An enchanting Shropshire country house, private, picturesque, and perfectly designed for family life and timeless entertaining.
Nestled at the end of a quiet private no through lane and embraced by rolling Shropshire countryside, St. Mary’s Cottage is a truly enchanting country house, offering both seclusion and charm in abundance.
Approached via a private drive, steps lead down through the garden to a handsome pillared, covered porch, setting the tone for the character within. The front door opens into a striking double-height entrance hall, where oak flooring lies beneath exposed beams and natural light pours in from above. A galleried landing enhances the sense of space, while a door beyond leads out to the rear gardens and terrace, seamlessly connecting inside and out.
To the left, the heart of the house unfolds into a generous open-plan living and dining room, an inviting and versatile space designed for both everyday family life and entertaining. The dining area centres around a charming brick fireplace with an open fire, while beyond, the sitting area is anchored by a magnificent inglenook with a wood-burning stove. Exposed timbers add warmth and character, and a bay window with French doors opens onto the side garden, framing views across the grounds and inviting in the changing seasons.
The kitchen, accessed from the dining room, is both practical and full of rustic appeal. With slate flooring underfoot, a traditional Belfast sink, fitted cabinetry, and a classic Range cooker, it offers everything required for family cooking and gathering. There are views over the garden, generous storage cupboards and a useful boiler cupboard with space for appliances. An external door provides convenient access to the front of the house.
To the right of the entrance hall lies a beautifully proportioned drawing room, a more formal yet deeply comfortable space, perfect for quieter moments. Recently enhanced by a new central heating system, this elegant room features another inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove and enjoys peaceful views over the side garden. It is a refined retreat, equally suited to winter evenings and relaxed afternoons. Beyond this, a back kitchen, boot room and utility area provide excellent everyday functionality, complete with a WC and access out to the delightful loggia, an exceptional covered outdoor space ideal for al fresco dining and long summer lunches overlooking the terrace.
Surrounded by mature gardens and open views, this delightful home provides a rare sense of peace and timeless rural living.
St. Mary’s Cottage is, above all, a home filled with warmth and possibilities, a place where children can roam freely through gardens and countryside, where friends and family gather around fires and tables, and where every corner tells a story. It is a house designed not only to be lived in, but truly loved.
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I love the peace and privacy St. Mary’s Cottage offers, tucked away at the end of a quiet lane and surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside. It’s a truly special home, for making lasting memories.
Peter DabornProperty agent