Location

The small and charming market town of Wem lies in a picturesque rural position surrounded by rolling Shopshire countryside, 11 miles north of Shrewsbury. The town provides local shops, a small supermarket, a leisure centre and a selection of pubs, restaurants and cafés, as well as a choice of schooling, while Shrewsbury offers an extensive range of shopping, leisure and social facilities.

Shrewsbury also has several renowned schools in both the state and private sectors at both primary and secondary levels including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury Sixth Form College and Prestfelde.

The A49 is close-at-hand, providing easy access to the A5 and the M54 and towards Birmingham. Direct train lines to London can be accessed at Shrewsbury's mainline station.

Description

Forncet is an impressive and substantial detached house, set in a sought-after position in the small Shropshire market town of Wem. The property features splendid red brick elevations and offers almost 6,000 square feet of light and airy accommodation with a wealth of elegant original details, including high ceilings and tall sash windows, alongside attractive modern fittings and décor.

The entrance hall provides a grand welcome to the home, with its attractive patterned floor tiles and wooden turned staircase. The ground floor has three well-presented, generous reception rooms including the dual aspect sitting room at the front, which has elegant cornicing and a ceiling rose, as well as a fireplace fitted with a logburner.
There is also a formal dining room with a stunning chandelier light fitting, wooden flooring and an attractive open fireplace, while the third reception room is the generous games room towards the rear.

Also on the ground level, the kitchen is fitted with shaker-style units, a central island, a split butler sink, an Aga and integrated appliances, while the utility room, pantry and cellar provide further useful storage space.

There are six double bedrooms on the first floor, each of which is well-presented and with similar proportions. There are also two-family bathrooms and a shower room, with one of the bathrooms being located at the rear, together with one double bedroom. Accessed via a separate staircase in the rear hallway, off which is the utility room, this area offers the potential to be used as a self-contained apartment.

Further accommodation is available on the first floor of the Coach House, where there is a sitting room, a bedroom and a shower room, making it ideal for lodgers, guests or family members.

Outside

At the entrance to the property, the gravel driveway provides access, with plenty of parking space in front of the house and further access to the brick-built Coach House at the rear for further parking, as well as stables. The gardens are mostly to the front and side and feature well-maintained lawns, bordered by mature trees and hedgerows. At the rear of the house there is a courtyard area, which is ideal for al fresco dining, while beyond the courtyard there is a kitchen garden with plenty of space for growing your own produce.

Directions

Use the postcode SY4 5HR. Taking Soulton Road away from Wem town centre, you will find the entrance on your left.