4 bedroom house

Chance Cottage is a charming timber and brick property in part dating back to 1640 in a convenient rural location close to Shrewsbury and nestled into the hillside below The Wrekin, an area with breath-taking views across Shropshire. The house has evolved over the centuries and offers a comfortable mix of contemporary and period detail including a striking Inglenook fireplace and exposed beams.

It has an easy flow of comfortable living space including three spacious reception rooms with views over the grounds, a well fitted kitchen and a versatile 4th bedroom with adjoining bathroom. A study and utility room complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms leading off a central landing, served by a shower room.

General
Local Authority: Shropshire Council
Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Council Tax: Band E
Tenure: Freehold
Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.
Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Agents note: We understand the property has a vehicle right of way to access the parking space at the rear of the house.

Location
Situated up a quiet country lane, the delightful hamlet of Garmston is much sought after with its superb views overlooking the beautiful Severn Valley, being close to the larger village of Eaton Constantine and the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge. It stands almost equidistant to the County town of Shrewsbury, the historic market town of Much Wenlock and the commercial Centre of Telford. All have a range of bespoke shops, public houses, restaurants and schools in both the state and private sectors. These include Thomas Telford, Prestfelde and Shrewsbury School.

The M54 from Telford links to the national motorway network. Train stations can be found at Telford, Shrewsbury and Church Stretton, with a regular service to London.

Outside
The established gardens sit to the front of the cottage and have been designed to create all year round interest and colour with mature shrubs and herbaceous flowering plants, walkways and shaded areas, vegetable patch and a variety of established specimen trees including apples and a rare Shropshire plum damson tree.

The primary parking area is located at the bottom of the garden with a large gravelled forecourt and double garage. At the rear of the house is a small breakfast terrace leading from the rear porch, along with an additional parking space and log store. The grounds and gardens total 0.24 acre in all.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Shrewsbury