This utterly unique design maximises views at every level from its location on Clive Avenue, Church Stretton.

Pristine Presentation

Lawley is a near hexagonal house. It provides four bedrooms, all en-suite on the ground floor, together with a large dressing room. Meanwhile topography directs the entrance porch to hallway, straight to the first floor, where open plan living dining space encompasses panoramic 240 degree views to the unspoilt spa town of Church Stretton and the Long Mynd. Cloakroom and utility are off the hallway too.

There are three, floor to roof glazed gables billowing light in at every level, together with French doors from the first floor living area leading to a variety of seating areas on terraces and in the private garden. The kitchen discretely opens to the main living space and has a contemporary finish incorporating much luxury including granite worktop, deep drawers and deep coving.

Ascending the spiral staircase the second floor is a generous space with the ceiling’s lantern profile positively crowning “Lawley,” while offering a fun entertaining space; or potentially a separate living space for a relative.

On the market with Balfours, Ludlow sales manager, Scott Kemsley confesses: “Few properties exude so much imagination – truly celebrating its surroundings through architecture. Furthermore, presentation is pristine not only inside, but outside too: From the gated entrance to double garage with office and private garden. This certainly is a house with a wow factor,” he adds. Lawley is being marketed with a guide price of £860,000, call Balfours Estate Agents Ludlow office on 01584 707100.

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Moving house is continuing apace despite lockdown. That is the message from one of Shropshire’s leading agents.

Eager to Migrate

Head of sales at Balfours, Alistair Hilton, says the calls continue to come in as vendors and buyers recognise that your home really is your castle this winter and beyond.  He explains: “Clients tell us that once they have made the decision to move, they really do want to progress and don’t want to put it off any longer.

“This particularly applies to those who are eager to migrate to Shropshire from outside the county. It also hasn’t gone unrecognised that our sparser population is a real plus point to house hunters who are seeking a location central to the country.

Alistair continues: “During this difficult time, we would like to assure everyone that the property market in England remains open, as per current government guidance advising that we are still able to market properties.”

As a result Balfours continue to accept viewings which are able to take place, along with property market reviews, surveys and removals. Each stage is practiced in line with current government guidance. For further information, see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak .

Brook House is a deliciously attractive four bedroom home, situated in one of South Shropshire’s idyllic picture perfect villages, Ashford Carbonel, just four miles from Ludlow.

House For Sale With a Vegetable Garden Peter Rabbit Would Enjoy

This half-timbered grade II listed semi-detached home comes with beautifully landscaped gardens leading to – you’ve guessed it - the Brook. On the way you will find summer house, BBQ area and a vegetable garden that Peter Rabbit would enjoy.

Balfours sales manager, Scott Kemsley, comments: “Brook House is in the heart of this sought after village, it has a primary school within walking distance, an active village hall with an in-house pub and lively village green offering a range of recreational opportunities, plus the church.

“The property itself comprises of a dining reception hall, kitchen breakfast room with Aga, drawing room with log burner; but most important of all is that each room is laced with character. The present owners have restored and extended to a high standard. It also has those essential service rooms; cloakroom and storage on the ground floor, with utility and large workshop/potential office or gym room on the lower ground floor,” he adds.

There are three bedrooms on the first floor, one with en-suite shower room and an additional bedroom on the second floor with en-suite facilities. The family bathroom is of generous dimensions and two of the bedrooms have fireplace focal points. A separate garage and store, plus off road parking complete the package. Balfours Estate Agents Ludlow office are marketing with a guide price of £550,000, call 01584 707100.

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One of Shrewsbury’s fine Grade II* Listed Georgian buildings has been launched to the market for the first time in more than 80 years.

Nestled Just Off the Main High Street

Windsor House is nestled just off the main High Street, overlooking St Mary’s Church, the River Severn and Shropshire Hills. Built in 1768 it uniquely retains much of its original fine Georgian interior including a splendid oak staircase, oak panelling and ornate ceiling cornicing.

Alistair Hilton, head of sales at Balfours, explains: The accommodation comprises of 18 rooms arranged over five storeys and is currently let to a number of different businesses who enjoy high quality serviced office accommodation in the building with shared reception area, board room and associated facilities.”

Windsor House also enjoys one of the fastest broadband connections in the town centre having a dedicated fibre optic line delivering up to 100/100 Mb speeds.

The property offers a sound and flexible investment opportunity with its existing rental income stream but it also has boundless potential, for those seeking a distinctly special ambiance: Whether that is commercial or residential, from a single home, perhaps with consultancy rooms, to high-end apartments, boutique hotel. True to its era the principle rooms, which account for more than half are of generous proportions of 20 to 30 square metres.

“Its assets are many, but not least its discrete vantage point, hardly a minute’s walk from the High Street, with River walks, the Quarry Park, an excellent selection of schools and train station, plus of course excellent independent shops and restaurants all within walking distance,” Alistair adds. Windsor House is being marketed with a guide price of £825,000, call Balfours Estate Agents Shrewsbury office on 01743 353511.

A stunning three bedroom loft style apartment in St John’s Hill, a secluded position in the heart of Shrewsbury has been launched to the market by Balfours.

Superbly Presented Property For Sale In Shrewsbury Town Centre

Upper Apartment, 3 Courtyard House, is a bright second floor apartment with fabulous high vaulted ceilings, maximising its period roots. The open plan living space incorporates designer fitted kitchen with integral appliances.

The master bedroom has en-suite facilities and mezzanine storage facility. Bedrooms two and three share a second shower-room.

“This is a superbly presented apartment, in a secluded setting, within the county town which is renowned for its independent shops, fine dining, an excellent choice of state and independent schools, plus the Quarry Park with River: These lifestyle assets are all on the doorstep for Upper Apartment,” says Alistair Hilton, head of sales at Balfours.

A charming courtyard facility is shared and the apartment benefits from a high specification security entry system. Upper Apartment is being marketed with a guide price of £325,000, call Balfours Estate Agents Shrewsbury office on 01743 353511.

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Picture perfect Brook Cottage is set in stunning well laid out mature gardens.

Meadow and Woodland

Situated in the popular village of Lingen on the Shropshire Herefordshire border, this three bedroom home comes with two acres of garden, meadow and woodland. Lingen is a vibrant village with public house, church and community centre. Leintwardine is five miles, offering a full suite of market town facilities including primary school, while there are independent schools nearby too.

Recently refurbished, the accommodation is open plan, with the focus of the sitting room being a wood burning stove. To the opposite end is the kitchen breakfast area with Aga and French door to the terrace. Balfours Ludlow sale manager, Scott Kemsley, comments: “The vendors have achieved a wonderful blend of cottage feel with an abundance of natural light and space. In addition there is a well-balanced dining room with three aspects and access to the garden.”

The ground floor also has a good sized utility, boot room, boiler room and larder, wc and separate storage room. The first floor provides three bedrooms with a family bathroom. Outside there is ample parking, plus a large garage. “The property is in a fabulous location with its own meadow and woodland, plus idyllic views of open countryside,” Scott adds. Brook Cottage is being marketed with a guide price of £450,000, call Balfours Estate Agents Ludlow office on 01584 707100.

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