Birds Nest Cottage, Minton, Shropshire

BIRDS NEST COTTAGE

Set in the beautiful south Shropshire hills, a detached five bedroom house located in this quiet and secluded position on the slopes of the Long Mynd hills.

This is an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and provides thousands of acres for
walkers who ascend the Long Mynd hills and local landmarks such as The Shropshire Way, Jack Mytton Way and Pole Bank.

It is traditionally constructed and comprises:-entrance porch, living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room with cloakroom/WC off, landing, five bedrooms and bathroom. It benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing and septic tank drainage.

It is approached over a gently sloping drive leading to the forecourt and single integral garage. It is set in gardens, grounds with sloping woodland to the rear.

The well established gardens are mainly laid to lawn but have a range of mature shrubs, trees and flower borders. There is also a patio area, perfect to sit and enjoy views of the Shropshire hills.

A detached country cottage located about half a mile from the picturesque hamlet of Minton, within beautiful countryside known as Minton Batch.The popular market town of Church Stretton lies about three miles away.THE TOWN OF CHURCH STRETTON

Church Stretton lies amidst the south Shropshire Hills between the county town of Shrewsbury (13 miles) and Ludlow (14 miles). It can claim to be one of the most beautifully situated towns in England and attracts walkers and country lovers from all over the UK.

This thriving community benefits from all types of societies, cafes, public houses and restaurants. Being a popular market and tourist town, it offers excellent shopping facilities, including a supermarket, specialist shops, and ladies’ and men’s fashion shops.

Including the picturesque neighbouring villages of All Stretton and Little Stretton, it has a population of around 5,000.

There are churches, excellent schools, recreational facilities including an 18 hole golf course, tennis, bowls and croquet.

The ‘Mayfair’ community centre and GP practice provide a range of health care.

There are good rail and bus services. Telford lies within easy commuting distance. The M54 gives access to the West Midlands and Birmingham.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE PORCH (1.56m x 1.92m)(5'1" x 6'4")

LIVING ROOM (3.81m x 5.89m) (12'6" x 19'4")Log burner Sliding doors to:-

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM (3.76m x 5.89m0 (12'4" x 19'4")Range of matching wall and base units. Views of the south Shropshire hills.

UTILITY (2.32m x 2.01m) (7'7" x 6'7")

CLOAKROOM (2.32m x 1.33m)(7'7" x 4'4")Wash hand basin, WC

STAIRCASE ascending to FIRST FLOOR LANDING with built in store cupboard.

BEDROOM 1 (4.48m x 3.54m)(14'8" x 11'7")Built in wardrobes

BEDROOM 2 (3.09m x 3.43m) (10'2" x 11'3")Built in wardrobes

BEDROOM 3 (3.81m x 2.92m0 (12'6" x 9'7")

BEDROOM 4 (3.76m x 2.92m)(12'4" x 9'7")

BEDROOM 5 (2.84m x 2.77m) (9'4" x 9'1")Built in store cupboard

BATHROOM (1.81m x 2.88m0 (5'11" x 9'5")Panelled bath Wash hand basin, WC

GARDENS AND GROUNDS The gardens, grounds and sloping woodland to the rear of the property extend to approx 1 acre.

GARAGE (5.26m x 3.44m (17'3" x 11'3")

TENURE We understand the Property is FREEHOLD

SERVICES We understand mains electricity is connected.

COUNCIL TAX Band ‘C’

WATER AUTHORITY The property is served by a private septic tank and has a private spring water supply.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND

VIEWING By appointment through WRIGHTS ESTATE AGENTS
Office opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturday 10am to 12 noon.
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