Burlton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4

A multi gabled timber framed house with a fascinating history dating from 1421 that has been exquisitely restored over the last fifteen years resulting in a country home of elegance and the upmost poise.

Burlton Hall is currently a cherished family home but has many incarnations throughout its history including time as a country house hotel. The future could offer many commercial possibilities including a wedding and events venue or other leisure use. This would be subject to the relevant planning consents being obtained.

Originally built on land, which during the reign of William the Conqueror was granted to the Abbey of St Peter and St Paul in Shrewsbury, Burlton Hall had a succession of both religious and aristocratic owners following the English civil war. Eventually the property came into the ownership of the Chambre-Vaughan family whose initials still remain on the gates today. In the late 1880's a dramatic architectural change took place resulting in the house we see today. Architecturally uniting Medieval and Victoriana this house tells many tales. The sale of Burlton Hall offers a new purchaser the exciting opportunity to live in splendid surroundings in a popular North Shropshire village. The atmospheric, gracious, elegant and well-appointed Grade II listed house has been renovated to the highest of standards. Careful consideration and immense attention to detail along with the use of high quality natural materials under the directive of local craftsman including Nick Over and Chris Ayres has resulted in a superb restoration.

The renovation and refurbishment includes a large family kitchen bespokely designed with oak cabinetry, feature pippy oak drawfronts, AGA and slate worktops. The bathrooms have been stylishly refitted and the restored windows are set amongst a plethora of exquisite period features that are both medieval, Victorian and reclaimed. These details include parquet flooring, ornate plaster cornices and ceiling roses, carved stone and wooden fireplaces, detailed architraves, important listed stained glass, panelled doors and two hand turned staircases. Of significance is the panelled entrance porch of reclaimed jigsaw carved panelling to both the walls and ceiling which reputedly dates from 1420 and forms an original part of the house. The carved boars head, seen over the entrance arch, is thematically repeated throughout Burlton Hall. This sensational and unusual entrance sets the tone of this incredible house.

Suitable for comfortable family life as well as entertaining on a grand scale, the light, gracious and vast internal accommodation is distinguished and sophisticated. With five principal reception rooms the ground floor is complimented by a part panelled parlour/sitting room and spacious back hallway from which the welcoming kitchen breakfast room leads. The comprehensively fitted boot room, utility, freezer room and two chamber cellar completes the ground and lower ground accommodation.

The superb staircase with feature lantern light rises to the large landing. Nine bedrooms, the principals with views across the parkland gardens, six bathrooms, one shower room and the first floor study completes the first floor accommodation. Bedrooms eight and nine could easily create a self contained flat ideal for staff/nanny/relative use.

Fixtures and fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as the kitchen table made by Chris Ayres, garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.

Agents note: Burlton Hall is Grade II listed and a comprehensive history of the house is available on request from the selling agent.

Situated in rural North Shropshire, Burlton Hall is located in the charming village of Burlton with its glorious views over unspoilt rolling countryside, popular public house and a thriving community. There is a well-regarded primary school in Cockshutt and secondary school in Baschurch, with both villages having post offices and village stores.

The area boasts excellent out riding and many wonderful walks, with easy access to a host of local bridleways and footpaths along with being a short distance from the well regarded "Lakeland" town of Ellesmere, in an area famous for its meres.

A wide range of amenities are available in the market town of Ellesmere with its supermarket, individual shops, The Lakeland School and Ellesmere College. The nearby county town of Shrewsbury offers an extensive range of recreational and educational facilities.

Schooling in the area is highly regarded both within the private and state sectors schools including Prestfelde, Packwood Haugh, Oswestry School, Shrewsbury School, Moreton Hall and Ellesmere College.

Commuting is also made easy, with the A5/ M54 linking with Telford and the M6 giving access to Birmingham and the West Midlands conurbation. From Shrewsbury the A5 also provides quick access to mid and north Wales and links with the A53 to the Potteries and the A49 to Chester and Manchester.

Rail services can be accessed at Yorton (2 miles) where there are services to Shrewsbury, Crewe, Manchester and Cardiff

Enchanting Burlton Hall is set within the heart of Burlton village in exceptional and established private parkland style gardens.

Leading from the lane via a cobbled deep splay electronic gates that incorporate period wrought iron gates open to a sweeping gravelled drive with turning circle and parking.

Mainly laid to lawn, gravelled paths lead throughout the garden to the well managed established woodland beyond. Charming paths weave amongst seasonal bluebells below a canopy of trees making the woodland and ideal place to walk with dogs. The formal borders have English cottage style planting with azaleas, alliums, roses and lilacs. There is an ancient mulberry tree, specimen pines and mature shrubs, complimented by a large paved terrace with wooden summer house ideal for al fresco living.

The Captain's Walk to the side of the house can be viewed from the kitchen and is planted with roses and herbs in an historic parterre style.

Set to the rear and side of the house the brick detailed outbuildings offer a superb opportunity for the future with an immense potential for a variety of uses, subject to planning. There is an idyllic two storey folly, a brick paved courtyard with the original farm bell along with the restored stable block now offering useful workshop, plant room, gym and barn.

Located at the far end of the garden accessed via gravelled drive is a contemporary barn ideal for storage or other use. There is the remains of a walled tennis court in this location. This area of the grounds has rural views across the Shropshire countryside and would make an ideal vegetable garden.

The overall acreage is 2.87.