Knockin, Oswestry

£335,000

Guide price

A particularly charming and enviable semi detached period cottage, tastefully presented with well stocked gardens, parking and garden store, whilst set in a pretty area of the village, within walking distance of amenities.

DIRECTIONS

From Oswestry proceed south on the A5 and on reaching the main roundabout take the third exit for Knockin. Follow this through to the village and then take the next left turning after the shop onto Kinnerley Road. Proceed a short distance and the property will be seen just before the Medical Practice on the left. The entrance to the driveway is set down the private shared access.

SITUATION

The property is attractively positioned within the heart of the village conservation area. Set off a lane and within walking distance of a good selection of village amenities, which include a pub, medical centre, shop/post office, church and cricket club. A primary school is available nearby in Kinnerley, whilst being in the catchment area for the popular Corbett School in Baschurch. Further comprehensive amenities can be found in Shrewsbury. Alternatively to the north is the popular market town of Oswestry with a rail service at Gobowen. Commuters should note that the village has easy access to the A5, which links north to Oswestry with access to Chester or alternatively south via Shrewsbury to Telford/M54.

DESCRIPTION

Greenfields offers a particularly well presented period semi detached cottage oozing with atmosphere. The property offers an element of charm rarely seen in the market today and will no doubt appeal to a wide range of buyers. The property has been improved, whilst incorporating secondary glazed windows and a modern oil fired central heating system. The layout to the ground floor provides three separate reception rooms, one of which has previously been utilised as a third bedroom, with the benefit of an adjacent shower room. There is also a high standard of decor. Points worthy of note include an attractively fitted kitchen, which incorporates a selection of appliances, with a quality range cooker. In addition there is a useful cellar for storage. On the first floor there are two good size double bedrooms served by a spacious shower room.

Outside, there is parking for a number of cars. The gardens are a particular feature, abound with colour and extensively stocked.

ENCLOSED PORCH

With tiled floor.

ENTRANCE HALL

With staircase rising to the first floor.

SITTING ROOM

With dado rail, secondary glazed window with front window aspect, double glazed twin French doors leading out to the side patio and garden.

DINING ROOM

With fireplace having wood burning stove and raised slate hearth and wooden mantle, built-in double full height storage cupboard, eye level glazed display cabinet.

LIVING ROOM

With period cast iron fireplace, built-in store/cloaks cupboard, attractive Karndean floor covering.

KITCHEN

With attractive patterned oak effect floor tiles, fitted contemporary country style kitchen fittings to include oak effect work surfaces with one and a half bowl sink unit and tile splash, selection of soft apple green coloured base and eye level units, including cupboards and drawers, fitted broom and pantry cupboard with pull-out basket unit, electric EVERHOT TWIN OVEN RANGE COOKER, freestanding SIEMENS FRIDGE FREEZER, BEKO WASHING MACHINE, external rear entrance door.

GUEST CLOAKS/SHOWER ROOM

With tiled floor and tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted direct feed shower unit, glazed door and splash screen, close couple WC, pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror over and lighting unit, exposed ceiling beam, chrome ladder radiator.

From the kitchen, a door gives access to:

CELLAR

With stone steps and comprising a single chamber with fitted shelving for storage. Light and socket.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM 1 (DOUBLE)

With walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging rail.

BEDROOM 2 (DOUBLE)

With side window aspect over the driveway.

SHOWER ROOM

With marble tile effect Karndean flooring, tile/glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted direct feed shower unit, close couple WC, pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror unit over and lighting unit, fitted airing cupboard with slatted shelving with electric heating unit.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached over a shared (via right of way) tarmacadam driveway which leads to the property with a gravelled parking area.

THE GARDENS

These are wonderfully stocked and designed in a typical cottage style and comprise lawned areas divided by a gravelled path which leads to a wicket gate at the front of the house. This is flanked by red sandstone walling. Set around the lawns are a wealth of flowering shrubs, specimen trees and herbaceous plants, which are set in various beds. There is a trellis arch with climbing rose. In addition there are fruit trees, whilst against the house is a lovely wisteria and climbing rose. A path extends around to the rear of the house with the oil fired Worcester external sited central heating boiler and modern oil storage tank. Useful TIMBER GARDEN STORE.

Leading off the kitchen door is a mainly enclosed PATIO AREA with attractive gravelled section, including fern and variegated ivy. Leading off the patio is a pedestrian gate which is provided for the purpose of access to a manhole cover on the adjacent neighbouring property.

GENERAL REMARKS

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

The fitted carpets as laid and some light fittings are included in the sale. Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected. Oil fired central heating system. None of these services have been tested.

TENURE

Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

COUNCIL TAX

The property is currently showing as Council Tax Band C. Please confirm the council tax details via Shropshire Council on 0345 6789002 or visit www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands.

VIEWINGS

Halls, 20 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SP. Tel: 01691 670320. Email: oswestry@hallsgb.com