Description

An excellent opportunity to purchase a beautiful Grade II Listed stone country cottage situated in the popular border village of Selattyn. The property benefits from a modern and contemporary style yet retains a host of original features including exposed beams and original Inglenook fireplaces. The property centres around a recently installed kitchen (with marble worktops and oil fired aga) which opens into a generous lounge and adjoining Dining Room. A Boot Room, Cloakroom and Utility cupboard lead off the kitchen and provide access to the garden. A staircase off the Lounge leads to the Master Bedroom and 2 other Bedrooms which are all served by the excellent Family Bathroom which benefits from a Roll top bath as well as a separate Shower Cubicle. Bedroom 4 is accessed off a separate staircase leading off the Dining Room and has the potential to make an excellent Guest Suite. Externally the property stands in mature gardens interspersed with stone walls and brick paved paths. A raised patio area provides an ideal outdoor entertainment area with views towards the hills which lie beyond the village. The property also benefits from a large cellar and two off road parking areas.

Location

The property is situated within the picturesque village of Selattyn which has a range of local amenities including a renowned Primary School, Church and Public House. The nearby market town of Oswestry (3 miles) offers a wider range of shops and amenities. The village is also well placed for easy access on to the A5/A483 which provides direct links to the larger towns of Shrewsbury and Wrexham and the city of Chester, as well as the motorway network beyond. The nearby train station at Gobowen also provides links to Shrewsbury and Chester. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside with Chirk Castle, the Ceiriog and Dee Valley’s and the Berwyn Mountains being in close proximity.

Accommodation

The property is constructed of stone under a slate roof and is approached over a brick pave driveway with an entrance door leading into the:

Entrance Hall/Boot Room

8′ 1” x 7′ 2” (2.47m x 2.19m max.)Quarry tiled floor, Fitted Smeg fridge freezer, fitted Utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine. Door into:

Cloakroom

Quarry tiled floor, low level flush wc, wash hand basin and stained glass window.

Door off Boot Room to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

18′ 9” x 10′ 2” (5.72m x 3.10m)Recently fitted designer kitchen with matching base units and eye level wall cupboards, marble worktop with inset sink with mixer tap above, integrated dishwasher, Integrated Neff electric fan assisted oven and separate grill. 4 Ring induction hob, Oil fired Aga set in inglenook fireplace with oven, warming oven and two hotplates (also providing domestic hot water supply). Fitted Housekeepers cupboard with drawers below. Tiled floor and Exposed beams and timbers opening into:

Lounge

18′ 9” x 18′ 3” (5.72m x 5.56m)Inglenook fireplace with brick inset and housing a woodburning stove, exposed beams, radiator. Door leading to outside, stairs leading to first floor and door into:

Dining Room

14′ 3” x 15′ 2” (4.35m x 4.62m)Brick fireplace and door leading to outside, radiator, understairs storage cupboard and stairs up to:

Bedroom Four

14′ 1” x 11′ 10” (4.28m x 3.60m)Radiator and roof windows.

Separate Staircase off Lounge leading to:

First Floor Landing

With doors into:

Bedroom One

13′ 5” x 12′ 0” (4.10m x 3.67m)Radiator and original cast iron fireplace together with door into Fitted Wardrobe.

Bedroom Two

13′ 0” x 8′ 7” (3.95m x 2.62m)Radiator.

Bedroom Three

12′ 0” x 7′ 3” (3.67m x 2.20m)Radiator.

Family Bathroom

11′ 3” x 10′ 1” (3.42m x 3.07m)Exposed timber floor. Rolltop bath with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle with direct feed shower and tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush wc. Fitted airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with slatted shelves above. Stained glass window.

Cellar

13′ 9” x 10′ 8” (4.2m x 3.25m)Housing the oil fired boiler. Power and light laid on.

Gardens

The gardens of the property are one of its notable features with flowing floral beds, lawned areas and shrubs all bordered by stone walls and linked by brick paved paths leading to a raised patio with views to the surrounding hills and open countryside. There is also a lower patio with 2 timber garden sheds and the oil storage tank. A gated access leads to the main driveway which provides ample off road parking for 2 vehicles. there is also a smaller parking area to the rear of the property.

Tenure

We are informed that the property is freehold subject to vacant possession on completion.

Services

We are informed that the property is connected to Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage. The property has oil fired central heating throughout (powered by the boiler in the cellar). The oil fired Aga heats the domestic hot water supply with a supplementary electric immersion heater.

Council Tax Band ‘D’

Local Authority

Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND,
Tel: 0345 6789000

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

Awaiting EPC

Directions

From Oswestry take the B4579 to Selattyn. Continue into the village past the Public House and the property is the second on the right after the church.

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