The Chestnuts, Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5JD

Description  The Chestnuts is a fine example of a traditional period property on the edge of Wem which offers a growing family excellent accommodation and space. Modernised and improved by the current owner whilst retaining many of its original period features including patterned tiled floors, stained glass sash windows, cast iron fireplaces, stripped wooden floors, deep moulded skirting boards, architraving and moulded ceiling cornices with a modern day twist of luxury bathroom suites and central heating. The gardens are a feature of the property, offering a good level of privacy with mature specimen trees and bordered by open fields and farm land with views across to the famous Follies.

Directions  From Shrewsbury take the A528 to Harmer Hill and the B5476 to Wem. On entering Wem turn right at the church onto the High Street and continue along this road into Aston Street. Turn immediately right after the level crossing into Aston Road and follow the road round where the property can be located on the left hand side by our board.

Steps up to covered Entrance Portico with quarry tiled floor and large wooden and stained glass door with glazed inset over opening to:

Reception Hall  L-shaped measuring 4.98m in length approx (16'4" in length approx) With original patterned tiled floor, radiator, useful understairs storage cupboard.

Shower Room  Attractively fitted and tiled with suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low flush WC, window to the side, radiator, quarry tiled floor.

Drawing Room  5.12m x 4.73m approx (16'9" x 15'6" approx) A charming, light room with large walk-in bay window overlooking the front, further window to the side, deep moulded ceiling, picture rail, skirting and architraving, exposed boarded floor. Wooden fire surround with tiled hearth and fitted electric fire, television aerial point, double and single radiators.

Sitting Room  3.99m x 3.71m approx (13'1" x 12'2" approx) With large window overlooking the front, deep moulded skirting, architraving and moulded ceiling, briquette style fireplace with living flame gas fire, radiator, exposed boarded floor, telephone point, radiator.

Dining Room  3.97m x 5.31m approx (13'0" x 17'5" approx) Walk-in bay window with double opening French doors leading onto rear garden, wooden fire surround with open grate set onto tiled hearth, fitted plate rack, wall lights, double radiator, quarry tiled floor.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room  5.24m x 3.05m approx (17'2" x 10'0" approx) Fitted with comprehensive range of wooden fronted units incorporating one-and-a-half bowl sink unit with mixer tap set into base cupboard, further range of matching base units comprising cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over, space and plumbing for dishwasher. Matching range of eye level wall units and open fronted display shelving, further range of units with inset four-ring gas fired hob unit with pan drawers beneath and built in oven/grill with cupboards above and below. Wood panelling to walls, inset spot lights, windows to the side and rear, ceramic tiled floor, radiator and glazed door to:

Utility Room  With ample space for washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, etc., and providing access to the rear garden.

From the Reception Hall, staircase with turned spindles leads to three-quarter landing with leaded light stained glass window to the side and continuation of staircase to First Floor Landing with further stained glass window to the front, double radiator and Airing Cupboard.

Bedroom One  5.21m x 4.01m approx (17'1" x 13'2" approx) With large window overlooking the front, further window to the side with delightful views over adjoining countryside, deep moulded skirting, architraving and ceiling cornice, fitted picture rail, tiled fireplace with open grate, double radiator.

Bedroom Two  4.04m x 3.71m approx (13'3" x 12'2" approx) With window overlooking the front, deep moulded skirting, architraving and picture rail, radiator.

Bedroom Three  4.04m x 4.01m approx (13'3" x 13'2" approx) With window overlooking the rear, deep moulded skirting and architraving, picture rail, radiator.

Luxury Bathroom  5.24m x 3.00m approx (17'2" x 9'10" approx) A beautifully appointed room recently refitted with contemporary white suite comprising central raised bath set into deep tiled surround with mixer tap, large twin Roca wash hand basins set into alcoves either side of bath with fitted mirror fronted vanity units over, large walk in double width shower cubicle with glazed screen and direct mixer shower unit with large antique style shower head, low flush WC and bidet suites. Large heated towel rail/radiator, beautifully fully tiled walls and floor, two sash windows to the rear.

From the Landing, staircase with half-landing continues to Second Floor Landing with natural light from stained glass window to the front, access to roof space.

Bedroom Four  7.62m x 4.01m approx (25'0" x 13'2" approx) A through room with partially restrictive head room, having window to the front and Velux roof light to the rear, two cast iron fire grates and radiators (this room could easily be partitioned into two if required).

Bedroom Five  7.62m x 5.24m approx (25'0" x 17'2" approx) A through room with partially restrictive head room, with window to the front overlooking the garden, further window to the side with delightful views over adjoining countryside towards the Follies, cast iron grate and two double radiators.

Luxury Bathroom   Recently refitted with white suite comprising free standing roll top bath with mixer tap, shower tray with direct mixer shower unit over, pedestal wash hand basin with fitted wall mirror/light over and low flush WC suite, complimentary tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, heated towel rail/radiator.

Outside   The property occupies an enviable position on the edge of Wem close to all amenities with open countryside nearby. Set well back from the road with a good level of privacy provided from tall mature conifers and specimen trees, including several mature Chestnuts, the property is approached over a gravelled sweeping driveway with provides ample hardstanding for several cars and leads to the Detached Garage.

To the front of the property is a good sized garden which is laid mainly to lawn with well stocked flower, shrub and herbaceous beds. Access leads to the side and rear of the property which again is laid extensively to lawn with flower and shrub beds and gravelled pathways. The rear garden is enclosed with fencing and hedging and is bordered by open farm land with delightful country views.

Council Tax  Monks have been advised that the property is in Council Tax band 'F'.

Viewing  Strictly by prior appointment with the agents in the Wem office on 01939 234368.

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