Whitemere, Ellesmere

A unique opportunity to purchase a detached country property with a range of useful outbuildings with development potential subject to necessary planning consents. Standing in gardens and grounds extending to 4.33 acres (1.75 ha) or thereabouts. Situated on the outskirts of the popular lakeside market town of Ellesmere. Close proximity and views over Whitemere one of nine Meres in the area which also has a sailing club. The property is in need of a full scheme of modernisation but has the potential to create an excellent country home.

Location

'Wood Lane Farmhouse' is situated in the area of Whitemere approximately 2 miles south of the popular market town of Ellesmere in the heart of what is known as the 'Shropshire Lakelands' due to its Meres. The property is within walking distance of Whitemere and the sailing club and also benefits from lovely waterside frontage of Whitemere.. Ellesmere, provides a comprehensive range of amenities, recreational facilities, larger stores and supermarkets. There are excellent primary and secondary schools in the town as well as the renowned Ellesmere College. The larger towns of Whitchurch, Oswestry, Shrewsbury as well as the city of Chester are all within easy commuting distance. There are easy road links to the motorway networks while the nearby market towns of Wem & Whitchurch provide train stations.

Partly Glazed Entrance Door

Entrance Hall

Quarry tile floor. Radiator, 'Satchwell' thermostat control switch.

Sitting/Dining Room

Open fireplace set on a tile hearth with tile surround and timber mantel. Picture rail and radiator.

Lounge

Dual aspect windows. Exposed ceiling beams & picture rail. Open fireplace set in brick type surround and mantle with raised hearth.

Main Hallway

Quarry tile floor, exposed timber ceiling beams, understairs store cupboard and radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen

Tiled floor, exposed timber ceiling beams, radiator. Range of matching wall and base units with worktop surface, stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Built-in electric double oven, four-ring electric hob.

Lean-To Conservatory

Tile floor, wall lights, half glazed door and additional side door to outside.

Utility Area

Quarry tile floor. Belfast sink with tile splash back, radiator.

Shower Room

Quarry tile floor. Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, low level flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin with tile splashback. Radiator.

Boiler Room

Spindle Staircase to First Floor Landing

Radiator.

Bedroom One

Dual aspect windows. Two radiators.

Bedroom Two

Dual aspect windows, built-in walk-in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelf, radiator.

Bedroom Three

Radiator.

Bedroom Four

Radiator.

Bathroom

Tile effect vinyl flooring. Matching suite comprising panel bath with shower attachment, low level flush wc, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin with tile splashback. Airing cupboard with lagged cylinder and slatted shelves.

Outside

The gardens to the property lie predominately to the rear and are mainly down to grass with numerous mature trees and shrubs in places further pasture land beyond with views over Whitemere.

Outbuildings

Useful range of outbuildings with potential for a variety of other usages (ie) granny annexe, holiday lets, offices. Subject to the necessary planning consents.

Workshop stairs to first floor

Stable

Stable

Tack Room/Former Garage

Rear Storage Building

Derelict Former Pig Sty

Plan

For Identification Purposes Only.

Tenure

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

Services

We are informed that mains water and electricity are connected. A private septic tank drainage system is provided and the property is warmed via oil central heating.

Local Authority

Shropshire Council, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ
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Council Tax Band 'F' EPC Rating 25|F

Directions

From Ellesmere proceed out of the town along the A528 in the direction of Shrewsbury. After approximately 2 miles Wood Lane Farm will be identified on the right hand side by the agents for sale board.

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