The property: Built in 1911, The Larches is a handsome double fronted family home with superb proportions and offers the incoming purchaser extensive scope for modernisation. Standing neatly within its plot, the houses enjoys views over the North Shropshire countryside whilst being within easy reach of Wem.

Its architecture is typical of the pre-war era with high ceilings, picture railings and stained glass windows. The front door opens to a reception hall off which there are two principal reception rooms both with bay windows and one with a fireplace. At the end of the hall is a traditional style kitchen which links to the breakfast room via a large utility room laid with original quarry tiles. At the rear of the property is currently a boot room, play room and WC.

A wide staircase leads up to the first floor landing off which there are four principal bedrooms served by a family bathroom with separate WC. Accessed from the landing and through stained glass double doors is a charming first floor balcony.

General Services: Mains gas, electricty and water. Private septic tank. Tenure: Freehold Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation. Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

This property has 1.5 acres of land.

Outside

Outside The Larches is approached through an electric gate and over a sweeping driveway which leads to parking areas at both the front and rear of the property. The house stands well back from the road within the privacy of large lawned gardens interspersed with mature trees and shrubs.

There are a range of outbuildings that provide garaging, storage and stabling. Including three small paddocks, the grounds extend to about 1.5 acres.

Situation

Location The property is located a short distance from the market town of Wem, which provides a wide range of local amenities, including a supermarket, post office, bakery and a chemist. The historic County Town of Shrewsbury enjoys a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and social facilities as well as a number of schools including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School for Girls & Shrewsbury Sixth Form College. Local rail services are available at Wem and Yorton, providing connections through to mainline services which can be found at Chester, Shrewsbury and Telford. Road links in the area are excellent and there are also national airports available at Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.

Directions

Directions From Shrewsbury take the A49 to Whitchurch and travel through Preston Brockhurst. Take the left hand B5063 road towards Wem. The property is situated on the right handside after driving down Palms Hill and before you reach Wem.