Yew Tree Cottage
Halfway House, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9EF
Guide Price
£430,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Equestrian
Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Aug 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Equestrian
- Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture
A charming and most appealing, part stone, period detached country cottage with pretty gardens, extensive orchard and land, in a sought after rural locality, with extensive farmland views. In all about 4.64 acres.
AVAILABLE AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS
Directions - From Shrewsbury proceed west along the A458 Welshpool road, passing through the village of Ford and continue straight past the Rowton Castle Hotel. Proceed up the bank and drop down the other side, follow the bend around to the left taking the next left turn signposted Stoney Stretton. The property will be seen shortly on the left.
Situation - The property is conveniently situated in a rural locality down a country lane with easy access to the Shrewsbury/Welshpool A458 road, with wonderful views over open countryside to both the front and rear, including Breidden Hill in the distance. Basic amenities are available close by in the village of Halfway House. Shrewsbury is quickly accessible and provides a comprehensive shopping centre with social and leisure facilities together with a rail service. The A5 Shrewsbury bypass provides excellent road links to the M54 onto Telford or alternatively north through to Oswestry. To the west lies Welshpool which is a thriving market town and provides a gateway to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast.
Description - Yew Tree Cottage offers an exciting opportunity to acquire such a charming period, part stone built, country cottage, which affords a number of features, whilst being surrounded by extensive gardens, grounds and orchard, whilst additionally benefiting from grazing land, which will no doubt be of keen interest to those seeking a property for equestrian or other such livestock purposes.
The cottage itself is reasonably proportioned, whilst in need of a scheme of modernisation, however would also benefit from some alteration and certainly extending - subject to any necessary planning consents.
Outside there are some lovely gardens, with a generous size orchard area to the rear and a further larger orchard paddock to the south of the cottage. There are a number of outbuildings, some of which will require demolition and replacement and another which adjoins the cottage, which could possibly be extended into to provide further living accommodation.
The main block of land lies to the east and north immediately adjacent and is contained within useful size grazing paddocks. There is a further separate parcel of land with access off the main Shrewsbury/Welshpool A458 road, which can be purchased with the main property (Lot 1) or independently (as Lot 2).
THE PROPERTY AS A WHOLE EXTENDS TO AN ESTIMATED 4.64 ACRES (1.88 HA).
Method Of Sale - For sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in two lots.
THE WHOLE - Region £430,000
LOT 1 - Region £410,000
LOT 2 - Region £20,000
Lot 1 - Yew Tree Cottage, Stoney Stretton -
Porch -
Entrance Hall - With thermo plastic tiled floor. Staircase rising to the first floor.
Sitting Room - With exposed beamed ceiling. Tiled fireplace with open grate and inset electric coal effect fire.
Dining Room - With exposed beamed ceiling. Tiled fireplace with open grate.
Kitchen - With fitted stainless steel sink unit and cupboards under. Worktops. Eye level cupboards. Fitted double pantry cupboard. Refrigerator and deep freeze units. Electric free standing cooker. Washing machine.
First Floor Landing - With doors leading off to:
Bedroom 1 (Double) - With part sloping ceiling. Dormer window to front with extensive views towards the Breiddens.
Bedroom 2 (Double) - With part sloping ceiling. Dormer window to front with extensive views towards the Breiddens.
Spacious Bathroom - With panelled bath, wash hand basin, low flush WC. Fitted wall cabinet. Airing cupboard containing lagged copper hot water cylinder with immersion heater and cold water storage tank above. Window providing lovely views to the rear over open farmland towards Shrewsbury.
Outside - The property is approached over a driveway leading to a garage.
Garage - 18'11 x 10'0 (5.77m x 3.05m) - Built of timber and corrugated iron.
The Gardens - These are extensive in size and comprise of formal gardens to the front including generous size lawns divided by a flagged pathway with wicker gate off the lane. The lawns are interspersed by a number of flowering shrubs and roses, whilst this area is bounded by natural hedgerows. Passed around the side of the cottage to the rear to a generous size dressed area formerly part of the orchard and presently offering a number of fruit trees including damson, apple and pear. There is also an old water pump and well.
Within this area of the property and attached to the house is a:
Stone/Tile Workshop/Store - 11'4 x 11'3 (3.45m x 3.43m) -
Rear Lean-To Storage Shed And Log Store - Built of timber and corrugated iron.
A number of stone built former pig styes and timber garden shed.
Paddock/Orchard - To the south of the driveway is a useful paddock/orchard being grassed with a number of fruit trees including cherry, apple, plum and pear.
The Land - This is located immediately adjacent to the gardens and orchard, down to permanent pasture and providing three convenient sized and productive grazing paddocks divided by natural hedgerows, with vehicular access from the council lane.
THE WHOLE EXTENDS TO APPROXIMATELY 3.79 ACRES.
Lot 2 - Land At Stretton Heath, Halfway House - Located off the A453 Welshpool/Shrewsbury road, a short distance from Lot 1 land, though not adjoining. Down to permanent pasture within a single enclosure in agricultural use. EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 0.85 ACRE.
General Remarks -
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.
Services - Lot 1 - Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected. Electric wall panel heating system. None of these services have been tested.
Rights Of Way/Wayleaves - The property will be sold subject to wayleaves, easements, public or private rights of way, covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Council Tax - LOT 1 (Yew Tree Cottage) is currently showing as Council Tax Band C. Please confirm the council tax details via Shropshire Council on or visit
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.
Marketed by: Halls, Shrewsbury
AVAILABLE AS A WHOLE OR IN TWO LOTS
Directions - From Shrewsbury proceed west along the A458 Welshpool road, passing through the village of Ford and continue straight past the Rowton Castle Hotel. Proceed up the bank and drop down the other side, follow the bend around to the left taking the next left turn signposted Stoney Stretton. The property will be seen shortly on the left.
Situation - The property is conveniently situated in a rural locality down a country lane with easy access to the Shrewsbury/Welshpool A458 road, with wonderful views over open countryside to both the front and rear, including Breidden Hill in the distance. Basic amenities are available close by in the village of Halfway House. Shrewsbury is quickly accessible and provides a comprehensive shopping centre with social and leisure facilities together with a rail service. The A5 Shrewsbury bypass provides excellent road links to the M54 onto Telford or alternatively north through to Oswestry. To the west lies Welshpool which is a thriving market town and provides a gateway to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast.
Description - Yew Tree Cottage offers an exciting opportunity to acquire such a charming period, part stone built, country cottage, which affords a number of features, whilst being surrounded by extensive gardens, grounds and orchard, whilst additionally benefiting from grazing land, which will no doubt be of keen interest to those seeking a property for equestrian or other such livestock purposes.
The cottage itself is reasonably proportioned, whilst in need of a scheme of modernisation, however would also benefit from some alteration and certainly extending - subject to any necessary planning consents.
Outside there are some lovely gardens, with a generous size orchard area to the rear and a further larger orchard paddock to the south of the cottage. There are a number of outbuildings, some of which will require demolition and replacement and another which adjoins the cottage, which could possibly be extended into to provide further living accommodation.
The main block of land lies to the east and north immediately adjacent and is contained within useful size grazing paddocks. There is a further separate parcel of land with access off the main Shrewsbury/Welshpool A458 road, which can be purchased with the main property (Lot 1) or independently (as Lot 2).
THE PROPERTY AS A WHOLE EXTENDS TO AN ESTIMATED 4.64 ACRES (1.88 HA).
Method Of Sale - For sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in two lots.
THE WHOLE - Region £430,000
LOT 1 - Region £410,000
LOT 2 - Region £20,000
Lot 1 - Yew Tree Cottage, Stoney Stretton -
Porch -
Entrance Hall - With thermo plastic tiled floor. Staircase rising to the first floor.
Sitting Room - With exposed beamed ceiling. Tiled fireplace with open grate and inset electric coal effect fire.
Dining Room - With exposed beamed ceiling. Tiled fireplace with open grate.
Kitchen - With fitted stainless steel sink unit and cupboards under. Worktops. Eye level cupboards. Fitted double pantry cupboard. Refrigerator and deep freeze units. Electric free standing cooker. Washing machine.
First Floor Landing - With doors leading off to:
Bedroom 1 (Double) - With part sloping ceiling. Dormer window to front with extensive views towards the Breiddens.
Bedroom 2 (Double) - With part sloping ceiling. Dormer window to front with extensive views towards the Breiddens.
Spacious Bathroom - With panelled bath, wash hand basin, low flush WC. Fitted wall cabinet. Airing cupboard containing lagged copper hot water cylinder with immersion heater and cold water storage tank above. Window providing lovely views to the rear over open farmland towards Shrewsbury.
Outside - The property is approached over a driveway leading to a garage.
Garage - 18'11 x 10'0 (5.77m x 3.05m) - Built of timber and corrugated iron.
The Gardens - These are extensive in size and comprise of formal gardens to the front including generous size lawns divided by a flagged pathway with wicker gate off the lane. The lawns are interspersed by a number of flowering shrubs and roses, whilst this area is bounded by natural hedgerows. Passed around the side of the cottage to the rear to a generous size dressed area formerly part of the orchard and presently offering a number of fruit trees including damson, apple and pear. There is also an old water pump and well.
Within this area of the property and attached to the house is a:
Stone/Tile Workshop/Store - 11'4 x 11'3 (3.45m x 3.43m) -
Rear Lean-To Storage Shed And Log Store - Built of timber and corrugated iron.
A number of stone built former pig styes and timber garden shed.
Paddock/Orchard - To the south of the driveway is a useful paddock/orchard being grassed with a number of fruit trees including cherry, apple, plum and pear.
The Land - This is located immediately adjacent to the gardens and orchard, down to permanent pasture and providing three convenient sized and productive grazing paddocks divided by natural hedgerows, with vehicular access from the council lane.
THE WHOLE EXTENDS TO APPROXIMATELY 3.79 ACRES.
Lot 2 - Land At Stretton Heath, Halfway House - Located off the A453 Welshpool/Shrewsbury road, a short distance from Lot 1 land, though not adjoining. Down to permanent pasture within a single enclosure in agricultural use. EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 0.85 ACRE.
General Remarks -
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.
Services - Lot 1 - Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected. Electric wall panel heating system. None of these services have been tested.
Rights Of Way/Wayleaves - The property will be sold subject to wayleaves, easements, public or private rights of way, covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Council Tax - LOT 1 (Yew Tree Cottage) is currently showing as Council Tax Band C. Please confirm the council tax details via Shropshire Council on or visit
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.
Marketed by: Halls, Shrewsbury
Land Registry Data
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