Country cottage with paddock at an affordable price

Country cottage with paddock at an affordable price

Home buyers seeking an affordable country cottage with versatile paddock should take a look at 1 Church Farm Cottages, Hordley near Ellesmere which is on the market in Shropshire with Berrys for £225,000.

This three bedroom, semi detached traditional cottage is surrounded by a large garden and has adjoining paddock extending to 1.5 acres in total. Further land may also be available, if required.

“The property offers a rare opportunity at an affordable price which must be viewed to be fully appreciated,” said Sarah Reece who is handling the sale for Berrys at Shrewsbury

“The cottage is set is a rural yet accessible location overlooking farmland and is a blank canvas for modernisation and extension, subject to the necessary consents.

“The paddock and land available make it ideal for keeping horses or ponies, creating an orchard or a large garden for the self sufficient lifestyle, subject to obtaining any necessary planning permission,” she said.

The accommodation briefly comprises: front hall, kitchen with fitted units, glazed rear entrance porch leading to the garden, bathroom with basin, WC and bath, dining room and lounge, both with open fire places. Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor with landing and three bedrooms.

 To the rear of the house is a store with plumbing for a washing machine and a detached coal house/garden store. The large garden area to the front and side is enclosed by an established hedgerow with a pedestrian gate onto the lane. There is vehicular access from the lane at the back of the property leading to a parking area, timber garage and further garden.

The paddock adjacent to the property extends to 1.26 acres, offering scope to create orchards and amenity land or grazing for horses. Further land may be available by separate negotiation, if required.

Viewing is by appointment through the selling agents Berrys, Willow House East, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, telephone: 01743 271697 or email sarah.reece@berrybros.com