Detached house for sale in Shrewsbury SY5, 4 Bedroom

The property
Lower Darnford is designed to combine light and
versatile accommodation, highlighting the stunning
valley views through large picture windows. It has
been constructed to a high specification with
excellent insulation and having underfloor heating
on the ground floor. It stands in 2.6 acre plot of beautiful part wooded gardens nestled below the Long Mynd.

With clean lines and wonderful original open plan
living, the front door opens into a spacious dining
hall with adjoining sunroom, that in turn has south
facing sliding doors creating a continuous space
into the garden. The kitchen is fitted in beech and
is complimented by a well-fitted utility room.

Stairs rise to the first floor where a superb drawing room with a Scandi wood burning stove encompasses triple aspect views over the spectacular grounds. The master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, is open to the roof apex and enjoys magnificent views up the valley, while two further double bedrooms served by a large shower room are to be found on the ground floor.

A fourth bedroom located off the drawing room
could also serve as a study.

Location
Standing in the gently rolling valley, enjoying
remarkable views while being within close
proximity of the market town of Church Stretton
and the county town of Shrewsbury. Both with an
excellent variety of amenities, shops and
restaurants. Ratlinghope has an active local
community with the nearby larger village of
Pulverbatch. Primary schools are to be found in
the villages of Norbury and Longden. Secondary
schools include Mary Webbs at Pontesbury and in
the private sector there are excellent schools in
Shrewsbury with the notable Prestfelde
Preparatory, Shrewsbury School and Shrewsbury
High School.

Shrewsbury offers a direct rail service to both
Birmingham and London, with good road links via
the A5/M54 to the Midlands and regional airports
include Manchester and Birmingham.

Outside
Standing adjacent is a double garage with large
loft area suitable for conversion to secondary
accommodation or office space, subject to the
necessary planning permission. The garden
extends down to a stream and enjoys woodland
walks that in the spring are brightened by daffodils
and bluebells. Along with a productive vegetable
garden, there is a useful garden store/workshop.

A separate parcel of grazing and woodland
extending to around 10.5 acre is located
approximately 1 mile from the property and is
available by separate negotiation.