- A wonderful character Grade II listed cottage in a village location. +
- Private gardens to the back of the house with a decked seating area and wonderful views. +
- Private parking by way of a drive way with planning permission for a garage. +
- Excellent commuting links with the M54 being approximately 4 miles away. +
- Little Wenlock has a wonderful community, a pub, wonderful walks onto The Wrekin and is about 7 miles from Much Wenlock. +
- No upward chain. +
- EPC Rating = E +
Idyllic Grade II listed cottage with rural views of the Ironbridge Gorge, situated in a village location with excellent communication links and access to fabulous walking on The Wrekin.
Description
Accommodation at the White Cottage is set over two floors and comprises of three well proportioned reception rooms as well as four/five bedrooms. The property is believed to date back as far as 15th Century and retains many character features, such as the original, exposed timber frame, a working cast iron range in the dining room, two Clearview stoves and a Rayburn.
The property has been extended and modernised by the current owners and blends fixtures and fittings of modern day living along side the original features. Many of the rooms, particularly the reception rooms, benefit from views over the garden with the family room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room having doors out onto the rear terrace and decking.
To the rear of the property is a landscaped garden predominantly laid to lawn with well stocked flowering borders, small pond, two sheds and a brick built log store. The south facing gardens enjoy far reaching views over countryside towards The Ironbridge Gorge.
A paved and decked terrace runs the length of the back of the house with access from the kitchen, dining and family rooms. The property also benefits from planning permission for a detached garage planning number W2003/0575. To the front, a gravel driveway provides parking and a path leads to the front door.
Location
The White Cottage occupies an elevated yet discreet position within the village of Little Wenlock, the second highest village in Shropshire. Located on the edge of the village the White Cottage enjoys far reaching views to the rear, over countryside, towards the Ironbridge Gorge.
Little Wenlock is a popular village situated between Telford and Shrewsbury adjacent to The Wrekin. The village is mentioned in The Domesday Book when it belonged to Wenlock Priory and today benefits from an active village community through the parish council, church, village hall, volunteer network and well regarded village inn: The Huntsman.
Access to the main road network is close by with the M54 (Junction 7) located 2.7 miles away and A442 approximately 4 miles away.
Day-to day amenities can be found in the town centre of Telford and the county town of Shrewsbury. Schools serving the area include Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge Primary, William Brookes, Thomas Telford as well as Old Hall, Wrekin College, Shrewsbury High and Shrewsbury School.
Square Footage: 2,308 sq ft
Additional Info
EPC- E
Mains, water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Vacant possession on completion.
All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded unless otherwise mentioned within the
particulars.
Wayleaves, easements and rights of way:
The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of
all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned within these particulars or not.
Please note, the property is no longer furnished.
Brochure prepared 2025/07 PD
Photography- Cloud base Photography 2022