Home hunters seeking a charming village home in north Shropshire are being advised by Ellesmere agents Halls to check out a picture postcard thatched cottage in the village of Cockshutt.

Rosemary Cottage, which is on the market at £259,995, is a Grade II listed, half-timbered property of immense character, with ample parking space and attractively land-scaped gardens to the front and rear.

The cottage has views over open countryside, and is situated a short walk from the centre of the popular village.

Exposed ceiling and wall timbers are a feature of the accommodation, which has been much improved by the current vendor and comprises a sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen, garden room and bathroom on the ground floor, and two first floor bedrooms.

The property has LPG gas-fired central heating, a wood-burning fire in the sitting room, multi-fuel stove in the dining room and includes fitted carpets in the purchase price.

Rosemary Cottage is approached along a block-paved driveway, which leads to a carport and is flanked by a good-sized front lawn bordered by floral and herbaceous borders.

The attractive rear gardens comprise a lawn with a well-stocked floral and herbaceous border to one corner, plus a vegetable area and a large pergola-covered decked terrace, which is ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Cockshutt is within six miles of Ellesmere and Wem, whilst the county town of Shrewsbury is just 12 miles away.

Manager of Halls’ Ellesmere office, Allen Gittins, said: “The sale of Rosemary Cottage provides a very rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed thatched cottage situated in such a popular edge-of-village location.

“I strongly recommend an inspection of the property to appreciate its wealth of charm and character.”

Further details are available from Halls of Ellesmere on 01691 622602.