and Newport. The nearby village of Waters Upton provides a post office/shop and primary school. Further afield the market town of Newport provides a good selection of shops and excellent schools. In addition Wellington and Telford lie to the south, whilst the M54 provides access through to Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

Description - Fields Lodge provides a rare opportunity in today's market to acquire such a charming property. The house was originally built as a pair of Duke of Sutherland cottages, which quite some time ago were amalgamated and extended to form the present property. The accommodation boasts many character features and a homely atmosphere. There is ample scope to modernise, improve, alter and possibly further extend - subject to planning consent, which would no doubt allow purchasers to add their own stamp to the property. The ground floor accommodation is quite versatile with two main reception rooms, having beamed ceilings and fireplaces. In addition there is a small snug, which could be used as a study, and off an adjoining lobby there is a useful guest cloaks/WC. The conservatory lies adjacent to the sitting room and enjoys a lovely aspect over the garden. Purchasers will no doubt be pleased to see a particularly generous size kitchen/breakfast room, extensively fitted with cupboard space and appliances, whilst offering ample space for a dining table. Adjacent lies a newly fitted shower room/utility and there is in addition a separate pantry. On the first floor, there are four bedrooms served by a shower room and a family bathroom.

Outside, set adjacent to the parking area are a range of useful outbuildings including garaging, workshop and stores, which could be altered to suit individual requirements. The gardens are a particular feature to the property, quite charming with patios, long flowing lawns and a wild flower area.

The grazing land is in two separate grazing fields and will no doubt be of keen interest to equestrian enthusiasts or other such livestock uses with ample space to erect a stable block - subject to any necessary planning consents.

THE PROPERTY AS A WHOLE EXTENDS TO ABOUT 2.93 ACRES.

NB: Prospective purchasers may wish to note that the vendor is prepared to sell the property with a reduced acreage, if required.

Accommodation -

Porch -

Reception Hall - With parquet flooring. Beamed ceiling. Understairs cloaks cupboard with staircase rising to the first floor.

Dining Room - With beamed ceiling. Stone effect fireplace.

Snug - With parquet flooring. Ornamental period style fireplace with pine surround and inset decorative cast iron grate. Beamed ceiling. Bay window to the front.

Lobby - With parquet flooring. Beamed ceiling.

Guest Cloaks/ Wc - With low flush WC, corner wash hand basin and airing cupboard containing factory insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater.

Sitting Room - With beamed ceiling. Wide brick fireplace incorporating COAL EFFECT GAS FIRE with decorative canopy and quarry tiled hearth. Twin glazed doors lead through to:

Conservatory - Built of stained timber with double glazing and polycarbonate ceiling incorporating ceiling blinds and tiled floor. Twin doors leading out to the patio and garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - With a range of country style fittings which include an extensive fitted worktop with tiled splash and built in stainless steel sink unit. Built in ELECTRIC BOSCH CERAMIC HOB UNIT with FILTER HOOD overhead. An attractive range of painted faced base and eye level cupboards including drawer unit and glazed display cabinet. BUILT IN ELECTRIC BOSCH FAN ASSISTED DOUBLE OVEN. BOSCH DISHWASHER. Space for refrigerator. Ample space for dining table.

Newly Fitted Shower Room/Utility - With tiled effect vinyl floor covering. Vanity unit with wash hand basin and cupboard under. Shower cubicle with aqua style wall boarding. TRITON shower unit and glazed screen. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler.

Rear Entrance Hall - With tiled floor and external entrance door.

Pantry - With fitted shelving.

First Floor Landing - With two separate built in storage cupboards.

Bedroom 1 - With fitted range of wardrobes and dressing table. Lovely twin window aspect over the gardens.

Bedroom 2 - With window aspect over the lane onto the paddock.

Shower Room - With shower cubicle having MIRA shower fittings. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash and wall cabinet. Bidet.

Family Bathroom - With panelled bath with tiled walls above including a cabinet. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash and fitted mirror including lighting unit. Access to loft space.

Bedroom 3 - With exposed beams.

Bedroom 4 - With exposed beams and rear window aspect onto the garden and countryside beyond.

Outside - The property is approached off a private road onto a wide gravelled parking area with ample space for numerous cars.

Outbuildings - Built of brick with flat felted corrugated asbestos or tiled roofs and comprising: DOUBLE GARAGE 16'10 x 15'5 with electric roller shutter entrance door. Power and lighting. Communicating door to the FORMER SHIPPON approx 21'10 x 13'7 with original cow stalls (partly removed) and power connected. Adjoining WORKSHOP approx 13'4 x 11'1 with power and lighting. SEPARATE STORE 13'7 x 13'3. SEPARATE BRICK RANGE including two small pony stables.

The Gardens - These are a delightful part of the property and provide extensive lawns extending across the front of the house to one flank and the rear, whilst incorporating mature herbaceous and shrubbery beds, climbing Virginia Creeper, an ornamental pond with decorative gravel bed to the rear and stone edging. Further shrubs. The rear boundary is lined by a selection of specimen trees with trellis fencing. There are TWO AREAS OF SUN PATIOS - one adjacent to the rear entrance door and the other adjacent to the Conservatory, both linked by flagged pathways. There is dwarf ornamental stone walling and a bed incorporating roses and herbaceous plants. At the bottom of the main lawned garden, beyond a lovely mature apple tree, is a generous area laid out to wild grasses to create a nature area.

The Land - This is located adjoining the main property and across the private lane immediately opposite the house and gardens. The two field enclosures are down to pasture and being mainly hedged to its boundaries.

General Remarks -

Fixtures And Fittings - Fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included in the sale. Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

Services - Mains water, electricity and gas are understood to be connected. Foul drainage is to a septic tank. Gas fired central heating. None of these services have been tested.

Council Tax - Contact Telford Council online at to confirm Council Tax Band G.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Viewings - Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1QJ. Tel: . Email:

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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