5 bed detached house for sale

Betton Strange, Cross Houses, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5

Betton Grange is a handsome Grade ll listed property, dating back to the 17th Century and formerly the main farmhouse to the peaceful hamlet of Betton Strange. The beautifully proportioned rooms offer generous space and plenty of natural light, many with delightful views.

The entrance vestibule with bricked floor leads into the large sitting room with large Inglenook fireplace, housing a Stovax log burner. To the left is a well proportioned kitchen with bespoke units, a handsome Aga Range, large central island, integrated appliances and space for a breakfast table, creating a truly welcoming environment. The kitchen and breakfast area benefits from three windows providing plenty of natural light. To the right of the sitting room is a more informal family room leading onto the grand dining room, that is perfect for entertaining large gatherings of family and friends.

The dining room benefits from French doors which open out onto a terrace area offering magnificent, open and far-reaching countryside views, and additional outdoor seating areas to both sides of the house. Accessed from both the informal family room and kitchen / breakfast room, a large and light, two-part utility area extends across the rear of the property offering a pantry area and plenty of storage space and providing a garden room feel. A door leads out to the rear garden at one end and at the other, near the kitchen, a W.C., workshop and back staircase can be found. The cellar can be accessed through a trap door in the dining room.

A central staircase ascends to the first-floor accommodation where an extensive landing space leads onto five double bedrooms, all of which have delightful views over the gardens and grounds. These include a large principal bedroom, a guest suite with landing area and bathroom found to the rear of the house, and three further double bedrooms which serve from a large family bathroom. A further staircase leads up to four sizeable attic areas, all of which lend themselves to a variety of potential uses including bedrooms, music rooms, further studies or hobby rooms and storerooms.

Gardens, grounds and outbuildings
Betton Grange is surrounded by well-maintained gardens, and is primarily accessed via a pedestrian path that leads to a gravelled drive and a detached double garage with electric doors and two adjoined storage rooms. A shingled drive provides additional parking and vehicle access to the workshop in the house. Stocked borders with shrubs and herbaceous plants, along with perennial planting provides colour and interest for much of the year. Hard landscaping is provided in the form of paved terracing, which provides ample space for outside dining. There is a range of established fruit trees and planting, that collectively, provide an excellent level of privacy. In all, the grounds extend to approx. 0.62 acres.

Property Information
Agents Notes(s): Currently there is a lift situated in the dining room, providing direct and easy access between the ground floor and first floor / bedroom 3. This can be left in situ, or the current vendors will remove, and restore the house to the previous condition before occupancy.

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity and water supply.
Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
Water collection system.
Local Authority: Shropshire Council
Council Tax Band: G

Betton Grange is found only 3 miles south-east of the popular and historic county town of Shrewsbury. The beautiful surrounding countryside offers numerous picturesque walks and is within easy reach of Shrewsbury which provides a superb range of amenities including supermarkets, public houses, restaurants, regular markets, art galleries, libraries, and sports facilities.

Local Schooling includes Shrewsbury High School, and Shrewsbury School (Shrewsbury), William Brookes (Much Wenlock), Thomas Telford, as well as Old Hall School and Wrekin College (Wellington). Betton Grange is well placed for commuting to several business centres including Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford and the county town of Shrewsbury. The nearby M54 motorway provides further links to the Midlands, M6 and M6 toll road.
National rail links are found in Shrewsbury and Telford.

Directions (Postcode SY5 6HZ)
From Shrewsbury, take the A458 towards Much Wenlock, turning right, just after the A5 and signposted Acton Burnell and Pitchford, following this lane for a short while. Take the first right and upon entering the hamlet of Betton Strange, keep to the left and follow the lane towards the end, turning left into the second drive, just before the barns ahead.