Hargrove, Wall-under-Heywood, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7DP
An exceptional country estate in an idyllic secluded setting surrounded by 100 acres of landscaped gardens, parkland, paddocks and woodland with an excellent cottage and first class equestrian buildings.
Church Stretton 3.2 miles, Much Wenlock 9.2 miles, Ludlow 14 miles, Shrewsbury 16.5 miles
Guide Price £2,500,000
A beautiful 6-bedroom country house | 3 Reception Rooms | Landscaped gardens | Terrace | The Pool Room: Heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot-tub and shower room | Parkland | Paddocks Woodland | Three steel-framed barns with stabling, workshop and stores | Hargrove Cottage: Separate two-bedroom cottage | Range of garden buildings About 100 acres in total | EPC: Hargrove - C Hargrove Cottage - E
The Property
Hargrove is one of the finest, quietest and most secluded country properties in Shropshire, beautifully created by the vendors in 1995. The property is tucked away within its grounds extending to around 100 acres of idyllic gardens, parkland, paddocks and woodland. From the entrance, you are lead down an impressive long tree-lined drive to a circular driveway revealing the beautiful front façade of Hargrove. Hargrove was built by the vendors in 1995 and is mainly of brick construction with exposed timbers and render. The property boasts impressive proportions and is particularly light and airy throughout.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed to the spacious reception hall which has beautiful flagstones and a large open brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove, there are also French doors accessing the gardens. To the right, there is the sitting room which provides space for seating and dining and leads in to the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with bespoke units and integrated appliances including a Bosch oven, a Gaggneau hob, a Siemens dishwasher, an American style fridge/freezer and a teppanyaki plate. The kitchen is a wonderfully light space and enjoys a triple aspect with views of the glorious gardens and French doors accessing the terrace, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. Adjacent is a useful utility room providing plumbing for washing facilities, further units and a sink. There is also a door accessing the gardens with an outdoor WC. To the left of the reception hall, there is a superb sitting room, also enjoying a large open fireplace and French doors. Adjacent is the wonderful dining room, which is a particularly special room within the property. The dining room is beautifully light-filled by a two storey full height bay window and a vaulted ceiling. A staircase leads up to a mezzanine study room, which can also be accessed from the principal dressing room. The property benefits from many built-in cupboards throughout providing ample storage.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom boasts wonderful proportions and has built-in wardrobes. French doors open out to a balcony to enjoy the idyllic Shropshire countryside all around. The bedroom has a spacious en-suite bathroom and a separate walk-in dressing room with further built-in storage. There are three further spacious bedrooms, one of which, benefits from an en-suite shower room. A modern family shower room serves the first floor.
Outside
The gardens and grounds at Hargrove are particularly special, notably being part of the National Garden Scheme in years past. The gardens have been immaculately landscaped by the vendors to create tranquil settings at every aspect. The immediate gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some beautifully well stocked herbaceous borders, shrubbery and superb mature trees throughout. There is a large terrace, providing ample seating areas for al-fresco dining and entertaining, there is also a garden pavilion for covered seating. The 'herb garden' as known by the vendors, is a walled garden leading to the exceptional pool room.
The pool room was created by the vendors in 2004 and is of steel-framed construction with timber cladding. This is a particularly special part of the property housing a beautiful heated swimming pool, a built-in hot tub, a sauna and a shower room. The pool room is vaulted and has exposed timbers, there are full length windows to enjoy the outlook of the garden.
There is a tremendous range of outbuildings at the property, including an oak-framed Triple carport, three steel-framed barns, a greenhouse and many stores.
Hargrove offers the perfect opportunity for Equestrian use with the American Barn providing five spacious stables, a superb tack room and a cloakroom. All around the Barn are fenced paddocks, ideal for equestrian use. The outriding at the property is exceptional with ample space to ride within your own land or easy access to bridleways from the grounds. There is also an outdoor fenced arena.
The other barns house workshop space, wood stores, store rooms and much more.
The surrounding grounds at Hargrove are mainly fenced paddocks, parkland and there is beautiful woodland providing endless walking opportunities to enjoy the wildlife. There are some particularly fine mature trees. A large pond is home to an exceptionally beautiful Swan.
Hargrove Cottage
Hargrove Cottage is a superb addition to the property, providing useful space for potentially holiday letting, multi-generational living, AST's and much more. The Cottage currently comprises a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances including a Neff oven and microwave, an induction hob and a fridge/freezer. There is space for dining in the kitchen. Stairs lead up to a sitting room. There is a useful utility room providing space for washing facilities. There are two spacious bedrooms and two shower rooms.
Countryside Stewardship Scheme
Please note that the land is currently part of a countryside stewardship scheme that expires at the end of 2024. Further details available from the agents.
Situation
Hargrove sits in the rural village of Wall-under-Heywood, just 3 miles from the market town of Church Stretton. The town offers all of the day-to-day amenities required including supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, restaurants and much more. Surrounding historic market towns including Ludlow and Much Wenlock are also easily accessible. Just further afield, Shrewsbury offers a wider shopping experience. There is primary schooling in the nearby village of Rushbury and secondary schools in the nearby market towns. For the private sector, Shrewsbury School and Bedstone College are within a good distance. There are train station’s at Church Stretton, Ludlow and Shrewsbury. The property sits in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the surrounding countryside is glorious and offers many walking and outriding opportunities.
Directions
From Church Stretton, head east on the B4371 for about 3.2 miles and find the entrance on your right hand side indicated by its name plaque.
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General information
Local Authority: Shropshire Council.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Solar panels and wind turbine. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Hargrove Band G
Agents Notes: Please note there are some public footpaths over the land, please refer to the land plan or the agent for information on these.
Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents
