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A distinguished and iconic property, Bridge House was originally constructed
as a temperance hotel and then became the local bank. Over the last decade the
property has been sensitively and sympathetically refurbished resulting in a
charming Grade II listed family home of immense poise.
Exquisite period architectural features are present throughout Bridge House.
These period details include handmade bricks, a Welsh slate roof, deep sash
windows, decorative external pilasters, ornate cast iron fireplaces, carved
skirting boards and architraves, oak flooring and panelled doors, some with
original handles and locks. Contemporary finishes and recent additions include
the stained glass front door, shaker style fitted kitchen with oiled oak work
surfaces and Rayburn, period style modern sanitary ware in white, wooden
floors, raised circular log burner and the spectacular vaulted and double
glazed dining family room.
The wonderfully elegant, gracious and well appointed internal accommodation
offers a careful and considerate balance between formal entertaining and day
to day family living. The two principal reception rooms (drawing room and
large study) benefit from superb views across the front aspect. There is a
further sitting room with cast iron fire surround to the rear which could be a
useful playroom, music room or further study space.
The heart of this refurbished period home is the kitchen and dining family
room which creates a living hub ideal for modern family life. The kitchen area
is a cook's dream and has been crafted by a local cabinet maker in a shaker
style with central island, oiled oak work surfaces and a Rayburn, with useful
utility room off. The spectacular vaulted dining family room is a wonderful
living space opening to the garden beyond and whilst traditional in design
offers contemporary living being open plan to the kitchen.
To the first floor are four bedrooms, three of which are double, offering
flexibility as one is used as a second study currently. The large family
bathroom was converted from a bedroom and is the ultimate in luxury with a
further shower room completing the first floor accommodation.
/>Bridge House benefits from a good sized garage. This incredible space offers
versatility for a workshop or ancillary accommodation subject to the relevant
planning consent.
The private lawned rear gardens are an outstanding feature of Bridge House and
complement the village setting very well being very private and well screened
with mature hedging. The raised al fresco dining area has a feature pergola
and views to the countryside to the rear. Approached through wrought iron
gates, the driveway offers ample parking. There is a further gravelled area to
the front door with raised herbaceous border and climbing roses with a wrought
iron pedestrian gate to the village.
General
Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage
Agents note: The windows at the rear of the property are double glazed/>
Bridge House is situated in the well regarded Welsh border village of
Llansantffraid - ymMechai (Llansanffraid means "Church of Saint Bride" in the
Welsh language) with day to day amenities including shops and a petrol
station.
Oswestry and Welshpool are 9 and 11 miles away respectively and offer
comprehensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities with both state and
independent schooling. There are excellent state and private schools nearby
including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High, Moreton Hall, Packwood Haugh,
Ellesmere College, Oswestry School and Llansantffraid Primary.
There is a railway station in Shrewsbury, providing access to London, whilst
the nearby A5/M54 provides access to Birmingham and the Midlands, along with
regional airports at Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.

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