Ref: 1403 The Smithy

SNAILBEACH

Stiperstones 1 mile; Shrewsbury 10 miles.

This tiny village stands on the slopes of the Rea Valley, close to the Shropshire plateau. Renowned for lead mining since Roman times, the area now holds a reputation for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling and birdwatching. The wonderful Stiperstones are only one mile away, capped by great outcrops of rock, the most famous known as the Devil's Chair. Today this beautiful area is referred to as "Mary Webb country" as it inspired her novels The Golden Arrow, Precious Bane and Gone To Earth. Nearby is Shrewsbury, often considered one of England's finest towns, famous for its timber framed, black and white buildings. There are excellent shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as Shrewsbury Abbey, the lovely Quarry Park (home to the famous Shrewsbury Flower Show each August), picturesque riverside walks and pleasure boat trips. An excellent base to explore beautiful Shropshire.

The Property: The Smithy

A spacious, modern, detached house, situated beside the old village smithy, on the slopes of the South Shropshire Plateau providing wonderful panoramic views of the Rea Valley and beyond. Light and airy throughout, the property features two traditionally decorated sitting rooms with linking arch, and French windows leading to a pretty patio area, ideal for dining al fresco. Superbly located for discovering Shropshire's walking country, the historic towns of Shrewsbury, Bishops Castle and Ludlow and enjoying trips to Stokesay Castle, the Severn Valley Railway or the Ironbridge Gorge Museum. Something for all the family!

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x adult bunk (accessed through double room). Bathroom with sunken bath, shower, basin and WC. Additional ground floor bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC. Well equipped kitchen. Dining room. Separate pantry. Utility room. Sitting room with seating for four, ornamental fireplace and arch through to second sitting room with seating for four (including futon sofabed) - both with French windows leading to gravelled patio area.

Amenities

Full oil central heating. Aga, electric range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x colour TVs (digital box in sitting room), video, DVD, CD player etc. All fuel and power inc. in rent (fuel supplement of £15 is required Nov-Feb inclusive). Bed linen inc. in rent. Highchair available. Off road parking for 3 cars. Patio area with garden furniture and BBQ. One well behaved dog welcome at £10 charge. Sorry no smoking. Character shop and pub 1 mile. Note: Open tread staircase - supervision of young children advised! Note: AGA not connected during summer months unless by prior arrangement due to causing excessive heat.