Listed for £700,000
August 28, 2024
A four bedroomed detached house with extensive gardens, on the outskirts of the village of Lilleshall. The property has an interesting layout internally, with areas to explore and different perspectives of the gardens from each room. A garage and plenty of off road parking make this a property well worth viewing.
Lilleshall is a village with a thriving community, central to the village is the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, a village hall, cricket club, tennis courts and primary school, which has an excellent OFSTED report. There are an extensive number of active clubs and societies within the village and a pub restaurant; the Red House. The village is situated approximately two miles from the market town of Newport, with its abundance of shops and amenities, including a popular market, three supermarkets, library, leisure centre and a range of both independent and ‘chain’ shops. There are schools of high repute in Newport along with bus services to Telford (10 miles) and Stafford (16 miles).
Rock House is a substantial four bedroomed detached brick and tile built period home having been in the same family ownership for 35 years, set in a private position on the edge of the village, enjoying most pleasant grounds on all sides, approached over a shared graveled driveway off Barrack Lane. The property benefits from some original features and will make a lovely family home.
In more detail:-
Reception Hallway - Glazed door into hallway with panelled radiator and useful understairs storage area.
Lounge - 7.32 x 4.40 (24'0" x 14'5") - Having front and rear aspects with decorative wooden fire surround with in-built wood burning stove. French style double doors and recessed bay opening to the rear garden. Two panelled radiators.
Study/Sitting Room - 3.65 x 3.25 (11'11" x 10'7") - with tiled fireplace and storage recess either side of the chimney breast. PVC double glazed side aspect window and panelled radiator.
Off the hallway
Dining Room - 4.25 x 3.95 (13'11" x 12'11") - having double glazed front aspect window, radiator and tiled fireplace with open grate.
The hallway leads to an internal lobby into
Guest Cloakroom - with low level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator and front aspect window with obscure glazing.
Living Room - 3.80 x 3.25 (12'5" x 10'7") - A wonderfully light room enjoying sunny aspects to the front and side having PVC double glazed doors opening to a patio area. Radiator. Internal double doors open to
Breakfast Kitchen - 4.72 x 3.98 (15'5" x 13'0") - Having a range of light oak fronted cabinets comprising base and wall mounted cupboards and drawers with contrasting work surfaces and complimentary wall tiling. Inset stainless steel double sink unit and drainer with PVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Built-in electric double oven and grill with separate 4 ring ceramic electric hob and extractor hood above. Free standing Rayburn Nouvelle gas cooking range and boiler. Wooden ceiling pulley clothes dryer. Built-in storage cupboard. Under counter space for dishwasher.
Utility Room - 3.10 x 2.25 (10'2" x 7'4") - With inset enameled sink and tiled work surface adjacent with double base cupboard below and space for washing machine. Radiator and PVC double glazed doors with side screen opening to the rear garden.
Stairs rise from the hallway to a first floor landing having PVC double glazed front aspect window.
Principal Bedroom - 3.95 x 3.80 (12'11" x 12'5") - Having a range of fitted bedroom furniture including built-in wardrobes. Radiator and PVC double glazed front aspect window.
Glazed door into
Dressing Room - 3.20 x 2.32 (10'5" x 7'7") - with front and rear aspect windows. Radiator. Two built-in double width wardrobes and built-in shelved storage cupboard. Access hatch to loftspace.
En-Suite - Having corner panelled bath and tiled surround. Separate tiled shower cubicle with mains shower unit. Pedestal wash basin. Low level W.C. and bidet. Radiator. PVC double glazed window. Shelved airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Bedroom Two - 3.94 x 3.65 (12'11" x 11'11") - With radiator and PVC double glazed front aspect window.
Bedroom Three - 3.65 x 3.27 (11'11" x 10'8") - Having PVC double glazed rear aspect window and radiator.
Bedroom Four - 3.63 x 3.37 (11'10" x 11'0") - With fitted wardrobes and shelving. Wall mounted wash basin. Radiator and PVC double glazed side aspect window.
Family Bathroom - Comprising modern white suite including panelled bath and separate tiled shower cubicle with mains shower unit. Pedestal wash hand basin and low level W.C. Tiled walls to half height. Radiator and PVC double glazed rear window.
Outside - Approached over a private shared graveled driveway and turning circle providing ample off road parking, leading to attached Garage (6.10m x 7.10m) with power and light. A side gate and pathway leads to a brick store and coal shed at the rear of the garage and drying area.
The front of the house is accessed via a white metal gate, enclosed by attractive brick walls on two sides having central shaped lawns and gravel paths leading to maturing and landscaped gardens surrounding the property, having a most sunny and pleasant aspect. The gardens are laid to a variety of shrubs, plants, box hedges and specimen trees with a paved patio and a larger paved area to the rear ideal for outside entertaining under an old yew tree and stone wall. Useful brick garden store.
Additional Information - COUNCIL TAX: We are advised by the Local Authority, Telford & Wrekin Council, that the property is in Band G.
EPC RATING: E (39)
TENURE: We are advised by the Vendor, that the property is held Freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
SERVICES: We understand that mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected.
BROADBAND AND MOBILE SERVICES: We understand that broadband is available at the property and mobile phone service is available at this property. Please check for details. Vendors are not aware of any mobile blackspots within the property.
RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS: The property is approached over a gravelled driveway off Barrack Lane which is understood to be within the ownership of Rock House but is subject to an absolute Right of Way in favour of the neighbouring properties.
FLOODING ISSUES: The property has not been subject to flooding in the past 5 years.
PLANNING PERMISSIONS/DEVELOPMENTS: We have not been made aware of any new developments or permissions, but potential purchasers are advised to check the Telford and Wrekin Council Planning Portal.
COAL FIELDS/MINING: Not aware of any coal mining issues but the area is an historic Lime working area.
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents. Tel: Email:
DIRECTIONS: From Newport High Street take the Wellington Road (A518) towards Telford. At the Red House public house roundabout take the first exit to Lilleshall. After a short distance bear left onto Barrack Lane and then right onto a shared graveled driveway which leads to the property.
Agents Notes - 1. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, if you wish to ask a specific question about this property, please speak to the sales advisor who has inspected the property and we will try to check the information for you.
The information in these property details is believed to be accurate but Tempertons does not give, nor does any Partner or employee have authority to give, any warranty as to the accuracy of any statement, written, verbal or visual. You should not rely on any information contained herein.
2. Please note that we have not tested the equipment/appliances and services in the property. Interested applicants are advised to commission their own appropriate investigations before formulating their offer to purchase.
3. Our room sizes are quoted in metres on a wall-to-wall basis to the nearest one tenth of a metre. The imperial equivalent is only intended as an approximate guide for those not yet conversant with metric measurements. Measurements should not be used for ordering fitments, new carpets or furniture etc.
4.The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and potential purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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