Welcome to The Old Post House, Oswestry, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the SY10 8QG area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £346,500 and a rental potential of £2,252 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"Reception Porch, Lounge, Dining Room, Study/Office/Family Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, First Floor Landing, 4 Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Outside, Parking Areas, Gardens to Sides and Rear, Detached Garage, Workshop, Stone Store, Additional Parking area or Plot. Additional Land Available by Separate Negotiation.
Halls are delighted to offer this detached character cottage for sale by Private Treaty. This four bedroom country cottage offers spacious rooms, original features, potential and charm and must be viewed to be appreciated.
The Old Post House occupies a beautifully unspoilt location, set amidst open farmland with scenic views particularly to the west extending to the Welsh Hills with the Hamlets amenities nearby which include a public house. The surrounding country lanes offer excellent riding out opportunities. Further amenities can be found at the village of Knockin which includes a post office/shop, church and pub with a greater range of facilities found at either the two local market towns of Oswestry and Welshpool or alternatively the County town of Shrewsbury. Commuters will find that the main A5 offers easy access via the Shrewsbury bypass through to the M54 motorway and Telford or alternatively north through to Wrexham and Chester. The area is particularly well known for country sports including fishing and shooting whilst there are a number of equestrian events available. Maesbrook is on the local bus route and is in the catchment area for the well known Corbett School in Baschurch and Kinnerley primary school.
THE DIRECTIONS From Halls Oswestry office turn left at the cross roads into Salop Road, straight over the mini roundabout by Sainsbury's. Proceed for about 500 yards and turn right by the Highwayman pub into Maesbury Road. Continue down here until reaching the main A483, cross straight over the A483 signed Maesbury. Proceed through Maesbury and just before you reach the village of Knockin, take the turning on the right signed Maesbrook / Llanymynech. Once you reach Maesbrook, proceed for two miles and the property will be viewed to your right hand side before the Black Horse marked by our for sale board.
The accommodation in more detail provides:- Wooden and glazed door leading through to:- RECEPTION PORCH With exposed timbers and stone wall, two windows to the side elevations, light point, tiled floor, wooden and glazed door leading through to:- LOUNGE 7.75m(25'5'') x 3.89m(12'9'') 7.75m(25'5) x 3.89m(12'9)
A most attractive light and bright Living Area enjoying two windows to the front elevation, power and light points, open fireplace with exposed stone recess on a marble hearth, TV point, feature archway, fireplace on a quarry tiled hearth with oak beam over (not currently used) and brass canopy over, two radiators, exposed ceiling timbers and exposed wall timbers. DINING ROOM 4.50m(14'9'') x 3.12m(10'3'') With large bay window to the front elevation overlooking the countryside and the Breidden Hills in the distance, exposed wall timbers, power and light points, radiator, cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler, spot lighting to the ceiling. STUDY/OFFICE/FAMILY ROOM 4.04m(13'3'') x 3.23m(10'7'') (With some limited headroom) With window to the side elevation, power and light points, exposed wall timbers, exposed beams, radiator, spot lighting to the ceiling. INNER HALLWAY With light point, staircase rising off to the first floor landing, exposed wall timbers. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 5.66m(18'7'') x 4.04m(13'3'') Providing a comprehensive range of fitted base and wall units with complimentary tiled work tops over providing a good amount of cupboard storage and drawer space, tiled splash backs, central island incorporating more storage space, glazed cabinets, 1.5 bowl sink unit with drainer and cupboards under, radiator, space and plumbing for slim line dish washer, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, space for electric cooker with extractor hood over, exposed ceiling timbers, window to the side elevation, Georgian style patio doors leading to the patio area and rear garden, pantry with power and light points, thermoplastic flooring, fitted shelving, spot lighting to the ceiling, fireplace recess with beam over and slate hearth (not currently used), power and light points, door leading through to:- GARDEN ROOM 2.06m(6'9'') x 1.17m(3'10'') With power and light points, work surface, shelving exposed ceiling timbers, window to the side elevation, door leading to courtyard area. Via staircase in Inner Hallway to the First Floor Landing. FIRST FLOOR LANDING With window to the side elevation, power and light points. FAMILY BATHROOM 3.05m(10'0'') x 2.29m(7'6'') Providing a three piece suite in white comprising duel/low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with Triton electric shower over and glazed screen, light point, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and linen shelving, window to the side elevation, chrome heated towel rail, timber effect laminate flooring, spot lighting to the ceiling. MASTER BEDROOM 3.86m(12'8'') x 3.86m(12'8'') With window to the front elevation enjoying superb unspoilt views to the Breidden Hills and Rodney's Pillar in the distance, power and light points, built-in double wardrobe, entrance hatch to the attic area, radiator, spot lighting to the ceiling, power and light points. BEDROOM TWO 3.35m(11'0'') x 2.84m(9'4'') With window to the front elevation enjoying superb unspoilt views to the Breidden Hills and Rodney's Pillar in the distance, power and light points, built-in wardrobe, entrance hatch to the attic area, radiator, spot lighting to the ceiling. BEDROOM THREE 3.20m(10'6'') x 3.89m(12'9'') With window to the front elevation enjoying superb unspoilt views to the Breidden Hills and Rodney's Pillar in the distance, power and light points, entrance hatch to the attic area, spot lighting to the ceiling, radiator, display cast iron fireplace. BEDROOM FOUR 3.05m(10'0'') x 2.29m(7'6'') With window to the rear elevation, exposed timbers to the ceiling, power and light points, radiator, large walk in wardrobe. FRONT From the road level a a gravelled area provides parking for three vehicles and has pedestrian access to the side gardens.
A driveway leads down the side of the property and to the detached garage and side gardens also with pedestrian access. The side gardens offer both laid to lawn areas for ease of maintenance bordered by rockery areas planted with various plants, shrubs and bushes all enclosed by mature trees for privacy.
Adjacent to the garage is a side area which could be used to store a larger vehicle such as a caravan, used as an alternative garden area or even to erect a building subject to the usual local planning permissions. REAR The rear garden is well worthy of mention and provides a private and easy maintainable area. Directly to the rear of the property is a paved patio area perfect for sitting and eating outside with light point. The remainder of the rear garden is laid to lawn for ease of maintenance with central island housing fish pond which is bordered by various plants, shrubs and bushes. In the far corner of the garden is a alternative sitting area with pergola. COURTYARD AREA This area provides access to the outbuildings, pedestrian access to the driveway and into the Garden Room. DETACHED GARAGE 5.87m(19'3'') x 3.10m(10'2'') Of part brick, stone and timber construction with power supply. WORK SHOP 3.84m(12'7'') x 2.57m(8'5'') Of part stone and breeze block construction with power supply. DETACHED STORE Of brick and stone construction. AGENTS NOTES BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION - WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY THE VENDOR THAT THERE IS THE OPTION TO PURCHASE A BLOCK OF PASTURE LAND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE FROM THE PROPERTY - EXTENDING TO APPROX 2.5 ACRES. LOCAL COUNCIL The Council of the Borough of Oswestry, Castle View, Oswestry, Shropshire. TEL; (01691) 671111 TENURE We understand from the vendor(s) that the property is Freehold, confirmation of this should be sought by the prospective purchasers solicitor. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Drainage to be confirmed.
Please note that any services or appliances noted in these particulars have not been tested and should be tested before proceeding. VIEWING By appointment through the selling agents. Halls, Oswestry Office, TEL (01691) 670320. WEBSITE Please note that all of our properties can be viewed on our website.
www.hallsestateagents.co.uk
e-mail address oswestry@halls.to . This property was personally inspected by:-
Hayley Jackson BSc(hons) A.N.A.E.A
Stephen Christian-Powell F.N.A.E.A. Halls Auctioneers 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 Auctioneers Ltd. Welshbridge, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8LA. Registered in England 02536221.
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