Severn Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21

Having been owned by the same family for nearly 50 years, Elmhurst is an extremely handsome property of elegant proportion standing in a secluded location on the outskirts of Welshpool. Believed to have been built around 1840 by the family of the Earl of Powis, the property has a fantastic range of accommodation over four floors (including cellars), with many of the primary rooms orientated around the south facing rear elevation.

An impressive entrance hallway gives access to three primary reception rooms, all of which have working fireplaces and delightful views over the grounds. A second inner hallway links to the large kitchen and adjacent breakfast room, along with the utility room and ground floor bathroom. The breakfast room has access out to the rear terrace via double French doors. Access to the cellars completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs rise to the first floor where four large double bedrooms are arranged, the most notable being the principal bedroom with its triple aspect and walk through dressing room. These first-floor bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom and separate W.C. The final two bedrooms are found on the second floor, served by a further W.C. Many of the bedrooms have wonderful views over the landscaped grounds.

Garden and Grounds
Totalling approximately 2.5 acres, Elmhurst stands beautifully within its grounds, approached by a long sweeping driveway leading to the front of the property. The driveway and front gardens are flanked by mature woodland, offering excellent privacy and a tranquil environment.

To the rear of the property are beautiful, landscaped gardens which have been carefully planted over the years to give all year-round colour and interest. Beyond the immediate formal gardens is a productive kitchen garden with two greenhouses. This part of the grounds is walled to the west, providing a wonderful feature and an element of protection. Further to the south is an area of ground which has separate historic road access and could have the potential for residential development, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The house and grounds are complemented by a number of outbuildings including a large, detached stone garage and various garden stores.

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Mains gas central heating.
Local Authority & Council Tax Band: Powys Council. Tax band H
Agents note: The property is grade two listed.

Elmhurst is found in a private location on the southern fringes of Welshpool, a short walk from the train station and rugby club.

Welshpool sits in the upper reaches of the Severn Valley and is surrounded by the rolling hills of Montgomeryshire and the glorious unspoilt countryside of mid-Wales. This picturesque market town provides an excellent range of local amenities, as well as a range of restaurants, local inns and cafés.

A range of primary schools are available in the local area including Welshpool, Guilsfield and Leighton. Secondary schools in both the private and state sectors can be found at Welshpool, Shrewsbury and Oswestry.

Road access is available to the north via the A483 to Oswestry and southeast via the A489/A49 to Ludlow. A local rail service is approximately 300 metres from the house, with direct trains to Shrewsbury (for connections to Manchester, Cardiff and Hereford), Birmingham (for connections to London) and Aberystwyth.

A number of country pursuits can be found nearby including mountain biking, walking and sailing at Lake Vyrnwy. Eryri National Park (formerly Snowdonia National Park) is only a short distance away.

Directions (Postcode SY21 7AR)
Upon entering Welshpool from the north on the A483, pass over the first roundabout and take the last (right exit) from the second mini roundabout, the gated entrance to Elmhurst will be found a short distance on your left-hand side.

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