Location

The Mid Wales village of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain lies on the border with England and provides a range of everyday amenities. There is a local shop and a primary school, as well as a pub and various restaurants and cafés.

The border town of Oswestry is within easy reach, providing a wealth of further shopping and leisure facilities, as well as access to large supermarkets. There are beautiful walking routes and nature paths all around to explore and enjoy the stunning countryside views. Oswestry has a close community and the town has events throughout the year, such as the Oswestry Food and Drink festival, the Oswestry Agricultural Show and The Oswestry Town Markets they host every week.

Local transport links include the A483, which provides access towards Wrexham, and the A5 and A458 towards Shrewsbury. Local rail services are available at Welshpool, which offers hourly trains to Birmingham New Street.

Description

Ffinnant Farm is a handsome detached period house, set in a peaceful and secluded position close to the Mid Wales border village of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain. The property features splendid stone and red brick elevations, as well as sash windows and various character features including exposed timber beams and original fireplaces, while outside there are extensive grounds and outbuildings.

The main ground floor reception room is the sitting room, which has wooden flooring, a dual aspect and a fireplace fitted with a logburner. There is also a study and a dining room with an impressive brick-built fireplace. Towards the rear, the kitchen features terracotta floor tiles, bespoke wooden units and a range cooker, with the adjoining utility room offering further storage space.

The first floor has three double bedrooms of similar proportions, including the principal bedroom with an enuite with a Jack and Jill entrance, along with a family bathroom as well. There is also a second bathroom on the first floor, while the second floor provides a further double bedroom and a large landing area, which could be used as an additional reception room.

Outside

The house is set in extensive grounds and includes various outbuildings, including a large shed, an open-sided Dutch barn and a stable. There is also a generous double garage for parking or workshop space.

There is plenty of parking on the driveway and courtyards surrounding the house and outbuildings, while the garden includes a patio at the front of the house and rolling lawns with various mature trees and border hedgerows. Beyond the garden there are open fields and meadows, which are ideal for grazing livestock or equestrian use.

Directions

For viewings use the postcode SY22 6UB. From Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, take the B4393 west away from the village centre and after 0.8 miles, take the single-track lane on your right. You will arrive at the property after 0.4 miles.