Property description
The Broadlands offers an enviable opportunity to acquire a particularly appealing and tastefully appointed period house, offering comfortable proportioned accommodation with a high standard of decor. The layout enjoys a degree of adaptability to suit the purchaser's requirements, who may be interested to note that the property dates back to circa 1850 and has been modernised and refurbished by the present owners.
There is a wealth of features to The Broadlands, including marble tiled floor to the reception hall, a splendid period fireplace to the sitting room, whilst the kitchen affords a true farmhouse style selection of fitting together with numerous appliances and a Rayburn oven cooker. With the use of 4 reception rooms plus a study, there is ample opportunity for families of various ages or, alternatively, a chance to work from home without impinging on the main accommodation. The bedroom accommodation is equally well presented and features a sun balcony off the landing.
Outside, the house faces directly onto its own extensive lawned garden, a sweeping driveway with electric twin gates and an attached double garage. Beyond the gardens is an amenity paddock with young planted coppice area and could easily be adapted for equestrian use if required.
RECEPTION HALL - 18' 5'' x 7' 0'' (5.61m x 2.13m)
With marble floor, dado rail, radiator with decorative cover, ENTRY GATE INTERCOM PHONE, walk in cloaks cupboard, painted timber panelled front entrance door with fanlight over, staircase rising to first floor.
SITTING ROOM - 15' 1'' x 13' 0'' (4.60m x 3.96m)
Measurement excludes double glazed bay window. Oak boarded floor, cornice ceiling and rose, picture rail, period fireplace with marble surround and inset cast iron panel with decorative work and grate, tiled hearth, 2 radiators with decorative covers, TV point.
LIVING ROOM - 12' 9'' x 12' 0'' (3.89m x 3.66m)
With Oak boarded floor, exposed beams to ceiling, brick fireplace with raised quarry tiled hearth and log burner, recess to side with fitted glazed shelving, TV point, radiator with decorative cover.
STUDY - 10' 2'' x 8' 7'' (3.10m x 2.62m) near to 7'3'
With wood effect laminate flooring, dado rail, telephone point, radiator with decorative cover.
BREAKFAST ROOM - 11' 2'' x 9' 5'' (3.40m x 2.87m)
Measurement excludes double glazed bay window with terracotta style tiled floor, decorative coving and ceiling rose, brick fireplace (ornamental), raised quarry tiled hearth, radiator with decorative cover. Open plan access to:
KITCHEN - 17' 6'' x 8' 9'' (5.33m x 2.67m)
Fitted with an extensive range of Oak faced kitchen units whilst also including extensive polished granite work surfaces having built in 'Franke' stainless steel sink unit with granite drainer to side, mixer tap with separate drinking filter water tap to side. Tiled splash, oil fired Rayburn cooker, selection of base units comprising cupboards and drawers, integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge, range of matching eye level cupboards including 4 leaded and glazed display cabinets, slot in electric cooker, integrated extractor hood oven, extractor fan, Kinnetico water softener. Double glazed window to rear with louver shutters, exposed beams to ceiling with downlighters, terracotta style tiled floor.
REAR ENTRANCE HALL
With terracotta style tiled floor, radiator, access to part loft space.
CLOAKS/SHOWER ROOM
With white suite having chrome fitments comprising tiled shower cubicle with direct feed shower unit, pedestal wash handbasin, close couple WC, tiled walls and floor, ladder radiator, extractor fan.
UTILITY ROOM - 10' 3'' x 8' 5'' (3.12m x 2.57m)
With ceramic tiled floor, fitted modern worktop with stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit, cupboards under, space and plumbing for 2 washing machines and 2 tumble dryers.
Oil fired boiler which serves the domestic hot water and central heating radiator system, extractor fan, ceiling downlighters, radiator.
FROM THE REAR ENTRANCE HALL a door gives access to a lobby linking direct to:
DINING/FAMILY ROOM - 13' 6'' x 10' 6'' (4.11m x 3.20m)
With oak effect laminate flooring, ceiling downlighters, radiator, TV point, timber and double glazed TWIN FRENCH DOORS LEADING OUT TO ALFRESCO/DINING AREA, further door to garage.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Attractively proportioned with front sash window, access to loft space.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 1 - 12' 3'' x 10' 1'' (3.73m x 3.07m)
With oak boarded floor, decorative cornice ceiling and rose, radiator, television point, WALK IN WARDROBE with continuation of oak flooring, 2 tier hanging rail and shelving, ceiling downlighters.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
With modern white Porcelanosa suite having chrome fitments and comprising tiled Matki shower cubicle with direct feed Aqualisa power shower, ceiling downlighter, vanity unit with half inset wash handbasin, mixer tap and cupboard under. Close coupled WC with concealed cistern, fitted mirror in glazed surround to wash handbasin area with lighting over, further mirror to wall mounted cabinet, chrome heated dual fuel ladder radiator, tiled walls and floor, ceiling downlighters, double glazed window to side with louver shutters.
BEDROOM 2 - 12' 8'' x 9' 6'' (3.86m x 2.90m)
With wood effect laminate flooring, radiator, TV point, sash window.
BEDROOM 3 - 12' 10'' x 12' 0'' (3.91m x 3.66m)
With feature period fireplace, tiling and hearth and cast iron grate. TV point, radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM
With terracotta style tiled floor, white suite with limed Oak panelled bath with Victorian style mixer tap and shower attachment. TILED SHOWER CUBICLE, limed Oak vanity unit half inset wash handbasin with tiled splash, cupboards under, shelving with twin mirrored cabinet over and side cupboard. Close coupled WC, ceiling downlighters, tiled walls, 2 twin ladder radiators. Cylinder cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
REAR LANDING
With wood effect laminate flooring to roof terrace.
BEDROOM 4 - 13' 5'' x 8' 10'' (4.09m x 2.69m)
With wood effect laminate flooring, radiator, TV point.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
With tile shower cubicle having electric wall mounted shower unit, ceiling extractor fan, close couple WC with concealed cistern, wash handbasin with cupboard under, wall mounted mirror.
From the rear landing steps rise to an external double glazed and timber panelled door leading out to:
SUN BALCONY/ROOF TERRACE - 18' 5'' x 16' 0'' (5.61m x 4.88m)
With decking, UPVC cladding to 2 wind screens, twin electric power points, extensive views over open farmland to the south and north.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a recessed tarmacadamed entrance leading to electric automatic twin entrance gates with side ornamental lantern lights. An attractive stoned driveway extends across the front of the house and to part of the side providing extensive parking areas. A block pavioured covered entrance with ceiling lights leads to:-
ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE - 19' 4'' x 17' 3'' (5.89m x 5.26m)
With automatic electric sectional entrance door, power and lighting, internal pedestrian access door to the house.
THE GARDENS
The main gardens are provided to the front of the house, which have been formally landscaped, with extensive size lawn interspersed with 4 brick edged square shrubbery beds together with a selection of trees, whilst being bounded by timber overlap fencing. To the front of the lawn are 2 lovely trees including Weeping Ash and Scots Pine. To the entrance flank of the house is a stepped brick barked shrubbery bed, the gravelled parking space and a useful timber and felt storage shed. On the alternative side of the house is a further timber and felt storage shed. To the garden is access to:-
GROUNDS/PADDOCK
A useful parcel of land presently grassed with a small area of young Birch trees planted. The parcel of land could easily be utilised as a pony paddock if required or alternatively used for amenity purposes or retained for wildlife use.
BON ACCUEIL
In 2003 high quality self-catering holidays commenced at the property, achieving many awards within the Excellence in Tourism Competitions and is rated a 5 star, Gold Award accommodation. It is one of the most successful holiday properties in the country and is fully booked throughout the year.
ACCOMMODATION
Set in one acre of meadowland, Bon Accueil Coach House is a Visit England 5 Star, Gold Award, holiday let property with private indoor heated swimming pool, changing room with shower facilities and sauna room.
As its name implies, Bon Accueil Coach House was originally a stable block with garaging and hayloft. Fully converted, it now has full under-floor heating with tile and hard floors throughout.
Bon Accueil has its own entrance with both wooden gates at the front and electric wooden gates to the side. Courtyard door leads to:-
SITTING ROOM (5.6m x 4m)
With both stable door and interior glass door the sitting room has a tiled floor and hearth, downlighters, TV point and patio doors leading to large patio area. Door from sitting room to:-
KITCHEN (3.5m x 4.5m)
Fully tiled and with downlighters, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and double oven. There is a store cupboard at the rear of the kitchen.
From the sitting room is an oak staircase to landing and:-
DOUBLE BEDROOM (3m x 3.5m)
With wood effect laminate flooring and TV point. Velux window with solar operated black-out blind.
TWIN BEDROOM (4m x 3.5m)
With wood effect laminate flooring and TV point.
BATHROOM (4m x 2m)
Fully tiled with downlighters, heated towel rail, bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.
OUTSIDE
The property has an enclosed, south-facing garden and play area with meadow. Brick storage area and pool plant room.
Bon Accueil Coach House has won several awards since starting business in 2003:-
North Shropshire Self-Catering Holiday of the year, 2005
Heart of England, Excellence in Tourism, Bronze Award, 2005
Heart of England, Excellence in Tourism, Gold Award, 2006
Enjoy England, Excellence In Tourism, Silver Award, 2007
Heart Of England, Excellence in Tourism, Silver Award, 2008
North Shropshire Self-Catering Holiday of the year, 2008
Gold Award - Visit Britain, 2009/2010
Gold Award for Excellence, 2010 - Cottages4You
Gold Award Visit Britain, 2010/2011
Gold Award Visit Britain, 2011/2012
Gold Award Visit Britain, 2012/2013
Gold Award Visit Britain 2013/2014
Gold Award Visit Britain 2014/2015
Gold Award Visit Britain 2015/2016
SWIMMING POOL
Overlooking the adjacent meadowland, the heated indoor swimming pool is exclusively available to guests throughout the year. The silky feel and reduced chlorine smell are just two reasons why there is a saltwater pool. The water is kept at a temperature of at least 29c and the air in the pool hall is dehumidified and set 1c above the water temperature. After the pool water is heated and filtered it passes through an electrolytic cell which creates chlorine from the salt, providing protection without the need to constantly add chemicals. The pool is particularly suitable for children (6m long by 3.3m wide and ranging from 0.5m to 1.5m in depth) but it's great fun for adults too!
SWIMMING POOL FACILITIES
Next to the pool is a changing room with shower, WC and wash hand basin. There is a further changing area next to this which also houses a sauna cabin holding up to 2 people at a time. The sauna is an infrared model - so you don't have to suffer incredibly high temperatures to make you sweat! The sauna cabin also has colour therapy and aromatherapy facilities and, taken together, the heat, aroma and colour all make for a very relaxing session!
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected.
SITUATION
The Broadlands occupies an attractive rural setting amidst farmland, whilst having the convenience of Whitchurch town facilities within a short drive. The thriving town centre includes a range of shops with supermarkets, a good selection of leisure and social facilities together with a rail service offering commuters ready access to Crewe, Chester, Manchester and Shrewsbury.
There is also a popular local golf and health club (Hill Valley) horse racing at either Bangor on Dee or Chester, whilst the lanes leading away from the property provide riding out opportunities for equestrian enthusiasts. Commuters will also find the property is well placed for numerous centres of commerce including Wrexham, Chester, Shrewsbury, Manchester, the Potteries and Telford.
LOCATION
From Shrewsbury take the A49 to Whitchurch and head towards the town centre, passing Whitchurch Rugby Club on the right and, on reaching the Dodington Hotel at a mini roundabout, turn left onto Dodington and then first left onto Rosemary Lane. Continue on to the junction and turn left onto the Alkington Road. Follow this road out of town, under the bridge, to the Alkington signpost and The Broadlands is the second house on the right hand side and entered through twin iron automatic gates.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
North Shropshire District Council. The status of Bon Accueil Coach House is currently for use as a business. However, an application to the council to change to residential status would be possible if desired and, in any case, available for use by non-permanent occupiers.
TENURE
Freehold with Vacant Possession upon completion.
JOURNEY BY TRAINS
The Broadlands to London - 34 minutes' drive or 16 minutes by train from Whitchurch Railway Station to Crewe Station. From Crewe Station to Euston - 1 hr 36 mins.
From Whitchurch Railway Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station -1 hr 3 mins.
From Whitchurch Railway Station to Birmingham New Street Station - 1 hr 33 mins.
From Whitchurch Railway Station to Liverpool Lime Street Station - 1 hr 9 mins.
DISCLAIMER
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including gas central heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves.
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