This unique and charming property, thought to be dated from the 1700s, offers light accommodation spread over four floors, with a wealth of original exposed beams and floorboards, as well as delightful inglenook taking centre stage in the kitchen/breakfast room.
This wonderful home comes with a convenient location to a wide variety of amenities, with a walled front garden, decked area off the lounge for mesmerising views of the rural landscape beyond the town and off-road parking for one car with easy street parking.
Bishops Castle provides an array of facilities including Dr's surgery, dentist, chemist, bank, church, grocery store, quirky vintage stores, fabulous public houses/restaurants and bars. The market town is also well known for its famous music scene and festivals, and wonderful sense of community whilst being surrounded by the rolling Shropshire Hills and stunning countryside.
The town also offers an excellent Primary School, Secondary School and private nursey within walking distance.
Kitchen/breakfast room | Lounge | Basement/utility | Three double bedrooms | Bathroom | Decked balcony | Front garden | Off-road parking
Montgomery 10 miles, Church Stretton 13 miles, Ludlow 20 miles, Shrewsbury 23 miles
Council Tax Band: C (Shropshire Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Entrance
The entrance of this picturesque cottage is lovingly embraced by a wall and powder blue gate; Push through the gate and you enter a captivating fore garden with colourful blooms. An original Georgian door, painted powder blue, attractively matching the gate and windows, leads in to a delightful kitchen/breakfast room.
Kitchen/breakfast w: 4.12m x l: 3.82m (w: 13' 6" x l: 12' 6")
On entering the property there is a real 'Georgian feel' from original floorboards to exposed oak beams, original sash windows and beautiful inglenook. The kitchen is fitted with a country-style shaker kitchen in sage green, with a variety of base and wall units for storage. In here an attractive inglenook with stone wall and oak mantel frame the freestanding oven and hob making a stunning focal point in the room. A window with window seat provides the perfect place to sit and admire the world outside.
The staircase rises from the kitchen to the first floor and doors lead to the lounge and basement.
Lounge w: 4.12m x l: 3.35m (w: 13' 6" x l: 11' )
A lovely light space with glazed door to rear, opening out to a raised decked balcony, and large sash window to the front elevation. This room offers original wooden floorboards, exposed beams and small inglenook fireplace with stone wall, slate hearth and oak mantel with Clearview stove.
Private Balcony
A wonderful raised decked balcony flows from the lounge, providing adequate space for a table and four chairs, offering a perfect space for alfresco dining. Here are delightful elevated views of rooftops and the Shropshire Hills beyond.
Basement w: 3.85m x l: 5.85m (w: 12' 8" x l: 19' 2")
A large useable basement space with separate utility room, including WC, hand wash basin, space and plumbing for washing machine and radiator. The main space of the basement offers storage space, an original clothes boiler, original fireplace, window to rear and door leading to rear of property.
Bedroom 1 w: 3.97m x l: 3.54m (w: 13' x l: 11' 7")
A bright space thanks to dual aspect windows, with the character of original wooden floorboards, exposed beams and open fireplace with decorative surround.
Bathroom w: 2.37m x l: 3.64m (w: 7' 9" x l: 11' 11")
A beautiful and character bathroom, with perfectly placed window to enjoy wonderful views over the countryside, whilst relaxing in the roll top bath, fitted with Victorian mixer tap and shower attachment and electric shower over. Original wooden flooring, hand wash basin, WC and airing cupboard containing water tank.
Bedroom 2 w: 3.58m x l: 3.9m (w: 11' 9" x l: 12' 10")
A second staircase leads to the second floor which contains the same, if not more character, than the floors below. A delightful open space with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, window to side elevation, open fireplace and wooden floorboards.
Bedroom 3 w: 3.58m x l: 3.27m (w: 11' 9" x l: 10' 9")
The third bedroom opens from the staircase and provides all the charm of the second bedroom with the addition of a storage cupboard with hanging clothes rail.
Outside
There is space for one car to the front of the property, with space under the decked balcony, which houses the oil tank, also belonging to the property. There is right of way under a flying freehold with the adjoining property to a door leading to the basement at the rear.
Services
Oil fired central heating, mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage.
Fixtures & Fittings
Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.
Important Notice
These particulars have been prepared with care and are checked where possible by the vendor. They are however, intended as a guide. Measurements, areas and distances are approximate. Appliances, plumbing, heating and electrical fittings are noted, but not tested. Legal matters including Rights of Way, Covenants, Easements, Wayleaves and Planning matters have not been verified and you should take advice from your legal representatives and Surveyor.
