House For Sale £875,000
Situated on a delightful site of approx. 1.1 acres including a paddock & stables, The Saltbox occupies a superb rural location in the delightful hamlet of Upper Aston, just under 2miles west of Claverley Village & 1.4miles away from Seisdon and the amenities therein, this detached country residence enjoys picturesque views over surrounding countryside and therefore ideal for purchasers in search of the ‘country life’ whilst still convenient for commuting to principal towns.
A unique opportunity to acquire a property with equestrian facilities on site including stables & paddock, viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this magnificent family house.
Renovated over the years by the present owners, this previous period has been restyled and modernised with no expense spared to create a most impressive high standard of luxury accommodation whilst maintaining the charm and appeal of a character property.
Approached via a long gated driveway the accommodation which has a number of distinctive and high quality fittings throughout includes double glazed conservatory, providing access to the living room & inner hall with fitted cloakroom & central staircase, dining room, separate sitting room and 32ft open plan breakfast kitchen fitted with a matching suite of units. The ground floor has been designed to offer extremely versatile living accommodation and also offers a ‘flowing layout’, ideal for entertaining large parties. On the ground floor there is also a well-equipped utility & boot room, adjacent to the kitchen. On the first floor the landing which has a valuable study area, leads to the master bedroom with ensuite shower room, a further bedroom and family bathroom. A second staircase leads to the second floor with bedroom three, dressing room and shower room. The loft room has been converted into a useful space and could be used for a multitude of purposes i.e. occasional bedroom, hobbies room etc.
At the front of the property is a large gated driveway providing off road parking for a dozen vehicles and the mature fully stocked surrounding gardens have also been landscaped to provide a pleasant outlook with the feature of a formal lawns, a number of terraces and kitchen garden at rear.
Although positioned in a picturesque rural setting, The Saltbox is within easy distance of the historic market town known as Bridgnorth, Wolverhampton City Centre, Stourbridge & Dudley all with a large range of facilities including excellent schools in both sectors.
Comprising of hardwood double glazed windows and LPG centrally heated, the accommodation further includes:
Double Glazed Conservatory: 16’1’’(4.90m) x 12’6’’ (3.80m)
From the rear driveway double doors lead into the conservatory with radiator, wall light points, wood effect porcelain tiled flooring, door to rear garden and internal doors lead to living room & inner hall.
Inner Hall: Radiator, vaulted ceiling with beam and skylight, mahogany wood flooring and staircase to first floor. Fitted Cloakroom: Low level WC, corner sink unit, radiator and mahogany wood flooring.
Dining Room: 13’1’’ (4.00m) x 10’10’’ (3.30m)
Radiator, beamed ceiling, wall light points, mahogany wood flooring, PVC double glazed window to front and hardwood double glazed window to side.
Living Room: 17’9’’ (5.40m) x 12’4’’ (3.75m)
Feature open brick fireplace with beamed mantle, tiled hearth & wood burner stove, two radiators, wall light points, mahogany wood flooring, hardwood double glazed picture windows to side garden and internal hardwood glazed double doors to kitchen.
Sitting Room: 13’1’’ (4.00m) x 11’2’’ (3.40m)
Inglenook fireplace with tiled hearth, beamed mantle, display lighting & wood burner stove, radiator, wood stripped flooring, beamed ceiling and PVC double glazed window to side.
Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen: 31’7’’ (9.62m) x 11’2’’ (3.40m)
Breakfast Area: Two radiators, period style cast iron fireplace, wall light points, beamed ceiling, tiled flooring and double glazed windows to side. Kitchen: Fitted with an extensive suite of matching cream units comprising 1½ drainer sink unit with mixer tap, a range of base cupboards & drawers with matching worktops and splashbacks, Rangemaster cooker with matching black extractor hood over, separate built in dishwasher, fridge, wine cooler, electric oven & 4-ring Neff induction hob with extractor hood over, radiator, vaulted ceiling with skylight, tiled flooring and double glazed windows to rear with matching double doors to rear garden.
Utility/ Boot Room: 11’4’’ (3.45m) x 7’3’’ (2.20m)
Built in base cupboards with matching worktops & stainless steel single drainer sink unit, coved suspended wall cupboards, plumbing for both washing machine & tumble dryer, wall mounted gas fired Worcester central heating boiler, tiled flooring & further wood effect porcelain flooring, stable door to rear garden and hardwood double glazed window to rear.
First Floor Landing: Radiator and PVC double glazed window to front.
Bedroom One: 17’9’’ (5.40m) x 12’2’’ (3.70m)
Fitted with an extensive suite of built in furniture including twin double wardrobes & separate single wardrobes, a range of drawers & bedside tables, two radiators and hardwood double glazed windows to front & rear. Ensuite Shower Room: 7’10’’ (2.40m) x 7’5’’ (2.25m) Fitted with a modern white suite comprising double walk-in shower unit, low level WC, vanity unit with storage, chrome heated towel rail, tiled walls, recessed ceiling spot lights, loft hatch, tiled effect vinyl flooring and hardwood double glazed window to rear.
Inner Landing with Study Area: 13’1’’ (4.00m) x 11’2’’ (3.40m)
Radiator, built in cupboard, wall light points, beamed ceiling, staircase to second floor and PVC double glazed window to side.
Bedroom Two: 13’1’’ (4.00m) x 10’10’’ (3.30m)
Full length built in wardrobes, radiator, PVC double glazed window to front and hardwood double glazed window to side.
Bathroom: 13’1’’ (4.00m) x 7’5’’ (2.25m)
Fitted with a well-appointed smart white suite having double walk in shower, tiled bath with shower spray, recessed pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, wall light points, beamed ceiling, wood effect porcelain tiled flooring and PVC double glazed window to side.
Second Floor Bedroom Three: 13’1’’ (4.00m) x 11’6’’ (3.50m)
Radiator, built in wardrobe, oak beam and PVC double glazed window to side.
Dressing Room: Oak beam and recessed ceiling spot lights.
Shower Room: 7’3’’ (2.20m) x 5’7’’ (1.70m)
Fitted with a smart white suite comprising p-shaped panelled bath with shower unit & screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, part tiled walls, recessed ceiling spot lights, tiled flooring and PVC double glazed window to side.
Occasional Guest Bedroom/ Hobbies Room: 18’1’’ (5.50m) x 8’2’’ (2.50m)
Radiator, built in cupboard, additional storage into eaves, recessed ceiling spot lights and skylights.
Gardens: Situated in a beautiful setting of approx. () and comprising of formal gardens and vast lawns, the rear garden includes a large l-shaped patio with large sandstone slabs creating seating & dining areas, timber sleep & steps to the raised shaped lawns, with a variety of flower beds, shrubs & trees, side timber pergola with gravelled path, kitchen garden/ vegetable plot at rear, a number of sheds & patios, surrounding hedging and fencing.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band D – Shropshire
EPC Rating: F
Total Floor Area: 2357sq feet (219.0sq metres)
