FOR SALE BY UNCONDITIONAL ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION. Key Highlights • 7 double bedrooms • 5 reception rooms • 2 bathrooms + attic rooms + large cellars • Showpiece open-plan kitchen/diner/family space • Biomass heating + underfloor heating (extension) • Generous driveway with turning area + additional parking • Substantial detached outbuilding with conversion potential (STPP) • Approx. 1 acre plot backing onto open farmland • Beautiful rural views
A substantial and highly versatile 7-bedroom Victorian detached home, set in around 1 acre with stunning countryside views and excellent potential for further development.
Originally built in 1899, this impressive former hotel blends character features with modern living, including a striking open-plan kitchen/dining/family room added in 2018.
The Property
A grand entrance hall sets the tone, leading to a range of spacious and flexible living areas including a lounge, dining room, sitting room, playroom and utility.
The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen/diner/family room, designed for modern living with high-quality fittings, a central island and direct access to the gardens.
Upstairs offers 7 well-proportioned bedrooms, along with attic rooms and extensive cellar space, giving excellent flexibility for growing families or multi-generational living.
The Accommodation In Greater Detail Comprises -
Impressive period arched open porch leading to enclosed porch, with quarry tiled floor, sealed unit double glazed double doors with matching windows to side, gives access to:
Entrance Porch - Having period tiled floor, period leaded stained glazed wooden door with matching windows to side, gives access to:
Reception Hallway - Having period tiled floor and feature stone steps, coving to ceiling, radiator. large walk-in store with radiator.
Wooden panel door from reception hallway gives access to:
Bay Fronted Lounge - 6.35m max into bay x 4.90m (20'10 max into bay x 1 - Having wood burning stove set to a tiled hearth with impressive timber fire surround set to an exposed brick chimney breast, walk-in bay with a range of glazed sash windows to front, glazed sash window to side, radiator, exposed wooden flooring, coving to ceiling, dado rail.
From reception hallway wooden framed double doors give access to:
Bay Fronted Dining Room - 7.14m max into bay x 4.95m (23'5 max into bay x 16 - Having walk-in bay with glazed sash windows to front, glazed sash window to side, feature exposed brick chimney breast with open fire, coving to ceiling, dado rail, radiator.
Wooden framed glazed door from bay fronted dining room gives access to:
Lobby - With glazed sash window to side, stained glazed wooden entrance door to front.
Access is given to:
Former Gentleman's Urinals -
Panel door from reception hallway gives access to:
Bay Fronted Sitting Room - 5.82m max into bay x 4.62m (19'1 max into bay x 15 - Having walk-in bay with glazed sash windows, feature exposed brick chimney breast with wood burning stove, wood effect flooring, radiator.
Wooden panel door from reception hallway gives access to:
L Shaped Utility - 4.93m max x 3.86m max (16'2 max x 12'8 max) - Having wooden eye level and base units, fitted Granite and wooden worktop with inset ceramic twin sink and mixer tap over, glazed sash window to side, tiled floor, radiator, large original shelved storage cupboards, wall mounted extractor fan, space for appliances.
Wooden framed glazed double doors from reception hallway gives access to:
Impressive Extended Kitchen/Diner/Family Room - 9.32m x 5.92m (30'7 x 19'5) - The kitchen comprises: A range of bespoke eye level and base units with built-in cupboards and drawers, fitted Granite worktops with butler sink and drainer unit to side and mixer tap over, free standing AGA cooker, space for an American style fridge freezer, kitchen island with integrated breakfast bar with fitted Granite worktop, oven below, induction hob, storage cupboards, integrated dishwasher, wood effect flooring with underfloor heating, aluminum framed roof lantern, glazed sash window with pleasing aspect to rear.
The dining/family area comprises: Wood effect flooring with underfloor heating, aluminum glazed roof lantern, sealed unit double glazed French doors giving access to rear gardens, sealed unit double glazed windows to side and above offering a pleasing rural aspect, recessed spotlights to ceiling.
Wooden door from kitchen/diner/family room gives access to:
Walk-In Pantry - 2.95m x 1.17m (9'8 x 3'10) - Having fitted shelving, tiled floor.
Panel door from kitchen/diner/family gives access to:
Rear Entrance - Having tiled floor, part glazed door giving access to side and rear of property.
From rear entrance panel doors give access to:
Study - 2.62m x 1.96m (8'7 x 6'5) - Having glazed sash windows to rear and side of property, wood effect flooring.
Cloakroom - Having WC with hidden cistern, contemporary wash hand basin with mixer tap over, glazed sash window to side., tiled floor, recessed spotlights to ceiling.
Panel door from reception hallway gives access to a:
Large Cellar - Section one 16'1 x 11'4, Section two 9'2 x 5'0, Section three 5'0 x 4'4, Section four 16'2 x 6'11, Section five 16'3 x 9'11, Section six 9'10 x 7'8, Section seven 16'2 x 14'7. Some of the sections have glazed windows and one of them has a UPVC double glazed door to the side of the property.
From reception hallway stairs rise to:
Half Landing - With panel doors giving access to: Two bedrooms and family bathroom.
Bedroom - 4.88m x 4.70m (16'0 x 15'5) - Having two secondary double glazed sash windows to rear and side of the property, period fireplace, original fitted store cupboard, radiator, coving to ceiling, exposed wooden flooring.
Bedroom - 4.88m x 3.86m (16'0 x 12'8) - Having two secondary double glazed sash windows to side and rear of property, original fitted store cupboard, period fireplace, radiator, exposed wooden flooring, coving to ceiling.
Bathroom - Having a three piece suite comprising: Timber style panel bath with shower attachment off taps, glazed shower screen to side, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC, two secondary double glazed sash window to rear, radiator, painted exposed wooden flooring, wall mounted extractor fan.
From half landing stairs rise to:
First Floor Landing - Having radiator, two secondary double glazed sash windows to front, coving to ceiling.
From first floor landing panel doors give access to: Three bedrooms.
Bedroom - 5.41m x 4.93m (17'9 x 16'2) - Having three secondary double glazed sash windows to front and side of property, original fitted store cupboard, period fireplace, antique style radiator, exposed wooden flooring, coving to ceiling.
Bedroom - 4.90m x 3.05m (16'1 x 10'0) - Having secondary double glazed sash window to side, period fireplace, original fitted store cupboard, exposed wooden flooring, radiator.
Bedroom - 4.93m x 3.02m (16'2 x 9'11) - Having three secondary double glazed sash windows to side and front of property, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, exposed wooden flooring.
From first floor landing stairs rise to:
Half Landing - With wooden panel doors giving access to: Two further bedrooms and bathroom
Bedroom - 5.03m x 4.60m (16'6 x 15'1) - Having glazed window to rear, exposed wooden flooring, radiator, exposed timbers to ceiling, pedestal wash hand basin, period fireplace.
Bedroom - 4.88m x 3.89m (16'0 x 12'9) - Having glazed window to rear, pedestal wash hand basin, exposed wooden flooring, radiator, period fireplace, exposed timbers to ceiling.
Bathroom - Having a three piece suite comprising: Timber style panel bath with shower attachment off taps and glazed shower screen to side, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, exposed wooden flooring, glazed window to rear, heated towel rail, shaver point.
From half landing stairs rise to:
Second Floor Landing - Having exposed wooden flooring.
Wooden framed glazed panel doors give access to: Two loft rooms.
Loft Room One - 4.90m max x 4.19m excluding recesses (16'1 max x 1 - Having glazed windows to front, exposed wooden flooring.
Loft Room Two - 5.03m max x 5.16m max (16'6 max x 16'11 max ) - Having exposed wooden flooring, glazed windows to front.
Outside - To the right hand-side of the property there is a gravel forecourt which could provide additional parking if required. To the left hand-side of the property there is a generous size driveway with turning area providing ample parking for a number of vehicles. Directly to the rear of the property there is a garden area with natural pond which borders local farmland and takes full advantage of the panoramic views. To the side of this there is a substantial and interesting detached outbuilding with adjoining stores, which subject to planning could provide further accommodation i.e annex / holiday let etc. Any genuinely interested parties will have to make their own enquires to the local planning department with regards to this.
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Outside
The property sits within generous grounds of approximately 1 acre, featuring lawned gardens, a natural pond and uninterrupted views over surrounding farmland.
A large detached outbuilding with adjoining stores offers exciting scope for conversion into an annexe or holiday let (subject to planning).
Ample parking is provided via a large driveway and additional forecourt.
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Location
Situated on the edge of the popular village of Westbury, just:
• 8 miles from Welshpool
• 10 miles from Shrewsbury
Excellent road links nearby provide easy access to the M54, M5 and M6, making it ideal for commuters.
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Nearby Schools
• Westbury School
• Brynhafren CP School
• Long Mountain CofE Primary School
• Minsterley Primary School
• Trinity CofE Primary School
• Pontesbury CofE Primary School
• Mary Webb School and Science College
• Prestfelde
• Shrewsbury School
• Shrewsbury High School for Girls
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Additional Information
The current owners are relocating, creating a rare opportunity for buyers to secure this impressive home at a level below full open market value.
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Viewings
Early viewings from serious prospective buyers who can demonstrate that they are proceedable under auction terms are strongly recommended to appreciate the space, setting and potential on offer.
Freehold
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Impressive 7 Bedroom Detached Property.
Large Grounds of approximately 1.0 acre.
Outbuildings.
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