Best Country Home Award 2017 with Period Living Magazine and the “most amazing tiny cottage in the UK” are just two of the titles bestowed on Wood Farm House and Turtledove Hideaway.

The two properties currently provide a four bedroom farmhouse and one bedroom cottage within the steading; however they are on the market with planning to extend the farmhouse by up to 49 per cent and complete the conversion of an additional barn into holiday accommodation.

Located at Breaden Heath, six miles from Ellesmere and eight to Whitchurch, in a secluded rural location, Wood Farm House has been renovated and remodelled to provide an “of the moment” home that has won numerous awards, with the cottage featured in 24 international magazines.

Agent, Charlie Giffard of Balfours, reflects: “It is not difficult to see why it has won so many accolades. Both internally and externally the vendor has achieved a total charm with absolute attention to detail finishing to an exacting standard.”

Briefly the farmhouse provides an entrance hall, drawing room, dining area, study, kitchen, utility, and a family room which opens to a decked terrace. First floor accommodation provides two en-suite bedrooms and family shower room for two additional bedrooms.  

Turtledove Hideaway is currently let as holiday accommodation however it would equally suit as an annex, or office. The ground floor is open plan, with one bedroom on the first floor. A second ground floor barn conversion holiday cottage is 75 percent complete.  There is a good sized garden  with mature trees and in character with the timber framed farmhouse.

Charlie adds: “Viewing is essential to take in this hugely successful remodelling which affords a great opportunity to walk in to a designer home.” Wood Farm House is marketed with a guide price of £750,000. For more information call Charlie Giffard on 01743 353511.

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An Idyllic and rare opportunity in a sought after area presents itself as a grade II listed home with heritage, three miles from Tenbury and five miles from Ludlow.

The Oaklands is a half-timbered property of significant age and buckets of character, it is found within the pretty village of Little Hereford. Its credentials include three reception rooms, two of which have multi-fuel stoves; a kitchen breakfast room, utility and downstairs shower room. The first floor provides four bedrooms one with ensuite wc and basin, the others serviced by the family bathroom.

Balfours sales manager at Ludlow, Scott Kemsley enthuses: “This is a very special find, it has so much character and potential. Within the steading there are significant outbuildings, including a store/utility room attached to the house and a large workshop adjacent. Across the yard are three stables, with a mezzanine above, presenting undoubted potential for a studio, guest or extended family accommodation, subject to planning.”

In addition there is garaging for three cars, plus a carport, summer house and two green houses and a pump house, which could once again provide water from the well.”

The whole benefits from generous parking, landscaped gardens, open aspect to rear and a south facing terrace. “Little Hereford is hugely popular for obvious reasons, not only is it the quintessential village, but also it is within a very easy commute of Leominster, Shrewsbury, Hereford and Worcester,” Scott adds. The Oaklands is marketed with a guide price of £525,000. For more information call Scott Kemsley on 01584 707100.

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Balfours is marketing a double fronted, end of terrace, four bed period home, within walking distance of Shrewsbury town centre.

Number 25 Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury is found in the popular residential area just south of the English bridge. Its’ location offers easy access to shops, restaurants plus River walks to the Quarry Park, theatre and train station. The pleasing frontage of this Georgian house is set out with the symmetry of traditional sash windows, laced with wisteria with an imposing front door as the focal point.

On the ground floor the living room and dining room are each found off the entrance hall as is the staircase and downstairs cloakroom with shower. To the rear of the dining room the conservatory provides wonderful outlooks to the garden with terrace to the fore.

Head of sales at Balfours, Alistair Hilton, describes: “The kitchen is to be found in a hugely successful basement conversion which is light and spacious with a central island offering a perfect preparation area. On the first floor two of the four bedrooms have mezzanine style platforms which are likely to be a popular feature, particularly among the younger generation. An indulgent family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath offers another playful feature.”

Those with green fingers can take advantage, not only of the extensive tiered garden, but also the greenhouse. 25 Belle Vue is on the market with a guide price of £400,000. Call 01743 353511.

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A charming clutch of five dilapidated grade II listed cottages within one property is on the market with Balfours.

Tucked away in Dorrington, with easy access to the A49 and in walking distance of all village amenities, 1 to 6 The Fold offers a unique and inspirational project. Head of sales at Balfours, Alistair Hilton says the 17^th century cottages require extensive refurbishment and will appeal to those seeking something very unique in the heart of the village.”

Alistair describes that the accommodation extends to nearly 700 square metres which is significant and while they were last inhabited as individual cottages, it may be possible to reduce to one or two dwellings subject to planning consent.

“The cottages are currently configured with one or two ground floor and upstairs rooms each. By perceptively combining 21^st century technology with the charm the cottages radiate is likely to produce something truly exciting and unique,” he adds.

1 to 6 Lower Fold is surrounded with good sized gardens and enjoys open views to the east over Cound Brook. New road access to the cottages will be available from the south, while quiet pedestrian access is enjoyed to the north. The five cottages are offered with a guide price of £225,000. For more information call Alistair Hilton on 01743 353511.

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A unique combination of a bungalow with one and a half acres of woodlands and gardens is on the market with Balfours at Egebolton, near Shawbury. Wyndley represents a very special package.

“This three bedroom bungalow is in a prime and private position, with south-westerly views across Shropshire towards the Wrekin. It enjoys an idyllic site tucked away, yet highly accessible to village facilities in Shawbury, with Shrewsbury and Telford, ten and 14 miles respectively,” says agent Charlie Giffard of Balfours.

Accommodation comprises of a large living room linked to the conservatory; the kitchen breakfast room is a generous 29 feet long, with adjacent dining room. One bedroom benefits from en-suite facilities, while two bedrooms share a bathroom, however they could easily be adapted to provide two additional en-suites.

As we continue to enjoy the summer, air conditioning throughout is an another asset, this can also be switched to instantly buffer the oil central heating, should the weather be exceptionally hard or a quick heat surge required. A garden store and garage completes the package.

Charlie adds: “I have no doubt Wyndley has immense appeal, it is well presented and represents a very special lifestyle opportunity.” Balfours are marketing Wyndley with a guide price of £495,000, for more information call Charlie Giffard on 01743 353511.

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Launched to the market by Balfours is Three Minton Court, a prestigious five bedroom new build. Situated south west Shrewsbury, in St Andrew’s Road, is within walking distance of Radbrook Green shops.

Head of sales, Alistair Hilton enthuses: “Three Minton Court represents an exceptionally high standard of 21^st century smart fittings, from CCTV and alarm system, to underfloor heating, Sky and a standalone rainwater harvesting system.  The approach is fresh too, aluminium-clad windows sealed with Danish timber.”

A generous entrance hall provides access to four reception rooms, the sitting and dining room each benefitting from French doors to the terrace and landscaped garden.

Internally, fixtures and fittings successfully embrace a stylish contemporary finish. The kitchen blends sleek with dynamic to achieve a spacious area for making meal time special. There is no compromise within the three bathrooms, two en-suite and the family bathroom, design and craftsmanship speak for themselves.

Four bedrooms are found on the first floor, one en-suite with fitted wardrobes, plus a family bathroom. The second floor delivers an intimate whole floor suite, with large bedroom en-suite bathroom and walk-in dressing room, which could be a second study or mini gym.

Alistair adds: “This new build is so well presented it cannot fail to impress. Its’ proximity, just over two miles from Shrewsbury town centre, places it in a hugely sought after area. The location is within minutes of Shrewsbury’s bypass network and comes with a double garage and visitor parking.”

Balfours are marketing Three, Minton Court with a guide price of £585,000. For more information call Alistair Hilton on 01743 353511.

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