Property description

CHARACTER PERIOD HOME IN THE HEART OF TELFORD.

A beautiful detached family home with many character features situated opposite an extensive wooded area ideal for walking and admiring the local wildlife.

Hallway, Cloakroom/WC, Kitchen / Family Room. Living Room, Conservatory, Dining Room, Utility Room, 3 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom/WC, Carport, Driveway, Outbuilding, Landscaped Garden, Energy Rating: D. No Upward Chain.

Situation

Ketley is situated a little over two miles west of the wide range of shopping and recreational facilities of the Telford town centre with its wide range of recreational and shopping facilities, including the New Southwater development, the M54 motorway and the town’s central railway station. Also, to the west you have the market town of Wellington with its renowned four-day-a-week market with traditional high street, which is also near to the Wrekin Hill, ideal for those keen walkers amongst us.

The property

Laburnum Cottage is a charming, detached period cottage which formed part of the Duke of Sutherland’s sale of this Ketley estate in 1894. Situated in what feels like a village style location yet conveniently situated In Telford.

Accommodation

Comprises an entrance hallway which has access to the cloakroom/wc and kitchen/family room. The family room has a staircase ascending to the first floor and access to the living room. The kitchen area has an extensive range of base and wall units, space for double oven and space for two additional appliances, wall mounted central heating boiler and serving hatch to the dining room.  The living room has a beautiful period style fireplace which is a particular feature believed by the current vendors to be a ‘Coalbrookdale’ fireplace with ‘Maws’ tiles set into the fireplace; access leads through to the dining room and conservatory.  The conservatory has double doors leading to the patio area and enjoys splendid views towards the rear garden.  The dining room gives access to the utility room which has space for appliances and door leading out to the rear garden.  

 

On the first floor there is a landing with loft hatch access point, access to three double bedrooms and bathroom/wc.  Two of the bedrooms have splendid views towards the rear garden.  The bathroom/wc has a coloured suite with the advantage of having a separate bath and shower cubicle; a bi-folding door opens to useful eaves storage.

 

Outside

To the side of the property there are double metal opening gates leading to the concrete driveway area leading to the carport; steps at the side give access to an outhouse/store.  To the front there is a concrete footpath which leads to the main landscaped side garden area which is fully enclosed and has a patio areas, well laid lawn and raised pond. To the rear of the property there is a small hard standing area

 

How to get there – from the Telford town centre proceed onto the A442 (northbound toward Whitchurch) exit at the Greyhound Interchange (signposted Oakengates) and take the 2^nd exit onto the B5061 (Holyhead Road).  At the next roundabout take the 2^nd exit continuing along Holyhead Road and at the next roundabout also take the 2^nd exit and then turn sharp left onto Shepherd’s Lane which continues onto Potters Bank – the property is on the left hand side indicated by a Nick Tart for sale board.

 

Tenure – we are advised the property is Freehold.

 

Services – we are advised all mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating system.

 

Council Tax – Band D (Buyers should be aware that improvements carried out by the seller may affect the property’s council tax banding following a sale).

 

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