Stanwardine, Shrewsbury

A unique opportunity to acquire a detached country property together with a former Methodist Chapel with FPP for conversion and extension into a residential dwelling in total extending to 3.19 acres (1.29 ha) or thereabouts. Located in the picturesque rural hamlet of Stanwardine within easy reach of the A5. Pleasant rural views over the surrounding open countryside. Viewing highly recommended.

Location

The picturesque hamlet of Stanwardine is situated approximately 3.9 miles from the village of Baschurch which provides a range of local amenities including shops, a post office, farm shop, public houses/restaurants.
Easy access onto the A5 provides a direct link to the market town of Oswestry and the County town of Shrewsbury which both provide a far wider range of shops and facilities. The property is also well placed for access to Chester, Telford and Wolverhampton as well as the motorway network beyond. Nearby train stations at Shrewsbury and Gobowen provide direct mainline links.

There are excellent primary and secondary schools in the area along with Adcote in Baschurch, Packwood Haugh Preparatory School in Ruyton XI Towns and Ellesmere College all close by.

Partly Glazed Entrance Door into Enclosed Entrance Porch

Tile flooring, cloak rack, ceiling light.

Entrance Hall

Understairs store cupboard, radiator.

Lounge

Dual aspect windows & exposed ceiling beams. 'EFE' oil stove set in brick inglenook set on a raised tile hearth with oak lintel. Two radiators, matching wall lights. Double sliding patio doors opening onto the garden.

Dining Room

Dual aspect windows, exposed ceiling beams, matching wall lights, radiator.

Inner Hall

Tile floor, built-in storage/cloak cupboard.

Cloakroom

Tile floor, low level flush wc, wash hand basin with tile splash, radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen

Exposed ceiling beams and tile floor. Range of fitted wall cabinets and matching base units with worktop surface above, 1.5 stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, space for washing machine. Built-in 'Neff' electric oven with 4 ring electric hob and extractor hood above. Cupboard with shelves also housing 'Mistral' oil boiler. Half glazed door to outside.

Staircase to first floor and landing area

Sky light, radiator. Airing cupboard with slatted shelf and cylinder.

Bedroom One

Dual aspect windows, two double built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving, radiator.

Ensuite Shower Room

Sky light. Fully tiled shower cubicle with 'Triton T80' electric shower, vanity sink unit with tile splash, wall mirror, shaver/light above, low flush w.c.,

Bedroom Two

Dual aspect window, exposed ceiling beams,radiator.

Bedroom Three

Exposed ceiling beams, built-in cupboard with shelves, radiator.

Bedroom Four

Exposed beams, radiator.

Family Bathroom

Matching suite comprising: tile panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush w.c, radiator.

Detached Double Garage with external wall lights

constructed of brick under a tile roof with two pairs of 'up and over' doors. Power and light. Access roof space via a ladder, power and light available.

Gardens & Grounds

The Old Shop enjoys an idyllic location surrounded by open countryside and is approached through a double wooden gate onto a good size drive providing ample parking and turning space. A single wrought iron gate provides pedestrian access onto a brick paved pathway.

The property is well set in its plot and offers well maintained lawns, surrounded by attractive gardens with an array of mature well established shrubs and plants. Patio area providing good entertainment space. Useful timber shed.

Orchard with several fruit species to include greengage, apple, plum and pear trees.

A gate leads into small grass paddock to the rear extending in total to 0.82 of an acres (0.33 ha) or thereabouts.

Grazing Paddock 1.94 Acres (0.78 ha)

Road frontage and water available.

Services

We are informed that mains water and electricity and drainage are connected.

Council Tax Band 'E' EPC Rating 40|E

FORMER METHODIST CHAPEL

The property comprises a former Methodist chapel constructed in 1869 with a porch and new doorway to the left handside added later on. The chapel was still active up until the early 2000's.

Enjoying a tranquil rural location extending in all to 0.11 of an acre (0.04 ha) surrounded by open countryside.

Planning Permission

Full planning permission was granted for the conversion and extension of the Chapel into a residential dwelling with double garage by Shropshire Council under application number 08/01180/FUL on the 1st July 2008 Reference 16/01244/AMP.
Further information and Architectural drawings are available for download from the Local Authority Planning Portal or from the Selling Agents.

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be available for connection to the property subject to statutory regulations.

Local Authority

Shropshire Council, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ
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Tenure

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

Plans

All plans used within this sales brochure are not to scale and are for identification purposes only. Any areas are estimated

Directions

From Shrewsbury take the B5067 North through to Baschurch. Proceed through the village to the crossroads and turn left onto the Ruyton XI Towns road. Take the first right turning signposted Stanwardine. Follow this lane into the hamlet over the bridge and follow the main road round to the left. After a short distance the properties will be identified on the right handside.

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