House for sale in Shropshire, TF6 6ET

Mileage

Shrewsbury: 20 miles,Telford: 6 miles, Birmingham: 44 miles

Description

The Eyton family have been based at Eyton upon theWeald Moors since very early times and they held the manor until 1962. The Pantoff family,who married in to the Eyton family came over with William the Conqueror. Lewis Eyton held the manor in 1506. Sir Thomas Eyton had to forfeit much of his estate,which was vast at the time, as a result of his participation in the CivicWar, his fine amounted to £967.

There are two Eyton's of note. T.C. Eyton, a friend of Charles Darwin,wrote 'Rarer British Birds' published 1836. He corresponded regularly with Darwin, also a Shropshire man, but did not accept Darwin's views and was not amused when Darwin used some of Eyton's observations in support of Darwin's own theorem. His cousin Rev.Robert William Eyton,was the author of Antiquities of Shropshire, the authoritative history of Shropshire.

Eyton Hall is a supremely elegant Regency country house standing in a glorious private setting with views across its own beautiful parkland. The house has the further benefit of mature part wooded gardens and grounds and a range of versatile outbuildings.

While a house has stood on the site for many centuries, the one that stands here today is an impressive Grade II listed Regency property noted for its exceptionally fine architecture. The stuccoed front façade is symmetrical with a stunning colonnaded elevation and pediment with the Eyton Coat of Arms above. Internally, Eyton Hall has been sympathetically and extensively restored highlighting the exceptional Georgian features with contemporary amenities to combine gracious, but comfortable living space for every day living and large scale entertaining.

The front door opens to an awe inspiring hallway with an unusual vaulted ceiling with pillared supports and a Minton tiled floor.This opens to a wide central hallway off which are well balanced rooms with high moulded ceilings, deep sash windows and stunning fireplaces. The drawing room is of particular note with its Italian marble fireplace and wide bay of windows,while the luxurious kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted by Christians of Nantwich and has a four door AGA range and French windows opening to the wide south facing terrace for outdoor dining and entertaining. The dining room is a lovely room with a polished wood floor, a statuary marble fireplace, an arched display recess and French windows to the terrace.A sweeping staircase leads to a wide, well lit landing. The bedrooms are all delightfully presented and the family bathroom,master bedroom, en suite dressing room and bathroom have been strikingly fitted by Christians of Nantwich. All the principal bedrooms enjoy the stunning parkland views to the south. At present the bedroom connecting to the East end of the house has been adapted to a spacious study, but also has a reinforced floor as it was formerly a billiard room.

To the East end of the house is a separate access opening to a back hall off which are the secondary kitchen, laundry room and pretty sitting room which can also be accessed from the dining room. A back stair case leads up to an attractive bedroom and beautifully fitted en suite bathroom and further bedroom. At present this is incorporated into the main living space of the house, but could be adapted to provide secondary accommodation if required.

Outbuildings
To the rear of the house is a range of traditional outbuildings including the former coach house, now a double garage with loft space above and a traditional barn with the original loose boxes. There is potential to adapt a courtyard area into a range of stables if required.

Gardens, Grounds and Land
To the front of the house is a wide paved south facing terrace with views across sweeping lawns flanked by rhododendron and woodland, over the ha ha to the parkland beyond. The woodland has wonderful walkways, a feature pool and boasts a number of specimen trees planted in the Victorian pleasure garden era. These include 4 outstanding wellingtonias, beech, oak and maple. Planted for all year colour and interest the garden is of particular note in the spring when the woodland floor is covered with banks of snowdrops and daffodils to be followed by bluebells.The parkland extends to approximately 13 acres of grazing with woodland to the far end and bounded by ox bow lake to one side.

The Lodge Cottage
Nestled within a corner of the woodland tucked away from view of the main house is the former Lodge Cottage, now a derelict shell. Planning permission has been obtained to restore the property to an enchanting one bedroom property if required


The Coach House
Situated to the left of the entrance with a separate driveway is the former Coach house, now a derelict shell. Planning permission has been obtained to restore the property to a substantial four bedroom property if required.

AGENTS NOTE: We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is related to an employee of Savills

Situation

Eyton Hall is a superbly located country house which benefits from the privacy afforded by its beautiful wooded grounds and parkland, while having an ease of access to the motorway network and a nearby direct rail service to Birmingham and London which can be reached in just under 1hour 20 from Stafford.Manchester and Liverpool are also easily accessible.

Eyton-upon-the-Weald-Moors is a small rural village which now consists of a primarily farming based community, historic church and a village hall. Surrounded by Shropshire countryside, the house is within 3 miles of the nearest supermarket, hospital and other excellent amenities.Telford and the nearby market town of Newport provide further amenities including numerous specialist shops and a largeWaitrose store. The county town of Shrewsbury is also easily accessible as are a number of Midland business centres for daily commuting.

There are excellent schools in the area both within the state and independent sectors. Of particular note are ThomasTelford,Adams Grammar and the High School in Newport,Wrekin College, Shrewsbury High and Shrewsbury School.. Prep schools include Birchfield, Prestfelde and Castle House. Leisure and sporting facilities include Hawkstone and Shifnal golf courses and racing at Wolverhampton and Ludlow. Ludlow is also renowned for its interesting shopping, numerous events and excellent restaurants.

Directions

Via the motorway network (M6), take Junction 10a onto the M54. Leave at Junction 6 and at the roundabout take the third exit heading North and following signs forWhitchurch. At the Shawbirch Roundabout, take the A442 toWhitchurch. After approximately half a mile turn right signposted Eyton. Continue for approximately half a mile and the discreet driveway will be found on the right just before theVillage Hall.