Greenacres Cottage is located approximately 1 mile from Newport which offers a wide range of local amenities, including a variety of shops, leisure facilities and restaurants etc. The property falls in the Newport catchment area renowned for its excellent schools, which are within walking distance. The property is also within comfortable commuting distance of Telford, Stafford, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham, with easy access to the A41 and the motorway network, including the M6 and M54.

This quintessential country cottage is full of charm and character, set on a quiet rural lane on the edge of Church Aston, with fine views over the Shropshire plains.  It is situated in the middle of a large plot of land, landscaped into defined areas.  Over the years, it has been sympathetically updated and maintained and retains many period elements including wooden latch and brace doors, slate hearths and some wooden feature beams.  Modern additions have been carefully selected in keeping with the character of the cottage and include replacement uPVC double glazed windows throughout, wood burning stoves and a uPVC framed double glazed conservatory.  The rooms on the ground floor flow around the building, with the stairs being in the centre of the property. Upstairs, the cottage has three large double bedrooms which have characterful sloping ceilings and a well-designed and spacious family shower room. The generous gardens have been landscaped to provide discrete areas for entertainment, working/storage and simply relaxing.  A self contained Shepherds Hut provides earning potential, having a separate portable toilet adjacent.

The home offers generous accommodation, briefly comprising a substantial dining kitchen, a sitting room, a living room, study (4th bedroom), utility, guest cloaks/WC and conservatory downstairs with three double bedrooms and family bathroom upstairs.  In more detail:-

A rustic timber, rendered brick and tile canopy porch, with glazed panels and integral stone seat provides a charming entry point to this home.  The porch has a quarry tiled floor and lantern light.  The modern, secure, uPVC part glazed stable door has been designed to look like the original wooden fitment and opens into:-

DINING KITCHEN: 5.75m x 3.65m (18’10” x 12’0”) this dual aspect light and airy room benefits three windows looking out over the front and side of the property, finished with Roman blinds.  The kitchen is a relatively modern addition to the property, having been designed in keeping with the character of the home and includes a range of base and wall mounted units with oak effect doors and drawers, a composite MAIA worksurface over and complementary tiling.  The worksurface includes an inset ceramic one and half bowl sink and drainer unit.  Modern appliances are integrated and include a dishwasher, under counter fridge and freezer.  A built-in Hotpoint oven with Baumatic ceramic four ring hob over sit under a modern stainless steel and glass extractor hood.  Tiled floor, inset directional ceiling spotlights, panelled radiator, TV aerial point.  A feature open brick fireplace with slate hearth and oak beamed mantle houses a log burning stove, providing a cosy focal point.  This fireplace is open through to the Living Room.

SITTING ROOM: 3.75m x 3.25m (12’4” x 10’9”) with ’French’ style doors opening to the conservatory.  Feature recessed fireplace with slate hearth and beamed lintel housing a wood burning stove.  Wall lights, panelled radiator, TV aerial point.

VICTORIAN STYLE CONSERVATORY: 3.35m x 2.75m max (11’0” x 9’0”) having uPVC double glazed panels sitting on painted skimmed finished dwarf walls.  Ceiling light with integral fan.  French style double doors open to the rear garden.

T SHAPED HALLWAY: part tiled floor continued from the Utility Room.  Rear aspect door opening to the garden.  Two panelled radiators, one concealed behind a decorative cover. Useful understairs storage cupboard with light, housing the alarm system panel. 

GUEST CLOAKS/WC: with tongue and groove panelling to the bottom half of the walls, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin.  Laminate flooring, extractor fan and panelled radiator.

UTILITY ROOM: this useful space has space and plumbing provision for a washing machine.  One wall is fitted with shelving.  Rear aspect window with tiled sill.  Tiled floor.

OFFICE: 3.50m x 1.98m (11’6” x 6’6”) located on the side of the property, this room provides plenty of space for desking, but could also be used as a further bedroom.  A recess houses shelving to one wall.  Side aspect window with venetian blind.  Panelled radiator. 

LIVING ROOM: 3.80m x 3.35m (12’6” x 11’0”) this dual aspect room enjoys the other side of the feature fireplace to the kitchen, also benefiting from the slate hearth and a further beamed mantle.  Windows look out over the front and side of the property.  Wall mounted TV aerial point.  Panelled radiator.

Stairs rise from the Hallway to the LANDING with rear aspect window with Roman blind.  Feature beams to sloped ceilings. 

BEDROOM ONE: 3.65m x 3.65m (12’0” x 12’0”) having dual aspect windows to the front and side of the property, with Roman blinds, affording stunning views across the local countryside to the Wrekin.  Built-in double width wardrobe with hanging rail and shelves.  Matching built-in generous airing cupboard.  TV aerial point.

BEDROOM TWO: 3.35m x 3.35m (11’0” x 11’0”) with rear aspect window with Roman blind.  Panelled radiator.  TV aerial point.

BEDROOM THREE: 3.65m max x 3.25m (12’0” x 10’9”) having dual aspect windows to the rear and side of the cottage with Roman blinds.  Built-in wardrobe.  Access hatch to loft space.  Panelled radiator.  TV aerial point.

CONTEMPORARY SHOWER ROOM: This generously sized room has been carefully designed and recently refitted.  With bespoke wall tiling, this room features a semi-circular full height shower cubicle, with chrome Aquas mains shower with both rainhead and hand-held style shower heads.  The wash hand basin is set into a modern gloss fronted vanity unit, with an illuminated wall mounted mirror above having infra red sensor.   Close coupled WC.  Victorian style radiator with integrated towel rail.  Front aspect window with patterned glazing.  Vinyl flooring.

OUTSIDE:  The grounds to Greenacres Cottage have been carefully landscaped to provide discrete areas for entertaining, working and simply relaxing.

The property is accessed from Pitchcroft Lane through two wooden five bar gates, over an attractive block paved driveway, flanked by block retaining walls, providing ample off road parking for several cars.  There is an adjacent pedestrian gate under an attractive trellised archway.  This block paving continues as a pathway around the side of the house, adjacent to the road, where it opens out into a large and appealing formal REAR GARDEN with block paved sun terrace.  Curved steps lead up to a further paved seating area and the lawn, which stretches to the boundary.  This secluded garden is predominantly bounded by low hedges, providing privacy but also affording views over the surrounding countryside.  Low brick retaining walls around the edge of the path and sun terrace support borders filled with a variety of shrubs.  The oil tank is carefully concealed behind a trellis fence and the modern Biodisc septic tank is also hidden under decking.

A useful block and tile log store sits to one side of the driveway, with power and light.  Steps up lead to the FRONT GARDEN which benefits from a paved patio area to the left hand side with specimen fruit trees and low level wattle screening to the fields beyond, and a brick pavioured semi-circular seating area to the right hand side, which provides a perfect spot to enjoy the far reaching views past the Lilleshall Monument to The Wrekin.  A paved, shaped pathway, leads up the garden, alongside a useful block of three brick built STORAGE BUILDINGS: 12.5m x 1.85m (41’0” x 6’0”) in total, have outside lighting and power and light to the inside of the first unit. A further brick built WORKSHOP: 3.95m x 3.80m (13’0” x 12’6”) has power and light.  A gate leads through into a paved area, bordered by fencing and hedges with a substantial wooden dog kennel and run.  A further gate leads through to a further garden area, having a self-contained Shepherds Hut (with earning potential) having power, light and adjacent portable toilet.  A further seating area provides a secluded spot to further enjoy the views over the surrounding countryside.  Another gate leads through to an unsurfaced area useful for further storage, large enough to accommodate a caravan or motorhome.

EPC RATING: E (43)

COUNCIL TAX: We are advised by the Local Authority, Telford & Wrekin Council, the property is Band E (currently £2,000.80 for the year 2019/2020).

TENURE: We are advised by the Vendors, that the property is held Freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

SERVICES: We understand that mains water and electricity are connected.  Drainage is to a private water borne septic tank.  Oil fired central heating.

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents Newport Office – 01952 812519

DIRECTIONS: From Newport town centre, proceed out of town on the Wellington Road and at the roundabout, proceed straight over (second exit) into Pitchcroft Lane.  Greenacres Cottage can be found on the left hand side.

AGENTS NOTES:

1.     Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, if you wish to ask a specific question about this property, please speak to the sales advisor who has inspected the property and we will try to check the information for you.

  The information in these property details is believed to be accurate but Tempertons does not give, nor does any Partner or employee have authority to give, any warranty as to the accuracy of any statement, written, verbal or visual.   You should not rely on any information contained herein.   

2.     Please note that we have not tested the equipment/appliances and services in the property. Interested applicants are advised to commission their own appropriate investigations before formulating their offer to purchase.

3.     Our room sizes are quoted in metres on a wall-to-wall basis to the nearest one tenth of a metre.  The imperial equivalent (included in brackets and correct to within 3 inches) is only intended as an approximate guide for those not yet conversant with metric measurements.  Measurements should not be used for ordering fitments, new carpets or furniture etc.

4.  The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.  It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and potential purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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