5 bedroom house for sale

Overview

The propertyThe Old Vicarage offers an exciting opportunity for a new purchaser to live on the rural outskirts of Oswestry in the vibrant village of Llansilin. Believed to date from 1792 the property was reputedly altered by Rev. Walter Jones in the mid nineteenth century. Since being sold by the diocese in the late twentieth century The Old Vicarage remains an imposing and majestic period country offering immense opportunity for a new owner. Beautifully situated in an elevated position the staggering rural valley views are awe inspiring and enjoyed from the grounds to the fore. Period features and architectural details provide immense interest and character both internally and externally. Internally these details include hand turned staircase, panelled doors, window shutters, deep craved skirting boards and architraves and quarry tiled floors. Externally a rendered symmetrical facade, mullion windows, decorative angular chimneys and a slate tiled roof create an impressive and charming exterior. The wide front door opens to the formal front hall with the staircase rising upwards. Five gracious reception rooms all enjoying good proportions and tall mullion windows are to the ground floor. These offer flexible accommodation for both entertaining and family living. The drawing room is a room of poise and elegance with original shutters and a high ceiling. To the rear of The Old Vicarage is the kitchen and utility room with quarry tiled floor and door to the rear. Five double bedrooms, two with en suite shower rooms, bathroom and further shower room radiate off the landing and all the bedrooms benefit from inspiring views across the gardens. The double garage offers a plethora of uses and could be converted or changed subject to the relevant planning or local authority consents.Services: Mains electricity and drainage. Kero condensing heating and hot water boilerOutsideExternally, The Old Vicarage is set within a horticultural oasis of mature landscaped gardens and grounds that wrap around the house. Mature specimen shrubs, a small orchard and lawn areas are complemented by al fresco seating and dining areas maximising the sunny aspects throughout the day to enjoy the magnificent views across the Welsh countryside for the front. A useful shed and greenhouse are in situ for the hortcultural enthusiast.An impressive carriage driveway sweeps to the front of the house. There is vast area of parking to the front and also by the double garage.LocationThe Old Vicarage is situated in the popular Welsh border village of Llansilin. Oswestry offers an excellent range of day-to-day shopping, recreational and educational facilities, and is within easy motoring distance of the larger centres of Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Chester offering more comprehensive amenities. There are excellent state and private schools in the vicinity including Oswestry School, Shrewsbury School, Ellesmere College and Moreton Hall. There is a railway station in Gobowen, providing access to Birmingham, Shrewsbury and London, whilst the A5/M54 provides access to Birmingham and the Midlands, along with regional airports at Birmingham and Manchester.