4 bed detached house for sale

Spenford House Loppington Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4

Believed to date back to at least 1640, Spenford House has been sympathetically restored and enhanced by the current owners, preserving its rich character whilst introducing stylish interiors. From its striking timber-framed façade and historic brick chimneys to its elegant living spaces and landscaped gardens, the property offers a rare blend of history, charm and practicality.

Morning Room

A solid timber entrance door beneath an oak-framed porch opens into a welcoming Morning Room. The exposed timber frames and reclaimed oak flooring of this impressive central space showcase the living history of this historic building.

Dining Room

The dining room is a beautifully proportioned, light filled large reception room with oak flooring and is centred around a stone fireplace with wood-burning stove. French windows open to the gardens and views over the Shropshire countryside.

Lounge

The generous lounge provides a warm and inviting setting for family life, featuring windows to front and back, direct access to the gardens and an impressive inglenook-style fireplace with original bread oven, incorporating an original 1640 wooden date stamp and a wood-burning stove.

Kitchen

The kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with a tiled floor, fitted units, integrated appliances, and breakfast bar seating. Dual aspect windows give views across open countryside.

Laundry Room and Wet Room

Beyond the kitchen, the utility room provides valuable additional storage and laundry facilities with a roof light, glazed modern exterior door and limestone tiles. The wet room has limestone floors and a low profile shower and is ideal for busy family life, guests or those returning from outdoor pursuits in the surrounding countryside.

First Floor Accommodation

The first floor is arranged around a generous central landing and offers four double bedrooms and four bathrooms, creating an unusually flexible layout for a period home.

The current owners have successfully utilised part of the accommodation as Bed and Breakfast accommodation, although the arrangement is equally suited to family living, visiting guests or multi-generational occupation.

Principle Bedroom Suite

Occupying a generous position within the house, the principle bedroom is a light filled and spacious retreat benefitting from fitted storage and a well-appointed luxury bathroom suite with Milano Elizabeth drenching shower, automatic LED lighting, double basin sinks and heated flooring.

Bedroom Two

A substantial double bedroom suite enjoying excellent proportions and an abundance of natural light with dual aspect windows. It benefits from a feature en-suite shower room with gold drenching Milano Elizabeth shower, automatic LED lighting and heated flooring.

Bedroom Three

A charming double bedroom with its own en suite shower room with chrome Milano Elizabeth drenching shower, automatic LED lighting and heated flooring.

Bedroom Four

A further double bedroom with views to the village and access to the Jack and Jill family bathroom.

Family Bathroom

A superb Jack and Jill bathroom with marble floor, large drenching bath with TV and LED lighting.

Outside

Spenford House sits within approximately 0.64 acres of its own beautifully maintained garden and grounds that complement the character of the house perfectly.

A sweeping gravel driveway providing extensive parking and access to the triple oak-framed garage. Above the garage is additional accommodation with a bathroom, offering potential as a home office, gym or studio or an additional room for the B&B. Further outbuildings provide plenty of additional storage and workshop space.

The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped with mature planting and a variety of areas for relaxation and entertaining. Two separate decked seating areas have been positioned to make the most of both the far-reaching countryside views and the more private corners of the grounds.

Flexibility and Future Potential

One of the defining features of Spenford House is its versatility. Two bedrooms within the main house are currently used for Bed and Breakfast accommodation, demonstrating the property's potential to generate supplementary income while retaining its character as a private family home.

The opportunities extend further still. Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a self-contained oak-framed annex, creating exciting opportunities for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, home working, additional leisure space or as a holiday let. Approved plans additionally provide scope to extend the kitchen to create a large open plan living and entertaining space. Planning has also been passed to create a Juliet balcony from bedroom two.

Location and Lifestyle

Loppington is one of North Shropshire's hidden gems, surrounded by rolling countryside, quiet lanes, footpaths and bridleways. At the heart of village life is the award-winning Dickin Arms, complemented by an active local community and village hall.

The nearby towns of Wem, Ellesmere and Oswestry and Whitchurch provide a range of everyday amenities, whilst the county town of Shrewsbury, approximately 16 miles away, and regarded as one of England’s finest country towns, offers excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.

For families, the area is particularly well served by a range of highly regarded schools. Nearby primary schools include Newtown C of E Primary School and Baschurch C of E Primary School, both popular village schools with strong community links. Secondary education is available at the highly regarded Thomas Adams School in Wem, one of North Shropshire's most respected schools with an excellent academic reputation and sixth form provision.

The area is also well placed for access to a number of leading independent schools. Packwood Haugh School, one of the region's most respected preparatory schools, lies within easy reach, whilst Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School and Moreton Hall School offer outstanding independent education and attract pupils from across the country and overseas.

Despite its idyllic rural setting, Loppington remains remarkably well connected. Rail services are available from nearby Wem and Yorton stations, whilst Shrewsbury provides direct links to Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and connections onwards to London. The regional road network also offers convenient access to Cheshire, North Wales and the Midlands.

Life at Spenford House offers the increasingly rare combination of heritage, community and countryside living, together with the convenience of excellent schooling, transport links and everyday amenities close at hand.

Services, Utilities & Property Information

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Local Authority: Shropshire Council

Conservation Area: Loppington

EPC Rating: E (Valid until 20 September 2029)

Grade II Listed Building

Property Type: Detached

Property Construction: Non-Standard (Part Timber Frame/Part Brick)

Electricity Supply: Mains

Water Supply: Mains

Drainage & Sewerage: Mains

Heating: Oil Fired Central Heating / Wood burner

Broadband: Fttc / Superfast Fibre Broadband connection available. We advise you to check with your provider

Mobile Signal/Coverage: 4G/5G mobile signal is available in the area. We advise you to check with your provider

Parking: Garage (3 cars) and Driveway (4+ cars)

Special Notes: The property is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)

Total Internal Floor Area: 2,605 sq. Ft

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, please contact:

Melissa Roberts | Partner Agent

Fine & Country Telford, Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth

Disclaimer

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The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order.

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