3 bedroom house

An appealing detached bungalow (subject to an AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY RESTRICTION), requiring a scheme of modernisation and repair, with lawned gardens, grazing paddock and stable/winter shelter in a beautiful rural location tucked away with delightful views. In all about 1.24 acres.

Directions - From the A41, proceed into the village of Hinstock and take the A528 Market Drayton road north, after about 1 mile on reaching Lockley Wood take the first turning right onto Sandy Lane. Proceed for a short distance and after the last property on the left, take an immediate access track on the left and continue to the end, where the bungalow will be seen on the left.

Situation - The property occupies a beautiful location, tucked away in a slightly elevated position surrounded by farmland, whilst offering some wonderful views. The neighbouring village of Hinstock is only about 1 mile away and has a shop, primary school and church with easy access onto the A41 to the towns of Market Drayton and Newport.

Description - Greenacres is a traditionally built bungalow, constructed in the 1960's and now offers an excellent opportunity to comprehensively modernise, alter and potentially extend ( subject to planning consent), which would allow individuals to implement their own tastes and requirements to a property in such a wonderful spot. The bungalow also requires investigation and remedial works to part of the slab floor, particularly in the areas of bedrooms 1 and 2, which appears to have consolidated and requires further investigation. The layout is comfortably proportioned and alterations between the kitchen and dining room may allow an enlargement to one room. The bungalow is predominantly fitted with uPVC double glazed windows.

Outside the gardens surround the bungalow with, a good parking area and a garage. The bungalow overlooks its own land which provides a particularly useful amenity grazing paddock, and incorporates a stable block building with a good size stable and field shelter.

Occupancy Restriction - Prospective purchasers should note that the original planning consent granted on 20.07.66 incorporated a condition whereby:-

"Occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person employed, or last employed, locally in agriculture as defined in Section 221 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1962, or forestry, or a dependant of such a person residing within (but including a widow or widower of such a person)."

Viewers/purchasers should satisfy themselves that they comply with this condition. If in doubt, please contact the Planning Department, Shropshire Council, telephone: .

Accommodation - Porch.

Reception Hall - With copper hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Built in cloaks cupboard. Access to loft space.

Lounge - With stone effect fireplace having open grate with tiled hearth and matching plinths to the side. Large picture window with views over the paddock and open countryside.

Dining Room - With tiled fireplace.

Kitchen - With fitted sink unit and cupboards under. Formica work surface with cupboards under. Space and connection for electric cooker. Eye level glass fronted cabinet, fitted pantry cupboard, uPVC double glazed door through to:

Rear Porch - With quarry tiled floor.

Bedroom 1 - With window aspect to the front extending over the paddock.

Bedroom 2 - With side window aspect.

Bedroom 3 - With side window aspect.

Bathroom - With panelled bath having mixer tap and tiled walls above with splash screen, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash. Wall cabinet.

Outside - The property is approached over a stoned access lane via a right of way. Twin entrance gates lead onto a driveway/parking area.

Garage - Approx. 24'4" narrowing to 16'6" x 7'11" (Appro x 0.00m 7.42m narrowing to 5.03m x 2.41m) - With metal up and over entrance door. External access to integral boiler room housing a Mistral oil fired central heating boiler.

The Gardens - These surround the bungalow, laid to lawn with borders containing Spring bulbs, herbaceous plants, a selection of shrubs and mixed hedging.

The Land - This immediately adjoins the gardens, and whilst having a separate gated vehicular access off the lane, is contained within a single enclosure of grazing pasture, whilst also including a TIMBER BUILT STABLE BLOCK comprising winter shelter (approx. 17'9" x 9'9") and stable (approx. 17'9" x 9;6").

The whole extends to approximately 1.24 acre.

General Remarks -

Fixtures And Fittings - The fitted carpets as laid are included in the sale.

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

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.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Council Tax - For Council Tax details, contact Shropshire Council on or visit

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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