A “true gem” of an 18th century cottage is up for sale near Oswestry.

The house on Oakhurst road in Oswestry is described as a “fabulous period cottage” that has undergone modernisation.

Estate agents Monks who are handling the sale said: “This true gem of a property is situated in the former grounds of Oakhurst Hall Estate right on the edge of the Town.

“Having undergone modernisation and improvement whilst retaining many of its original features dating back to the 18th Century. Set within large gardens and having lovely outlooks over adjoining parkland and the Iron Age Hill Fort.”

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The property boasts a “lounge with feature leaded light windows to the front and side with aspects over the gardens” and comes with “chimney breast housing cast iron log burner set onto hearth, exposed ceiling timbers and attractive parquet wood block floor.”

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The kitchen/breakfast room is “newly fitted with attractive range of soft grey fronted shaker style units incorporating single drainer sink with mixer taps set into base cupboard” and has a “further range of matching units comprising cupboards and drawers with worksurfaces over and having inset 4 ring hob with oven and grill beneath and extractor hood over.”

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Agents Monks rave about the outside area and said: “The property is approached over a long gravelled driveway through the parkland to the cottage where there is ample parking for several vehicles.

“The gardens are a particular feature of the property and approached over paved pathway which has well stocked flower, shrub and herbaceous beds and leads to the sun terrace which is ideal for those who love to entertain and dine alfresco. The extensive gardens are laid to lawn with inset specimen trees and overlook the parkland and Hills beyond.”

The property comes with a guide price of £350,000.