Foxholes Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4

A substantial country home with equestrian facilities and a versatile array of outbuildings, set in circa 4.3 acres

DESCRIPTION
Halls are delighted with instructions offer Holly Bank in Foxholes for sale by private treaty.

Holly Bank is a spacious detached country home offering flexible family accommodation, including two reception rooms, a large kitchen and family room, conservatory, office, utility and four bedrooms.

A particular feature is the extensive range of outbuildings, extending to approximately 4,639 sq ft, together with three stables, tack room, an all-weather arena, gardens, grazing land and useful hardstanding. The property extends, in all, to approximately 4.31 acres

SITUATION
Holly Bank occupies an accessible rural position at Foxholes, surrounded by open north Shropshire countryside and enjoying attractive views across the surrounding farmland. The setting combines a pleasing sense of space and privacy with convenient access to the nearby market town of Wem.

Wem offers a useful range of everyday facilities, including shops, caf鳬 medical services, schooling and a railway station, while the county town of Shrewsbury provides a more comprehensive selection of retail, leisure and professional services. The surrounding road network also gives convenient access towards Whitchurch, Market Drayton and the wider regional centres.

The locality is well suited to those with equestrian, smallholding or rural business interests, with quiet country lanes, open countryside and a network of local routes throughout the surrounding area

DIRECTIONS
Leave Wem to the north via Whitchurch Road, continuing for around 0.8 miles until a left hand turn (signposted Ryebank) leads onto an unnamed road. Proceed for a further 0.9 miles and turn right just before reaching Cross Bank Farm. Follow the lane and, after circa 0.9 miles, the property will be positioned on the right, identified by a Halls "For Sale" board.

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THE PROPERTY
Holly Bank is a substantial detached country residence offering generously proportioned and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The house retains a number of attractive character features, including exposed wall and ceiling timbers, while later additions have created a practical layout well suited to modern family living.

The entrance hall leads to two well-proportioned reception rooms, including a characterful sitting room with exposed timbers and French doors opening directly onto the rear terrace and gardens. A second reception room features an exposed brick fireplace with inset wood-burning stove and provides a versatile setting for dining, relaxing or informal entertaining with family and friends.

The spacious kitchen and dining room forms the heart of the house and opens into the adjoining conservatory, which enjoys pleasant views across the garden and provides further everyday living space. A home office, utility room and shower room complete the ground floor, while upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom and an additional shower room.

GARDENS
Electrically operated entrance gates open onto a broad gravelled forecourt with ample parking and access to the house and buildings.

The mature gardens are mainly laid to lawn with established trees, shrubs and a paved terrace adjoining the house. Beyond are grazing areas suitable for equestrian or smallholding use.

GARAGE/WORKSHOP
The extensive outbuildings are a defining feature of Holly Bank and provide considerable flexibility.

They include a large multipurpose building with adjoining rooms, a separate barn and workshop, covered carports, garden stores and further ancillary buildings. The equestrian facilities comprise four loose boxes and a fully enclosed all-weather arena.

The buildings offer excellent scope for equestrian, workshop, storage, leisure or business use, subject to any necessary consents.

SERVICES
We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electric. Drainage is provided to a private system. A range of PV panels are installed on a feed tariff, generating circa £2,000 p/a.

TENURE & POSESSION
We understand that the property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band - E

Tenure: Freehold

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