Elegant character – cottage style
A charming character cottage in one of north Shropshire’s most picturesque villages is on the market with Balfours property professionals.
Hillhampton, at Marchamley, is just 1.5 miles from Hodnet, with Shrewsbury and Telford 15 and 17 miles respectively; Stafford and Chester are also within comfortable commute. The half timber grade II listed property with 17th century origins is located on a no through road, ensuring its 0.8 acre of gardens and grounds are private yet highly accessible.
Says Tim Main, Head of sales at Balfours: “This is a charming country property, originally two cottages, which now effortlessly combining elegance with lifestyle. This is highlighted with many original character features, including a study area cleverly divided by original beams and changes in floor level within the open plan drawing room.”
The drawing room runs some seven metres by 4.9 metres and has two fireplaces fitted with woodburning stoves, plus overhead beams which give an illusion of being cosy; while light floods in through three glazed aspects.
The dining room boasts a large inglenook fireplace with Clearview stove, is directly linked to the bespoke designed David Harthill kitchen with granite work surfaces and oil fired Aga. The kitchen opens into the garden room, with a further stove adding a contemporary feel to this space which links through to the landscaped gardens.
From the dining room, a staircase to the first floor provides access to a master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room facilities. A further three bedrooms share the family bathroom, accessed off the spacious landing.
In addition to a traditional oak frame open bay garaging, the larger of two traditional outbuildings has been converted to provide a home office and gym, while the second contains the boiler, outside toilet and garden store.
Hillhampton is marketed by Balfours with a guide price of £665,000, for more information call Tim Main on 01743 353511 or visit www.balfours.co.uk.