Summary - POUND HOUSE FORDEN WELSHPOOL SY21 8NU
5 bed 3 bath Cottage
Character-filled five-bedroom cottage with independent shepherd’s hut and panoramic countryside views.
Five bedrooms plus two en suites and family bathroom
Master bedroom with large terrace and far-reaching views
Separate Shepherd’s Hut with deck and private entrance
Double garage, store room, log store and ample parking
Well-stocked gardens, orchard and feature pond, ~1/4 acre
Oil and LPG-fired heating; Rayburn solid-fuel heating present
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; glazing fitted before 2002
Approached off an unadopted lane; council tax quite expensive
This detached five-bedroom cottage combines traditional character with substantial outbuildings and gardens, set in a peaceful rural village on Offa’s Dyke. Exposed beams, natural stone walls and an inglenook fireplace give the main house strong period charm, while a double garage, store room and ample parking add practical value. The master bedroom opens onto a generous terrace with far-reaching countryside views. A separate Shepherd’s Hut in the grounds provides independent living accommodation with its own utilities and deck.
The house is heated by an oil-fired boiler with an LPG-fired wall boiler and a solid-fuel Rayburn; full fibre broadband is installed. The large, well-stocked gardens extend to about a quarter of an acre and include a small orchard, pond and quarry-tiled terrace — attractive for families or anyone wanting outdoor space. The property sits beside rural footpaths and bridleways, offering immediate access to countryside walks and panoramic vistas.
Important practical points: the dwelling was built mid-20th century with cavity walls assumed uninsulated and double glazing fitted before 2002. Main heating is oil and LPG, and the Rayburn uses solid fuel; these systems may mean higher running costs and future servicing or upgrading. Council tax is noted as quite expensive. The property is approached via an unadopted lane, which may affect access maintenance responsibilities.
This home suits buyers seeking character, space and a country lifestyle — families or those wanting ancillary income from the Shepherd’s Hut. It offers comfortable living now with clear potential to modernise heating and insulation to reduce running costs and improve energy efficiency.
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