Brook Cottage, Cardington, Church Stretton, SY6 7JZ
Brook Cottage, Cardington, Church Stretton, SY6 7JZ A charming detached country cottage nestled within this picturesque village set within the South Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The three bedroom accommodation with an additional guest suite is private within a large landscaped garden and with a double garage. NO UPWARD CHAIN Church Stretton - 5 miles, Much Wenlock - 9 miles, Shrewsbury 14 miles, Telford - 18 miles, Bridgnorth - 15 miles, Birmingham - 45 miles, Chester - 54 miles. (All distances are approximate). LOCATION Standing in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' amongst some of the county's favourite Hills, (Caer Caradoc Hill being the nearest at a height of 1500ft), Cardington is the ideal village with a community spirit, unspoilt by progress and full of character with a glorious Church, Village Hall, character properties and a renowned country pub all within an easy stroll from the cottage. The Royal Oak dates to the C15th and is famous for it's local Ales and Fidget Pie, enjoyed once by Prince Edward. At weekends there are many ramblers travelling through enjoying the abundance of walks for all abilities that include the Long Mynd, Wenlock Edge and the village pub en-route. Leaving this idyllic country setting, within 10 minutes you are on the A49 an important road linking Hereford up to Chester passing through Shrewsbury. The nearest shopping can be found in Church Stretton, Much Wenlock or head into Shrewsbury Town for a full range of amenities including excellent schools, sports facilities and hospitals. ACCOMMODATION Renovated with double glazed windows and recent bathroom fittings, the charm has been retained so we would highly recommend viewing internally. Entering onto the gated driveway a footpath leads past ornamental roses to the front entrance comprising: Charming Hallway with flagstone flooring, feature stonework and exposed beams, door to a guest Cloakroom/WC and cupboard. The 21ft Living Room is a spacious room with an oak parquet floor, exposed beams and a feature fireplace with fitted log burner. A staircase leads to the first floor landing. The hand built Breakfast Kitchen has been well designed and is fitted with a 2 oven electric AGA and a range of bespoke solid wood cupboards, display cabinets and plate rack along with an integrated full height handmade pantry equipped with shelving, door racks and concealed lighting. The floor is laid with flagstones with a beamed ceiling and spot lights, plumbing for dishwasher and an enamelled sink with waste disposal. Steps lead down from the kitchen into the impressive galleried south facing Dining Room with an abundance of natural light from the full height windows that over look the gardens including sliding doors to the outside terrace making this an ideal entertaining area during the summer months. For the winter a free standing log burner makes a cosy retreat with an oak staircase leading to the Mezzanine guest studio with sitting/bedroom area, study area and Shower Room En-Suite having a walk-in shower, vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail. Sliding doors from the dining room give access to a separate Utility room fitted with a range of units with a sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine, electric hob and wall mounted oil fired boiler. There is an adjoining Study and a more recently added Garden Room with excellent light and a stable door out to a raised decked terrace with views across the garden and neighbouring farmland. The main bedroom accommodation has a Master Bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an En-Suite WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom two also has a pine fitted cupboard and vanity unit. The third Bedroom has double fitted wardrobes and access to the loft. The House Bathroom has a panelled bath, hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and feature stained glass internal window. OUTSIDE As keen gardeners the present owners share the garden once a year with an Open Day for the Shropshire Historic Churches Trust. The driveway leads to a double garage and log store with a sheltered BBQ area, external lighting, water tap, greenhouse and raised vegetable beds. The garden is very much a Spring Summer garden that cleverly combines lots of colour throughout the months with blossom fruit trees, bulbs, specimen trees and an abundance of wildlife. Bordering Cardington Brook there is natural water with suitable planting. SERVICES: We are advised by our client that mains water, sewage and electricity are connected. The central heating is oil fired. COUNCIL TAX: Shropshire Council. Tax Band: E. TENURE: The property is FREEHOLD with vacant possession upon completion. NO UPWARD CHAIN. The fields to the side and rear of the cottage are owned by the Cardington Trust. DIRECTIONS: From Much Wenlock proceed out towards Church Stretton on the B4371. On entering the hamlet of Longville, turn off right towards Gretton/Cardington. At the next junction turn left sign posted Gretton/Cardington. Continue into the village of Cardington passing the Royal Oak pub on the left and Brook Cottage can be found a short distance along on the right hand side. 13/15 High Street Tettenhall Wolverhampton WV6 8QS 01902 747744 tettenhall@berrimaneaton.co.uk 22/23 Whitburn Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QN 01746 766499 bridgnorth@berrimaneaton.co.uk www.berrimaneaton.co.uk High Street Wombourne Wolverhampton WV5 9DP 01902 326366 wombourne@berrimaneaton.co.uk Offers around 525,000 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Particulars but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Areas, measurements and distances are approximate and the text, photographs and plans are for guidance only. If there is any point which is of particular importance please contact us to discuss the matter and seek professional verification prior to exchange of contracts.