Park House

Park House stands on its own near the hamlet of Wheathall and close to the sought-after village of Ryton, a stunning six/seven-bedroom family home dating back to the mid-1800s. The property has been in the owner’s family for the past forty years and covers an area of approximately over three and a half acres including formal gardens, outbuildings and a large paddock. The south-facing views from the rear gardens of the Long Mynd and the South Shropshire Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) are breathtaking.

The location of this property is a huge draw and is situated approximately five miles south of the county town of Shrewsbury 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 local countryside is very scenic, with delightful walks, equestrian and other country pursuits all being available nearby. There are also easy links to the A5 and M54.

Sitting Room - 6.95 x 3.96 (22'9" x 12'11") - A large, light, bright and airy space with triple aspect windows, high ceilings, coving, open fireplace and granite hearth plus wooden surround. There are beautiful views of the gardens, grounds and beyond.

Dining Room - 6.50 x 3.91 (21'3" x 12'9") - A generously proportioned room that could lend itself to multiple uses. Fitted storage cupboard, coving and views over the front garden.

Drawing Room - 6.57 x 3.34 (21'6" x 10'11") - A lovely bay window that looks over the south-facing grounds and gardens. It features an open fireplace with granite hearth and wooden surround, fitted shelving and storage cupboards. Connected to the drawing room is the

Snug - 4.47 x 2.96 (14'7" x 9'8") - A cosy space with fitted shelving and storage. Sliding patio doors open out onto the patio/alfresco dining area.

The BACK HALLWAY is host to the back staircase and flows through to the

Breakfast/Kitchen Area - 7.22 x 3.79 (23'8" x 12'5") - Light and airy due to the three large windows. A good-sized space with wooden base and wall units, large, fitted storage cupboard/larder, space for a dishwasher, integrated fridge, sink and drainer placed under the window. There is also an electric hob and an electric double-integrated oven. The current owner has a large breakfast/dining table in this space but could be used in many ways including adding a central island. A versatile area.

Utility/Bootroom - 5.86 x 2.46 (19'2" x 8'0") - A great size room with quarry tiled flooring, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for a large fridge freezer and oodles of storage. This area leads out to a rear porchway which is connected to the

Boiler Room - 3.94 x 2.79 (12'11" x 9'1") -

Cloakroom - Including a low flush WC, pedestal hand basin and side window.

The FIRST FLOOR is accessed via two different staircases, the master at the front and what would have been the servants at the back. This floor comprises five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a home office. You can easily play around with the configuration on this floor. The owner uses bedroom two as a dressing area and there are opportunities to add ensuites.

Master Bedroom - 5.93 x 3.99 (19'5" x 13'1") - Has built-in wardrobes, and lovely views of the grounds and gardens with the Shropshire Hills in the distance. There are connecting doors on either side of the room, one to the BATHROOM/ENSUITE which includes an avocado suite comprising of low flush WC, bidet, hand basin built into vanity unit and bath with overhead shower attachment. The second door connects to the

Dressing Room/Bedroom Two - 5.38 x 3.47 (17'7" x 11'4") - The current owner uses this space as a dressing room but would equally lend itself to a fabulous bedroom two, with fitted wardrobes, a hand basin and the same lovely views as the master.

Bedroom Three - 5.08 x 3.02 (16'7" x 9'10") - Is a good double with a separate dressing area, which could also lend itself possibly to an ensuite.

Dressing Area - 4.12 x 2.42 (13'6" x 7'11") - The landing area wraps around in a loop via the

Home Office - 4.08 x 2.92 (13'4" x 9'6") - This is a lovely room with built-in shelving and storage and pretty views over the front of the property.

Bedroom Four - 3.96 x 3.44 (12'11" x 11'3") - Is a double room with space for freestanding furniture, including those idyllic views of the Shropshire Hills.

Bedroom Five - 3.96 x 3.65 (12'11" x 11'11") - Is placed at the front of the property, the smallest of the five, and has a sectioned-off area with a bath and pedestal hand basin, which could work as an ensuite to bedroom four.

Bathroom - Comprising of low flush WC, hand basin and bath with overhead shower attachment.

The Second Floor - Can also be accessed via both staircases. The landing area has a handy storage cupboard.

Bedroom Six - 6.52 x 4.04 (21'4" x 13'3") - Is the largest bedroom and is a delightful room where the views get even better. This space is ideal for children. There is a large connecting

Bathroom - Comprising of a pink suite with a low flush WC, bath, hand basin built into vanity unit and a large skylight. A second door opens onto the front landing area and the final bedroom

Bedroom Seven - 3.59 x 3.39 (11'9" x 11'1") - This room would be a good single but would equally make a great games room or study to serve bedroom six.

Outside - The formal gardens of this property are idyllic. They are south-facing with the most fabulous views. There is a pretty patio area running along the back of the property, perfect for outside dining. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well-established shrubs, hedging, trees and lots of beautiful little nooks in which to sit and soak up those views. At the bottom of the garden sits a 2.5-acre paddock, all surrounded by farmland. It is peaceful, private and relaxing, a real haven. There are three separate outbuildings consisting of four stables (which are currently not used), storage barns, a gardener's loo, potting shed, and carports. All are accessed via a long gravel driveway leading down from the main entrance. The outbuildings add great versatility to this much-loved family home.

Barn One - Please refer to floorplan

Barn Two - Please refer to floorplan

Stables - Please refer to floorplan

In summary, Park House is a real gem. The location is much sought-after and there is great scope for adaptation to your own style. It is private and peaceful yet just a short drive to Shrewsbury and the popular schools. The icing on the cake is the south-facing gardens and grounds with those views. Viewing is highly recommended.

Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax Band – G
Services – We understand mains water and electricity are connected, oil-fired central heating and private drainage.
Note: solar panels are fitted to the roof of the main stable block.

Sellers Insight - “Park House has been my family's home for forty-four years,” says the current owner of this fantastic property. “We moved here in 1978, having initially been attracted to the property because of its location. We wanted our two children to grow up in the countryside but not to be too remote from their friends, so Park House - situated on its own in the countryside, about a quarter of a mile from the neighbouring hamlet of Wheathall, and about five miles south of the county town of Shrewsbury - was just perfect. What’s more, the house is south facing with fine views of the Long Mynd and the South Shropshire hills.”

In the decades since, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “When we moved in, we modernised the house throughout,” they say, “adding, amongst other things, a patio door and a bay window to two of the rooms. We have subsequently considerably extended the patio to provide a superb seating area for al fresco entertaining and have over the years created a well-stocked garden extending to well over an acre. This is the ideal home for everyday life and entertaining alike, and over the very long time that we have been here I have many memories of enjoyable social events, the most striking of which was a party after our daughter's wedding.”

The local area has much to recommend it, too. “The property is situated about 5 miles from the centre of Shrewsbury with its wide selection of schools, shops and restaurants,” the owners say, “and just 3 miles from the Meole Brace retail park, which also has an extensive range of shops. We are also about three miles from the junction with the main dual carriageway A5 road, which leads onto the M54 motorway and therefore the national motorway network. Shrewsbury has a mainline railway station, so this is a good location for commuters who wish to retreat to the peace and quiet of country life in the evenings and at weekends.”

“We shall dearly miss the spaciousness of the house, the peaceful location, the beautiful views and the garden”.



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