4 bedroom house

A beautifully presented and most appealing part sandstone detached country house with extensive garaging, wonderful gardens/grounds and a pony paddock, in a lovely sought after setting, close to Hawkstone Park Golf Club. IN ALL ABOUT 2 ACRES

Directions - From Shrewsbury proceed north along the A49 for about 8.5 miles and turn right signposted Hawkstone Park Golf Club/Weston-under-Redcastle. Proceed up to the village and then turn right immediately before the church onto Guinea Lane. Follow this lane for about 0.5 mile and the entrance to the driveway will be seen on the left hand side (No. 6 is on the gate post).

Situation - The property occupies a particularly picturesque location, set off a charming country lane, nestling amidst the glorious Hawkstone countryside, just outside the village of Weston-under-Redcastle. Hawkstone Hall, the celebrated Follies and Hawkstone Park Golf Club are nearby. The surrounding area is noted for its lovely open countryside and walks. A good selection of amenities can be found at Wem, including shops, schools and a rail service, alternatively there is Whitchurch to the north and Shrewsbury to the south. Commuters will find that the property is well placed with access to a number of commercial centres including Telford/M54 motorway and Wolverhampton, Chester or The Potteries.

Description - The property offers a rare opportunity in this sought after area to acquire an extensively improved and restored detached country home with land. Predominantly built of sandstone with brick, it is understood to date back to the early 1820s. The present owners have, since its original restoration, more recently modernised the property, which now offers a stunningly well presented family home, with particularly well proportioned and versatile accommodation, combining numerous traditional features with contemporary fittings. The generous size reception hall provides a central access to the majority of the ground floor accommodation, which includes a lovely traditional sitting room with a striking sandstone fireplace and wood burning stove. There is a separate and spacious dining room with twin doors, which open through to an impressive kitchen/breakfast room, which is extensively equipped with cupboard space and a whole range of appliances and a most useful breakfast bar. This whole area offers excellent entertaining opportunities with the adjacent dining room. For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits there is a very practical utility and boot room, together with a separate WC adjoining. On the first floor, the bedrooms are all spaciously proportioned, with the principal bedroom having a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room. The three remaining bedrooms, which all include built-in wardrobes, are then served by the main family combined bath/shower room.

Outside, the property is set well back up a lovely long driveway, which opens out into a gravelled circular turning area flanked by an excellent triple garage. The gardens and grounds are a wonderful aspect, beautifully maintained with extensive lawns, mature trees and a pony paddock, which will no doubt be of interest to those who have a need to keep a pony or horse.

THE WHOLE EXTENDS TO ABOUT 2 ACRES.

Accommodation -

Reception Hall - With attractive slate flagged floor. Exposed sandstone wall feature. Old pine staircase rising to the first floor.

Sitting Room - With slate flagged floor. Red sandstone fireplace with raised hearth and wood burning stove.

Study - With low level built in storage cupboard.

Dining Room - With twin window aspect. Twin pine doors to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - With tiled effect flooring. Kitchen units in attractive country style design, finished in cream painted wood grain fronts with wood turned handles and also comprising extensive granite work surfaces with upstand and built in sink unit. Built in SMEG 5 RING TOUCH CONTROLLED HOB with NEFF EXTRACTOR HOOD over. A comprehensive range of base units comprising cupboards and drawers with INTEGRATED BOSCH DISHWASHER, NEFF MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MICROWAVE OVEN with built in conventional FAN ASSISTED OVEN, having tilt and slide doors. INTEGRATED TALL REFRIDGERATOR. Built in double PANTRY cupboard with fitted shelving. Large granite top BREAKFAST ISLAND with seating for 6. A selection of matching built-in cupboards. Eye level TV point. Ceiling downlighters.

Utility And Boot Room - Partly divided with UTILITY AREA to include fitted worktop with built-in sink unit. Double cupboard under. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for upright freezer. Further matching storage cupboards. BOOT ROOM AREA with fitted boot stores. Oil fired central heating boiler. Rear entrance door.

Separate Wc - With modern vanity unit and tiled splash with fitted mirror. Close coupled WC with concealed cistern.

First Floor Landing - With natural wood floor covering. Built in airing cupboard containing lagged hot water cylinder with slatted shelving over.

Principal Bedroom 1 - With attractive natural wood floor covering. Twin window aspect providing wonderful views. WALK-IN WARDROBE.

En-Suite Shower Room - With slate effect vinyl floor covering. Corner shower cubicle with wall mounted chrome direct feed shower unit including rainhead and hand held attachment. Modern vanity unit with half inset wash hand basin. A selection of cupboards under. Integrated WC with concealed cistern. Chrome ladder radiator. Wall mirror with light and separate shaver socket.

Bedroom 2 - With lovely views. Built in double wardrobe. Recess with vanity unit having wash hand basin and drawers with splash and fitted mirror unit.

Bedroom 3 - With built in double wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 - With built in double wardrobe. Vanity unit and tiled splash. Fitted mirror and lighting unit.

Family Bath/Shower Room - With modern white suite including twin ended panelled bath with centre chrome mixer tap and tiled splash. Vanity unit, WC with concealed cistern. Wall mirror and separate electric shaver socket. Walk-in wide shower with aqua board style walls and chrome wall direct feed shower unit with rainhead and hand held attachment. Chrome ladder radiator. Slate effect vinyl floor covering.

Outside - Approached over a long sweeping driveway which opens out onto a gravelled forecourt area with full turning circle and a centre sandstone walled heather and conifer bed. To the flank of the house lies the:

Sandstone Garage Block - Providing garaging for 3 cars.

Adjoining GARDEN STORE/WORKSHOP with power and electric connected. Wired dog compound.

The Gardens And Grounds - These are a wonderful feature to the property being neatly maintained and comprising lawned gardens adjacent to the house, with mixed hedgerows to the boundaries and also incorporating a selection of mature shrubs and trees, together with a wisteria. To the front of the house is an EXTENSIVE FLAGGED PATIO with ornamental gravel sandstone landscaping. There is a delightful POND, which includes a pumped waterfall, water plants and a screen of trees to the background.

Opening out from the front of the house across the driveway is an extensive lawn interspersed and bounded by a number of native trees including Oak, Silver Birch and a flowering Cherry and numerous others.

The Paddock - This is positioned immediately adjacent to the front gardens/grounds and provides a useful amenity grazing paddock and will no doubt be of interest to those seeking land for equestrian pursuits.

General Remarks -

Fixtures And Fittings - The fitted carpets as laid, light fittings and curtains as fitted are included. Only those items described in these particulars 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 services have been tested.

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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