A MOST APPEALING HOUSE IN A RURAL HISTORICAL VILLAGE Ash House, , near , , , TF9 3LU

Freehold Pretty Victorian House with a Converted Stables

Ash House, Wollerton, near Hodnet, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3LU Freehold

3 reception rooms ◆ Kitchen with separate breakfast room ◆ Study ◆ 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) ◆ Separate bathroom and separate shower room ◆ Manicured garden with extensive planting ◆ Countryside views ◆ EPC rating = E

Situation A most appealing Victorian house situated in the pretty village of Hodnet in the North East of Shropshire. The property is a 25 minute drive from the historical market town of and a 40 minute drive to Stafford, where there are regular train services all over the UK with trains to London taking only 1 hour and 17 minutes.

The market town of Newport is only a 20 minute drive away and, like Shrewsbury, offers an array of shops, restaurants and leisure activities as well as numerous well respected schools including: Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury School, Newport Girls High and Adam’s Grammar School.

The A5 and M54 provide access to other major commercial centres around the linking to motorway networks further afield. Hodnet is just over an hour from Manchester and Birmingham Airports.

The village itself is rich in history, having Celtic origins and being recorded as an Anglo-Saxon settlement in the . There are two shops and a Post Office within one of the shops, an excellent GP practice with a walk in surgery, a Primary School, a football club and cricket club, a multitude of walking and cycling routes and The Bear is a popular pub.

Description This pretty Victorian House is perfectly positioned, facing south to make the most of the natural light. A decorative portico with seats and original Victorian tiles frames the entrance of the house which faces open fields. Entering into the main hallway, a dining room with original cornicing and ceiling rose leads off to the right. On the left hand side a spacious living room with a Clearview log burner creates the perfect space for family occasions. Large windows boast views of fields and allow a flood of natural light into the room. An original feature window with wrought iron detail still remains, looking into the conservatory which is accessed through the back of the living rooms. Built in 1999, this conservatory provides a relaxing space to appreciate the immaculately manicured garden and fields afar and has electric heating and fans for maximum comfort.

Leading to the other side of the house, there is a breakfast room which catches the morning light and is adjacent to the kitchen at the back of the house. The long kitchen with original Victorian exposed beams has an electric Belling Range Master with gas hobs, a plumbed in Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer and a laundry section situated behind the breakfast bar. There are many units providing storage space and a useful and well furnished ‘gardener’s loo’ can be found leading out of the kitchen door to the garden. The rear backdoor and hallway leads away from the kitchen into the ‘Wine Room’ with further units, a fridge and storage space. Through this room, the garage can be accessed which has another free standing fridge.

Ascending the back staircase leads into a home office and bedroom which was originally a hay store. This conversion has created a perfect space for either a teenage den or a man cave. The bedroom has an en suite with a shower unit. A circular window and the original archway door add character to the well-designed space.

Returning to the front hallway, the large window sheds light on the staircase leading up to the first floor. There is storage beneath the stairs and an airing cupboard on the first floor. Upon reaching the landing, the family bathroom is to the left and includes a Jacuzzi bath tub and built in units. The master bedroom to the left and at the front of the house also has deep, built in wardrobes and a vanity sink. A WC and shower room with a power shower separates the front two bedrooms. The second bedroom, has more inbuilt storage and also boasts views of fields and the third twin bedroom looks towards the back of the house. There is a loft with headroom providing the opportunity to be converted into a living space or bedroom.

OUTSIDE The garden is an attribute to Ash House, with parterre hedging and a rockery on the front lawn and an array of trees including: greengage, walnut, wild cherry, sweet chestnut, apple, plum, pear and a variety of plants including raised vegetable beds and herbs. There are also some grape vines along the back wall behind the property which have previously been used to make grape jelly. An enclosed and sheltered decking area provides a perfect BBQ place to sit out and has been recently constructed. Two garden sheds lie in the back corner of the garden. There is also a covered Victorian well (water not tested). The gravel driveway leads from the road towards the back of the house where there is space for parking a number of cars.

DIRECTIONS From Shrewsbury, take the A528 and A5124 to A53. Follow the A528 for 2.4 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A5124 and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit to stay on the same road. At the 3rd roundabout, take the second exit to get onto the A53. Follow this road for 14 minutes before taking the first exit at the roundabout to Shrewsbury Street to Drayton Road. After 0.5 miles turn right onto Drayton Road and Ash House will be in the left after 1.3 miles. When coming from the north or south, use the A41 and the A53 runs close by to the property from east to west.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage via Victorian double chamber septic tank.

The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded unless otherwise mentioned in these sale particulars.

The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

It should not be assumed that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents.

Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.

The Purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Brochure prepared September 2018 Photographs taken August 2018

Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Shropshire County Council Outgoings: Band E Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills

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