The Mount is an elegant Edwardian detached property spread over three floors in more than 4,500 square feet. It offers light and bright, characterful accommodation, combining traditional styling with modern elegance, yet manages to retain many Edwardian features; cast iron radiators, original fireplaces, detailed cornicing, and wonderful sash windows, to name but a few. The house has a welcoming reception hall with wooden flooring, an ornate open fireplace and high ceilings with cornicing that extends across the ground floor living space. There are three main ground floor reception rooms, including the dual aspect drawing room, the comfortable sitting room which has the original wood-carved fire surround and door opening onto the garden, and the formal dining room, all of which have open fireplaces. The ground floor also has a well-equipped kitchen with base units with granite worktops, original red quarry floor tiles and an adjoining breakfast room with an Aga and pantry. A separate utility room with parquet flooring and butler sink offers further storage. The cellar provides useful additional storage space, while at the rear there is a further room which is currently used as a games room. These rooms open onto a beautiful courtyard which lends itself to al fresco dining and entertaining. The first floor has a family bathroom and three double bedrooms, two of which are en suite. The bedrooms have wonderful views looking out towards the Long Mynd. The first floor has a bright and spacious landing off which has a library and a study, both of which could be used as bedrooms if required. On the second floor there are a further three double bedrooms and a single. The principal room making the most of the stunning views across the valley. There is a family bathroom and a cloakroom which serve said bedrooms. There is an additional kitchen/breakfast room with its own external access to the southern aspect of the house. It connects to a sitting room, downstairs shower room and a back staircase to the first floor, meaning it offers great potential for multi-generational living or annexe potential.

General Local Authority: Shropshire Council Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Superfast broadband available. Council Tax: Band G Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Other items 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. Tenure: Freehold Guide Price: £1,000,000

This property has 0.48 acres of land.

Outside

The property is approached by a gravel driveway with parking space for several vehicles. The gorgeous gardens are largely surrounded by brick walls offering privacy. The gardens has various areas to sit and enjoy surroundings. There is an excellent courtyard which is accessible from the kitchen. Areas of lawn are bordered with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and flowering plants. Further parking is available in the garage at the side. The rear garden includes an area of lawn and well-stocked border flowerbeds with a variety of shrubs, established hedgerow and various mature specimen trees. The Mount is within a few minutes walk from the centre of Church Stretton.

Situation

The historic spa town of Church Stretton is an attractive, small town in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural beauty. This sought-after location boasts a good range of everyday amenities, including local shops, restaurants and pubs, and a selection of excellent schools. The town has its own mainline station, on the line between Manchester and Cardiff, while the county town of Shrewsbury, and the historic market town of Ludlow, with their wide range of shops, leisure and entertainment facilities, are both within easy reach. The town is surrounded by stunning countryside, providing great walking and cycling routes, while there is also the Church Stretton Golf Club and numerous other sports clubs in the local area. Schooling in the area includes both a primary and secondary school in Church Stretton, while independent schooling is available at Shrewsbury School, Concord College in nearby Acton Burnell, Lucton School and Moor Park in Lucton and Ludlow respectively.

Directions

From Ludlow, take the A49 north towards Shrewsbury and after approximately 15 miles, in Church Stretton, turn right onto Sandford Avenue. You will find the entrance to the property on the right. WHAT3WORDS///seabirds.prepped.stopwatch