FOR SALE

Gate Cottage, , Nr Ellesmere, , SY12 0JU

FOR SALE Offers in the region of £345,000

Indicative floor plans only - NOT TO SCALE - All floor plans are included only as a guide Gate Cottage, English Frankton, and should not be relied upon as a source of information for area, measurement or detail. Nr Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0JU Energy Performance Ratings Property to sell? We would be who is authorised and regulated delighted to provide you with a free by the FSA. Details can be no obligation market assessment provided upon request. Do you A superbly situated 2 / 3 Bedroomed detached country cottage offering immense of your existing property. Please require a surveyor? We are contact your local Halls office to able to recommend a completely potential for improvement and possible extension (subject to planning make an appointment. Mortgage/ independent chartered surveyor. permission) with extremely well stocked gardens, orchard, a number of financial advice. We are able Details can be provided upon to recommend a completely request. outbuildings and a paddock, extending, in all, to approximately 3 acres, or independent financial advisor, thereabouts, situated in an extremely popular rural hamlet location.

01691 622 602 Ellesmere office: The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AW E. [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTICE. 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,Bowmen Way, , Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in

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Loppington (2 miles), (5 miles), Ellesmere (6 miles) and Shrewsbury (13 miles). (All distances approximate). 2 Reception 3 Bedroom/s 2 Bath/Shower Room/s Room/s

From Ellesmere proceed south on the A528 to the village of Cockshutt. In Cockshutt turn left ■ BEDROOM 1 Detached Country Cottage immediately after the Village Shop and proceed for approximately 1 mile, passing three pairs of 13'5" x 12'9" (4.08m x 3.88m) PADDOCK semi-detached houses on the left hand side, and the property will be situated on your right hand With a fitted carpet as laid, radiator, double glazed window to front elevation, pine panelling to A single enclosure of permanent pasture ideal for those with a pony or a horse. ■ 2/3 Bedrooms side after a short distance. ceiling, radiator and sliding patio doors out to the rear gardens, fitted storage cupboards, door in to The property extends, in all, to approximately 3 acres, or thereabouts. a shelved storage cupboard and further door back through to the Rear Lobby. ■ Potential for extension THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: The carpeted staircase rises from the Reception Hall up to a: ■ THE OUTBUILDINGS Well stocked gardens A partly glazed rear entrance door opening in to a: These include a: ■ Ext in all to approx 3 acres FIRST FLOOR LANDING REAR ENTRANCE HALL/SUN ROOM Which has a continuation of the fitted carpet as laid, inspection hatch to the roof space and a door ■ 11'4" x 9'5" (3.46m x 2.86m) BRICK & SLATE ROOFED FORMER SHIPPON Rural hamlet location in to a BOILER CUPBOARD housing the 'Worcester' LPG boiler which heats the domestic hot water 18'4" x 12'3" (5.6m x 3.73m) With a quarry tiled floor, radiator and 'L' shaped range of roll topped work surfaces with cupboards and central heating radiators. Now used for storage purposes, with power and light laid on, concreted floor and doorway through DESCRIPTION below and windows with views over the gardens and surrounding unspoilt countryside. A partly to a: Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Gate Cottage at English Frankton, near Ellesmere, for glazed door leads in to a: sale by private treaty. BEDROOM 2 13'6" x 13'2" (4.11m x 4.02m) WORKSHOP AREA The internal accommodation, which is well presented by the current vendor, but does offer RECEPTION HALL With a fitted carpet as laid, radiator, double glazed windows to two elevations with lovely views over 7'7" x 7'10" (2.3m x 2.4m) potential for selective modernisation works, provides, on the ground floor, a Rear Entrance Hall/ With laminate flooring, radiator, fireplace area, attractive range of exposed ceiling timbers, the gardens and surrounding unspoilt farmland and door in to a recessed storage cupboard. With a concreted floor and doorway through to a further: Sun Room, Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Inner Lobby, carpeted stairs to first floor and door through to a: Study, Ground Floor Bedroom and Ground Floor Shower Room, together with two first floor Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom. The property benefits from an LPG fired central heating FAMILY BATHROOM GARDEN STORES 11'5" x 11'3" (3.48m x 3.42m) system, double glazed windows throughout and is presented for sale with the fitted carpets and SITTING ROOM With a suite comprising a tile panelled bath (H&C) with tiled surrounding walls, pedestal hand 15'4" x 13'3" (4.68m x 4.04m) There is a: curtains included in the purchase price. basin (H&C) with tiled splashback, low flush WC, laminate flooring, radiator, fitted shelving, ceiling With a parquet block floor, a super range of exposed ceiling timbers, double glazed bay window to downlighters, opaque double glazed window to rear elevation. front elevation, feature exposed stone wall with wood burning stove on a raised hearth to the front, Outside, the gardens are a most attractive feature of the property and comprise a concreted patio recessed shelving, radiator and archway through to the: BLOCK BUILT BUILDING area to the rear of the cottage leading on to the gardens which include an ornamental pool, various 12'8" x 45'11" (Approx.) (3.86m x 14.0m (Approx.)) areas of mature shaped lawn flanked by floral and herbaceous borders well stocked with a wide BEDROOM 3 13'5" x 12'8" (4.08m x 3.87m) Now used for log storage divided into 4 and now used for log storage and general storage. Also an: variety of flowering shrubs and plants offering an excellent opportunity for garden enthusiasts. DINING ROOM (Average) With a fitted carpet as laid, double glazed windows to front and rear elevations with views 10'2" x 9'1" (3.09m x 2.78m) over the gardens and surrounding unspoilt farmland, radiator and a range of fitted wardrobes with There is an area formerly used for soft fruit production and an orchard providing a variety of fruit With a fitted carpet as laid, radiator, coved ceiling and double glazed sliding patio doors leading out OLD TIMBER STABLE louvred front doors. 10'7" x 11'10" (3.23m x 3.61m) trees including cooking and eating apples, Victoria Plum and Greengage and an unusual Japanese to the gardens. Now used for gardening purposes. Tayberry tree. There is a further area of more natural garden including a wide variety of trees, A door leads from the Reception Hall in to a: shrubs and plants. There are a number of most useful outbuildings and a single enclosure of THE GARDENS And a: permanent pasture ideal for those with a pony or a horse etc. The gardens are a most attractive feature of the property and briefly comprise a grassed front KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13'6" x 13'0" (4.11m x 3.95m) garden area and a concreted patio area to the rear of the cottage leading on to the main area of The property extends, in all, to approximately 3 acres, or thereabouts. SINGLE DETACHED CONCRETE PANELLED GARAGE With a ceramic tiled floor, a ceramic single drainer sink unit (H&C) with mixer tap and cupboards gardens which include an ornamental pool and leads on to the main area of garden which The sale of Gate Cottage does, therefore, provide an extremely rare opportunity for purchasers to under, a range of roll topped work surfaces to either side with base units below incorporating an comprises areas of mature shaped lawn flanked by floral and herbaceous borders well stocked with a wide variety of flowering shrubs and plants and includes a further brick pavioured sitting acquire a detached country cottage offering well presented and perfectly liveable accommodation, integrated 'Hotpoint' dishwasher, integrated refrigerator with matching cupboard above and TENURE area and further borders leading to an area formerly used for soft fruit production and include an: but with immense potential for modernisation and possible extension, together with super gardens drawers below, recessed shelving, matching eye-level units and a further range of roll topped The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of and grounds which offer further potential to landscaped according to one's individual work surfaces with base units below incorporating an integrated 'Hotpoint' four ring LPG hob unit the purchase. requirements. with fitted extractor hood above and double oven below, extensive wall tiling, ceiling downlighters, ALUMINIUM FRAMED GREENHOUSE double glazed windows to front and rear elevations, radiator and glazed door through to an: 8'10" x 6'7" (2.7m x 2.0m) Halls, the Sole Selling Agents, strongly recommend an inspection of this property to appreciate the And a second: SERVICES possibilities it has to offer both internally and externally. We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water, electricity and drainage. The INNER LOBBY property has an LPG boiler which heats the domestic hot water and central heating radiators. With a carpet as laid, double glazed window to front elevation and glazed door in to an: ALUMINIUM FRAMED GREENHOUSE SITUATION 19'8" x 9'10" (6.0m x 3.0m) Gate Cottage is in a most attractive semi-rural location in the heart of the noted North Shropshire And a: LOCAL AUTHORITY countryside. Whilst enjoying this peaceful unspoilt rural location, it is just over a mile from the OFFICE , Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND. 7'4" x 5'0" (2.23m x 1.52m) well-known North Shropshire village of Cockshutt, which has an excellent range of local amenities With a fitted carpet as laid, fitted desk area and double glazed window overlooking the gardens and POLYTUNNEL to include a Post Office/Village Stores, Public House, Primary School, Parish Church and thriving open farmland beyond. A door leads in to a: 14'5" x 11'2" (4.4m x 3.4m) COUNCIL TAX Village Hall. However, the larger centres of Ellesmere (5 miles) and Wem (6 miles) are, also, within This area leads in turn through to an: easy motoring distance and have an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and The property is in Band ' E ' on the Shropshire Council Register. The payment for 2014/2015 is educational facilities. The larger county town of Shrewsbury (13 mils) is, also, within easy reach GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM £1811.84. and has a more comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds and gives good access to Telford With a fitted carpet as laid, a hand basin (C) with 'Triton' water heater, mirror, shaving light and ORCHARD AREA and the via the A5 and M54 road networks. socket over, low flush WC, radiator and a tiled enclosed shower cubicle with a 'Mira' shower unit In which there is a wide variety of cooking and eating apples, Victoria Plum and Greengage, an VIEWING unusual Japanese Tayberry tree, again leading on down to a more natural area of garden, again with further door through to a: By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire. Tel:(01691) 622602. with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and plants. There is a: DIRECTIONS hallsgb.com Shrewsbury / Bishops Castle / Ellesmere / Oswestry / Welshpool / Whitchurch / Kidderminster / Worcester / Halesowen