The Fishpools is an attractive country property in Shropshire with paddocks, woodland and fishing pools.
Inside, the accommodation is well planned with a well-fitted kitchen and a breakfast area with space for dining, as well as a sitting area fitted with an open fireplace. The dining hall has a beamed ceiling and a fireplace fitted with a Clearview log burning stove. From here the inner hall gives access to the cloakroom and on to the sitting room which overlooks the garden. Double doors from there lead to the conservatory, which is ideally placed to take advantage of the beautiful rose garden. Also accessed from the inner hall is the cellar, a study and spacious utility room.
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On the first floor are four bedrooms; the largest features fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with separate shower. Bedroom two has an en-suite bathroom, whilst the remaining two rooms are served by the family bathroom. Bedroom three has an en-suite.
Accommodation in total comprises: kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, sitting room, study, cellar, conservatory, master bedroom with en-suite and three further bedrooms, plus the family bathroom
Outside are the charming gardens, which feature many well-stocked, deep flower borders. Spring-fed ponds within the garden are an attractive feature and are licenced for fishing. To the rear is an attractive rose garden, together with areas of orchard and a walled vegetable garden. The grounds come to just under seven acres in total.
The Fishpools sits in an elevated position on the eastern side of Pontesford Hill in Shropshire. Extensive amenities are found in the nearby villages of Pontesbury and Hanwood, including shops, a post office, public houses and both primary and secondary schools. Shrewsbury - which is eight miles - offers an excellent shopping well as primary and secondary schools.
The guide price is £795,000. For further information please contact Strutt & Parker on 01743 284 200 or visit www.struttandparker.com.
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