Selattyn, Oswestry

£850,000

Guide price

An opportunity to purchase this character seven bedroom farmhouse set in a delightful rural location on approximately 0.6 of an acre with views over the Shropshire countryside. The property is currently divided into 3 dwellings with the main farmhouse and two commercial holiday cottages. A traditional and character property with many original features including exposed stone walls, fireplaces and timber beams. Carreg Y Big Farm is situated in a delightful, rural location within the west Shropshire Hills approx. 3 miles from Oswestry where there are picturesque views of the Shropshire countryside & Welsh borders. The property is situated on Offas Dyke which ensures a regular flow of customers for the Holiday Cottage business. EPC Rating E

Location

Carreg Y Big Farm is situated in a rural location within the North West Shropshire Hills and approximately 3miles from Oswestry and close to the Welsh border.

The nearby market town of Oswestry offers an extensive variety of educational, recreational and leisure facilities with the medieval county town of Shrewsbury being within easy commuting distance via the A5. There are good road connections north to Wrexham, Chester and Liverpool via the A483/A5 and south/east to Shrewsbury, Telford & the Midlands, also via the A5. A local train station can be found at Gobowen (3.5m) and this offers direct services to Chester and Shrewsbury and also links through to Birmingham, Manchester and London. International airports are within reasonable motoring distance at both Manchester, Liverpool & Birmingham.

Good schooling is available locally at Oswestry School (4m), the well renowned Moreton Hall School (4m) and Ellesmere College (11m). Walford and North Shropshire College Oswestry Campus (5m).

Carreg Y Big Farmhouse

A three bed traditional farmhouse, with many original features throughout including exposed ceiling timbers, exposed stone walls and fireplace. The property is entered through the front entrance door and into the:

Dining Room

4.0m x 4.0m (13'1 x 13'1 )

Having twin uPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect, radiator, feature stone fireplace with log burner and slate hearth, beams and spotlighting to the ceiling

Spacious Lounge

5.0m x 4.0m (16'4 x 13'1 )

uPVC double glazed windows looking onto the garden, radiator, TV and phone points, stone fireplace and slate hearth, beams to the ceiling, door to stairs and:

Inner Hallway

With painted stone walls and Quarry tiled flooring. Doors to:

Bathroom

a white suite comprising of freestanding roll top bath with hand held shower attachment, pedestal sink and low flush WC, uPVC obscured double glazed window to the rear, beams to the ceiling, vinyl flooring, integrated heated chrome towel rail and radiator, part painted wood panelling and part painted walls

Kitchen

4.0m x 3.5m (13'1 x 11'5 )

A range of oak effect base and wall units with matching worktop over, stainless steel 1 bowl sink and a 5 ring electric range cooker with extractor over, radiator, exposed stone walls, sloping timber clad ceiling, quarry tiled flooring and space for breakfast table and chairs

Utility

Space for washing machine, dryer and fridge freezer, matching worktop over base and wall units, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, quarry tiled floor and beams to the ceiling

Boiler room

Housing the central heating boiler for all the property, sloping ceiling ceiling with beam, tiled floor and rear door to the courtyard

Stairs to First Floor Landing

Doors to all rooms and loft access

Master Bedroom

3.1m x 3.1m (10'2 x 10'2 )

Having uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect with views, radiator and built in wardrobe

En Suite

With a white suite comp-rising of a quadrant shower enclosure, glass doors, electric 'TRITON' shower, tiled walls, vinyl flooring, dual flush WC, pedestal sink and downlighting to the ceiling

Bedroom Two

5.0m x 2.8m (16'4 x 9'2 )

uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect with views and radiator

Bedroom Three

3.7m x 3.9m (12'1 x 12'9 )

uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect with views and radiator

Three Bedroom Guest Accommodation

This guest accommodation is attached to the farmhouse and has many similar features of exposed ceiling timbers & stone walling. It has its own front door and porch which leads to the:

Entrance Hallway

Having tiled flooring and understairs cupboard. Opening into the Lounge and door to:

Breakfast Kitchen

4.7m x 4.1m (15'5 x 13'5 )

Having a range of base and wall units with matching worktop over, stainless steel 1 bowl sink and a 4 oven 'Aga' range cooker, quarry tiled flooring, integrated dishwasher & 2 x uPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect, exposed walling, space for dishwasher and fridge freezer, spotlighting and beams to the ceiling. There is a stable door opening onto the rear courtyard.

Lounge

4.7m x 3.7m (15'5 x 12'1 )

The Lounge has twin uPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect, double radiator, exposed stone walls and beams, TV and phone points and door to:

Stairs to First Floor

Landing

With access to airing cupboard and door to:

Bedroom One

3.8m x 3.8m (12'5 x 12'5 )

Having double glazed velux window and radiator

Bedroom Two/ Three

2.8m x 2.0m (9'2 x 6'6 )

Having double glazed velux window and radiator and step access into another area that is currently used as a 3rd bedroom (3.6m x 2.1m) with twin built in double wardrobes

Bathroom

Having double glazed velux window and chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, white suite comprising of panelled bath, dual flush WC and vanity sink with cupboard under, extractor

Two Bedroom Guest Accommodation

Entrance Hallway

Entrance door into hallway with tiled floor. Door to:

Kitchen

3.6m x 2.6m (11'9 x 8'6 )

Having uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, range of base and wall units and matching worktop over, composite sink, integrated dishwasher, double oven and grill, electric hob with extractor over, space for washing machine and fridge freezer, radiator and tiling to the floor,

Bed Two

3.6m x 3.4m (11'9 x 11'1 )

uPVC double glazed window to the front and rear aspects and double radiator

Cloakroom

Vanity unit with dual flush WC and wash basin, uPVC obscured double glazed window to the rear, extractor, Part tiled walls and tiled floor

Stairs to the First Floor

Living Room

3.7m x 3.7m (12'1 x 12'1 )

uPVC double glazed window to the front and rear aspects with views, radiator and TV point

Bedroom One

3.4m x 3.8m (11'1 x 12'5 )

uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect with views and radiator

Shower room

Having a built in shower enclosure with glass door and 'TRITON' electric shower, velux double glazed window, vanity dual flush WC and basin with tiled splashback, extractor and vinyl flooring

Outside

The property is approached up a front entrance drive into a side parking area. Adjacent to the gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders either side. Within the garden is a detached stone built Garden shed / Summerhouse (4.6m x 4.5m) providing good storage space, mezzanine floor, electric & water and has potential for an annex. There is original stone walling, post and wire fencing defining the boundary.

The rear courtyard has gated access from the roadway and leads to the double garage (5.7m x 5.7m) and internal workshop, with power and lighting and roof storage. There is also another timber outbuilding (4.2m x 3.6m which is currently used as a tack room and also has power and lighting.

Directions

From Oswestry take the B4580. Follow the sign indicating 'Old Racecourse Common' and past the Fire Station. at the top of the hill turn right signposted to Selattyn. After approximately 1 mile the property will be located on the right hand side.

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