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Old Hall, Hughley, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, SY5 Old Hall, Hughley, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, SY5 6NX Old Hall, Hughley, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, SY5 6NX Old Hall, Hughley Village, is a Grade II* listed timber framed detached Tudor residence with immense charm and character with mature surrounding gardens and large detached garage and workshop in the stunning South Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Much Wenlock - 4 miles, Bridgnorth - 11 miles, Ironbridge - 9 miles, Telford - 11 miles, Kidderminster - 28 miles, Wolverhampton - 26 miles, Shrewsbury - 16 miles, Birmingham - 38 miles. (All distances are approximate). LOCATION white suite comprising a WC, dual wash hand basins having vanity drawers below, heated towel rail, bath and a large walk Hughley is a small rural village with a 13th Century Church, which lies in the south Shropshire Hills, just off Wenlock Edge in shower. A door from the bathroom gives access to a further TWO LARGE BEDROOMS which are formally accessed from an impressive limestone escarpment. Described as a walkers paradise with the Shropshire Way and walks along the Edge, the second staircase in the study/family room. the villages lies conveniently close to the Church Stretton Hills, Stiperstones and Clee Hills. Along with many other outdoor activities, there is a nearby livery and riding school. Hughley is located under 5 miles from the historic market town of From the main LANDING a turning staircase rises to the SECOND FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING leading to two DOUBLE Much Wenlock which offers a good local variety of amenities to include a post office, bakers, butcher, shops, cafés, pubs BEDROOMS. and restaurants along with healthcare and primary and secondary Schooling, theatre and sports centre. OUTSIDE Grade II* Listed, Old Hall is a country residence, believed to date back to the 1540's and standing in just over a third of an Old Hall is approached via a private gravel gated driveway offering ample parking and a LARGE DETACHED GARAGE/ acre of gardens. Having a wealth of character, there are exposed beams and timber work, large fireplaces with log burners WORKSHOP housing the biomass boiler. The beautiful mature gardens wrap around Old Hall edged with colourful planted and a display of Renaissance style plaster mouldings to one wall. Previous owners include a famous author and a maker of borders a lawned garden and planted rose beds. A paved patio extends to the side creating a wonderful seating/dining plated armoury. Having undergone extensive repair and tasteful updating, the house still has an unconverted wing. area along with a kitchen garden hosting vegetables patches and a greenhouse. ACCOMMODATION SERVICES: A covered porch with tiled roof enters into a traditional BREAKFAST KITCHEN with a large inglenook fireplace housing a We are advised by our client that mains electricity is connected. A recently installed Bio mass central heating system, log burner, clay tiled floor and a range of built in units with work tops over, sink unit along with provision for a dishwasher private drainage and water supplied from Hughley reservoir. Verification should be obtained from your surveyor. and electric cooker. Oak framed windows look out to the front and side aspects. Leading off the kitchen is a useful COUNCIL TAX: PANTRY and a large UTILITY/BOOT ROOM with a door giving access into the rear garden. Shropshire Council www.mycounciltax.org.uk/content/index An INNER HALLWAY with tiled floor has a staircase rising to the first floor and a refitted GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM TENURE: comprising a white suite to include a WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit and a tiled walk in shower cubicle. Leading We are advised by our client that the property is FREEHOLD. Verification should be obtained by your Solicitors. through into the SITTING ROOM having parquet flooring, painted beam ceiling and a brick fireplace housing a cast iron log burner. Oak framed windows overlook the front and rear gardens. Leading off the sitting room is a FAMILY ROOM and FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: STUDY having a beamed ceiling and an exposed brick fireplace housing a cast iron log burner, the rooms are divided by By separate negotiation. open beam work and feature original castings on the wall which are part of the listing. A second staircase gives access to the first floor. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Viewing strictly by appointment only. Please contact our BRIDGNORTH OFFICE. A door leads into an adjoining wing that presently comprises of a STORE and WORKSHOP. The unconverted area gives great scope to convert into further living accommodation (the clients have plans drawn up for this to be a new kitchen/ DIRECTIONS: family room) or it could be created as a separate self contained annexe (STPP). A separate doorway gives access to the From Bridgnorth head out on the A458 to Much Wenlock. Continue through Much Wenlock and turn left onto the B4371 front. signposted Church Stretton. Continue on this road taking a left turn signposted Hughley. LOCATION WHAT THREE WORDS APP: FLUCTUATE RELAXING FUSSED From the inner hall a turning staircase rises to the first floor landing. The MASTER BEDROOM features beautiful exposed oak floor boards, brick fireplace and oak framed windows to the front and side aspects and a range of fitted wardrobes. Across the landing is a further DOUBLE BEDROOM and a FAMILY BATHROOM which has been recently fitted with a luxury 13/15 High Street 22/23 Whitburn Street High Street Tettenhall Bridgnorth Wombourne Wolverhampton Shropshire Wolverhampton WV6 8QS WV16 4QN WV5 9DP Offers around EPC: G 01902 747744 01746 766499 01902 326366 £695,000 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.berrimaneaton.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTICE: Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Particulars but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Areas, measurements and distances are approximate and the text, photographs and plans are for guidance only. If there is any point which is of particular importance please contact us to discuss the matter and seek professional verification prior to exchange of contracts. .
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