5 bedroom house
Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9QX
Guide Price
£500,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Aug 2022
- Removed: Dec 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Paddock
An imposing listed Grade II detached country house requiring an extensive and sympathetic scheme of modernisation and refurbishment, whilst including a useful range of outbuildings, gardens and a small amenity paddock, in a sought after village location overlooking the church. IN ALL ABOUT 0.78 ACRE.
NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Directions - From Shrewsbury take the A488 Montgomery Road, passing through the villages of Nox and Yockleton. On entering Westbury at the crossroads turn right. Carry on to the church and turn immediately right onto Hermitage Close and the entrance will be found shortly on the right.
Situation - The property is most attractively situated in a conservation of the village of Westbury, which provides a pub and medical centre. The local area is know for its availability of country pursuits and offers some beautiful walks along Long Mountain and also the Stiperstones.
The property is readily accessible to Shrewsbury, which offers an excellent shopping centre, social facilities and a rail service. Commuters will find also that road links are available to the main A5, extending around Shrewsbury towards Telford, the M54 motorway and there onto Wolverhampton. Alternatively the A5 north gives access to Oswestry, with additional road links to Wrexham and Chester.
Description - The Hermitage offers an exciting and rare opportunity to acquire a striking and spaciously proportioned period detached country house. A former farmhouse, built circa1728, extended circa 1736 and with late 16th century core. Much of the original house remains, with original features including chamfered beams and open fireplaces. The house is in need of a tasteful and comprehensive scheme of modernisation and refurbishment, which will allow prospective purchasers the opportunity to incorporate their own tastes and requirements, whilst retaining a high degree of charm and character. In addition, there is possible scope for extending into the adjoining outbuildings - subject to any necessary planning consents.
. - There are a number of pleasing aesthetics to the property including the blend of stone and brickwork, whilst the front facade features external window shutters. The present access driveway is via the rear into a delightful courtyard, with access to the garaging and outbuildings. The driveway then extends around the rear to the gardens, then out on to the main access utilised by the present owners family since purchased in 1966.
.. - The main gardens lie predominantly to the front, which offer an abundance of mature trees, lawns, yew hedging, whilst there is a small orchard which then extends to a front amenity paddock.
... - THE WHOLE EXTENDS TO ABOUT 0.78 ACRE.
Accommodation -
Porch -
Reception Hall - With tiled floor and staircase.
Cellar - Steps leading down to two chambers.
Cloaks/Wc - With tiled floor. Pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and wall cupboard.
Study - With tiled floor. Old period fireplace. Twin doors leading through to twin garage. Two built in storage cupboards.
Sitting Room - With fireplace having decorative painted wood surround. Inset iron panels with open grate.
Living Room - With mock stone fireplace having open grate and tiled hearth. Built in storage cupboard. Beamed ceiling.
Dining Room - With tiled fireplace, recesses to each flank incorporating two double high level glazed storage cupboards.
Kitchen - With thermoplastic tiled floor, tiled range recess incorporating gas fired RAYBURN RANGE COOKER. Stainless steel sink unit with cupboards and drawers. Wall mounted electric hot water heater. Built in storage cupboard. Deep arched recess. Connecting door to:
Pantry - With deep arched recess.
First Floor Landing - Doors off and to:
Bedroom 1 - With door giving access to staircase rising to extensive attic area including water tank area and leading to four other rooms (not floored).
Bedroom 2 - With built in double airing cupboard containing a factory insulated hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 3 - With period fireplace and built in storage cupboard.
Bathroom - With panelled bath having mixer and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC.
Inner Landing - With built in storage cupboard.
Bedroom 4 - With period fireplace.
Bedroom 5 - With exposed board floor. Connecting door to:
Bedroom 6/ Dressing Room -
Outside - Approached via the rear with a gated access leading into a PART STONED COURTYARD with a mature yew tree.
Twin Garage - Twin garage built of brick/slate. Front/rear access doors.
Range - Also adjoining the house is a stone and brick/half TIMBERED RANGE COMPRISING WORKSHOP AND TWO USEFUL STORES.
The Gardens - Adjacent to the rear courtyard is a small grassed area with the driveway extending around the rear of the garage and the main gardens, which lie predominantly to the front of the house. These comprise extensive lawned areas interspersed with mature conifers, two lovely old oak trees, spruce and a number of other deciduous trees. A concreted pathway winds its way to the end of the garden with a pedestrian access gate onto the village road. Set around the gardens are a selection of mature shrubs, an old SUMMER HOUSE, whilst the gardens are generally bounded by walling and hedgerows. In addition, there is a mature yew hedge, which provides screening, partly to a SMALL ORCHARD and a useful grass AMENITY PADDOCK, which includes an old TIMBER STABLE.
Alternative Entrance - We are advised that the initial section to the entrance at the front of the house was originally the main entrance, however it does not form part of the freehold.
General Remarks -
Grant Of Probate - The sale is subject to an application for Probate, which has been submitted.
Energy Performance Certificate - As the property is Listed, it is exempt from requiring an EPC.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.
Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are understood to be connected. Gas fired central heating. 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.
Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.
Council Tax - Council Tax Band E. Please confirm the details via Shropshire Council on or visit
Viewings - Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1QJ. Tel: . Email:
Marketed by: Halls, Shrewsbury
NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Directions - From Shrewsbury take the A488 Montgomery Road, passing through the villages of Nox and Yockleton. On entering Westbury at the crossroads turn right. Carry on to the church and turn immediately right onto Hermitage Close and the entrance will be found shortly on the right.
Situation - The property is most attractively situated in a conservation of the village of Westbury, which provides a pub and medical centre. The local area is know for its availability of country pursuits and offers some beautiful walks along Long Mountain and also the Stiperstones.
The property is readily accessible to Shrewsbury, which offers an excellent shopping centre, social facilities and a rail service. Commuters will find also that road links are available to the main A5, extending around Shrewsbury towards Telford, the M54 motorway and there onto Wolverhampton. Alternatively the A5 north gives access to Oswestry, with additional road links to Wrexham and Chester.
Description - The Hermitage offers an exciting and rare opportunity to acquire a striking and spaciously proportioned period detached country house. A former farmhouse, built circa1728, extended circa 1736 and with late 16th century core. Much of the original house remains, with original features including chamfered beams and open fireplaces. The house is in need of a tasteful and comprehensive scheme of modernisation and refurbishment, which will allow prospective purchasers the opportunity to incorporate their own tastes and requirements, whilst retaining a high degree of charm and character. In addition, there is possible scope for extending into the adjoining outbuildings - subject to any necessary planning consents.
. - There are a number of pleasing aesthetics to the property including the blend of stone and brickwork, whilst the front facade features external window shutters. The present access driveway is via the rear into a delightful courtyard, with access to the garaging and outbuildings. The driveway then extends around the rear to the gardens, then out on to the main access utilised by the present owners family since purchased in 1966.
.. - The main gardens lie predominantly to the front, which offer an abundance of mature trees, lawns, yew hedging, whilst there is a small orchard which then extends to a front amenity paddock.
... - THE WHOLE EXTENDS TO ABOUT 0.78 ACRE.
Accommodation -
Porch -
Reception Hall - With tiled floor and staircase.
Cellar - Steps leading down to two chambers.
Cloaks/Wc - With tiled floor. Pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and wall cupboard.
Study - With tiled floor. Old period fireplace. Twin doors leading through to twin garage. Two built in storage cupboards.
Sitting Room - With fireplace having decorative painted wood surround. Inset iron panels with open grate.
Living Room - With mock stone fireplace having open grate and tiled hearth. Built in storage cupboard. Beamed ceiling.
Dining Room - With tiled fireplace, recesses to each flank incorporating two double high level glazed storage cupboards.
Kitchen - With thermoplastic tiled floor, tiled range recess incorporating gas fired RAYBURN RANGE COOKER. Stainless steel sink unit with cupboards and drawers. Wall mounted electric hot water heater. Built in storage cupboard. Deep arched recess. Connecting door to:
Pantry - With deep arched recess.
First Floor Landing - Doors off and to:
Bedroom 1 - With door giving access to staircase rising to extensive attic area including water tank area and leading to four other rooms (not floored).
Bedroom 2 - With built in double airing cupboard containing a factory insulated hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 3 - With period fireplace and built in storage cupboard.
Bathroom - With panelled bath having mixer and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC.
Inner Landing - With built in storage cupboard.
Bedroom 4 - With period fireplace.
Bedroom 5 - With exposed board floor. Connecting door to:
Bedroom 6/ Dressing Room -
Outside - Approached via the rear with a gated access leading into a PART STONED COURTYARD with a mature yew tree.
Twin Garage - Twin garage built of brick/slate. Front/rear access doors.
Range - Also adjoining the house is a stone and brick/half TIMBERED RANGE COMPRISING WORKSHOP AND TWO USEFUL STORES.
The Gardens - Adjacent to the rear courtyard is a small grassed area with the driveway extending around the rear of the garage and the main gardens, which lie predominantly to the front of the house. These comprise extensive lawned areas interspersed with mature conifers, two lovely old oak trees, spruce and a number of other deciduous trees. A concreted pathway winds its way to the end of the garden with a pedestrian access gate onto the village road. Set around the gardens are a selection of mature shrubs, an old SUMMER HOUSE, whilst the gardens are generally bounded by walling and hedgerows. In addition, there is a mature yew hedge, which provides screening, partly to a SMALL ORCHARD and a useful grass AMENITY PADDOCK, which includes an old TIMBER STABLE.
Alternative Entrance - We are advised that the initial section to the entrance at the front of the house was originally the main entrance, however it does not form part of the freehold.
General Remarks -
Grant Of Probate - The sale is subject to an application for Probate, which has been submitted.
Energy Performance Certificate - As the property is Listed, it is exempt from requiring an EPC.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.
Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are understood to be connected. Gas fired central heating. 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.
Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.
Council Tax - Council Tax Band E. Please confirm the details via Shropshire Council on or visit
Viewings - Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1QJ. Tel: . Email:
Marketed by: Halls, Shrewsbury
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.