Broom Farm

Broom Farm sits in the desirable hamlet of Stanwardine, just outside the popular village of Baschurch.
This delightful ex-farmhouse has been a wonderful family home for the current owners and dates back to the 1840s with modern additions included over the years. The house comprises of four good sized bedrooms, two with ensuites and a family bathroom. An open plan kitchen dining area, utility, cloakroom, formal sitting room, snug, dining/games room and a home office. There are lots of attractive features including exposed beams, log and coal burning stoves, original fireplaces and wooden flooring in parts. The addition of the well-finished two-bedroom annexe with a newly fitted kitchen adds versatility to this stunning country home.

The four-bedroom property sits on an idyllic 7.36 acre plot comprising of formal gardens, paddocks, an orchard, vegetable garden, a stunning natural pond, outdoor heated pool, stable block, a three-bay oak framed carport/garage and the fabulous two-bedroom annexe.

The plot is peaceful and private, yet with neighbours not too far away. There are lots of lovely places to sit and soak up the ambience, with alfresco dining and patio areas scattered all around.

Moor Farm shop is just a short drive away and the much sought-after village of Baschurch is just two miles away and includes a good selection of public houses/eateries, takeaways, post office, Spar shop, doctors’ surgery, church, primary school and popular state secondary. The local countryside is very scenic, with delightful country walks, equestrian and other country pursuits all being available nearby.

The county town of Shrewsbury is within easy reach with its enchanting, cobbled streets and Tudor buildings, beautiful independent shops, a plethora of fantastic eateries and bars plus the much-sought-after state and independent schools, train station, theatre and beautiful quarry park. The pretty towns of Ellesmere and Oswestry are also an equal distance away.

Broom Farm is approached via a quiet county lane, surrounded by the stunning Shropshire countryside and onto an attractive shingled driveway with a central island and parking for ten cars plus. Large wooden gates open onto the formal gardens and lead around to the main entrance and into the light and bright

Hallway - With herringbone tiled flooring, understairs storage and an elegant feel.

The Open Plan Dining/Kitchen - 6.06 x 3.38 (kitchen) (19'10" x 11'1" (kitchen)) - This area has a lovely country cottage/farmhouse feel with quarry tile flooring, exposed beam and lots of natural light. This charming space comprises of a dining area with windows running along one side and French doors opening out onto an alfresco dining space and views over the formal gardens. The Kitchen includes wooden base and wall units with a central island, all with dark granite work surfaces. A large double door larder, a freestanding French style double fridge with freezer drawers, a large electric double oven with multi-gas ring hobs and Belfast sink placed under the kitchen window with pretty views of the gardens. A charming and versatile room.
A door from the kitchen leads through to a side hallway with a double coat and boot cupboard and a side exit door.

4.47m x 3.03 (dining) (14'7" x 9'11" (dining)) -

Utility Room - 3.01 x 1.91 (9'10" x 6'3") - With the same flooring as the kitchen, wooden base units, shelving and worktops, a large Belfast sink and space for a washing machine and dryer.

Cloakroom - With low flush WC, hand basin and side window.

Sitting Room - 6.63 x 4.48 (21'9" x 14'8") - A delightful, generous space with an uplifting elegant feel, including white-washed beams and an original fireplace feature with a wooden surround. Part glazed entrance doors lead in from the kitchen and the hallway, allowing more light to flood through. Double bi-fold wooden doors lead into the

Snug - 5.48 x 3.46 (17'11" x 11'4") - With views over the side gardens, exposed beam, log burning stove with slate hearth, brick surround and painted wooden storage shelving and cupboards. A charming, relaxing, cosy room.

Home Office - 3.46 x 3.20 (11'4" x 10'5") - Wooden flooring, exposed beam, attractive original fireplace with wooden surround, fitted book shelving and side window overlooking the garden. This room, along with the rest of the property including the annexe has been hardwired for Wi-Fi with access points giving seamless coverage throughout.

The attached original hay barn has been renovated over the years into the

Dining/Games Room - 6.22 x 3.70 (20'4" x 12'1") - Comprising of a vaulted beamed ceiling, porthole style windows, coal burning stove with a large wooden plinth above and French doors opening onto the attractive side gardens. The owners have used this space as a pool room and a dining space.

Master Bedroom - 5.34 x 4.47 (17'6" x 14'7") - A room of good proportions and is light, bright and airy. It includes wooden flooring, built-in wardrobes, a dressing area and French doors that open on the balcony with uninterrupted views of the formal gardens and grounds. The EN SUITE comprises of wooden flooring, low flush WC, pedestal hand basin with a vanity unit above, a bath and a walk-in shower.

Bedroom Two - 6.33 x 4.48 (20'9" x 14'8") - Is also a generously sized room and could fit a king or super king bed, also with built-in wardrobes, double aspect windows and EN SUITE including a low flush WC, pedestal hand basin and walk-in shower.

Bedroom Three - 5.48 x 3.47 (17'11" x 11'4") - A delightful space with an original fireplace, wooden flooring, exposed beams, fitted wardrobes and views over the gardens.

Bedroom Four - 3.30 x 2.53 (10'9" x 8'3") - A pretty room, the smallest of the four, fits a double bed.

Family Bathroom - Sitting next to bedroom three and includes wooden flooring, exposed beams and original fireplace, low flush WC, pedestal hand basin and bath with overhead shower attachment.

The Annexe - Sits on the site of the original milking parlour and is a wonderful addition to this stunning property. It is finished to a very good standard and includes TWO LARGE BEDROOMS, a BATHROOM with low flush WC, pedestal hand basin, walk-in shower and bath. There is also an OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/SITTING ROOM. The kitchen is newly fitted with an electric oven, hob and integrated fridge. The space is light, bright and uplifting.

The storage is generous in the annexe and the icing on the cake is the outside space. There is a lovely alfresco dining area with an outdoor BBQ/kitchen area including granite worksurfaces and outdoor fitted heaters. There is also an outdoor heated pool with a solar cover, heated by an air source heat pump and solar panels.

Openplan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room - 6.11 x 4.11 (20'0" x 13'5") -

Bedroom One - 4.25 x 3.50 (13'11" x 11'5") -

Bedroom Two - 4.14 x 4.10 (13'6" x 13'5") -

Bathroom -

Outside - The gardens and grounds are truly idyllic and come to approx. 7.36 acres. The formal gardens are laid to lawn with well-established trees, shrubs and hedging providing lots of relaxing seating areas to soak up the south/west facing sun. Below the gravelled driveway sits a large lawned area with a stunning natural pond and a central island and bridge. It truly is a haven and a great place to sit and get away from it all. Wrapped around this beautiful space are two paddocks and pastureland. A track then leads past the recently added OAK FRAMED CARPORT (with two bays open and one with doors) and on to the well-stocked vegetable garden with fruit cages, polytunnel and plentiful orchard, including apple, pear and plum trees. The end of the track leads to a stable block including a workshop/tack room and log store.

In summary, Broom Farm is a wonderful family home, sat on idyllic grounds, with the added benefit of the versatile two-bedroom annexe, stable block, outdoor pool and stunning natural pond all surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside.

Double Carport - 6.08 x 5.65 (19'11" x 18'6") -

Single Garage - 5.65 x 3.20 (18'6" x 10'5") -

Stable 1 - 3.56 x 3.48 (11'8" x 11'5") -

Stable 2 - 3.59 x 3.50 (11'9" x 11'5") -

Stable 3 - 3.59 x 3.50 (11'9" x 11'5") -

Tack Room - 3.48 x 1.81 (11'5" x 5'11") -

Workshop - 5.99 x 3.48 (19'7" x 11'5") -

Pool House - 9.26 x 6.22 (30'4" x 20'4") -

Sellers Insight - “We wanted a farmhouse with character and had looked at quite a few before we saw Broom Farm,” say the current owners. “As soon as we drove up the road and into the driveway we were hooked – the location and setting definitely ticked all the boxes for us. We were sold on the property as soon as we walked around, as it had a lovely homely feel and the rooms flowed well, creating what we knew would be a great family home.”

The only main feature that was missing for us was a garage so we made this a priority when we moved in with the addition of a 3 bay oak framed garage created by Cheshire Oak,” the owners continue. “We also felt the kitchen needed updating so we added granite work surfaces and a granite island with seating to create a more sociable space for everyday family life and entertaining alike. As we were working from home, as well as having teenagers, we felt that reliable WiFi was an absolute must, so we engaged a company to hardwire the whole property including the annexe and pool area, which has given us seamless connection at all times. We spend a lot of our time socialising outside, so we updated the pool area patio with hardwired heaters as well as an outside kitchen area with granite work surface. We improved the grounds, too, landscaping the pond area and having the driveway relaid as well as adding security lighting.”

“We love seeing the seasons change from the fantastic view out of the kitchen window,” they say. “We have also really enjoyed having ducks, moorhens and coots all nesting and raising their young on the pond as well as having the local farmer’s sheep in our fields. There are so many parts of the garden to explore, with the established flower beds, fruit trees, pond area, vegetable garden with polytunnel and fruit cage, as well as the pool area. We feel it has offered us everything we were looking for and more. There are also various patio areas to make the most of the different parts of the garden at different times of the day. Our favourite spot to sit is the patio just outside the double doors from the kitchen, overlooking the garden, where we’ve had many a gin sundowner!”

Indeed, the outdoor space makes this the ideal property for entertaining. “We had a wonderful family Christmas feast for 12 in the barn,” the owners say, “and have had some very late nights sitting in the covered, heated patio area by the pool with friends and family. Our neighbours across the road also recently hosted their granddaughter’s wedding reception and the happy couple had lots of photos taken in our garden, in particular around the pond, which is beautiful at this time of year. We’ve enjoyed the wonderful sense of community that living in Stanwardine has afforded us – the village throws a fantastic Jubilee party! Plus, we are just 25 minutes from Shrewsbury for all its shops, restaurants and amenities.”



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