House For Sale £800,000
Dating back to the early 19th century, The Moss Farm is an impressive, detached property with 2.3 acres of ground, a range of outbuildings and extensive gardens. Situated well away from the road, it is approached via a long private driveway. The rear of the property borders the Fenn's & Whixall National Nature Reserve, and the Ellesmere Canal is easily accessible to the front. The property briefly comprises reception hall, lounge, dining room, study, a large breakfast kitchen, cloaks/W.C and ground floor bedroom/family room, complete with en-suite. There are 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and many period features.
Location - Whixall - The Moss Farm is located very close to the Ellesmere Canal (Prees branch) with a tow path that is great for walking, running & riding. There are bridle paths also close by and the historic Allmans Lift Bridge which gives access to Canal Cottage. The Moss Farm backs onto The Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve, part of Britain's third largest lowland raised bog Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Situated in Whixall, The Moss Farm is within easy driving distance of Whitchurch, Ellesmere and Wem, all of which have an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The local primary school is less than a mile away and enjoys an excellent reputation.
Brief Description - The Moss Farm has been lovingly restored by the current owners to provide a wonderful family home with guest and potential holiday let accommodation. This spacious home briefly comprises reception hall, lounge, dining room, study, cloaks with W.C. There is a large breakfast kitchen, boot room / utility and walk in pantry. There is also a spacious bedroom suite/family room to the ground floor with luxurious en-suite. To the 1st floor is a landing with original early 19th century oak wall timbers, master bedroom with en suite, 2 further double bedrooms and a stunning family bathroom. Stairs to the 2nd floor lead to a 4th double bedroom.
The property has a wealth of original features including oak beams and wall timbers. The doors are all solid oak with cast iron door furniture. The central heating system is oil fired and all windows are double glazed.
The property has large gardens and paddocks extending to 2.3 acres and there is a range of outbuildings including a large 60ft x24ft barn/workshop, a large, covered vehicle barn, a hay barn and stable. LED floodlights to all buildings and paddocks.
Reception Hall - 5.79m max x 4.95m (18'11" max x 16'2") - Features double solid oak, half-glazed front doors and double-glazed window to the front, a slate-tiled floor, recessed LED spot lights and understairs storage. The hall leads to a walk-in pantry with quarry-tiled floor and door to the
Cloakroom - White suite comprising low flush W.C, wash hand basin, quarry-tiled floor, period-style radiator, recessed LED spot lights and a double glazed window.
Living Room - 4.34m'' x 4.14m'' (14'3'' x 13'7'') - Feature original brick fireplace with Clear View stove and solid oak flooring. This dual aspect room features a double-glazed window to the front and double-glazed French doors leading to the garden and decked area.
Dining Room - 4.34m'' x 4.14m'' (14'3'' x 13'7'') - Double glazed windows and double-glazed French doors to the decked area with views over the paddocks. Period-style radiator.
Study - 3.15m'' max x 2.90m'' (10'4'' max x 9'6'') - Double-glazed window, slate-tiled floor and inset spot lights to the ceiling. Period-style radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - 8.23m max x 4.88m (27' max x 16') - Stunning spacious kitchen with exposed oak roof timbers and quarry-tiled flooring. The kitchen comprises a wide range of base units and worktop surfaces. There is plenty of space for free-standing kitchen furniture including dressers and sideboards. There is a Belfast sink, double-oven and ceramic, electric induction ceramic hob. Period-style radiator. The kitchen has double-glazed windows to the front and to the rear including oak-framed French doors to the rear garden with views towards the nature reserve.
Boot / Utility Room - 2.21m'' x 1.88m'' (7'3'' x 6'2'') - Oak stable door to the rear garden, wall mounted units, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a floor mounted oil-fired boiler and quarry-tiled floor. Radiator.
Rear Hall - 0ak half-glazed door to the front of the property and double doors to storage cupboard. Quarry -floor.
Door to
Bedroom 5 / Family Room - 5.54m'' x 4.88m (18'2'' x 16') - Solid oak floor, double-glazed windows to the front and oak-framed French doors to the rear with a view towards the nature reserve. There is also a period-style radiator and door through to the
En Suite - Luxury suite comprising large walk-in shower enclosure, low flush W.C and feature wash hand basin. There is floor and wall tiling, towel radiator and double-glazed window.
First Floor Landing - Stairs ascend from the reception hall to the 1st floor landing with its feature exposed wall timbers. There is a double-glazed window to the rear and access to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One - 4.34m'' x 4.14m'' (14'3'' x 13'7'') - A dual-aspect room with double-glazed windows to the front and side with a wonderful outlook over the gardens, land and adjoining countryside. The bedroom also has a period-style radiator, built in wardrobe and door to
En Suite - Suite comprising shower enclosure, wash hand basin and W.C.
Bedroom Two - 4.14m'' x 3.43m'' (13'7'' x 11'3'') - Double-glazed windows with views over the gardens, paddocks and surrounding countryside. Radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.99m'' x 2.79m'' (13'1'' x 9'2'') - Double-glazed window to the front overlooking the garden and front paddock. There is a radiator and exposed oak beam.
Bathroom - 2.92m'' x 2.90m'' (9'7'' x 9'6'') - Stunning bathroom with quality fittings and original exposed oak wall timbers. The bathroom comprises a free-standing double-ended bath, separate large shower enclosure, feature wash hand basin and W.C. There is a double-glazed window and period-style radiator.
2nd Floor Landing - Staircase from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor landing with a door into
Bedroom Four - 3.89m'' x 2.79m'' (12'9'' x 9'2'') - There are three Velux double-glazed sky-lights, radiator, a door to under-eaves storage and large recessed shelf / TV stand.
Outside - The property is accessed via a driveway that sweeps past a paddock to the front of The Moss Farm where there is parking for many cars and an electric car charging point.
There are gardens to the front, side and rear of the property that are mainly laid to lawn and the remainder of the grounds comprise four separate paddocks.
Workshop - 18.29m x 7.32m (60' x 24') - Measuring 60 ft long by 24 ft wide. Large sliding door, power & lighting. There is a covered wood store to the side.
Open Fronted Garage / Barn - 9.75m x 6.71m (32' x 22') - Between the workshop and the property is a five-barred gate leading to a further parking area and gives access to this large open-front multi-purpose barn, currently employed for vehicle storage.
Stable - to the rear of the property, there is a timber-framed open-fronted stable with a hard-surfaced turning-out paddock and the sand paddock. The building is connected to mains water and has power and lighting.
Hay Barn / Open Stable - This is located to the rear of the workshop and has access into the front paddock. And rear yard. The building has electric lighting.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 8 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW Telephone[use Contact Agent Button]
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Directions - From Whitchurch drive south on the B5476 Tilstock Road for approx 6.5 miles. There is a pub on the right hand side called the Bull & Dog and just past that turn right into Post Office Lane for about 1 mile and go past the Whixall Social Centre. Follow the road for a further mile or so and turn right at the junction. Follow this road for about 1/2 a mile and turn left and follow the lane all the way to the end and just past the swing bridge you will see the entrance to Moss Farm on the right hand side.
What 3 Words: hobby.oatmeal.mouths
Services - We believe that mains water and electricity are available to the property. The heating is via an oil fired boiler to radiators and there is a private drainage system.
Tenure - Freehold - We understand that the property is Freehold although purchasers must make their own enquiries via their solicitor.
Council Tax - Shropshire - The current Council Tax Band is 'E'. The cost for 2022 / 23 is £2,381.76. For clarification of these figures please contact Shropshire Council on[use Contact Agent Button].
Location - Whixall - The Moss Farm is located very close to the Ellesmere Canal (Prees branch) with a tow path that is great for walking, running & riding. There are bridle paths also close by and the historic Allmans Lift Bridge which gives access to Canal Cottage. The Moss Farm backs onto The Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve, part of Britain's third largest lowland raised bog Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Situated in Whixall, The Moss Farm is within easy driving distance of Whitchurch, Ellesmere and Wem, all of which have an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The local primary school is less than a mile away and enjoys an excellent reputation.
Brief Description - The Moss Farm has been lovingly restored by the current owners to provide a wonderful family home with guest and potential holiday let accommodation. This spacious home briefly comprises reception hall, lounge, dining room, study, cloaks with W.C. There is a large breakfast kitchen, boot room / utility and walk in pantry. There is also a spacious bedroom suite/family room to the ground floor with luxurious en-suite. To the 1st floor is a landing with original early 19th century oak wall timbers, master bedroom with en suite, 2 further double bedrooms and a stunning family bathroom. Stairs to the 2nd floor lead to a 4th double bedroom.
The property has a wealth of original features including oak beams and wall timbers. The doors are all solid oak with cast iron door furniture. The central heating system is oil fired and all windows are double glazed.
The property has large gardens and paddocks extending to 2.3 acres and there is a range of outbuildings including a large 60ft x24ft barn/workshop, a large, covered vehicle barn, a hay barn and stable. LED floodlights to all buildings and paddocks.
Reception Hall - 5.79m max x 4.95m (18'11" max x 16'2") - Features double solid oak, half-glazed front doors and double-glazed window to the front, a slate-tiled floor, recessed LED spot lights and understairs storage. The hall leads to a walk-in pantry with quarry-tiled floor and door to the
Cloakroom - White suite comprising low flush W.C, wash hand basin, quarry-tiled floor, period-style radiator, recessed LED spot lights and a double glazed window.
Living Room - 4.34m'' x 4.14m'' (14'3'' x 13'7'') - Feature original brick fireplace with Clear View stove and solid oak flooring. This dual aspect room features a double-glazed window to the front and double-glazed French doors leading to the garden and decked area.
Dining Room - 4.34m'' x 4.14m'' (14'3'' x 13'7'') - Double glazed windows and double-glazed French doors to the decked area with views over the paddocks. Period-style radiator.
Study - 3.15m'' max x 2.90m'' (10'4'' max x 9'6'') - Double-glazed window, slate-tiled floor and inset spot lights to the ceiling. Period-style radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - 8.23m max x 4.88m (27' max x 16') - Stunning spacious kitchen with exposed oak roof timbers and quarry-tiled flooring. The kitchen comprises a wide range of base units and worktop surfaces. There is plenty of space for free-standing kitchen furniture including dressers and sideboards. There is a Belfast sink, double-oven and ceramic, electric induction ceramic hob. Period-style radiator. The kitchen has double-glazed windows to the front and to the rear including oak-framed French doors to the rear garden with views towards the nature reserve.
Boot / Utility Room - 2.21m'' x 1.88m'' (7'3'' x 6'2'') - Oak stable door to the rear garden, wall mounted units, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a floor mounted oil-fired boiler and quarry-tiled floor. Radiator.
Rear Hall - 0ak half-glazed door to the front of the property and double doors to storage cupboard. Quarry -floor.
Door to
Bedroom 5 / Family Room - 5.54m'' x 4.88m (18'2'' x 16') - Solid oak floor, double-glazed windows to the front and oak-framed French doors to the rear with a view towards the nature reserve. There is also a period-style radiator and door through to the
En Suite - Luxury suite comprising large walk-in shower enclosure, low flush W.C and feature wash hand basin. There is floor and wall tiling, towel radiator and double-glazed window.
First Floor Landing - Stairs ascend from the reception hall to the 1st floor landing with its feature exposed wall timbers. There is a double-glazed window to the rear and access to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One - 4.34m'' x 4.14m'' (14'3'' x 13'7'') - A dual-aspect room with double-glazed windows to the front and side with a wonderful outlook over the gardens, land and adjoining countryside. The bedroom also has a period-style radiator, built in wardrobe and door to
En Suite - Suite comprising shower enclosure, wash hand basin and W.C.
Bedroom Two - 4.14m'' x 3.43m'' (13'7'' x 11'3'') - Double-glazed windows with views over the gardens, paddocks and surrounding countryside. Radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.99m'' x 2.79m'' (13'1'' x 9'2'') - Double-glazed window to the front overlooking the garden and front paddock. There is a radiator and exposed oak beam.
Bathroom - 2.92m'' x 2.90m'' (9'7'' x 9'6'') - Stunning bathroom with quality fittings and original exposed oak wall timbers. The bathroom comprises a free-standing double-ended bath, separate large shower enclosure, feature wash hand basin and W.C. There is a double-glazed window and period-style radiator.
2nd Floor Landing - Staircase from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor landing with a door into
Bedroom Four - 3.89m'' x 2.79m'' (12'9'' x 9'2'') - There are three Velux double-glazed sky-lights, radiator, a door to under-eaves storage and large recessed shelf / TV stand.
Outside - The property is accessed via a driveway that sweeps past a paddock to the front of The Moss Farm where there is parking for many cars and an electric car charging point.
There are gardens to the front, side and rear of the property that are mainly laid to lawn and the remainder of the grounds comprise four separate paddocks.
Workshop - 18.29m x 7.32m (60' x 24') - Measuring 60 ft long by 24 ft wide. Large sliding door, power & lighting. There is a covered wood store to the side.
Open Fronted Garage / Barn - 9.75m x 6.71m (32' x 22') - Between the workshop and the property is a five-barred gate leading to a further parking area and gives access to this large open-front multi-purpose barn, currently employed for vehicle storage.
Stable - to the rear of the property, there is a timber-framed open-fronted stable with a hard-surfaced turning-out paddock and the sand paddock. The building is connected to mains water and has power and lighting.
Hay Barn / Open Stable - This is located to the rear of the workshop and has access into the front paddock. And rear yard. The building has electric lighting.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 8 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW Telephone[use Contact Agent Button]
You can also find Halls properties at ( ... ).co.uk & Onthemarket.com
WH[use Contact Agent Button]
Directions - From Whitchurch drive south on the B5476 Tilstock Road for approx 6.5 miles. There is a pub on the right hand side called the Bull & Dog and just past that turn right into Post Office Lane for about 1 mile and go past the Whixall Social Centre. Follow the road for a further mile or so and turn right at the junction. Follow this road for about 1/2 a mile and turn left and follow the lane all the way to the end and just past the swing bridge you will see the entrance to Moss Farm on the right hand side.
What 3 Words: hobby.oatmeal.mouths
Services - We believe that mains water and electricity are available to the property. The heating is via an oil fired boiler to radiators and there is a private drainage system.
Tenure - Freehold - We understand that the property is Freehold although purchasers must make their own enquiries via their solicitor.
Council Tax - Shropshire - The current Council Tax Band is 'E'. The cost for 2022 / 23 is £2,381.76. For clarification of these figures please contact Shropshire Council on[use Contact Agent Button].
