MINSTERLEY HALL minsterley, shropshire, sy5 0aa
A MAGNIFICENT TUDOR HOUSE IN WONDERFUL GARDENS AND GROUNDS minsterley hall, minsterley, shropshire, sy5 0aa Reception hall u drawing room u dining room u study breakfast/living room u kitchen u utility room u two cloakrooms butlers kitchen u silver cupboard u store rooms u cellars u first floor drawing room u 5 principal bedrooms u 4 bathrooms second floor with potential for further bedrooms and bathrooms attics. Walled gardens and feature pool set within mature grounds with paddock Approximately 3.39 acres Directions From the A5 Shrewsbury Bypass, take the A488 to Minsterley, passing through Pontesbury village. On arriving at Minsterley, take the second exit at the small roundabout by the Bridge Hotel. The driveway will be found by continuing past the church bearing left, opposite the black barn. Situation Minsterley Hall stands in the privacy of its own gardens and grounds within the south Shropshire village of Minsterley. The village which is set amongst the beautiful hills of the Rae Valley boasts excellent local amenities including a village hall, newsagents, post office and butchers shop. The well supported primary school is within walking distance and Mary Webb Secondary School is to be found in the neighbouring village of Pontesbury. The area is renowned for its walking and riding in the surrounding countryside of contrasting landscapes with wooded valleys, streams and the wilder uplands of the Long Mountains and the Stiperstones. The historic county town of Shrewsbury is within 8 miles with well renowned private schools, along with shops and recreational facilities. The A5 provides access to the M54 at Telford to Wolverhampton, the Midlands and the M6.
History Minsterley Hall is a fine Grade II* Listed, timber framed house with a well documented history from when it was built circa 1581 for a gentleman by the name of Robert Clough. The house was sold to the Marquis of Bath in 1634 soon after the destruction of Caus Castle. It is thought that some of the materials and fittings came from the castle when the house was substantially enlarged in 1653. The house remained in the ownership of the Thynne family for over two Centuries and since that time has only changed hands a few times. Description While being an historic gem, Minsterley Hall is a wonderful family house standing in beautiful mature gardens and grounds. The house is laid out in such a way it lends itself to formal entertaining, yet compact enough for comfortable everyday living. The accommodation is surprisingly light with the large windows offering views over the gardens and beyond. Minsterley Hall was built with a prodigious use of oak and is full of idiosyncratic alterations with many distinguishing features including polished oak floors, panelled rooms, beautiful fireplaces, exposed studwork and oak mullioned windows. The two main reception rooms have panelled walls and the drawing room has a 15th Century screen thought to originate from Caus Castle. The large farmhouse kitchen has a four door Aga, adjoining utility room and door to the cellars. The breakfast/sitting room is a light room with views down the garden and over the feature pool. A small hallway with a cloakroom gives access to the garden and a pergola provides a sheltered outdoor eating area.
There are two oak staircases to the first floor. The front stairs lead to the former billiard room, a beautiful room with oak floors and fireplace. The master bedroom suite has a stunning intricately carved Italian marble fireplace commissioned by the Marquis in 1869 and large en suite bathroom and dressing room. The other bedrooms and bathrooms can also be accessed from the back staircase which then continues up to the second floor where the servants would have slept in times gone by. This area has now been restored and presently serves as storage space and gym, but lends itself to further bedrooms and has been plumbed for a bathroom if required. At one end are display panels preserving inscriptions from the halls past inhabitants reflecting some of the history of the house.
Outside To the front of the house is a paddock, once a vast lawn, with a line of lime trees planted along the driveway. A second driveway enters from beside the church and swings up between wonderful mature tress including a wellingtonia. From here the house can be glimpsed from behind its walled gardens. To the East of the house are the formal walled gardens which have been restored along with the house and include a charming summer house and gardeners house. A lawn with gravel paths to either side sweeps down to a large feature pool. The gardens and grounds provide a wonderful backdrop for this magnificent house. Tenure Freehold Services Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected. Local Authority Shropshire County Council. Telephone: 0345 678 9000. Fixtures and fittings All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded unless mentioned within these particulars Viewings Strictly by appointment with the sole agents Savills.
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floorplans Gross internal area (approx.) 811 sq m (8729 sq ft) For identification purpose only. Not to scale. Denotes restricted head height Bedroom 4 5.54 x 5.39 18'2" x 17'8" Bedroom 3 5.17 x 3.17 17'0" x 10'5" Reception Room 6.67 x 6.56 21'11" x 21'6" Bedroom 1 5.95 x 5.70 19'6" x 18'8" F/P Blocked Stairs F/P 4.20 x 3.61 13'9" x 11'10" 9.99 x 3.94 32'9" x 12'11" 4.55 x 3.52 14'11" x 11'7" Bedroom 5 5.32 x 5.11 17'5" x 16'9" Bedroom 2 4.11 x 3.90 13'6" x 12'10" F/P Cellar First Floor Dressing Room 3.36 x 1.88 11'0" x 6'2" Breakfast/ Living Room 5.96 x 5.08 19'7" x 16'8" Reception Room 6.49 x 6.19 21'4" x 20'4" Reception Room 6.35 x 5.41 20'10" x 17'9" F/P Room 6 11.11 x 7.70 36'5" x 25'3" Room 3 6.76 x 6.63 22'2" x 21'9" Room 2 5.11 x 4.08 16'9" x 13'5" Kitchen 5.19 x 5.18 17'0" x 17'0" Hall 5.43 x 3.92 17'10" x 12'10" Study 4.69 x 4.65 15'5" x 15'3" F/P Room 5 10.78 x 3.78 35'4" x 12'5" Room 4 3.96 x 3.54 13'0" x 11'7" Room 1 6.79 x 3.71 22'3" x 12'2" Ground Floor Utility 2.73 x 1.91 8'11" x 6'3" Second Floor Savills West Midlands Hall Court, Telford TF3 4NF telford@savills.com 01952 239500 savills.co.uk Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 15/05/08 AM