Moston, Stanton upon Hine Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The property
The Ridge is a double-fronted stone-built chapel, converted into a family home offering more than 2,100 sq ft of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over three floors, sensitively converted from Moston Primitive Methodist Chapel, erected in 1885 on land donated by Viscount Hill of Hawkestone and designed to accommodate 130 adults with a schoolroom for 30 children.

Configured to provide an elegant and characterful living and entertaining environment, maximising the stunning rural views and combining modern amenities with period features including Gothic detailing, stonemullioned glazing and some exposed stone walls. The accommodation flows from an entrance porch and part double-height reception hall with modern family shower room and galleried landing over. It comprises dual aspect study and sitting room which can be used as ground floor bedrooms together with the adjoining shower room. The kitchen boasts a double height and vaulted ceiling, exposed stone wall, flagstone flooring and dual aspect wood burning stove. The kitchen comprises a range of wall and base units including a large central island with breakfast bar, complementary work surfaces and modern integrated appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is the spacious double reception room with extensive dining and entertaining space. The focus of the room is the other side of the wood burning stove and there are immaculate stonemullioned windows with views out over the garden and open countryside beyond. Adjacent to the kitchen is the fitted utility room with access to the rear terrace which completes the ground floor.

On the part-vaulted first floor a galleried landing with original exposed beams gives access to a spacious principal bedroom with a feature circular window flanked on each side by floor-level stained glass windows. There are two additional double bedrooms, and a contemporary family bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower and Velux glazing throughout. A ladder rises to the vaulted loft space which provides an inter-connecting store.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to septic tank that was installed pre 1983. Oil heating.

Outside
Set behind low-level stone walling the property is approached through a pedestrian gate giving access to the entrance porch and over a side parking area with a detached weatherboarded outbuilding comprising a garage, carport, store and interconnecting office.

The well-maintained garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds and to the rear features a garden pond with footbridge over and a paved terrace, the whole ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining and enjoying far-reaching views over surrounding farmland and rolling Shropshire countryside.

Location
Stanton upon Hine Heath is a small Shropshire village located on the A53 Shawbury-Hodnet road and has a church, village hall, Post Office and pub, all surrounded by beautiful countryside. Further amenities are available in nearby Shawbury and Hodnet.

The mediaeval town of Shrewsbury has numerous shopping centres, a market hall, market square and extensive boutique shopping. The town offers extensive leisure, service and sporting facilities including cinemas, theatres, restaurants, cafés and bars, a hospital, running or cycling on the banks of the River Severn, a swimming and fitness centre and numerous local golf courses. Communications links are excellent: the A53 links to Shrewsbury, the M54 and motorway network beyond, and Yorton, Wem and Shrewsbury stations offer regular services to major regional centres and to central London.

Distances
• Shrewsbury 9 miles
• Whitchurch 11 miles
• Telford 17 miles
• Wrexham 27 miles

Nearby Stations
• Yorton
• Wem
• Shrewsbury

Nearby Schools
• Hodnet Primary School
• Clive CofE Primary School
• Packwood Haugh School
• Prestfelde School
• Old Hall School
• Wrekin School
• Adcote School
• Shrewsbury High School
• Shrewsbury School