Available with No Upward Chain
Meretown Cottage is situated in a most pleasant position enjoying views to the rear across open countryside towards Aqualate Mere, located in the popular rural hamlet of Meretown. It is constructed in a classical red brick neo-Tudor architectural style finished with a Staffordshire blue clay tile roof. The area is located within the Forton and Meretown Conservation Area and whilst the property itself is understood not to be a listed building, prospective purchasers are advised to make further enquiries of the Stafford Planning Authority as to any future visual additions or alterations to the exterior of the property.
Meretown and Forton are pretty hamlets, less than two miles from the centre of the market town of Newport. Two of its notable buildings are the 14th Century All Saints Church and the thriving Swan public house, a former coaching inn, well renowned for its good food and beer. Close by is the highly regarded pre-school Forton Nursery. Newport has a wealth of local amenities, including shops, leisure facilities and schools of good reputation. The village is also within easy commuting distance of Stafford, Telford and Shrewsbury, with their wider range of amenities and the A41 about 0.5 miles distant gives direct access to the M54 and Wolverhampton.
The generously sized accommodation on two floors would benefit from some redecoration and refurbishment but offers lots of potential to improve/upgrade and provide a wonderful family home.
In more detail:-
Panelled door into Entrance Hall and
Living Room
14'11" x 11'10" (4.56 x 3.61)
with front aspect window. Radiator. Brick built fireplace and open grate.
Inner Lobby
having useful understairs storage cupboard and shelved pantry.
Sitting Room
9'11" x 10'1" (3.03 x 3.09)
with brick fireplace and open grate. Front aspect window. Radiator.
Step down to
Dining Kitchen
20'8" x 9'3" (6.30 x 2.83)
having a range of pine fronted cupboards and drawers with inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Space for cooker and plumbing provision for washing machine. Oil fired central heating boiler and radiator. Timber casement windows having side and rear aspects. Built-in shelved storage cupboard.
Bathroom
with tiled floor and fully tiled walls. Panelled bath. Pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Radiator. Stairs from the Living Room rise to the first floor Landing, having rear aspect window and views towards Aqualate Mere.
Bedroom 1
14'11" x 10'0" (4.57 x 3.05)
having front aspect. Radiator.
Bedroom 2
11'10" x 7'11" (3.61 x 2.42)
with built-in shelved wardrobe. Front aspect window and radiator.
Shower Room
having separate tiled shower cubicle and shower unit. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Radiator and side aspect window.
Shelved airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Outside
Approached through a wooden pedestrian gate to the front, the property has generous gardens on both sides, enclosed by an attractive sandstone built boundary wall laid chiefly to lawns and mature shrubs and plants with a number of fruit trees etc. Concrete pavings and pathways lead to a former vegetable garden and substantial timber built GARAGE ( 6.15 x 5.88) and adjacent WORKSHOP (4.39 x 2.50) with woodstore. To the rear of the main property there are also two attached brick and tile wood and coal sheds.
Access can be gained off the lane via a metal field gate located further along from the boundary wall to additional land included in the sale offering potential for further garaging and off road parking subject to necessary approvals and consents.
Additional Information
COUNCIL TAX: We are advised by the Local Authority, Stafford Borough Council, that the property is in Band D.
EPC RATING: F (32)
TENURE: We are advised by the Vendor, that the property is held Freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
SERVICES: We understand that mains water and electricity are connected. Private septic tank drainage.
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents. Tel: 01952 812519 Email: sales@tempertons.co.uk
DIRECTIONS: From Newport, proceed in a north-easterly direction for approximately 1 mile, along the A519, to the village of Forton. At the crossroads, just before the Swan public house, turn right and follow the road round passing Forton Church on the left. After crossing over an aqueduct and a small bridge, the property can be found on the left hand side (the first cottage on the left).
Agent's 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 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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