5 bed detached house for sale

Walcot, Telford, Shropshire TF6

The Property
Mill House is a period family home offering almost 4,700 sq ft of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged predominantly over three floors. Configured to provide an elegant and practical living and entertaining environment maximising the stunning views, the generously-proportioned accommodation flows from welcoming reception and inner halls with useful storage and cloakroom. It comprises a 36ft part-beamed wooden-floored drawing and dining room with a contemporary inset fireplace and two large side bays, both with doors to the garden, and a sitting room with a feature open fireplace and double doors to a conservatory with a vaulted glazed roof, wooden flooring and French doors to the garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a vaulted dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and base units including a breakfast bar, complementary work surfaces, an Aga, modern integrated appliances and a walk-in pantry. The property also benefits from generous cellarage, suitable for numerous uses.

The first floor provides three double bedrooms, two with feature fireplaces and the third with fitted storage, along with a family bathroom with freestanding bath, shower enclosure and a separate WC. A separate staircase rises from the inner hall to a generous laundry room. The second floor houses a further double bedroom with feature fireplace and a principal bedroom with feature fireplace, two walk-in wardrobes, one with access to a store room, and an en suite bathroom with corner jacuzzi bath.

Outside
The property is approached via a long driveway that provides private parking near the house and stables and gives access to a detached garage with log store; a stable block with five loose boxes; feeding and tack rooms; hardstanding; a 48ft Shipham barn; and a two-storey workshop outbuilding. Planning permission has been granted for the conversion of the barns into additional residential accommodation. Planning reference: Twc/2015/0915

Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of the local planning authority.

The well-maintained, landscaped garden surrounding the property is mainly laid to lawn, bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds. It features a summer house with a decked terrace, and a raised paved terrace accessed from the drawing and dining rooms — ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining, while enjoying far-reaching views across the property’s stock-fenced paddocks, all-weather manège and surrounding countryside.

Location
Located in the sought-after village of Walcot, this home provides a serene retreat with easy access to Telford, Shrewsbury, and the wider Shropshire area. The village offers a peaceful rural atmosphere, with local amenities, schools, and transport links within easy reach.

The area is well-connected for commuters, with excellent road and rail links to nearby towns and cities. The local area has also been a significant draw for the owners. They describe the village as a welcoming, tight-knit farming community, with friendly neighbours who share the same appreciation for the peace and quiet that the area offers. Schools and sports centres are conveniently located nearby, further enhancing the home’s appeal to families seeking a balance of rural living and access to essential services.