Howle Pool Farm is a characterful family home, being a former farmhouse enjoying views over Howle Pool, built c.1850 and subsequently extended to a high standard providing a comfortable living environment. Situated in the idyllic rural hamlet of Howle this property is surrounded by delightful gardens leading to an oak framed triple bay garage incorporating a stable and tack room with a stunning open plan annexe above, having an excellent opportunity to rent the adjacent paddock should prospective purchasers wish to do so. The property enjoys a peaceful and private outlook to open countryside yet within easy commuting distance of Shrewsbury, Stafford and Telford with their mainline railway stations and links to the M6 and M54 motorways.

Howle is a small hamlet situated within four miles of the market town of Newport with its range of high street shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities. Newport has highly rated primary and secondary schools, including Adams Grammar and Newport Girls High School. The villages of Tibberton, Childs Ercall and Edgmond are also in close proximity with outstanding primary schools, pubs and a shop and a church respectively.

Briefly the well maintained accommodation comprises, Hallway, Snug/Sitting Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Utility and WC to the ground floor with a useful cellar and boiler room. Four Bedrooms, Family Bathroom and separate Shower Room to the first floor. Outside the facilities include a triple bay garage and stable with annexe above, the sweeping driveway ends in a turning area providing off road parking for several vehicles.   The property has been lived in by the current owners for 17 years and benefits from oil central heating.

AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

In more detail:- Entrance Porch with tiled step and log store having panelled Front Door into:-

HALLWAY: with engineered oak wood flooring. Front aspect double glazed window and panelled radiator. Useful understairs recess with stairs rising to an open galleried landing having feature circular and Velux style roof windows offering plenty of light. Glazed door into:-

SITTING ROOM/SNUG: 3.77m x 3.05m (12’2” x 10’) having a wealth of exposed beams as a property feature. Recess fireplace with electric flame effect burner. Panelled radiator and side aspect double glazed window.

LIVING ROOM: 4.63m x 3.83m (15’2” X 12’6”) with two double glazed windows and front aspect. Panelled radiator. Engineered oak wooden floors and timber exposed ceiling beams.   Useful shelved meter cupboard. Recessed fireplace and solid hearth incorporating CHESNEY multi fuel burner.

MODERN DINING KITCHEN: 5.10m x 3.05m (16’8” x 10’) having a range of Shaker style cabinets comprising base and wall mounted cupboards and drawers with composite granite work surfaces and splash backs. Includes ceramic Belfast style sink with mixer tap and a double glazed window with a breathtaking view of Howle Pool. Built-in NEFF double oven and grill with a separate NEFF 4 ring halogen hob and extractor cooker hood above. Integrated dishwasher. Glazed display cabinet with further storage below and Heatstore electric floor heater. Integrated larder fridge. Composite granite canopy Breakfast Bar with further storage and integrated freezer below. Tiled floor. Modern double glazed fully hinged doors opening onto the raised decking area enjoying a sunny aspect and views across the rear gardens and paddock.

UTILITY ROOM: 3.05m x 1.15 m (10’ x 3’9”) having inset stainless sink and drainer unit with base cupboard below and plumbing provision for washing machine. Wall mounted storage cupboards and tiled floor. Panelled radiator. Front and side aspect double glazed windows. Wooden panelled external door opening to walled court yard.

CLOAKROOM: with corner wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Tiled floor and double glazed window.

From the Sitting Room step down into:-

SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM / DINING ROOM: 7.02m x 3.65m (23’ x 12’) enjoying lots of light with dual aspect windows and double glazed uPVC French style doors opening to the patio area with further views of the gardens. Exposed ceiling beams and panelled radiators. Recessed fireplace and natural slate hearth incorporating CHESNEY multi fuel burner.

Stairs rise from the Hallway to the first floor galleried LANDING

MASTER BEDROOM: 3.53m x 3.65m (11’7” x 12’) with uPVC double glazed dual aspect windows having views across open countryside. Panelled radiator. Two built-in double width wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Inner lobby leads to:

SHOWER ROOM: with fully tiled shower cubicle having chrome faced mains shower and curved modesty screen.   Ceramic wash basin and tiled shelf having storage recess below. Close coupled WC. Chrome faced ladder radiator. Wooden flooring and double glazed window.

BEDROOM FOUR: 2.86m x 2.53m (9’4” x 8’3”) having uPVC double glazed window and rear aspect. Panelled radiator.

Across the LANDING and onto a useful second lobby     currently used as a study area

BEDROOM TWO: 3.75m x 2.95m (12’4 x 9’8”) with dual aspect double glazed windows. Panelled radiator.

BEDROOM THREE: 2.94m x 3.05m max (9’7” x 10’) having front aspect double glazed window. Circular wash basin and storage cupboard below. Built-in airing cupboard incorporating hot water cylinder. Panelled radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM: comprising coloured suite having inset bath with tiled surround. Separate tiled shower cubicle and mains shower. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Radiator and wooden flooring. Double glazed window.

OUTSIDE: A pavioured entrance shared with Howle Pool Barns leads to a wooden barred gate and onto the gravelled driveway having an enclosed lawn and walled forecourt to the front of the property enjoying views towards Howle Pool. The forecourt opens to a further paved area with access to the utility room and steps down to the gardens and grounds. The driveway sweeps gently to the rear of the home having neatly laid lawns surrounding the property with several mature oak trees providing shade and sandstone walls with a variety of flowering shrubs, plants and perennials. The gardens benefit from a largely southerly aspect bordered by established laurel hedges and post and rail fencing. There is a lovely secluded seating area where you can enjoy the last of the evening sun and also a sunny paved patio accessed off the Dining Room.

Leading from the kitchen is an extensive raised decking area, (24’7” x 12’7”) ideal for entertaining, recently refurbished with composite decking having contemporary glazed balustrading (to be completed) and a 25 year guarantee. Steps lead down to the gravel driveway. Below the decking provides useful storage space, access to the Boiler

Room and a sandstone CELLAR: 3.65m x 3.05m (12’ x 10’) with power and lights. The driveway leads to an oak framed triple bay GARAGE: 6.93m x 5.07m (22’9” x 18’7”) with electric power, light and water tap incorporating tack room and stable with a concrete yard adjoining. The yard leads to a one acre fully enclosed paddock (not included in the purchase price but can be let by separate negotiation to interested prospective purchasers).

An external staircase leads to a first floor stunning open plan ANNEXE: 10.18m x 5.82m (33’5” X 19’1”) offering a variety of uses such as home office, games or entertaining room. Recently completed to a high specification the annexe includes open plan spacious accommodation with laminate flooring throughout, electric heating and with separate hard wired Wi-Fi. Exposed timber trusses incorporating double glazed sealed windows take advantage of the views over the paddock. A fitted kitchen area provides a range of modern base cupboards and drawers with composite work surfaces having inset sink and drainer unit, integrated dishwasher and fridge. Separate cloaks/WC and wash hand basin.

COUNCIL TAX: We are advised by Telford & Wrekin local authority, that the property is Band F.

EPC RATING: TO BE CONFIRMED

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. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage to a septic tank.

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

DIRECTIONS: Proceed from Newport High Street through Lower Bar and across the mini roundabout by the petrol station. Continue out of town along Chetwynd Road proceeding northwards. At the T junction turn left onto A41 towards Whitchurch. After approximately 2 miles take a left turn opposite Standford Bridge Garage signposted Childs Ercall and enter the hamlet of Howle. Follow this road winding towards the pool and the property 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.

5. AML Regulations: to ensure compliance with the latest Anti Money Laundering Regulations, all intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documents prior to the issue of sale confirmation.

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