Captivating country house, convenient to county town

Originally a 17^th century Coaching Inn, Leaton Lodge is a rare find where the flow of the property is as ideal as its presentation, both internally and externally. The 6-bedroom home is just five miles north of the county town; it is framed by idyllic gardens and grounds with views to rural landscapes.

On the market with Balfours, head of sales, Alistair Hilton comments: “This is a truly exceptional home set in nearly a hectare, with a stunning garden and a range of outbuildings. The area is renowned for its excellent choice of schools, both state and private. For commuting there are quick links to the major road network, north and to the Midlands, plus the railway station on the north side of Shrewsbury.”

Alistair continues: “Often there can be compromise on the layout of an older property. Not here. This is a truly elegant home with high ceilings, pretty Victorian staircase, Aga, an abundance of natural light and much more.”

The entrance hall provides access to the main reception room with double aspect bay window glazing and French doors leading to the garden room, off which there is a convenient lobby with external access and cloakroom. To the opposite side and the rear of the hall are two more good sized reception rooms, each provides access to the kitchen breakfast room opening to a dining, garden room. The kitchen has direct access to a large pantry, boot room and utility room, with an additional inner lobby offering external access.

“The property has been sensitively updated by the current owners, incorporating bespoke hand-crafted kitchen with island and seating area,” Alistair adds.

6 bedrooms, one currently used as a study, and three bathrooms are to be found on the first floor, incorporating two en-suites and one Jack and Jill family bathroom. A staircase leads to a further bedroom on the second floor.

Externally there are a range of beautifully presented “L” shaped brick-built buildings, with archway through. The garden and grounds extend into numerous “horticultural rooms,” incorporating garden pond, tennis court, woodland and many mature specimen trees. Balfours are marketing Leaton Lodge with a guide price of £1,500,000. For more information call 01743 353511.