Roving Bridge, Whixall.

Property Details: - Type: Land - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Halls - Whitchurch & South Cheshire Phone: 01948 534951

Dating in part from the late 18th Century, the property comprises the original Toll House and Lock Keepers Cottage, constructed in 2010, together with extensive gardens, paddock, stabling and a wide range of outbuildings to approx. 3.5 acres.<br/><br/><b>Location</b> - Roving Bridge Farm is situated within the attractive rural area of Whixall, a dispersed countryside community in North Shropshire close to the villages of Prees and Whixall and within convenient reach of the historic market town of Whitchurch.<br/>The surrounding countryside provides an excellent choice of walking and cycling routes, whilst the nearby villages provide a range of everyday amenities. The market town of Whitchurch is within easy reach and offers a comprehensive range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, public houses, schools and professional services.<br/>The area also provides good road connections towards Whitchurch, Wem, Shrewsbury, Chester and the wider North Shropshire and Cheshire areas.<br/>The waterways surrounding Whixall form part of an extensive and historically important canal network which links this part of Shropshire with the wider inland waterways system.<br/>Whixall Marina is situated nearby and provides a popular base for those enjoying the local canal network. The marina and surrounding waterways are well established within the local boating community and provide convenient access to the extensive cruising network.<br/><br/><b>Brief Description</b> - Halls are delighted to be acting as Sole agents for the sellers of Roving Bridge Farm which is offered for sale by private treaty.<br/><br/>Dating in part from the late 18th Century, the property comprises the original Toll House and Lock Keepers Cottage, constructed in 2010, together with extensive gardens, paddock, stabling and a wide range of outbuildings to approx.3.5 acres.<br/><br/><b>The Toll House</b> - The historic Toll House provides charming and characterful accommodation arranged over three floors, retaining a wealth of period appeal and enjoying delightful views over the canal and surrounding countryside.<br/><br/>The ground floor comprises a Garden/Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Dining Room/Study, Utility and Cloakroom. To the upper ground floor is a spacious Sitting Room, together with the property's original Toll House ticket office and main entrance, overlooking the canal.<br/><br/>The first floor provides two bedrooms and a Shower Room, with both bedrooms enjoying wonderful elevated views across the canal and surrounding countryside.<br/><br/><b>Lock Keepers Cottage</b> - Constructed in 2010, Lock Keepers Cottage provides a substantial second dwelling which complements the historic Toll House exceptionally well.<br/><br/>The accommodation is centred around a superb Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room, providing a generous and flexible living space suitable for both everyday occupation and entertaining.<br/>The Kitchen provides a practical range of fitted units and work surfaces with space for appliances.<br/><br/>There is a large L-Shaped Bedroom, providing considerable flexibility and the potential for a range of furniture arrangements or alternative uses, together with a well-appointed Shower Room.<br/><br/>The cottage is particularly useful as independent accommodation for family members, guests or those requiring separate living accommodation, whilst also offering potential for a variety of lifestyle or business uses, subject to any necessary consents.<br/><br/><b>Outside & Gardens</b> - The property benefits from an extensive range of stables, outbuildings and attractive timber-framed buildings, providing excellent storage, recreational and working space. One building is currently arranged as a gymnasium and will be sold with the exercise equipment.<br/>A substantial Dutch-style barn provides excellent covered storage for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, machinery or other equipment. To the rear are animal pens, agricultural stores and further sheds, beyond which lies a useful paddock providing grazing and excellent potential for equestrian or smallholding use.<br/><br/>Perhaps the defining feature of Roving Bridge Farm is its position alongside the Shropshire Union Canal and the Ellesmere Canal (Prees Branch).<br/><br/>The property occupies a particularly special position at the junction of these waterways, with the canals providing an attractive and ever-changing outlook and a wonderful setting for the two dwellings.<br/><br/>There is direct access to the canal towpath, providing an excellent opportunity for walking, running and cycling directly from the property without the need to use the public highway.<br/><br/>The canals provide a wonderful recreational amenity and are particularly attractive throughout the seasons, with passing narrowboats, established waterside vegetation and the surrounding Shropshire countryside contributing to the tranquil nature of the setting.<br/><br/>For those with an interest in boating, walking, cycling or simply enjoying the countryside, the location is exceptionally well placed.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b> - Do not use the post code. Use these directions - from Whitchurch drive south on the B5476 Tilstock Road for approx 6.5 miles. There is a pub on the right hand side called the Bull & Dog and just past that turn right into Post Office Lane for about 1 mile and go past the Whixall Social Centre. Follow the road for a further mile or so and turn right at the junction. Follow this road for about 1/2 a mile and turn left and follow the lane all the way to the end and just past the swing bridge you will see the entrance to Moss Farm on the right hand side.<br/><br/><b>What 3 Words</b> - ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/hesitate.fortress.cookbooks">hesitate.fortress.cookbooks</a><br/><br/><b>Anti Money Laundering (Aml) Checks</b> - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £36 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.<br/><br/><b>Viewing Arrangements</b> - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, St Marys Arcade 13 - 17 High Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1AZ.<br/>WH[use Contact Agent Button]<br/><br/><b>Local Authority - Shropshire</b> - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND<br/><br/><b>Council Tax - Shropshire</b> - The current Council Tax Band is 'D' for the Toll House and C for Lock Keepers Cottage on the Shropshire Council Register.<br/><br/><b>Schooling - Wem</b> - The property lies within a convenient proximity to a number of well regarded state and private schools including Thomas Adams School which is a coeducational comprehensive secondary school and sixth form. St Peters C of E Primary School, Tilstock C of E School, SJT Secondary School in Whitchurch, Ellesmere College, Shrewsbury School, Oswestry School, Moreton Hall and Adcote School for girls.<br/><br/><b>Services</b> - We believe that mains water and electricity are available to the property. The heating is via an oil fired boiler to radiators. Drainage is to a private system.<br/><br/><b>Tenure - Freehold</b> - We understand that the property is Freehold although purchasers must make their own enquiries via their solicitor.<br/><br/>