Weston Rhyn, SY10 7LB

Offered with no upward chain! A handsome Victorian country house with superb leisure facilities, versatile outbuildings and extensive grounds found in an idyllic private location.

Situation - Weston Lodge is situated overlooking picturesque open countryside on the edge of the attractive village of Weston Rhyn.

Weston Rhyn has excellent day-to-day amenities, including a primary school.

The heart of the village is at the Lodge Roundabout where the Church, Village Hall, Local Shop and Local Hairdresser are all to be found, within walking distance of Weston Lodge itself.

Nearby Oswestry has an excellent range of local shopping, recreational and education facilities, including the well reputed Oswestry School.

There are excellent state and private schools nearby including Moreton Hall, Packwood Haugh, Ellesmere College, Oswestry School and Selattyn Primary.

Railway stations in Chirk and Gobowen, provide access to London via Crewe or Shrewsbury.

The nearby A5/M54 provides access to Birmingham, Chester and the Midlands, along with regional airports at Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool Description - Weston Lodge is a handsome Victorian country house, originally built in the 1880s for a military officer.

It enjoys an elevated position overlooking picturesque Shropshire countryside on the edge of the popular village of Weston Rhyn.

The property combines elegant proportions and period detail with a rare lifestyle opportunity, offering over 7,500 sq ft of accommodation set within approximately 3.9 acres of landscaped grounds.

Approached through an impressive gated entrance and a tree-lined driveway, the property makes an immediate impression.

The central entrance vestibule leads into an architecturally bold reception hall with high ceilings, decorative cornicing, and a striking central staircase—offering a grand but welcoming first impression.

From here, the drawing room and sitting room provide refined reception spaces, each with feature fireplaces and large sash windows that flood the rooms with natural light.

These elegant rooms are ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or formal gatherings.

The spacious dining room links through to a bright garden room glazed on three sides, creating a flexible and sociable space with French doors leading to the terrace and barbecue area.

The kitchen is well fitted with a combination of traditional and modern units, complete with an oil-fired Aga, electric ovens, and ample workspace.

A breakfast bar provides a casual dining option, with views extending towards the tennis court and lake, making this the true heart of the home.

Adjoining the main house is the leisure wing, a standout feature that includes an indoor heated swimming pool measuring 11m by 5m with a constant depth of 4ft.

This space also includes a gym area, changing room, sauna, WC, shower, games room, and music room, making it ideal for family life, wellness, and recreation.

With its own stairway to two bedrooms and a shower room above, this wing could easily be adapted into a self-contained two-bedroom annexe with a kitchen and bathroom—perfect for multigenerational living, guest accommodation, or as a holiday let, subject to planning.

The first floor of the main house comprises the principal bedroom suite and five further well-proportioned bedrooms.

The principal bedroom offers stunning views over the gardens and Welsh hills and features excellent ceiling height and privacy.

The remaining bedrooms are bright and versatile, well-suited for family use, guests, or home offices.

A large family bathroom with spa bath, separate shower, and twin sinks serves several of the bedrooms, while additional shower rooms and WCs provide flexibility.

Externally, the grounds are equally impressive.

To one side of the drive is a pasture paddock and small lake, while the opposite side opens to mature gardens laid to lawn with a range of specimen trees and shrubs.

The gardens extend to a full-size tennis court and are overlooked by a log-burning summerhouse with solar lighting.

A collection of outbuildings includes garages, a workshop, a garden store, and a large detached studio that could be used as a home office or converted for ancillary accommodation.

There are also two wooden stables and a turnout area, making the property particularly well-suited for equestrian buyers.

Weston Lodge offers enormous flexibility, lifestyle appeal, and privacy, while remaining practical for modern family living.

There is clear potential to modernise the kitchen and further personalise the accommodation over time.

The property is also well-suited for use as a high-end holiday business, subject to planning, with the layout naturally lending itself to multi-use accommodation.

Property - Built in the 1860’s for a military officer, the property has an excellent flow of rooms, all with elegant proportions and period features.

Weston Lodge is balanced by extensive leisure facilities and adaptable outbuildings, surrounded by 3.9 acres of grounds.

An entrance vestibule leads into an impressive reception hall which exhibits decorative cornicing, and an architecturally bold central staircase.

The adjacent drawing room, dining room and sitting room each have beautiful open fireplaces and views over the landscaped grounds.

These rooms are filled with natural light, given via their large sash windows.

Kitchen & Garden Room - The kitchen is well fitted with a range of units and cupboards along with both electric ovens and hob, as well as an oil-fired Aga.

A central island provides both workspace and a breakfast bar. The adjacent garden room offers a wonderful area for informal dining with views toward the tennis court and lake.

Leisure Complex - The leisure complex features a heated indoor swimming pool, gym area, changing room, shower room, WC and sauna.

The pool itself is accessed from the main hallway and has been built with a constant depth of 4 feet for safety.

Two pairs of French doors open from the pool room directly onto a terrace and barbecue area, offering seamless integration with the outdoor space.

There is also a games room and a music room, from which stairs lead to two first-floor back bedrooms and a shower room. These areas could form a separate living space from the main house if required.

In addition, the pool and gym together could easily be converted to substantial ancillary accommodation consisting of two bedrooms, a sitting area, and separate kitchen and bathroom areas.

There is already separate external access in place should this be required.

Gardens & Grounds - The property is approached through impressive entrance gates with automatic controls and continues down the tree lined drive towards the house.

On one side of the drive is a pasture paddock and a small turn-out area adjacent to two wooden stables.

On the opposite side are beautiful mature gardens, largely laid to lawn with specimen plants, shrubs, and trees.

The lake gives a magnificent central focal point and is overlooked by a summerhouse with a log burner and solar electric lighting.

Near to the house are a range of outbuildings, including garages, a garden store and workshop.

There is also a lovely large studio which could serve several purposes, including ancillary accommodation and a sizeable home office.

The gardens extend further towards a tennis court and enjoy fine, far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. General Remarks - Fixtures And Fittings - The fitted carpets as laid.

Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale. Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Council Tax - The property is currently banded in Council Tax Band F. Services - Mains electricity, mains drainage, and mains water. Oil-fired central heating.

Directions - From Shrewsbury, travel north on the A5 until you reach the Gledrid roundabout. At this roundabout, take the first exit signposted Weston Rhyn.

Continue along Station Road and pass through the village. At the mini roundabout adjacent to The Lodge Public House continue straight, passing the church on your left-hand side.

After a short distance, the gated entrance for Weston Lodge will be found on your left-hand side. Viewings - Via the Agents, Halls, 20 Church Street, Oswestry, SY11 2SP - .

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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.