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" A superbly positioned semi-detached cottage which requires renovation and modernisation and standing in approximately 0.44 of an acre. Comprising 3 bedrooms, living room, bathroom and kitchen, large gardens and paddock with scope for landscaping and with delightful country views (neighbouring house also available for sale).

GENERAL REMARKS 17 Lower Down is a typical example of a traditional farm workers cottage which has been previously part of a larger country estate. It provides immense scope for a comprehensive scheme of renovation and modernisation which will provide an excellent family home or investment opportunity. It now stands in large, private grounds of approximately 0.44 of an acre with a grass paddock and large gardens which also need managing. This semi-detached cottage is built of stone and brick under a pitched, slate tiled roof and currently offers accommodation of 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. Its semi-detached neighbour, No. 18, is also available for sale and there is the opportunity to acquire both properties if required. LOCATION The cottages are located in a slightly elevated country setting just below the famous Bury Ditches hill fort and some 4 miles South East of the historic market town of Bishops Castle. It has good views from most aspects, with the larger towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury being within comfortable driving distance and providing a comprehensive range of facilities, services and access to the national road and rail networks. ACCOMMODATION Arranged over two storeys, the accommodation is as follows: ENTRANCE HALL With quarry tiled floor, part glazed entrance door and coat hooks. BATHROOM 7'6' X 5'7 (2.29m X 1.70m) With bath, wash basin and WC. KITCHEN 15'1' x 9'6' (4.60m x 2.90m) With quarry tiled floor, solid fuel Rayburn Regent range, stainless steel sink unit and fitted cupboards. PANTRY 5'1' x 3'1' (1.55m x 0.94m) With quarry tiled floor and exposed stone wall detail. LIVING ROOM 13'9' x 10'11' (4.19m x 3.33m) With open fireplace (suited to a wood burner), window to front with lovely open views, under stairs cupboard and enclosed staircase rising to the first floor landing with radiator and doors to: BEDROOM 1 13'5' x 10'8' (4.09m x 3.25m) Unused fire grate, recessed cupboard over stairs, shelving, traditional floor boards and window to the front with excellent views. BEDROOM 2 11'7' x 7'8' (3.53m x 2.34m) With side window over large gardens and traditional floor boards. BEDROOM 3 11'7 'x 7'6' (3.53m 'x 2.29m) With window overlooking the rear gardens and fields beyond, traditional floor boards, fitted wardrobe/cupboard and unused fire grate. OUTSIDE No. 17 is approached off the quiet council maintained lane by a hardcore track to the side of the cottage. To the front is a small grassed paddock area, with this and the large rear gardens extending to approximately 0.44 of an acre. The main gardens lie to the side of the building and are laid predominantly to grass with floral edging borders close to the cottage. The gardens require some landscaping but have delightful views to front and rear over open farmland. SERVICES We understand that mains water and electricity are connected. Please note there is a water sub-meter in No.17 which serves No.18 with mains meter in the verge by the paddock entrance gates. The owner of No.17 will take charge of the supply to No.18 , charging units at the same rate as Severn Trent Water at the time of reading. A private drainage system serves both No.17 and No.18 and we believe is located in the land passing with the sale of No. 18. The owners of both properties will have joint maintenance liabilities in the future.

NOTE: None of the services or installations have been tested by the agent. COUNCIL TAX Band B DIRECTIONS From Bishops Castle take the B4385 east towards Lydbury North. After approximately 2 miles turn right signposted to Brockton and Bury Ditches hill fort. Proceed through Brockton and up the hill passing The Down and the telephone box on the right. Continue for a further 200 yards and the cottage is above you, up a drive through a pair of tubular gates. VIEWING Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 43 Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5DA. Telephone: 01588 638755. TENURE Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073. "