Property description

A beautiful character stone cottage set within the popular market town of Bishops Castle. Currently used as a Air B&B, offering versatile use, but would also be a lovely family home. In brief the accommodation affords Entrance hall, sitting room, living room, dining room, kitchen. To the first floor are three bedrooms and shower room. Externally there is gated access to the driveway for parking and enclosed rear garden. Cross Keys Cottage has an attractive blend of characterful features and has been well maintained and upgraded by the current owner and provides a beautiful family home or holiday let in a sought after town setting.

Location Located towards the edge of the market town of Bishop's Castle which is surrounded by the South West Shropshire Hills and is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town offers a weekly market and an excellent selection of services including a variety of shops, pubs and places to eat as well as schools, a doctors and a dentist. The town is renowned for its annual Real Ale Festival, Tandem Triathlon and many more frequent and well know festivals and fairs. Ideally placed for walking and touring the Welsh Marches, rural Shropshire and North Herefordshire, while the fascinating and well-known towns of Montgomery, Ludlow, which is well known for its food festival, and Shrewsbury are all within easy reach. You can also enjoy the numerous nearby attractions, including Powis Castle, the Severn Valley Railway and walks along Shropshire Way and other public footpaths at the end of the drive.

Entrance hall With wood effect flooring, double glazed window to the front, radiator, staircase to the first floor and doors off to;

sitting room 13' 10" x 11' 8" (4.22m x 3.56m) Fitted carpet, exposed beam, radiator, double glazed window to the front, wall light points and with timber door and steps down to the kitchen.

Living room 14' 1" x 12' 3" (4.29m x 3.73m) Beautiful room with large inglenook stone fireplace inset with a wood burning stove. Exposed ceiling and wall timbers, double glazed window to the front, wall light points, timber framed recess and with step down into the:

Dining area 14' 1" x 13' 10" (4.29m x 4.22m) Two long case sash windows to the rear gardens and decking area, under stairs storage cupboard, wall shelving, radiator, wall light points, exposed beams and further timber door to the:

Kitchen 16' 3" x 8' 2" (4.95m x 2.49m) Fitted with a range of worktops, base cupboards and space for appliances, stainless steel cooker hood, spotlighting, a further range of timber work surfaces with fitted cupboards, ladder radiator, single glazed window out to the private gardens, and a further timber door to the covered rear:

Porch With shelving and coat hooks.

First floor The staircase rises from the entrance hall up to the first floor landing with radiators, double glazed window to the front, wall light points, fitted carpet and doors to:

Bedroom one 13' 9" x 11' 9" (4.19m x 3.58m) With two double glazed windows to the front, radiator, under eaves storage cupboard, eye socket lighting and fitted carpet.

Bedroom two 14' 1" x 8' 5" (4.29m x 2.57m) With double glazed window to the front, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom three 14' 5" x 7' 11" (4.39m x 2.41m) With sash window overlooking the rear gardens, radiator and fitted carpet.

Shower room With a large walk-in shower with drenching head and shaped glass screen. Extensive wall tiling, modern white suite with WC and rectangular wash basin with vanity unit. Double glazed window over the rear gardens, recessed spot lighting and stainless steel ladder radiator.

External The property has the benefit of a large rear garden which is extremely private and is approached through a pair of timber doors, with a gravelled driveway leading up to a timber framed storage shed, to one side of which is a large lawned area with edging floral and shrubbery borders, trellising and seating areas. A further garden shed, adjacent to which is the oil storage tank. Close to the main house is a large decked area, ideal for sitting out and outdoor dining.

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Partial double glazing. Oil central heating. Wood burning stove.
EPC rating F
Council tax banding C - Shropshire county Council
Amenities

Stone cottage

Air B&B

Three bedrooms

Three receptions

Garden & parking

EPC rating F