5 bed Country Or Village Prop

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BR/BA:

5 BR, 1 BA

Location:

Bishop's Castle, Shrops

Description:

An attractive and substantial period town house of immense charm and character with spacious 5 bedroom living accommodation over three floors including attic rooms requiring refurbishment, a large hall, 2 reception rooms, farmhouse style kitchen and ancillary rooms. All in all, a fascinating property in a town location with private gardens and off road parking.

As the name suggests, the property was formerly owned by the North and South Wales bank and provided elegant living quarters over the years to each respected manager who passed through its doors. It is now held on a 999 year lease and retains many extraordinary features which will intrigue the next family to make it their home.
The house retains many period attributes which include a wonderful oak panelled wall to the living room (which is thought to be replicated throughout the room but still covered), similar examples of which can be seen in Powys Castle, Croft Castle and Berrington Hall. The panelling is repeated in one of the bedrooms. Some research has also revealed that the house may have been originally built between 1680 and 1710 and is believed to have been one of the earliest examples of a semi-detached property but designed to look like one imposing house from the outside. This is evidenced by the presence of twin staircases from the cellar to the third floor. It was much later that the two were made into the house as it stands now.
ACCOMMODATION
It now offers extensive and spacious accommodation with an abundance of charm and character. Most of the family rooms have 9' high ceilings with original cornice work. The living rooms and bedrooms are all very well proportioned and the hallway is an impressive room in itself with a grand twin staircase rising to the upper floors. A fascinating cellar with vaulted ceilings is outdone by the top floor which was formerly servant's quarters and could provide additional accommodation. Access from here takes one onto the roof itself with some magnificent vistas over the town and surrounding countryside. Whilst currently a most comfortable family home, some refurbishment leading to alternative uses could be enjoyed subject to planning.
The extensive accommodation is more particularly described as follows:
INNER LOBBY
Part glazed entrance door with arched light above and glazed door and side light into:
ENTRANCE HALL 7.80m(25'7'') x 3.94m(12'11'') max
A large, impressive high ceilinged space with a double staircase to the upper floors. Coving to ceiling, radiator and doors to deep cupboard. Access to cellar and door to:
CLOAKROOM 2.01m(6'7'') x 1.60m(5'3'')
Coat hooks and arch window to front.
REAR PORCH
Quarry tiled floor. Brush mat foot well, door with coloured lights to outside and door to:
SEPARATE W.C.
W.C., wash basin, electric panel heater. Further door from hall to:
LIVING ROOM 4.83m(15'10'') x 4.29m(14'1'')
A grand room with authentic wood panelling exposed to one wall inset with a tiled fireplace and cupboard to one side. (It is believed that the rest of the room also has this original panelling which is yet to be exposed). Large sash window over the rear terrace and garden. Coving to high ceiling, fitted carpet and radiator.
DINING ROOM 4.78m(15'8'') x 4.39m(14'5'')
A light, airy room, again with high coved ceilings. Wood parquet floor, French door and window overlooking the gardens and with views along the main street. Decorative fireplace, radiator, alcove recess. Connecting passage to kitchen which can also be approached from the hall or from the private parking area.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST 5.28m(17'4'') x 4.70m(15'5'')
With the feel of a large farmhouse kitchen with windows to two elevations. Wood burning stove inset with a large part stone fireplace with two radiators, part fitted carpet and part manoleum flooring. Range of timber faced kitchen units including corner carousel cupboard, two sliding larder units, various base and wall cupboards. Recessed wine rack, space for microwave, fitted eye level electric double oven, ceramic four ring hob. Space for low level fridge and washing machine. Stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Work surfaces and recessed shelving.
AIRING CUPBOARD with lagged hot water cylinder, immersion heater and slatted shelving.
Door leads to steps down to:
UTILITY 3.05m(10'0'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
Quarry tiled floor, Belfast sink, Boulter oil fired boiler. Door to outside and doorway through to:
WORKROOM 2.97m(9'9'') x 2.46m(8'1'')
Quarry tiled floor, part tiled walls.
PANTRY 2.87m(9'5'') x 1.60m(5'3'')
Quarry tiled floor, 2' high cold stone shelves and wall shelving.
CELLAR
With stone steps down from hall to a stone flagged floor with two main compartments, one being 13'11 x 11' 3 the other 14'4 x 13'5.
The twin return oak staircases both rise to the first floor landing with wide floor boards, high ceilings and archs and door to:
BEDROOM 1 4.88m(16'0'') x 4.55m(14'11'')
With traditional exposed wide floor boards, high ceilings and painted wood panelling. Two radiators, large sash windows overlooking the rear garden and recessed wardrobe space.
BEDROOM 2 4.27m(14'0'') x 4.55m(14'11'') plus 8'8x 8'5
Another large bedroom with high coved ceilings, timber boards, radiator. Georgian fireplace and with sash windows to two elevations which have particularly nice views over Church Street towards the church and beyond to countryside.
BEDROOM 3 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
Traditional floor boards and high ceilings. Two sash windows to the front and radiator.
BEDROOM 4 4.90m(16'1'') x 4.55m(14'11'')
With similar floor boards, high coved ceiling and sash windows overlooking the side garden and views over Church Street. Fireplace (boarded), radiator and door to:
EN-SUITE WASH ROOM
With sink, cupboards, shelving and window to side garden and recessed arched alcove.
A passageway leads from the main landing which accesses
BEDROOM 5 5.49m(18'0'') x 3.58m(11'9'')
Timber floor boards, high coved ceilings, radiator, sash windows over side garden and overlooking Church Street, (as it is a partition that divides the room from the passage, it could be taken out and used as the master suite as the passage leads to the bathroom).
BATHROOM
With steps down and comprising bath with electric shower and folding screen, wash basin, bidet and low level flush W.C., radiator, sash window and shelving.
A doorway leads from the main landing to an enclosed timber staircase which rises past the arched windows to the rear to:

SECOND FLOOR
Which in the past was used as servants quarters and with refurbishment could be brought back into economic use. The rooms comprise:
ATTIC ROOM 1 5.21m(17'1'') x 4.90m(16'1'')
Wide timber boards, fireplace, rooflight with country views.
ATTIC ROOM 2 4.98m(16'4'') x 4.60m(15'1'')
Wide timber floor boards and fire grate.
ATTIC ROOM 3 3.51m(11'6'') x 3.15m(10'4'')
Timber floor boards.
ATTIC ROOM 4 4.57m(15'0'') x 4.27m(14'0'')
Timber floor boards and fireplace.
ATTIC ROOM 5 4.93m(16'2'') x 4.57m(15'0'')
With timber floor boards, cupboard, fireplace and roof light with views towards Oakley Hill.
Steps lead up to the access hatch to the roof which has tremendous 360 degree views over the town and beyond to open countryside.
OUTSIDE
The property can be approached from the High Street by steps up to the door but is more easily accessed by a short tarmacadem right of way and onto a tarmac drive which leads to the parking area, ample for several cars. To one side of the drive is a stone wall and box hedge in-between which is the access to the side garden laid to lawn with edging borders and trees and steps up to the French windows of the dining room.
To the right of the drive is a spring, garden area, a capped well and corner tree. Moving past the coal bunker, timber shed and oil store, there are wooden steps which lead to the most private rear gardens which enjoy a great view of the interesting rear elevation. This garden is terraced with an upper stone paved area and lawn which has three steps down to a private terrace laid with decorative patterned blue brick tiles. This area is particularly peaceful and ideal for morning and early afternoons.
TENURE
The property is leasehold on a peppercorn rent, the current leasees having entered into a 999 year lease which expires on 24th June 3008.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the agents: Halls, 43 Church Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire SY9 5AD. Telephone: 01588 638755.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. There are currently two working fireplaces and an oil fired central heating boiler.
Note: None of the services or installations have been tested by the agents.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Shropshire Council (Southern District) Stone House, Corve Street, Ludlow. SY8 1DG. Telephone: 0345 678 9000.
COUNCIL TAX
Band E.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents.
Halls Holdings Ltd: Welshbridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8LA. Registered in England 06597073

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Fireplace, Parking, Patio/Deck, Refrigerator, View, Washer Dryer

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01588 638755

Posted:

March 18 2011 on Facebook

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