• Superb Former School House
• Exceptional Architectural Features
• Beautifully Presented Throughout
• Kitchen ,Separate Dining/ Family Room
• Drawing Room, Conservatory
• Master Bedroom with En Suite
• Three Further Bedrooms & Family Bathroom
• Double Garage & Driveway Parking
• Attractive Rural Location
• EPC Rating F, Council Tax Band G

BRIEF DESCRIPTION An absolutely outstanding former school house. Built in 1867 by the renowned English Gothic Revival architect Benjamin Ferrey, commissioned by the Burton Borough Family as part of the relocation of the church and school adjoining the Chetwynd Deer Park (a Grade II Registered Historic Park and Garden). Charmingly attached to the adjoining Master's house on one side with views over glorious Shropshire countryside and benefitting from magnificent architectural features throughout.

The accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall with arched door to Feature Hallway with high ceiling and stunning coloured glass mullioned window, Feature Staircase with Gallery, Ground Floor W.C., Drawing Room with access to Conservatory, Family Room/Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Boot Room, First Floor with Main Bedroom En-Suite, Three Further Double Bedrooms with immense character and a Family Bathroom. Extensive gardens surround the property and are divided into three parts and there is also a generous Double Garage.





LOCATION The property is just 1.8 miles from Newport's busy High Street, with its mix of shops, boutiques, cafes, pubs and a Victorian indoor market - and is within the catchment area of Newport's highly regarded Primary, High and Grammar Schools.

A wider selection of shops, amenities and employment opportunities are available in Telford, Stafford and Shrewsbury - and the excellent rail connections from Telford and Stafford mean Birmingham and Manchester are in commutable distance.

ACCOMMODATION

TIMBER FRAMED STORM PORCH With sandstone archway and solid timber door to:

ENTRANCE HALL With pitch pine flooring, oak panelling to walls, double radiator, high ceilings, cornicing, glazed mullioned window with coloured glass. Off the entrance hall there is access to the ground floor W.C.

GROUND FLOOR W.C. With low level W.C., wash hand basin, radiator, tiled wall and half tiled walls.

DRAWING ROOM 20' 0" x 11' 6" (6.1m x 3.51m) With pitch pine flooring, feature brick built fireplace with oak beam raised tiled hearth, inset spotlights, cornicing to ceiling, mullioned window overlooking the gardens and views across open countryside, double radiator and double doors through to:

CONSERVATORY 10' 7" x 10' 4" (3.23m x 3.15m) With ceramic tiled floor, double French doors leading to patio and ceiling fan light.

DINING/SITTING ROOM 22' 0" x 14' 2" (6.71m x 4.32m) With mullioned windows on two sides, timber flooring, cornicing and double doors through to:

KITCHEN 15' 0" x 11' 1" (4.57m x 3.38m) With a range of oak fronted units comprising base cupboards and drawers, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer and space and plumbing for dishwasher. Integral fridge, built in double oven, larder storage cupboard, work surfaces over base cupboards with ceramic 1 1/2 sink unit with mixer tap over, four ring electric hob unit with extractor hood over, good range of wall cupboards incorporating glazed display cabinets, double radiator and door through to:

ENCLOSED REAR ENTRANCE PORCH With skylight and stable door to gardens. Stairs rise from hallway to:

FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING

FULL GALLERY LANDING Over looking the hallway, exposed timbers to ceiling and feature coloured glazed window. Recessed area which is perfect for a desk and working area. There is an airing cupboard with slatted shelving and hanging rail. Further along the landing there is double radiator, exposed timbers and loft access.

BEDROOM ONE 20' 2" x 11' 0" (6.15m x 3.35m) With coloured glass to feature mullioned window, two skylights and exposed timbers to walls and ceiling, double built in wardrobes and two radiators.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 7' 6" x 5' 2" (2.29m x 1.57m) With corner bath, electric shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., skylight with views over open countryside.

BEDROOM TWO 14' 2" x 10' 9" (4.32m x 3.28m) With mullioned feature window with coloured glass insert, radiator, skylight and exposed timbers.

BEDROOM THREE 10' 9" x 10' 0" (3.28m x 3.05m) With mullioned window with coloured glass insert, skylight, radiator, built-in wardrobe and overhead cupboard.

BEDROOM FOUR 10' 6" x 9' 0" (3.2m x 2.74m) With skylight, radiator and exposed timbers

FAMILY BATHROOM With panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., radiator, tiled splash areas, electric shower over bath, exposed timbers and skylight.

EXTERNALLY To the front of the property there is a holly hedge and a wide gravelled driveway with a further beech hedge, front lawned gardens, beech tree, cultivated borders, double width pathway surrounding the property with lawns and seating area. A five bar gate leads to gravelled parking area. There is a raised paved patio and lawned gardens with iron fencing and part brick walling, cultivated borders and hedge boundaries, with views over the surrounding countryside, several mature trees.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE With wood doors.

TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY To view this property, please contact our Newport Office, 30 High Street, Newport, TF10 7AQ or call us on 01952 820239. Email: Newport@barbers-online.co.uk

DIRECTIONS The property is 1.8 miles from our office in the High Street. Head north along the High Street, keeping the Church on your right, Shell Garage on your left - and at the mini roundabout by TFM carry straight on up the hill on Chester Road through the traffic calming measures. After approximately 0.8 miles you'll see a Church on your left - the property is just after the Church.


SERVICES We are advised the mains electricity and water are available, together with LPG central heating and septic tank. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor.

NOTE Please note the property is not a listed building.

INFORMATION REGARDING ARCHITECT https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/art-artists/name/benjamin-ferrey

REFERENCE TO GRADE II REGISTERED HISTORIC PARK AND GARDEN https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1001117?section=official-list-entry

LOCAL AUTHORITY Telford & Wrekin Council, Southwater One, Southwater Square, Southwater Way, Telford, TF3 4JG. Tel: 01952 380000

EPC RATING - F-22 The full energy performance certificate (EPC) is available for this property upon request.

PROPERTY INFORMATION We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested. If there is any point which is of particular importance please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

AML REGULATIONS We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Movebutler who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, directly to Movebutler, and is non-refundable.

TENURE We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries. Vacant possession upon completion.

METHOD OF SALE For Sale by Private Treaty.

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