Bryn, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9

A beautiful Grade-II country house with a superb cottage in 18.8 acres of idyllic grounds with exceptional far reaching views.

The Property
Bryn House is a magnificent period property boasting superb proportions with beautiful gardens and grounds extending to 18.8 acres in an idyllic setting. The property originally dates back to 14th century and has been sympathetically restored and extended over the years to create a wonderful home.

Upon entering the property there is a grand reception hall with flagstones leading to the main reception rooms and with a beautiful wooden staircase. The ground floor accommodation comprises: a superb light filled sitting room with an intricate fireplace housing a wood burning stove. The sitting room is double aspect and has French doors accessing the superb terrace and beautiful gardens beyond. The dining room enjoys a wonderful large bay window enjoying views over the gardens and also houses a wood burning stove. The drawing room is particularly special and boasts tremendous proportions. The room offers many wonderful features including beautiful parquet flooring, wooden panelled walls with integrated bookcases and two large bay windows enjoying the views. The kitchen/breakfast room is vaulted with exposed beams and is fully fitted with bespoke units and appliances including an electric AGA, a dishwasher, a wine cooler and a double Belfast sink. There are original bread ovens adding character to the room. Adjacent, there is the useful utility room which has further units providing storage and space/plumbing for washing facilities. There is also a pantry and a cloakroom WC.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom boasts superb proportions and has bay windows offering excellent views over the grounds and surrounding countryside. There are three further double bedrooms. There is a family bathroom with a free-standing roll top bath and a separate modern shower room. On the second floor, there are two further double bedrooms, a study/sitting room and a modern shower room.

Outside
The property benefits from extensive gardens and grounds extending to 18.8 acres in total. The gardens are particularly beautiful and are mainly laid to lawn with some exceptionally well stocked borders and shrubs throughout. There is an idyllic pond with seating around to take in the exceptional views. The terrace area is wonderful and provide space for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. There is ample parking on the extensive gravelled area to the front of the properties.

There is a path leading to 6 acres of beautiful woodland with a stream, the woodland provides wood for the log burners. There are further pasture paddocks ideal for grazing and there is a paddock on the other side of the road which has a historic Bothy.

Bryn Cottage & Outbuildings
The property benefits from a superb self contained Grade-II listed Cottage which has been renovated to a wonderful standard. The ground floor comprises a light filled kitchen/breakfast room that is fitted with units and appliances, the sitting room which has a fireplace with a wood burning stove, a dining room and a WC.

On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The cottage provides a range of possibilities including holiday letting or AST’s.

Adjacent to the cottage is a superb large store.

Within the grounds, there are superb stables comprising four bays. There is a further large outbuilding providing ample storage.

Directions: From Bishops Castle, head on the A488 to Acton, continue for a mile and turn right signposted for Bryn. Proceed up the bank for 1 mile and turn left at the junction. The entrance to Bryn House can be found on the left.

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Local Authority: Shropshire Council.

Services: Mains electricity. Private water supply via borehole and well for the garden. Private drainage via septic tank. Oil fired central heating. A landscaped solar PV array set away from house at the bottom of garden. The electricity generated by the PV system supplies the house and provides income.

Council Tax: Band G.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves,
easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.

Agents Notes: Please note there are some public footpaths over the land, please refer to the land plan or the agent for information on these.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents.