Idyllic Shropshire country property for sale
An 18th century listed country property in Shropshire is a fantastic family home set in landscaped gardens with good transport links in the Terne Valley
Wharf House is a delightful country property, listed Grade II, set in some of the most glorious landscapes Shropshire has to offer. Dating back to 1795 this elegant house has an internal living space of 3,713 sq ft and retains lots of period features including exposed beams, floorboards, fireplaces, high ceilings, sash windows and internal solid elm wood doors.
Accommodation is spread over three floors, with bedrooms on the first and second floors, and the property also has three cellars. Living space in total comprises: reception hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, morning room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Outside the gardens are stunning and together with the series of pools which flanks the southern approach, extend to 2.29 acres. There is a rockery to the front and below this lies an ornamental pond covered in water lilies. The main gardens have an expanse of lawn with mature trees and colourful borders plus a summer house. A large terrace to the west is also accessed from the sitting room while a rear courtyard provides a shaded garden.
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Barns and outbuildings include a stable and a store on the ground floor. The land in total extends to around 18 acres and is made up of permanent pasture and woodland.
Wharf House sits in pretty Shropshire countryside with good access to the market towns of Tenbury Wells and Bewdley which offer a good range of amenities and the nearby village of Clows has a post office and general stores.
The guide price is £825,000. For further information please contact Knight Frank on 01905 723 438 or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk.
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