Period home of proportion and proximity

A striking Georgian grade II Listed family residence extending to 8 bedrooms, plus Coach House comprising one/two-bedroom annex has been launched to the market by Balfours.

Located 7 miles south of Shrewsbury, Dorrington House is convenient to the A49 on the edge of the vibrant village providing shop, post office, pub, doctor’s surgery, church and village hall. There is an excellent choice of state and private schools within easy commute, including the local primary school in walking distance. Major road networks link to Telford, the Midlands and Northwest.

This fascinating property was originally three 18th century cottages which now form the rear, with a 3 storey distinctive period frontage added in the 1800s. The house has links to notable historic figures, including Dr William Farr, founder of medical statistics, decorated World War I army officer, Lt Col Joseph Westley and World War II Anglo-American spy, codenamed “Cynthia.”

Set in 1.23 acres of gardens and grounds, there is ample parking and could provide excellent homeworking accommodation to complement residential living. Dorrington House has been extensively and tastefully refurbished to provide versatile accommodation while enhancing numerous period features, from high ceilings and coving to generous doors, fireplaces and timber beams.

Accommodation provides a principal reception hall directly accessing 3 generous reception rooms. A rear glass fronted walkway links to the open plan kitchen breakfast room, with granite worktops and Smeg range. A study, utility and cloakroom complete ground floor rooms.

There are staircases to the front and rear of the house leading to 5 bedrooms, including 2 en-suites on the first floor, plus a family bathroom and an additional WC. The main staircase ascends further to the second floor offering another 3 bedrooms and a bathroom; the stairs also descend to a generous wine cellar.

Balfours Amy Meldrum-Beechey comments: “This is a significant property, both in proportion and character. The Coach House is a total gem. Currently it has significant garages, and workshops plus first floor kitchen, studio and a splendid snooker room, however it could be adapted in numerous ways.

There are wonderful mainly southwest facing gardens with magnificent mature trees and views to the Lawley and Caradoc,” she adds. Balfours are marketing Dorrington House with a guide price of £1,250,000. For more information call 01743 353511.