1 Ley Grange, Bowbrook, Shrewsbury, SY5 8PG

A distinguished period residence occupying the principal part of an elegant country house with beautiful gardens extending to approximately 1 acre.

Directions - What3Words///elevated.currently.poster From Shrewsbury town centre proceed over the Welsh Bridge roundabout, take the first exit onto Copthorne Road and follow this through to the next roundabout.

Proceed straight across onto Mytton Oak Road, past the shops and continue straight over the two small roundabouts by The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

After a short distance, take the left turn just after the right turning to Gains Park Way, follow the lane all the way top the bottom and you will have reached 1 Ley Grange.

Situation - 1 Ley Grange occupies an enviable position within the highly regarded hamlet of Bowbrook on the western fringes of Shrewsbury, enjoying a wonderful semi-rural setting whilst remaining exceptionally convenient for the amenities of the county town.

Shrewsbury offers an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities together with highly regarded schooling in both the state and private sectors.

Road - Commuters will find ready access to the main A5 commuter route linking east to Telford and the M54 motorway or alternatively north to Oswestry and with further links to Chester.

Rail - Shrewsbury railway station offers direct rail services to London, Birmingham and Chester.

Air - Birmingham Airport – 45–50 miles, Manchester Airport – 50–53 miles, Liverpool John Lennon Airport – 49–50 miles.

Schooling - The property is ideally situated for a number of excellent schools, including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, and preparatory schools such as Kingsland, St Winifred’s, and Prestfelde.

A range of well-regarded state schools are also nearby, including Woodfield Infant School and St George’s Junior School, along with local secondary options such as The Priory School and Meole Brace School.

Sporting - There are a range of sporting facilities nearby such as the Pengwern Rowing Club, local tennis and cricket clubs, golf at Shrewsbury and Condover, horse racing at Chester & Ludlow.

Description - 1 Ley Grange represents a rare opportunity to acquire the principal part of an elegant and substantial period residence, offering wonderfully proportioned accommodation extending to over 3,500 sq ft and occupying mature gardens of approximately 0.85 acres.

The property is approached over a sweeping gravel driveway which immediately creates a sense of arrival and leads to the handsome white rendered façade with its symmetrical elevations and attractive bay windows.

An impressive reception hall provides a superb introduction to the home, featuring a beautiful staircase rising to the first floor and showcasing the character and proportions synonymous with houses of this era.

Above, an exceptional stained glass roof lantern floods the staircase with natural light and provides a striking architectural focal point.

To the front of the house are two elegant reception rooms, both enjoying attractive bay windows overlooking the gardens.

The drawing room is a wonderfully formal entertaining space centred around an open feature fireplace, whilst the sitting room offers a more relaxed atmosphere with a clear view log burning stove creating a warm and welcoming focal point.

To the rear of the property lies the heart of the home; a spacious open plan kitchen and dining room fitted with an excellent range of cabinetry together with a range cooker and integrated appliances.

The room provides ample space for both family living and entertaining and benefits from direct access onto a delightful covered south facing alfresco seating area, perfectly designed for outdoor dining and enjoyment throughout the seasons, with a further patio area beyond.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful rear hall, well-appointed utility room and a separate study, ideal for home working.

In addition, the property benefits from a cellar providing excellent ancillary storage.

The first floor continues the generous proportions found throughout the home and comprises four well balanced double bedrooms.

The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, enjoying dual aspect views across the gardens and surrounding grounds.

The remaining bedrooms are all of an excellent size and are served by two family bathrooms, one of which has been beautifully updated.

Gardens & Grounds - The grounds are undoubtedly one of the property's defining features and have been lovingly maintained to create an exceptional garden setting extending to approximately 0.85 acres.

Beautifully landscaped lawns are interspersed with colourful herbaceous borders, established rose gardens, mature hedgerows and a magnificent collection of specimen trees, providing year-round interest and an excellent degree of privacy.

The gardens offer numerous seating areas from which to enjoy the surroundings and have been thoughtfully designed to complement the house perfectly.

Positioned within the gardens is an attractive timber garden room with useful storage to the rear, providing an ideal space for hobbies, entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful setting.

The sweeping gravel driveway provides extensive parking and leads to a detached garage with storage above. General Remarks - Agents Note - A joint Vendor of this property is a Director of Halls.

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers.

Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.

The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required.

This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Fixtures And Fittings - The property will be sold with the standard fixtures, fittings, and any other items specified in the sale agreement.

Any personal items or additional furnishings not mentioned will be excluded from the sale. Please check with the agent for clarification on specific items.

Tenure - We understand that the property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Rights Of Way & Easements - The property will be sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings, whether mentioned in these sale particulars or not.

Boundaries, Roads & Fences - The Purchaser/s shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and neither the Vendor nor the Agents will be responsible for defining ownership of the boundary fences or hedges.

Services - We understand the property has the benefit of mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating and private drainage. None of these services have been tested.

Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'E' on the Shropshire Council Register. Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.