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Canalside Property - Prees Branch Of The Llangollen Canal / Shropshire Union Canal With Moorings

Good news, we have now sold our cottage (Whixall, Shopshire). Therefore can you please withdraw the advert from your site as we have now completed.

I must say that the advert was an excellent idea and it has saved us a lot of money on fees, and I would not hesitate to use yourselves in the future, thank you very much for your time and effort. DP

Malt House Cottage, 4 Malt Kiln Lane, Dobsons Bridge, Whixall, Whitchurch, SY13 2QH - MAP

3 bedroom detached character cottage with approximately 2 acres and a private canal mooring on the tranquil Prees branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

Dating back 150 years an updated and extended cottage situated in well maintained extensive gardens and with numerous outbuildings including a barn with dovecote.

Summerhouse with patio area and views adjoining the private mooring and canal. A meadow and culvert with seating areas attracting wildlife and with a large variety of trees, shrubs and plants.

Management of the woodland within the boundaries provides fuel for the property.

Laundry & Utility Room - Window to side, tiled floor and provision for washing machine, tumble dryer and other white goods. Belfast sink with hot and cold water, storage shelves.

Entrance Hall & cloakroom - Stable entrance door, tiled floor and window. Separate white cloakroom suite and space for coats and boots. Door to;
Kitchen - 4.51m x 3.06m (14’8 x 10’) - 3 double glazed wooden windows with views over gardens and meadow to canal. Fully fitted luxury new kitchen with bespoke solid oak units with Corian, solid wood and granite worktops. Inbuilt Corian 1.5 sink unit. Fully integrated quality appliances: dishwasher, Bosch fridge and separate freezer (still under guarantees). Ceramic hob and built under Hotpoint oven. Separate oak island unit with Labrador granite worktop and double unit below and open storage. Recessed downlighters and beamed ceiling. Ample electric sockets and phone point, electrics and fuse cupboard. Quarry tiled floor and storage heater, door to:

Dining Room – 4.47m x 4.01m (14’8 x 13’2) - With exposed beams, dual aspect windows with views to front and side gardens, Fitted Rayburn Royale which is used for cooking and supplies hot water and radiators to first floor. TV aerial point, ample sockets and large understairs storage cupboard. Door to :
Lounge – 4.88m x 4.29m (16’ x 14’1) - With inglenook fireplace with large beam over and fitted woodburning stove. Exposed beams and windows to 3 elevations including feature window with seating area affording views over gardens, meadow and canal. Wall lights, TV & phone point and ample power sockets. Stable door to garden.

Stairs to first floor landing - Cupboard to house hot water tank and shelf storage. Doors off to :
Master Bedroom 4.9m x 4.17m (16’1 x13’8) - Large room with windows to 3 elevations with views. Double panelled radiator, wall lights, phone point and ample electric sockets. Fitted double wardrobes with hanging and shelf space. Access to loft space.

Bedroom 2 - 4.43m x 3.1m (14’6 x10’2) - Lovely views to garden and canal from large double glazed window, storage heater, ample electric points and phone point.

Bedroom 3 - 2.92m x 2.54m (9’7 x 8’4) - With recessed shelving and window to side elevation with views across field to canal. Exposed beams, storage heater and power sockets. Access hatch to loft space.

Bathroom – 2.31m x2.01m (7’7 x6’7) - With fitted suite in white comprising oak panelled bath with shower and glass screen over. Oak sink unit with round inset basin and pedestal mixer tap, close coupled toilet. Window to front elevation, radiator and storage space.

Outside - 4 bar gate gives access from road to gravelled drive and parking area for several vehicles. Detached large single garage of panel construction ( 18’8 x 9’9).

Extensive rear garden comprises of well maintained lawned areas with timber rose arch and paving. Flower beds and specimen trees. Large productive vegetable patch and kitchen garden with fencing. Orchard with apple, pear and damson trees. Composting area and 71’ Cedar greenhouse with paved pathway through with irrigation and lighting.

Meadow which has an abundance of wildflowers and grasses, strip of woodland to one boundary, hedgerow to 2 boundaries and mooring area to the 4th.

Further grassed area planted with trees and having a timber summerhouse, 2 hen houses and large runs.

Gentle slope to large private cut- in mooring some 60’ in length and used to moor canal boat.

Outbuildings - Adjacent to property is a run of outbuildings consisting of : oil storage tank and bin/recycling store, potting shed with benches and shelving and large window to garden, wood store, mower and tool store, secret shed (!), large timber workshop with power, benches and shelving.

At side boundary is another timber storage shed adjacent to the 71’ x 12 cedar greenhouse which has lighting and an irrigation system, paved area and pathways and 2 grapevines.
The barn (17’ x 14’) is at the far end of the orchard and has power and light. Dovecote and nesting boxes to loft area.
Summerhouse approx 12’ x 12’ of timber construction with power supply, laminated floor , new felted roof and porch area.
2 timber hen houses, both with attached runs.

Services - Private drainage, mains water and electricity. Oil storage tank.

Council tax band D - Shropshire council.
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Fixtures and fittings by negotiation, all carpets included in sale. All measurements are approximate.

Sale Price - SOLD

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