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"A wonderful rural home nestled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside offering spacious accommodation together with planning to convert two detached barns. The property briefly comprises reception hall, 3 reception rooms including an orangery, breakfast kitchen, boot room, large store cool room, cellar & cloaks with W.C. There are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are large landscaped gardens and land extending to 2.4 acres.

Location The Old Nook is situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Cheswardine, home to a thriving local community. The village features traditional pubs, a community shop open daily, a church, and a well regarded primary school. In addition, there is a welcoming coffee shop and a vibrant village hall that regularly hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

The nearby town of Market Drayton provides a weekly market and a wide range of leisure, recreational and shopping facilities, canal and marina.

Brief Description The Old Nook is a charming property with a rich history, dating back over 200 years. Originally constructed as a workers cottage for the Cheswardine Hall Estate, it was built using locally sourced estate bricks. In 1916, the property was sympathetically extended to enhance its footprint, and in 2022, a beautifully designed Orangery was added, seamlessly blending period character with modern living.

Presented to an exceptional standard throughout, The Old Nook offers spacious and versatile accommodation extending to over 2,300 sq ft. The interior is complemented by beautifully landscaped wrap around gardens, providing a tranquil and private setting. Additionally, the property boasts three well maintained paddocks to the side, ideal for equestrian or smallholding use. In total, the grounds extend to approximately 2.4 acres.

Accommodation The spacious and versatile accommodation at The Old Nook has been thoughtfully arranged to suit both family living and entertaining. The entrance porch opens into a welcoming tiled hallway, which leads through to a generously proportioned living room. This elegant space
features a striking fireplace, travertine flooring, and large windows that frame delightful views of the front gardens, filling the room with natural light.

The adjacent dining room offers ample space for formal gatherings and includes a characterful fireplace, quarry tiled floors, and double doors that open into the beautifully constructed Orangery. Completed in 2022, this light filled addition provides stunning panoramic views over the landscaped gardens, the adjacent paddocks, and the rolling countryside beyond.

The heart of the home is the bespoke breakfast kitchen, which boasts an extensive range of base and wall mounted units with granite worktops, a Belfast sink, and a range style cooker. Additional integrated appliances ensure practicality, while the generous size of the kitchen
comfortably accommodates a farmhouse style table and chairs, ideal for everyday family meals. From here, there is access to a useful cellar, perfect for storage, and a rear hallway leading to a cloakroom with W.C. and a large cold room boot room complete with raised cold settle
shelves. A separate laundry room is located just outside the rear of the house.

Stairs rise from the main hall to a light and airy first floor landing. The master bedroom enjoys views over the front gardens and benefits from a well appointed en suite bathroom. There are three additional double bedrooms, all enjoying attractive outlooks, and a spacious family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle.

Gardens & Grounds The property is accessed via a set of electric gates leading to a feature fountain turning circle. The drive continues through the gardens and past the barns to the large parking area.

The large surrounding gardens include paved areas and a pleasant courtyard area with original well and a pergola. Adjacent to the gardens and house are 3 paddocks with their own road access and water supply.

Planning Permission was granted in May 2025 to convert the two barns into two residential dwellings both with separate access from the house, gardens and ample car parking. The barns are currently utilised as garaging, storage and offices with a small kitchenette and W.C.

Development Potential Planning Permission 24 04844 FUL was granted in May 2025 to convert the two barns. There is provision for the barns to have independent access away from the main house. They will both have their own gardens and ample car parking. There is a 1,000ft2 barn with planning for 3 bedrooms and a 2,800ft 4 bedroom barn and additional barn 1,000 ft2 attached barn which is currently used as offices with a small kitchenette and W.C.

Road, Rail & Air The property is located 10 minute s drive of the A41 which provides good access to the A53 and M54.

Telford & Stafford railway stations are a 30 minute drive from the property. Stafford station is on the West Coast Main line and the line at Telford has direct access to Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton & Birmingham.

Located within 1 hour and 30 minutes of Liverpool John Lennon, Manchester and Birmingham Airports providing quick and easy access to all European and wider international travel.

Schooling There is a local primary school within the village and there are secondary schools in Market Drayton and Newport. There are popular independent schools in the area, including Old Hall School and Wrekin College in Wellington, Prestfelde School Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury School and Shrewsbury High School for Girls.

Sporting A wide range of golf and leisure activities are close by, with golf at Market Drayton, Wrekin Golf Club and The Shropshire at Muxton There is horse racing at Wolverhampton, Bangor on Dee and Chester, shooting at West Midlands Shooting Ground in Hodnet, flying at Sleap airfield and a large number of local sports clubs within 10 miles.

Method Of Sale The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Services We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electricity. Drainage is provided to a septic tank.

Council Tax Shropshire The current Council Tax Band is E on the Shropshire Council Register.

Local Authority Shropshire Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND

Viewing Arrangements Strictly through the Agents Halls, 8 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW
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Anti Money Laundering Aml Checks We are legally obligated to undertake anti money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £30 including VAT per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

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