Stockton Mill – luxury and wildlife on riverside

Otters and kingfishers are regular visitors to Stockton Mill and while their preference is the River Camlad which borders this former mill property, prospective purchasers are likely to be as enticed by the internal space as the scenic rural location.

Situated at Marton, on the Shropshire, Welsh border, five and six miles from Montgomery and Welshpool respectively and 17 miles from Shrewsbury, Stockton Mill house is the new anchor point for the period water mill which sits within the gardens.

Toad of Toad Hall would appreciate the ground floor layout starts with a portico leading into the reception hall, off which three pairs of double doors lead into each of the main reception rooms. The drawing room has extensive dimensions which complement the stunning decorative fire surround and cream Charnwood wood burner. Beyond the drawing room the conservatory frames and focuses those panoramic views.

A third pair of double doors link the drawing room to the dining room – offering a superb space for entertaining. Joint agent, Tim Main of Balfours says: “Stockton Mill is set apart from other modern builds because of the attention to finer detail; the double doors exert a definite feel of space and grandeur, as does the panelled hallway and nine feet high ceilings.”

The kitchen has been extended by the current owners and now offers a splendid additional breakfast room, while maximising the inspiring outlooks. Throughout the kitchen fixtures are to the highest standard, including the cream Aga and integral appliances. Adjacent pantry and utility rooms provide purposeful storage as kitchen back-up.

A luxury master bedroom comes with a dressing room and en-suite incorporating central Jacuzzi bath, shower, plus his and her wash basins. A second bedroom also has en-suite facilities, with a Jack and Jill door offering greater flexibility to the three additional bedrooms and family bathroom.

The sweeping tree lined driveway and stunning landscaped gardens, with two ponds fed by the River would make a great homecoming for Toad in his automobile, hooting into the  double garage; equally for those who with an appreciation for a luxurious rural retreat this will have great appeal.