4 bedroom house

With stunning views and glorious gardens, extending to around 1.3 acres and a range of outbuildings, Cantern Cottage is a period four double bedroom family home offering great potential located just a mile from the historic market town of Bridgnorth.
Ironbridge - 8 miles, Telford - 12 miles, Shrewsbury - 21 miles, Much Wenlock - 8 miles, Wolverhampton - 16 miles, Kidderminster - 16 miles, Stourbridge - 16 miles, Birmingham - 28 miles. (All distances are approximate).

Location - Regarded as an idylic location, Cantern is a small Hamlet to the west of the River Severn on the B4373 running between Bridgnorth and Broseley. Just a mile and accessible on foot from the Historic Market High Town, the semi-rural position has an abundance of idyllic walks along footpaths and bridleways. Bridgnorth offers an extensive selection of facilities including shops, primary and secondary schooling, health services, hospital, post offices and numerous pubs, eateries and entertainment. The Town also hosts a good selection of sports clubs, weekend markets and attractions such as the Severn Valley Railway, Theatre and the Cliff Railway.

There are good, accessible road links to the area and the West Midlands conurbation beyond including the M54 and M6 links. The nearest train station can be found in Telford with a Wolverhampton to Euston service taking approx 1 hr 48 mins. With the Town having state schooling for all ages, there are schools in the public sector that include, Birchfield, Adam's Grammar, Newport Girls High, Wrekin College and a selection of schools in Shrewsbury.

This fine, period property has been a most enriching home for the family now leaving after 60 years. The glorious tranquillity and panoramic views from the southerly elevated front facade and conservatory, capture the Shropshire countryside with farmland and the Clee Hills beyond. The large gardens of over an acre create a colourful garden throughout the seasons with a large pond. Internally the house has elegant room proportions and sash windows, now requiring some updating.

Entered from the garden into the CONSERVATORY a door opens through into the RECEPTION HALL with stairs rising to the first floor. The DINING ROOM has a decorative fireplace with high ceilings and a full height sash window with shutters. The spacious LIVING ROOM has sliding patio doors out to the terrace with views down the garden and a feature fireplace housing a cast iron log burner. The BREAKFAST KITCHEN is fitted with a range of units and drawers with work tops, fitted cupboards, stainless steel sink unit with the provision for an electric cooker and dishwasher. There is an AGA which is run on mains gas. Large sash window to the side aspect and a useful WALK-IN PANTRY. From the kitchen stairs lead down to a CELLAR. A further door gives access into the SCULLERY with quarry tiled floor, Belfast sink, door and window to the courtyard and a GUEST WC.

Stairs from the reception hall rise to the LARGE FIRST FLOOR LANDING with a a sash window capturing elevated views across the garden and beyond. The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE benefits from a large double bedroom with a built in double wardrobe and sash window to the side elevation. Leading off the bedroom is an EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM comprising a WC, bidet, wash hand basin and tiled shower. There are a further THREE GOOD SIZED DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a house BATHROOM which is fitted with a WC, wash hand basin and bath.

Outside - Cantern Cottage stands within a superb plot extending to approximately 1.3 Acres enjoying a rural outlook. The house is approached just off the B4373 over a cattle grid leading to the driveway providing parking for many cars. The gardens are a particular feature of the property with formal gardens laid to lawn that extend down with beautifully planted seasonal beds and borders with a large ornamental pond creating a haven for natural wildlife. A paved path leads around the rear with a private patio terrace and a path down through the gardens. Beyond the formal gardens there is an orchard hosting a variety of fruit trees and redundant vegetable path with wild meadow flowering meandering down, bordered by a hedge boundary with views over the neighbouring farmland. A the bottom of the garden there is a range of disused outbuildings and greenhouse.

Adjoining the property there is a DOUBLE GARAGE having a remote electric up/over door with lights and power connected. Extending off the garage is a lean to store, providing covered storage along with a timber shed and log store. To the side is a covered courtyard with a door giving access into the WORKSHOP. There is also a GARDENERS WC, further tool STORE and COAL/LOG STORE.

Services: - We are advised by our clients that mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage and electric heating. Verification should be obtained by your surveyor.

Tenure: - We are advised the property is being sold as FREEHOLD.

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Directions: - Leaving Bridgnorth on the B4373 towards Broseley. Cantern Cottage can be found on the left hand side just before entering Cross Lane Head.

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