Detached house for sale in Selattyn, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10

Elsinore is an impressive property with many period features including deep bay windows, stained glass, ornate fireplaces, decorative cornicing, carved skirting boards, dado rails and architraves, along with original servants' bellboard and panelled doors. The internal accommodation offers a fantastic balance between formal entertaining and family living. The principal reception rooms benefit from superb views of the gardens and grounds. They are light, airy and of generous proportions. The living room has French doors opening onto an outdoor terrace, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. The pretty breakfast room, with French doors, opens onto a delightful courtyard and is adjacent to the kitchen.

There is a useful utility room and cloakroom next door, completing the ground floor. Subject to the necessary permissions, the kitchen, breakfast room and courtyard could be extended to create a larger, open plan feel if required. The first floor comprises of five bedrooms, four double and one single (bedroom five is connected to the fourth bedroom and lends itself nicely to a dressing room or office). The landing area is spacious and bright with a beautiful stained glass window. There is a large family bathroom and separate shower room. The principal bedroom is of particular note with its triple aspect windows and superb rural views, space enough to create ensuite facilities if required.

Gardens and grounds
The gardens of Elsinore are truly delightful, boasting well established shrubs, specimen trees, and woodland areas. The gardens, offer versatility for things like children's play areas, vegetable patches, and alfresco dining. The woodland is charming with lovely views. There is also a small orchard just behind the summer house, which is in an elevated position, offering outstanding rural views back towards the house. Elsinore is approached via a long driveway with a backdrop of mature trees. Ample parking can be found to the front and side of the house where you will find The Coach House opposite, which comprises of a workshop and storage downstairs, and a games room/office/ studio upstairs with vaulted ceilings and a log burning stove.

Property Information
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage system. Oil fired central heating.
Council tax: Band F
Local Authority: Shropshire County Council
Tenure: Freehold

Selattyn is situated on the edge of the well-regarded North Shropshire town of Oswestry and close to Chirk, known for its castle and famous Thomas Telford viaduct. Day to day amenities are found in Weston Rhyn and at the M&S Gledrid Roundabout.

The Docks in Selattyn is a friendly gastro-pub and there are diverse local walks up to Selattyn Tower. Oswestry has an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities and is within easy motoring distance of the larger centres of Shrewsbury and Chester, offering further facilities.

There are state and private schools nearby including Moreton Hall, Packwood Haugh, Ellesmere College, Oswestry School and Selattyn Primary. Railway stations are found in Chirk and Gobowen, providing access to London via Crewe or Shrewsbury, whilst the nearby A5/M54 provides access to Birmingham, Chester and the Midlands, along with regional airports at Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.

Directions (SY10 7DQ)
Leaving Oswestry to the North, take the B4579 and carry on for approximately 2.5 miles bringing you near to Selattyn. Following along the hedge line on the left there is a tight left-hand turn which brings you onto Elsinore's driveway.
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