Stretton Westwood, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13

The property: A modest farmworkers cottage originally, Westwood House has evolved over the past three decades to offer well-balanced accommodation with an excellent flow of rooms orientated toward the surrounding countryside views. A sympathetic use of materials internally and externally has ensured the original character continues throughout whilst also serving modern day living with a blend of smaller cosier rooms and larger entertaining spaces.

The reception rooms radiate from a magnificent light-flooded entrance hall with full height picture windows. A particularly striking feature of the house is an elegant extension that incorporates a drawing room with log burning stove and a wonderful garden room, creating a comfortable a space for both everyday living and formal entertaining. Linking through from the dining room is a spacious farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room fitted with wooden cabinetry under granite work surfaces and a range of Neff appliances, having ample room for a table and chairs. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility with boot room and WC. A study and a family room with Coalbrookdale stove. Completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor are four bedrooms serviced by two bathrooms, both with striking granite fitted shower cubicles. Views of the delightful surrounding countryside can be enjoyed from every room.

Westwood Lodge
A contemporary timber framed lodge offering holiday-let accommodation for up to 16 guests with a variety of excellent facilities. The uniquely designed retreat boasts an array of wonderful features including polished concrete floors, underfloor heating, two sets of bi-fold doors and an extensive outdoor entertaining space. There are 8 individually styled bedrooms serviced by 7 bathrooms.

The creation of the current owners, Westwood Lodge offers the incoming purchaser the exciting opportunity to generate a lucrative income. Speak to agent for further details.
www.wenlockstudios.co.uk/accommodation/westwood-lodge/

Studio apartment
Above the double garage is a one bedroom self contained apartment that benefits from a private garden with terrace and open aspect views. The accommodation sleeps two guests that can be linked to the main lodge via garden access.

Agents notes
The income from the holiday lets can be discussed on request.

The owner has secured full planning permission for two holiday-let dwellings that are available by separate negotiation. 22/03529/FUL

Services
Oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water. Private drainage ? septic tanks servicing each dwelling.

The property enjoys an idyllic position within the rural hamlet of Stretton Westwood located off the Wenlock Edge. The area is renowned for its outdoor pursuits and superb hiking along the Jack Mytton Way and nearby South Shropshire hills. Just two miles away is the historic market town of Much Wenlock which provides a selection of facilities including shops, public house, restaurants, community arts centre and leisure centre. A further comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the county town of Shrewsbury.

There is an excellent selection of schools locally in both the private and state sector including William Brookes secondary school at Much Wenlock, Church Stretton School, Thomas Telford School in Telford, Wrekin College at Wellington, Shrewsbury School and Shrewsbury High School.

Road communications are good with the A5 linking to Oswestry and Chester then east through Telford and the national motorway network. Train stations are found at Telford and Shrewsbury, with a regular services to London.

Westwood House benefits from a superb semi-rural position being the last dwelling accessed off the lane. Approached via electric metal gates the tree lined sweeping driveway leads to a forecourt with ample parking.

Offering staggering rural views, the parkland style gardens maximise on the idyllic environment. There are a number of seating areas from where to enjoy the southerly aspect including a fantastic outdoor entertaining area with pizza oven, fire pit and breeze house.

Outbuildings
There are a number of structures within the grounds including a double garage with laundry room, large workshop, pony stable, kennel, chicken pen and timber garden store.

The gardens and grounds extend to around 3.60 acres in all.