A magnificent Grade II listed country residence of exceptional architectural significance, beautifully restored and set within glorious grounds, enjoying far-reaching views.
Approached via a sweeping driveway, the house occupies a commanding position within its grounds, carefully orientated to maximise privacy and capture spectacular views across the surrounding Shropshire countryside. The result is a residence of remarkable beauty and presence, offering an enviable balance of history, grandeur and family living.
A magnificent stone portico leads into an impressive hall, immediately setting the tone for the quality and scale found throughout the house. The hall is richly detailed with decorative dentil cornicing, intricate ceiling roses and wonderfully balanced proportions, all centred around a magnificent solid oak cantilever staircase. The staircase gracefully rises through the house with a bespoke balustrade, creating a stunning architectural focal point.
A decorative archway from the hall leads into the elegant drawing room, where a deep bay window frames glorious views across the gardens and surrounding landscape. An open fireplace provides warmth and character, while original period detailing reflects the house's distinguished heritage.
Oak flooring extends seamlessly from the entrance hall through the principal reception rooms, enhancing the sense of flow and grandeur. Double doors connect the drawing room to a formal dining room, a beautifully proportioned space featuring large sash windows and exceptional views, making it ideal for both formal entertaining and family gatherings.
From the dining room, further double doors open into the kitchen breakfast room, creating a wonderfully sociable layout, perfect for entertaining.
The entrance hall also provides access to a charming sitting room with an attractive open fireplace, while an inner hallway leads to a study, offering a peaceful workspace away from the main living areas and a boot room, and access to the cellar. The kitchen breakfast room has been designed with both family life and entertaining in mind. It features an excellent range of fitted cabinetry, granite work surfaces and a substantial central island. A four-oven AGA with companion unit forms the heart of the room, while large sash windows flood the space with natural light and frame picturesque garden views.
Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room and beyond is a particularly spacious billiards room. This impressive entertaining space benefits from an open fireplace and offers versatility for a variety of leisure pursuits and social occasions.
Beyond the billiards room is a useful storage area, separate WC and direct access to the courtyard, creating a practical service area that complements the principal accommodation.
The elegant oak staircase rises to the principal bedroom suite, which enjoys some of the finest views from the house, stretching towards the Breidden Hills, Long Mountain and even Brown Clee on clear days. The suite benefits from fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite bathroom.
The first floor also provides four further generous double bedrooms together with four bathrooms, offering excellent accommodation for family and guests while retaining the grandeur expected of a house of this calibre.
The second floor offers additional flexibility, comprising three further double bedrooms, a shower room, family bathroom and extensive storage facilities. These rooms are ideal for guests, older children, staff accommodation or hobby rooms.
Apartments & Cottages
A notable feature of Walford Manor is the inclusion of two generous self-contained apartments within the main house, both currently let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies. These provide an attractive income stream and offer flexibility for multigenerational living, guest accommodation or continued investment opportunities.
Apartment 1: 1,855 sq ft. Spacious ground floor two bedroom apartment. Includes two allocated parking spaces and a professionally maintained garden shared with one other apartment.
Apartment 2: 1,854 sq ft. Spacious first and second floor two bedroom apartment. Includes two parking spaces and a professionally maintained garden shared with one other apartment.
In addition to the flats are two cottages located in the courtyard behind the house, both of which are currently let, but would also make for excellent multi generational accommodation or space for family and friends to stay. The cottage include:
Courtyard House: 2,099 sq ft. Wing of the main house. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large home office. Includes parking for two cars and an outdoor seating area.
The Coach House: 2,190 sq ft. Spacious three bedroom property with private parking and garden.
Park House sits within the grounds of Walford Manor and is being retained, but can be offered with a right of pre-emption to the purchaser.
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This is a quintessential Shropshire Country House, an architectural gem in a beautiful, private setting.
Peter DabornProperty agent