A traditional farmhouse set in beautiful North Shropshire countryside. The Trench, Northwood, Nr Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LR
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The Trench, Northwood, Nr Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LR Ellesmere: 1.5 miles Shrewsbury: 19 miles Chester: 24 miles (All distances are approximate) ■ Reception
hall room ■ Dining room ■ Kitchen ■ Playroom ■ 5 bedrooms ■ Family bathroom ■ Gardens and land extending to about 10.6 acres in all. ■ Traditional farm buildings with planning permission for conversion to four residential units. ■ Drawing
which is the large drawing room flood-lit by two large bay Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private windows to the garden and featuring a wood burning stove. drainage by way of a septic tank. Across the hall, the dining room benefits from French doors to Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy the south facing terrace whilst opening to the traditional kitchen Performance Certificate is available upon request. with oil-fired AGA offering flexibility for both everyday family living and more formal entertaining. The rear hall opens to the playroom Outgoings: Council Tax Band F and former cheese room which could be adapted to offer further Local Authority: Shropshire Council (0345 678 9000) Tax family living/office space. Upstairs, the main staircase leads to the Band F master bedroom off which is a bedroom currently used as a nursery but offers scope as either a dressing room or en-suite Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Messrs Savills bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, each individual in style, and a family bathroom. Outside, the house is approached through wrought iron gates down a long private gated drive to the side of the property. Part walled lawned gardens lie to the front of the property edged by a mature hedge creating a good amount of privacy whilst the garaging and extensive outbuildings stand to the rear.
Arranged around a central farmyard, there is a pleasant mix of traditional and modern farm buildings suitable for stabling and a number of further uses. Planning permission has been granted The Trench stands in beautiful North Shropshire countryside just on the traditional farm buildings for conversion to four residential 1.5 miles from the pretty market town of Ellesmere. Famed for its dwellings. There is also planning permission for storage of caravans. Mere, Ellesmere offers excellent amenities within the town, including traditional butchers and a baker along with a Tesco store. Schools include a high performing primary and secondary, Paddocks, extending to about 8.5 acres, lie to the side and rear while in the independent sector there is Ellesmere College and of The Trench. The land lends itself to equine and/or livestock within easy driving distance, Packwood Haugh Prep School, purposes but also notably provides the house with complete Oswestry School and Moreton Hall. privacy.
Situation
Ellesmere is well placed for commuting to both the County town of Shrewsbury and Chester to the North. Regional airports include Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham.
Description The Trench is a well appointed traditional farmhouse nestled in beautiful North Shropshire countryside which benefits from mature gardens and paddocks extending to about 10.6 acres. There is also an extensive range of both traditional and modern outbuildings, which have planning permission for conversion to four residential units. The front door opens to the main hall, with original quarry tiles, off
Agents note: Please note that the planning permission relating to the storage of caravans will cease should the barns be converted to residential dwellings.
Directions From Ellesmere follow the A528 (Grange Road) signposted to Overton and Wrexham. After one mile and on leaving the speed restriction, turn right sign posted to Penley. Follow the lane for 0.5 miles and the driveway to The Trench will be found on the right hand side marked by black wrought iron railings.
Tenure: Freehold
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