+ THE WHITE HOUSE ACKLETON SHROPSHIRE

+ THE WHITE HOUSE ACKLETON SHROPSHIRE

THE WHITE HOUSE ACKLETON SHROPSHIRE WV6 7JH The White House is a charming period residence of Queen Anne and Georgian design which has been extended and improved with flair and taste, quality fittings and modern technology together with a 17th Century Grade II Listed barn with development potential (STPP), beautiful gardens and views and a total plot size of approaching 1.2 acres

LOCATION The White House is delightfully situated in a secluded setting on the edge of Ackleton backing onto open fields with views towards Badger Dingle. It is a delightful small Shropshire village in the heart of lovely countryside with nearby local village amenities in Worfield, Pattingham and Albrighton. The market town of Bridgnorth offers extensive local shopping, schools, recreation and leisure facilities as do the town of Telford and the City of Wolverhampton. Despite its rural setting, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Telford and Birmingham are within convenient travelling distance. It has easy access to national rail and motorway networks, enabling easy commuting and schooling. There are local golf courses at Chesterton, Worfield and Patshull Park, cinema and leisure complexes in Telford, Bridgnorth and Wolverhampton and walks and bike rides through the surrounding countryside. DESCRIPTION The White House is a fine period residence offering admirable accommodation which has been thoughtfully improved and extended by the present vendors in keeping with its original style and now offers splendid family accommodation. There is a 17th Century Grade II listed timbered barn which, subject to the necessary permissions, could be converted into a character residence for extended family. There are extensive views over unspoilt countryside together with a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Part of the improvements has been the installation of a high technology biomass heating system situated at one end of the barn and fuelled by hopper fed wood pellets which is both economical and environmentally friendly. The vendor currently receives a quarterly payment from the government through the domestic renewable heat incentive scheme. There is also a natural well. ACCOMMODATION The White House is secluded by a walled approach with a double entrance gated driveway providing extensive parking. There is a front lawn with a well grown shrubbery beyond and the house has a fine formal elevation constructed of brick with white painted rendered exterior and tiled roof. There are brick and stone plinths to the ground floor with an overhanging porch and period style windows set in ornamental surrounds. A special feature of the front garden is an old stone fountain with amorini and a circular stone pool below.

ACCOMMODATION (cont.) The superbly presented accommodation comprises an ENTRANCE HALL with coving. The elegant DRAWING ROOM has a marble fireplace with Coalbrookdale style grate, vine pattern coving, large front window overlooking the fountain, double opening casements to the terrace and glazed double doors lead to the CONSERVATORY which is a splendid addition, with lantern skylight and glazed double doors leading to the terrace with beautiful views of the garden and countryside. On the other side of the entrance hall is a pleasant SITTING ROOM with a fireplace surround in period style and having a gas fired log effect fire behind a glass screen. The fireplace is flanked by glazed display and storage cupboards and book shelves and there is a front window with window seat, side window and a cornice with spare motifs. There is a CLOAKROOM at the end of the hall with WC having hidden cistern, a vanity unit with cupboards and drawers below. Opposite the cloakroom is a door to a large WINE CELLAR. The DINING ROOM has a Minster style stone fireplace with quarry tiled hearth, two side windows overlooking the courtyard, beamed and raftered ceiling, glazed double doors to the conservatory and glazed double doors to the kitchen. The beautifully appointed KITCHEN has an extensive range of built in units in toning colours with granite effect laminated tops, a storage cupboard for kitchen equipment with a tambour concealing front and double bowl stainless steel sink unit. There are matching wall cupboards with under cupboard lighting, a built in Rangemaster Toledo range cooker with two ovens and grill and five ring gas hob with a stainless steel chimney hood above. There is an integrated dishwasher, a built in Panasonic oven/microwave and a tall pull out storage cupboard, there is also a range of built in cupboards, two windows and Amtico floor. There is open access to the UTILITY ROOM with further matching units with stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit and plumbing for a washing machine, matching wall cupboards and an extensive and large airing cupboard with folding doors. Beyond is a small REAR HALL with store cupboards and door to the courtyard. An easy staircase with turn balustrading and mahogany handrail leads to the first floor landing. The PRINCIPAL SUITE has the main bedroom which has windows on two sides overlooking the countryside, it has open access to a large dressing area with ranges of built in wardrobes, cupboards and drawers and beyond that is the extremely well appointed en-suite bathroom with panelled bath, twin vanity units, bidet and WC with concealed cistern, tiled shower and ladder towel rail. BEDROOMS TWO AND THREE are both large double rooms with built in wardrobes and two windows overlooking the garden. The HOUSE BATHROOM has a panelled bath with shower and glass screen, double vanity unit with mirror and cupboards above, bidet, WC and ladder towel rail. Opposite the bathroom is a large walk in airing cupboard. The staircase continues to the upper floor with landing having built in cupboards. BEDROOMS FOUR AND FIVE are both double room and the BATHROOM has a panelled bath with telephone shower, pedestal basin WC and bidet, ladder towel rail and two Velux windows.

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OUTSIDE At the side of the house is a range of 17th century brick and timbered two storey barns with tiled roof which are listed Grade II, they stand on a stone plinth and house the biomass heating equipment and include four horse boxes and coach house and subject to the necessary permissions could be converted into an admirable residence of great character to be used in association with the principal property. Outside the back door is a brick paved area with an ornamental pump over the natural working well. Outside the conservatory is an extensive raised stone paved terrace with surrounding gravel paths. There is a beautifully laid out GARDEN. Beyond the terrace are two prolific rose beds and the extensive lawns are studded with a variety of flowering and ornamental trees and shrubs including a particularly fine magnolia. There are two peninsular island beds with more clipped shrubs and flowering plants giving a colourful display at various stages through the year. A gate at the end of the garden leads to a utility area with post and rail fencing and is hidden from the house by mature foliage, the principal lawn is surrounded by clipped hawthorn hedges which secure privacy and yet do not interrupt the extensive unspoilt views. The back corner of the garden has a fruit cage, kitchen garden area, span roof greenhouse with gravel paths between and concealed by a clipped laurel hedge is a four section composting system. There is a total area approaching 1.2 acres SERVICES We are informed by the Vendors that all mains water, drainage and electricity are connected and the central heating is from a biomass installation. COUNCIL TAX BAND G - Shropshire Council. POSSESSION Vacant possession will be given on completion. VIEWING Please contact the Tettenhall office. DIRECTIONS When approaching from Pattingham, bear right at the church, continue beyond the entrance to Patshull Park Hotel and Golf club, keep straight on at the next crossroads, then cross the Albrighton to Worfield Road. The White House then stands on the right hand side of the road with the entrance drive almost opposite the T-Junction. 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.

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