Welcome to Oakdene Greenhill Bank, Ellesmere, a cozy and compact detached type home with 2 bed in the SY12 9LU area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band B.
This classic property was built
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £273,000 and a rental potential of £1,775 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Mar 2, 2012. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A superbly situated, recently modernised, two bedroomed detached country bungalow with a 1.4 acre paddock situated in the most popular hamlet of Criftins.
DESCRIPTION Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Oakdene, at Criftins, for sale by private treaty.
Oakdene is a superbly situated and recently modernised two bedroomed detached country bungalow with a 1.4 acre paddock, situated in the popular hamlet of Criftins.
The internal accommodation, which has recently been completely refurbished to a high standard, comprises a newly fitted Kitchen, Living Room, Two Bedrooms and a newly fitted Family Bathroom. The property benefits from double glazed windows throughout and is presented for sale with the fitted carpets and curtains included in the purchase price.
Outside, the property is complimented by a concreted driveway and attractively landscaped gardens including a vegetable garden area. There is a traditional barn which is currently utilised as a garage/workshop.
The land is a super feature of this property and borders the gardens on two sides, in one enclosure of permanent pasture, ideal for the grazing of all kinds of animals, particularly horses. There is a separate vehicular access on to the adjacent council maintained roadway.
There is planning permission granted for the erection of a portal framed outbuilding to one corner of the land.
The sale of Oakdene does, therefore, provide a very rare opportunity indeed for purchasers to acquire a superbly situated country bungalow with land, with immense possibilities for extension, if required (subject to Local Authority Planning Consent). Halls, the sole selling agents, strongly recommend an immediate inspection of Oakdene to appreciate all that it has to offer both internally and externally. SITUATION Oakdene is situated in the popular village of Criftins which is approximately 2.5 miles North of Ellesmere and approximately 3.5 miles south of St. Martins. Both of these centres have an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities, yet the property is still within easy motoring distance of the larger centres of Oswestry (9 miles) and Shrewsbury (19 miles) both of which have a more comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds. The local railway station is at Gobowen (approximately 7 miles) with trains to Chester, Shrewsbury, Telford and Birmingham. THE DIRECTIONS Proceed out of Ellesmere on the B5068 for approximately 2 miles and turn left signposted Criftins CE School and Green Hill Bank down Chapel Lane. Continue along this lane until you reach the 'T'-junction. At the 'T'- junction turn right and the property will be situated on your left hand side after a short distance, identified by a Halls For Sale Board THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES A double glazed front entrance door opening in to a: RECEPTION HALL With a carpeted floor, powerpoints, radiator, inspection hatch to roof space and door in to a: LOUNGE 3.84m x 3.66m
(12'7' x 12'0') With a fitted carpet as laid, radiator, double glazed window to front elevation overlooking the paddock, an inset multi fuel stove which heats the domestic hot water (supplemented by an immersion heater) and central heating radiators.
A door leads from the Lounge in to the: KITCHEN 3.12m x 2.06m
(10'3' x 6'9') With a stainless steel single drainer sink unit (H&C) with mixer tap and cupboards under, a range of work surfaces to either side with base units below, 'Candy' washing machine, 'Indesit' tumble dryer, extensive wall tiling, matching eye level kitchen cupboards, a integrated oven with matching storage cupboards above and below, double glazed window to rear elevation, double glazed rear pedestrian door, fluorescent strip lighting, radiator and a door in to a walk-in larder with shelving.
A door leads from the Reception Hall in to: BEDROOM ONE 3.61m x 2.90m
(11'10' x 9'6') With a fitted carpet as laid, radiator, double glazed window to front elevation overlooking the paddock. BEDROOM TWO 3.61m x 2.84m
(11'10' x 9'4') With a fitted carpet as laid, double glazed window to side elevation, radiator. BATHROOM With a suite comprising a panelled bath (H&C) with tiled surrounding wall, low flush wc, tiled enclosed shower cubicle, pedestal hand basin (H&C) with tiled splash, mirror, shaving light and socket over, opaque double glazed windows to rear elevation and a wall mounted 'Manrose' wall mounted extractor fan and a chromium heated upright towel rail/radiator. OUTSIDE The property is approached off the council maintained roadway by a private drive leading to the rear of the bungalow, adjacent to a brick and corrugated iron roofed: GARAGE/WORKSHOP 8.41m x 3.78m
(27'7' x 12'5') (maximum) With timber double opening front doors, formerly two buildings now knocked through in to one. THE GARDENS There is a lawned garden to the side of the property flanking the drive which leads through to a rear garden which is predominantly down to a good sized vegetable garden surrounded by further lawns, which also lead alongside the far side. There is access from the gardens in to the: PADDOCK Which is predominantly to the front and side of the bungalow and down to permanent pasture, at present, ideal for the grazing of all kinds livestock, if required, particularly horses. The land has planning permission for the erection of a replacement agricultural storage building. TENURE The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase. SERVICES We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water, electricity and drainage. LOCAL AUTHORITY Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND. Tel: 03456 789000 COUNCIL TAX The property is in Band ' B ' on the Shropshire Council Register. The payment for 2011/2012 is ?1140.87 VIEWING By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire. Tel:(01691) 622602. PROPERTY TO SELL? We would be delighted to provide you with a free no obligation market assessment of your existing property. Please contact your local Halls office to make an appointment. MORTGAGE/ FINANCIAL ADVICE We are able to recommend a completely independent financial advisor, who is authorised and regulated by the FSA. Details can be provided upon request. DO YOU REQUIRE A SURVEYOR? We are able to recommend a completely independent chartered surveyor. Details can be provided upon request. FLOOR PLAN 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 Holdings 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, Welsh Bridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8LA. Registered in England 06597073."