Holly House

A substantial country home boasting over 3,000 sq ft of extended and improved living accommodation, set within land and gardens which extend, in all, to around 4.54ac; peacefully situated in an idyllic rural setting within the village of Northwood.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Holly House in Northwood for sale by private treaty.

Holly House is a period country home which has, in recent years, been subject to significant extension works to now provide over 3,100 sq ft of carefully designed internal living accommodation comprising a selection of versatile reception rooms complemented by four well- proportioned bedrooms.

The property lies within land and gardens which extend, in all, to around 4.54a acres allowing it to serve as a superb country home ideally suited to families and those with equestrian and agricultural interests.

Situation - Holly House is idyllically positioned on the perimeter of the rural village of Northwood, which nestles amidst a network of quiet country lanes and open countryside, making it ideal for those with equestrian, cycling or rambling interests. Northwood is peacefully situated against a backdrop of open farmland, close to excellent walking on National Nature Reserve Whixall, Moss and along the Prees arm of the Llangollen canal. It is conveniently close to the market town of Wem with its railway station and the lakeland town of Ellesmere, both of which provide a range of day-to-day amenities, including public houses, medical facilities, and supermarkets, with the nearby county centres of Shrewsbury, Wrexham, and Chester easily accessible by car.

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Schooling - The property is conveniently situated for access to a number of well-regarded state and private schools, including Newtown C of E Primary (Outstanding), The Thomas Adams School, Lakelands Academy, Ellesmere College, Packwood Haugh, and Moreton Hall.

Directions - Leave Ellesmere via the A495 and, in the village of Welshampton, take a right hand turn onto the B5063 in the direction of Wem. Proceed on this road until reaching Northwood where a left hand turn leads towards Whixall/Prees; after around 1.5 miles, turn right onto Chapel Lane and, at the cross-roads circa 0.7 miles later, turn right again where, around 0.7 miles later, the property will be situated on the right and identified by a Halls For Sale board.

The Property - On the ground floor, the traditional, double-fronted element of the home comprises a welcoming Living/Dining Room with dual aspect windows, ideal for formal entertaining or intimate family moments alike; a versatile Study/Bedroom Five; and an impressive L-shaped Kitchen/Breakfast Room complete with a selection of attractive fitted units complemented by full height ceilings, all accessed via a front Porch which enters into a traditional Entrance Hall which retains a sympathetically period aesthetic.

Joining these to the rear is a substantial extension which features a Rear Porch; Inner Hallway, Utility Room; and Cloakroom; together with Holly House's crowning achievement: a gloriously proportioned Sitting/Living Room which extends to almost 500 sq ft and enjoys triple-aspect windows overlooking the gardens and land, alongside patio door onto the same, thus serving as the heart of this spectacular home and providing a wonderfully sociable space.

Stairs rise to a galleried first floor landing, where doors provide access into four comfortably-sized Bedroom, all boasting elevated views across the serene countryside beyond. Bedrooms three and four are served by a family Bathroom, with the Master and Bedroom Two benefitting from their own En-Suites. The Master further benefits from an adjoining Dressing Room.

Gardens - Holly House is accessed, via farm-style gates, onto a generous driveway, this leading on to attractive gardens which encompass the  property and feature expanses of lawn; a wildlife pond; productive vegetable/fruit beds; and attractive seating areas, alongside a number of versatile brick-built outbuildings including a double garage and a brick-built garden shed and hen house.

Land - Lying immediately beyond the gardens, and benefitting from an independent road access,  is a parcel of permanent pasture land. The land is broadly flat and usefully retained within a single enclosure with established boundaries, making it ideal for those with equestrian or hobby-farming interests. 

The land may offer potential for either equestrian or agricultural development, subject to LA consent. 

The property is situated within land and gardens which extend, in all, to around 4.54 acres.

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electric. Drainage is provided to a private system

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

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

The property is shown as being within band E on the local authority register.

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.

The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.