Childs Ercall, North Shropshire

The property
Originally forming part of the Child’s Ercall Hall estate, Rose Cottage has evolved over the centuries to offer a wonderful blend of characterful features and contemporary living. Situated within attractively landscaped gardens, the property enjoys a superb position on the edge of the village.

The well-proportioned and spacious accommodation provides an excellent blend between formal entertaining and everyday living spaces. The primary reception rooms flow from a welcoming hallway with wide staircase rising to the first floor. At the heart of the house is a dual aspect kitchen fitted with striking David Holmes cabinetry under marble worksurfaces, featuring a Falcon rangecooker, integrated appliances and large breakfast island with wooden countertop. Both the dining room and elegant 30ft drawing room have French doors opening onto the garden, while the cosy snug features a wood burning stove. A WC completes the ground floor.

To the first floor are four individually styled double bedrooms serviced by two en-suites and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom ensuite has been recently installed incorporating a luxurious double shower and bath with underfloor heating.

Outside
A five-bar timber gate opens onto a sweeping gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles. Beautifully landscaped gardens to the side and rear of the house offer variety and interest with fully stocked flower beds, mature shrubbery and a number of seating areas for alfresco dining.

Linked to the main house and accessed via a utility room is an excellent workshop with steps to the first floor, providing space for those running a business from home or subject to the relevant planning permission, scope for ancillary accommodation. A home office is situated to the rear of a detached double garage.

Agents note: A footpath runs along the edge of the property boundary.

Location
The picturesque rural village of Childs Ercall offers a recreational club, childrens playground and Church with nearby Hinstock providing a primary school and a public house. Newport has excellent amenities which include a Waitrose and local shops while the county town of Shrewsbury offers a wide range of bespoke shops, restaurants and further amenities.

The area is noted for its excellent schools both within the state and independent sectors including a primary school at nearby Tibberton (rated Outstanding by OFSTED), Adams’ Grammar School and High School for Girls in Newport, Wrekin College and The Old Hall Prep School, Thomas Telford and Shrewsbury schools. The A41 which provides access to the West Midlands road network including the M6 linking to the north and the M54 to the south. The railway station at Wellington offers services to Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Aberystwyth.