Stretton Westwood, Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Westwood House, originally a farm workers cottage has evolved over three decades to a home that now offers a lifestyle with endless opportunity.

The front door opens into the reception hall with full height picture window. You are immediately hit by the beautiful craftmanship and balance of old and new, which flows throughout this unique home.

The reception rooms cover everyone’s tastes from the magnificent drawing/garden room which is a wonderful room for family and entertaining, this impressive space has a vaulted ceiling with attractive fireplace, log burner and bi-fold doors giving a contemporary style throughout. The inner hall also leads to the smaller, more intimate family room with log burner and an abundance of characterful oak beams.

Next to the family room is a further reception room currently used as a study. Leading through to the kitchen is a separate dining room with exposed beams and an attractive parquet flooring.

The spacious farmhouse kitchen is a beautiful room with quarry tiles, granite worktops and a range of Neff appliances, exposed beams and stunning views of the garden and surrounding countryside, another wonderful entertaining space. There is a utility off the kitchen with Belfast sink, quarry tiles, WC and boot room.

The first floor benefits from a full height feature window and an attractive open stone wall. There are four bedrooms, the principal suite comes with an ensuite bathroom. Three further bedrooms all benefitting from beautiful countryside views. Family bathroom with separate shower and attractive freestanding egg shaped bath.

Westwood Lodge and the Studio Apartment are an exciting opportunity to generate a regular lucrative income bringing in excess of £160,000 a year, this is based on it being currently let at weekends only.

Running this holiday let business is not only a great lifestyle but comes with the benefits of a strong income and the freedom to run a business from home in the beautiful Shropshire countryside.

Westwood Lodge.

A spectacular detached timber framed luxury lodge which is situated 2 miles from the beautiful medieval town of Much Wenlock. This attractive holiday home goes above and beyond to offer a memorable stay.

The accommodation is spread over 2000sq ft offering 8 bedrooms (sleeps 16), 7 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, sitting/games area, private garden, hot tub, barbeque area, pony stable and parking.

With its tranquil remote location you will be blown away by the breathtaking countryside views with the benefit of being close to Much Wenlock and other nearby towns such as Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Ironbridge.

Studio Apartment

Positioned above the detached double garage is a one bedroomed self contained apartment with the benefit of a private garden, terrace and countryside views. The accommodation sleeps 2 guests with the option to link to the main lodge via a gated garden access.

For further information on this lucrative holiday let business please follow the below link:

The proposal: This application for planning 22/03529/FUL has been granted for the erection of 2 dwellings to be used for holiday let purposes on land (rough grassland) adjacent the existing holiday letting units and building complex. Drawings are to the right on this page.

Outside

Approached via an electric gated entrance is a long sweeping drive leading to ample parking for multiples vehicles with access to the double garage and workshop.

The wonderful gardens have been professionally designed offering a southerly aspect to compliment the picturesque countryside. The garden includes a decked area, patio with summer house, barbeque area with pizza oven and chiminea all perfect for alfresco dining.

There are a number of structures within the grounds including a double garage, laundry room, large workshop, kennels, chicken pens and a large garden store.

The gardens and the grounds extend to around 4 acres including the paddock with secured planning permission for two holiday let dwellings. Please refer to agents notes on the last page of the brochure.
Directions
The Westwood House estate is positioned in the idyllic rural hamlet of Stretton Westwood, just off the Wenlock Edge. The area is renowned for its outdoor pursuits, superb hiking including the Jack Mytton Way and nearby Shropshire Hills.

The nearby town of Much Wenlock offers a selection of facilities including local independent shops, public houses, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Much Wenlock is a stunningly beautiful medieval town and played a major part in the 19th century revival of the Olympic Games. It is the home town of Dr William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian Society.

There are an excellent selection of state and private schools covering primary and secondary education. Much Wenlock primary school, William Brookes secondary school, Church Preen, Barrow, Brockton, Prestfield, Birchfield, Packwood, Shrewsbury High, Wrekin College, Newport and Wolverhampton grammar schools. The road network offers good access to the A5, M54 and the national motorway network. Train stations are found at Telford and Shrewsbury with regular services taking you into the centre of Birmingham and London.