A PRETTY GRADE II LISTED GEORGIAN HOUSE IN NEED OF UPDATING Red Abbey Farmhouse, Alberbury SY5 9AF Freehold A Pretty Georgian House in Need of Updating Red Abbey Farmhouse, Alberbury SY5 9AF Freehold 4 bedrooms ◆ 2 reception rooms ◆ Kitchen ◆ Bathroom on ground floor ◆ Garden with store ◆ EPC rating = Listed Building Situation Located just outside of the rural village of Alberbury, Red Abbey Farmhouse lies just 9 miles (20 minute drive) West of Shrewsbury. The River Severn runs just to the north of the village and most of Alberbury is a designated conservation area. The rural location of the property lends itself to idyllic countryside views from all aspects of the house. The medieval market town of Shrewsbury, birthplace of Charles Darwin, has a wide variety of both high street and independent shops along with a plethora of leisure facilities. Shrewsbury has a rich history with Shrewsbury Castle, a red sandstone fortification, and Shrewsbury Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery, being founded in 1074 and 1083 respectively by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury. There are multiple of highly regarded junior and senior schools around Shrewsbury and throughout the county such as Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School and Ellesmere, just to name a few. Given the location of the property, with close proximity to the B458, both Shrewsbury and Welshpool are easily accessible. Nearby motorway networks and rail links mean that there is accessible transport to all major towns and cities with 5 railway lines meeting at Shrewsbury railway station. Nearby airports include Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. Description Upon entering, a sitting room with an Inglenook fireplace provides an ideal family living space. Leading from the sitting room is a dining room with views of the garden and fields afar. Backing onto the sitting room is a reasonably sized kitchen, which whilst functional, is in need of refurbishment. A family bathroom makes up the rest of the ground floor. A feature spiral staircase at the back of the house leads up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms of a reasonable size followed by a further two bedrooms on the second floor. The windows stretch down the staircase, drawing in an abundance of natural light. OUTSIDE A verdant front garden with developed trees looks onto open fields. A courtyard at the back of the house is surrounded by a stone wall and wooden fencing and features an original cast iron water pump. There is a useful outside store adjoining the house. Access to the current driveway is taken via a field access from the public road, which is to be retained by the vendor. The purchasers will be granted a right of way subject to a share of maintenance according to user. DIRECTIONS From Shrewsbury, head towards the A458 towards Welshpool. Follow the A458 until it briefly joins the B4380 but use the left lane to take the first exit to continue on the A458/Welshpool road. At the second roundabout (Churncote roundabout) take the 2nd exit to continue on the A458. After 2.5 miles turn right onto Alberbury road (B4393) and continue on this road for approximately 3 miles until you reach a right turn into Abbey Lane. Drive 1 mile where the road turns sharply to the right. Continue for a further 0.4 miles and Red Abbey Farmhouse will be on the right. Mains electricity and water. Oil central heating (OCH). Private drainage via septic tank. The sporting rights are not included, these have been retained by the neighbouring Loton estate. The property is offered for sale by private treaty. 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 August 2018 Photographs taken August 2018 Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Shropshire County Council - 0345 678 9000 Outgoings: Council Tax band - D Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Telford Beccy Theodore-Jones [email protected] Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or 01952 239 500 otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any savills.co.uk services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 81028092 Job ID: 122705 User initials: ASW.