Horton Hall Horton | Shrewsbury | SY4 5ND

Horton Hall Horton | Shrewsbury | SY4 5ND

HORTON HALLHorton Hall is a stunning period country house set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. This property is full of character and charm and has curb appeal in abundance. Set in approximately seven acres with outbuildings, the current owners have worked hard to sympathetically update this much-loved family home.

The property comprises a large family kitchen/dining area, formal sitting room, large music/ dining room and study, as well as a utility room, boot room, cellar and a delightful snug, complete with Clearview stove. The snug leads off from its own separate hallway, with side entrance access lending itself to a possible annex opportunity.

Upstairs there are six bedrooms, one with en suite and two family bathrooms. Outside there is a large detached double garage, the old piggery outbuildings, an undercover hot tub area, and a stunning walled garden with courtyard. This all comes with approximately seven acres of land, together with outstanding rural views. There is a long gravel driveway that leads around to the back of the property with a large parking area. The property has a lovely light, bright and elegant feel and the rooms are of generous proportions. Horton Hall offers huge versatility: Equestrian, holiday lets, home office, and although the property has been significantly updated in recent years,

there is still scope to put your stamp on this delightful home.

The historical, North Shropshire market town of Wem is close by, well known for its numerous small specialty shops from an old-fashioned ironmonger that sells everything, to one of Shropshire’s best delicatessens. There is also a good -sized supermarket. Each year, the Wem Sweet Pea Festival draws admirers. Many go on to visit the grand gardens and other floral attractions that make Shropshire one of the most fragrant counties of England. This pretty town is surrounded by a wealth of high achieving state and independent sector schools. It also has its own train station with a quick link to Crewe, and then to London, Manchester, and Birmingham. It is also a short drive or train journey to Shrewsbury, Shropshire’s county town, also full of independently owned shops and fabulous eateries. Wem is surrounded by picturesque countryside, great for long walks or bike rides, and is also well-stocked with public houses.

The property is approached via a long shingle driveway leading to a generous parking area and double garage to the rear. The attractive main entrance has a pretty porch area and leads through into the impressive hallway with original, Minton tiled flooring, high ceiling, coving, period style radiators that run throughout the first floor, and an oak staircase/balustrade. Both of the main reception rooms are to the front of the house.

MUSIC/DINING ROOM – this room has double aspect windows, overlooking the front and side walled gardens so has a light, uplifting feel. The room boasts a high ceiling and gas fire set into an attractive stone surround. There is also wooden flooring to this room and it has a real charm about it, making it ideal for entertaining.

FORMAL SITTING ROOM – this is also a generous size with a large sash window overlooking the front garden and the farmland in the distance, as well as a south facing window. The room has a lovely elegant, period feel, with original wooden panelling, coving, as well as an electric fireplace set into a marble surround.

The hallway then leads through to the kitchen, study and BOOT ROOM area with a side access into the walled garden.

STUDY/HOME OFFICE - has room for a desk underneath the window, as well as for plenty of freestanding shelving and space for a sofa. This room could also offer a second snug.

Seller Insight “Horton Hall is a characterful Victorian country house with a range of outbuildings and land extending to around 7

acres. When we first viewed the property just over 3 years ago, we were immediately taken by the striking architecture and the amount of open space on all sides,” recall the current owners.

“The location is fabulous and everything we need is easily accessible. The surrounding countryside is simply beautiful and offers ample opportunities for scenic bike rides and long walks. There are some lovely eateries in the near vicinity within walking distance, as well as a good choice of local shops just a short drive away in the car. We are 15 minutes away from Ellesmere which is a renowned tourist attraction offering picturesque walks around the lakes, woodland and parkland.”

“The house and garden lend themselves perfectly to relaxing and entertaining. The walled garden is particularly attractive and there are a number of seating areas for outside entertaining. Most of the green space is south facing, so it’s nice and sunny all day long and the vast expanse of lawn and large field is perfect for children to play. There is plenty of space for parking and we’ve held fireworks parties here which have been great fun, as well as summer evening get-togethers in the central courtyard. The reception rooms are all of a good size and flow really well, so there’s plenty of space for our guests to mill around.”

“We have updated the living areas and have given the rooms more of a contemporary feel to make the most of the light and bright spaces. It’s difficult to choose just one favourite room as we enjoy them all, but the drawing room is quite stunning as it’s a large room with half height oak panelling and is great for entertaining. The family sitting room is a very relaxing room where we enjoy wintry evenings in front of the wood burning stove, whilst the dual aspect music room has beautiful wooden flooring and overlooks the garden. The kitchen is another well loved room with east and west facing windows which fills the space with lots of light throughout the day. Horton Hall is a hugely versatile house with well laid out accommodation with is also set up to offer a separate annex, should this be desired.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

The kitchen is another well loved room with east and west facing windows which fills the space with lots of light throughout the day. Horton Hall is a hugely versatile house with well

laid out accommodation with is also set up to offer a separate annex, should this be desired”

KITCHEN/DINING AREA – this is a generous size room and the real hub of the home, with original harlequin tiled flooring and double aspect windows creating a feeling of light and space. There is a recently fitted kitchen with wooden base units, worktops, and shelving as well as a recess with a newly fitted, four over, electric Aga with an attractive oak beam set above. This room also benefits from an integrated dishwasher, fridge, electric oven, and hob. An attractive period style radiator sits under the window. A door leads to a side Hallway with quarry tile flooring and a side exit door. The UTILITY ROOM leads off from this space, which is another generous size room with lots of storage space, room for a washing machine, dryer and American style fridge freezer, original quarry tile flooring, and a Belfast sink sits under a window overlooking the side of the property.

A second side HALLWAY with a side entrance door, original flooring, and a back staircase leads through to the family room/snug. The FAMILY ROOM is a good space and the current owners have cleverly fitted a small self-contained kitchen. The back staircase leads up to a guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom. This whole area would make a great annex opportunity if you so desired.

FAMILY ROOM/SNUG – A delightful cosy room with a recess and Clearview wood burning stove. A window overlooks the side of the property and a set of French doors open on to an enclosed decked area with a hot tub, as well as leading out into the pretty courtyard garden. A great space to snuggle up in on those long winter nights.The property is also home to a generous size CELLAR.

The front staircase leads up to an attractive galleried LANDING AREA serving five bedrooms, one with ensuite, a dressing room/ sixth bedroom and two family bathrooms.

MASTER BEDROOM – This room holds a super king bed and still feels spacious, with fitted wardrobes, an original fireplace, and window overlooking the walled garden.

BATHROOM ONE – Is next door to the master and has attractive tiled flooring, a roll-top bath, pedestal hand basin, low flush wc, and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM SIX/DRESSING ROOM – Is opposite the master bedroom, it would lend itself to a single bedroom or as the current owners have it as a fabulous dressing room.

BEDROOMS THREE AND FOUR – Are both particularly well-proportioned rooms and offer

oodles of space and light. Bedroom four has double aspect windows and an original fireplace.

BEDROOM FIVE - This is a good size double with a window overlooking the side of the property.

BATHROOM TWO – Comprises a bath with overhead shower attachment, low flush wc, pedestal hand basin, and a storage cupboard.

BEDROOM TWO – The current owners use this as a guest suite. It has a separate landing, double aspect windows, an original fireplace, an elegant and uplifting room. ENSUITE with low flush wc, pedestal hand basin, and walk-in shower.

The landing serving bedroom two has a back staircase leading down to the side entrance Hallway and snug, making it an ideal potential annex space.

The outside area is the icing on the cake! With an idyllic walled garden and courtyard areas, all laid to lawn with well-established heading, trees, and shrubbery. There is a huge parking area to the rear and a stand-alone double garage. There is also the old piggery which the owners currently use for storage but could lend itself to multiple uses. Most of the property overlooks farmland. To the rear of the property is the paddock area with beautiful views and comprising of well-managed grazing land, ideal for equestrian or livestock use. In all the gardens and grounds extend to about 7 acres.Horton Hall is a truly wonderful family home viewings are highly recommended.

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ServicesGeneral Local Authority: Shropshire Council Services

Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Mains water.

Council Tax: Band E

Directions From Shrewsbury take the A528 to Wem. On reaching the Church, turn left at the junction. Continue out of the town towards Welshampton and on reaching Horton, the property will be found on the left beyond the righthand turning to Edstaston and Whixall.

Viewings Strictly via Fine & Country Shrewsbury 01743 296 116/[email protected]

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 21.10.2020

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