£175,000

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£175,000

(£191.89/sq. ft)

Property for sale

The Old Smithy, Shaw Lane, Albrighton, Shropshire WV7

912 sq. ft

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • St Mary's CofE Primary School 0 miles
  • Albrighton 0.2 miles
  • Albrighton Primary School & Nursery 0.5 miles
  • Cosford 1.6 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Existing footprint 912 sq ft
  • Total site area of 0.054 ac
  • Sale subject to planning permission
The property comprises a former blacksmith's shop/barn known as 'The Old Smithy', which is currently derelict and in need of full renovation, but does lend itself nicely to residential conversion, subject to planning permission.
The original detached single storey structure is of stone and solid brick construction beneath a pitched, timber frame and slate roof, having a concrete floor and 4 double door access points along the front elevation.
Outside, the is a tarmacadam area to the front of the building, which provides car parking for 2 vehicles and a small enclosed plot of land/garden ground to the side and rear.
The property is the subject of an unimplemented planning permission for residential development, involving the conversion and extension of the existing building to provide a 2-bedroom dwelling with associated driveway and gardens.
The historic planning consent allows for a hallway, kitchen/diner, master bedroom with en-suite, second bedroom and family bathroom within the existing floor space; complemented by a single storey extension to the eastern elevation to accommodate a living area/lounge, which opens onto the garden ground.

Location
The property is located in the exclusive dormitory village of Albrighton, which lies approximately 5 miles northwest of Wolverhampton and 11 miles east of Bridgnorth. RAF Cosford is close by, as well as Junction 3 of the M54 motorway.
Albrighton village is well served by its own railway station, which is on the Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton line, complemented by a handful of nurseries and primary schools, coffee shops and bars, and a number of social clubs.
The property itself is situated approximately 800 yards from the High Street, in close proximity to a doctor's surgery, local shops and amenities, and the railway station.
The property is approached via a private drive of Shaw Lane.

Planning
The property has an unimplemented planning consent for residential conversion to a 2-bedroom dwelling, including a single storey extension to the side. This is covered under a larger residential planning permission reference 11/02977/ful. Interested parties should make their own enquiries in this regard with the Local Planning Authority.

Tenure
Freehold: The property is available to purchase freehold with vacant possession. The sale may be subject to planning permission if required.

Local Authority
Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6nd - Tel: Rateable value
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Energy Performance Certificate
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