• Detached Country Cottage +
• Historically Significant +
• Charming and Characterful +
• Gardens ext. to circa 0.46ac +
• Double Garage +
• Idyllic Rural Locatoin +

An immensely charming three-bedroom Grade II listed 16th Century thatched cottage boasting characterful living accommodation and generous gardens which extend to around 0.46ac; of historic significance with ties to Dick Whittington and idyllically situated in picturesque rural location close to Ellesmere.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Dick Whittington's Cottage in Newnes near Ellesmere for sale by private treaty.

Dick Whittington's Cottage is an utterly charming traditional thatched country cottage believed to date back to the 16th Century and understood to have been occupied by its namesake. The property has, over the succeeding centuries, been extended and modernised and now provides almost 1700 sq ft of characterful living accommodation arranged across two generous floors.

The cottage rests within generous gardens which extend to around 0.46ac and enjoy bucolic views across the unspoilt countryside which unfolds to the west, whilst comprising ample driveway parking for a number of vehicles, a detached double garage, and expanses of lawn complemented by an array of established trees, floral beds, and seating areas.

Situation - The property occupies a particularly delightful rural location on the fringes of the rural hamlet of Newnes, which nestles amongst the undulating farmland and open fields of the renowned north Shropshire countryside, making it a haven for those with rambling, cycling, and equestrian interests, whilst retaining a convenient proximity to the nearby lakeland town of Ellesmere, which, alongside the picturesque Mere, provides a range of day to day amenities. The county centres of Wrexham, Chester, and Shrewsbury lie to the north and south respectively and offer a wider range of facilities, including cultural and artistic attractions.

Schooling - The property is comfortably situated for access to a number of well regarded state and private schools, including Ellesmere Primary School, Lakelands Academy, Criftins C of E Primary (rated outstanding), Welshampton C of E Primary, The Maelor School, Ellesmere College, Moreton Hall School, Oswestry School, Packwood Haugh, and Adcote School for Girls.

Directions - Leave Ellesmere to the south via Scotland Street and, when reaching a roundabout, take the first exit to continue onto the A495; proceed for a further 0.2 miles when a right hand turn leads onto a country lane. Follow the lane and turn right at the T junction, where, shortly after, the property will be positioned on the right and identified by a Halls "For Sale" board.

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The Property - The property is principally accessed from the west into a useful Utility/Boot Room, ideal for storing muddy boots and coats after walks in the surrounding countryside, this leading in to spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room which spans almost 8m in length and serves as the heart of this historic home, with a range of fitted units complemented by open space for seating or dining positioned between dual aspect windows which offer views across the gardens and the scenery beyond.

From the Kitchen, doors lead into two versatile Reception Rooms, both retained within walls which boast an array of exposed timbers which exemplify the period charm of the home, with the Living Room lit by triple-aspect windows and arranged around a central inglenook, and with the Dining Room leading through to a rear Hallway offering secondary access from the north, alongside access to a Cloakroom and a staircase to the first floor.

The first floor is principally accessed via a staircase which rises from the Kitchen/Dining Room to a first floor landing, where doors provide access into three well proportioned Bedrooms, each able to accommodate double beds and enjoying elevated views across the unspoilt setting within which the cottage is encompassed. The Bedrooms are served by a family Bathroom comprising a suite which features a bath, hand basin, bidet, and low flush WC.

Outside - The property is positioned within generous gardens which extend, in all, to around 0.46ac. Accessed off a quiet country lane onto ample driveway parking for a number of vehicles, this leading on to a detached double Garage (approx. 7.16m x 5.90m). 

The gardens envelope the cottage and provide a wonderful accompaniment to the home, with expanses of lawn interspersed with mature trees, well-stocked floral beds, and a number of seating areas, all designed to capitalise on the far-reaching views which unfold to the west across open farmland.

Services - We are advised that the property benefits from mains water and electric. Drainage is to a private system.

Council Tax - The property is shown as being within council tax band F on the local authority register

Local Authority - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND.

Tenure And Possession - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be granted upon completion.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AW.