Bomere Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4

Set in an elevated and very special setting, The Magnolias enjoys exceptional views and offers superb accommodation which is meticulously maintained and designed to offer a blend of open-plan living that is ideal for entertaining, whilst also providing quiet, private spaces for a growing, or extended family. Each room has been designed to offer maximum light and space using high quality materials and fittings. The house is heated via an underfloor system via an air source heat pump and the property is well insulated, helping it achieve an impressive EPC rating of C.

Upon entering, a bright, spacious central hallway leads off to rooms on both left and right with an equal balance. To the left, a bright Drawing Room, with double bi-folding doors, is centred around a log burner fireplace, leading into an impressive Dining Room with triple doors, similarly opening onto the ample paved terrace, and also benefiting from fantastic open views across the countryside towards Rodney's Pillar and beyond. Double oak doors open into the vast breakfast room / kitchen / sitting room, beautifully crafted with oak pillars and beams with a full height, vaulted ceiling, and mezzanine floor looking over. An electric Aga, double Bosch ovens with warming drawer, granite tops and two sinks lend this kitchen, with its open entertaining areas to being a fantastically versatile and convivial space. A sitting room, with second log burner and triple full length bifold doors opening onto the continuing patio area which wraps around the house, provides the most wonderful views and sunshine all day long, and into the evening. A pantry, utility room, W.C. and plant room complete this wing of The Magnolias.

The connecting hall running alongside all rooms leads back towards the hallway, where another light filled sitting room is found to the right, plus two further rooms off which could easily be converted into a dressing room, and the second room, a bathroom, having plumbing installed; this area would make a perfect ancillary and private suite for guests, or family members.
Ascending onto the open landing, the flow of rooms continues both left and right, offering 4 individual suites made up of bright bedrooms, each with private dressing room, bathroom and open views onto the gardens and towards the Shropshire and Welsh Hills. Another sitting room looks over the breakfast room / kitchen / sitting room below and is filled with natural light and again, is ideal for a modern family providing plenty of open space and natural light, yet achieving privacy alongside.

Gardens and Grounds
The Magnolias sits centrally in a wonderful plot encased within a natural boundary of established hedging and is approached via a sweeping driveway which wends its way along one side of the fantastically landscaped gardens. To the left is a large orchard boasting a variety of fruit trees and a brick out building. This area could easily be converted into a large paddock for equine facilities. The drive ascends to a large shingled parking area housing a triple garage with room above and separate WC, making it suitable for use as a home office if required. There is also a covered log store at the rear of the garage The gardens are spectacular, beautifully designed and planted to form areas of interest within the grounds. The impressive south facing terrace, perfect for entertaining and capturing the distant views, wraps the main elevations of the house with wonderful vistas over the gardens and countryside. Well stocked herbaceous borders, box hedging and feature trees are set within sweeping lawns and framed by mature Magnolia Trees for year round interest, with a further lower terrace creating a perfect setting for private sitting and overseeing the two pond areas. In all, this former garden, designed and home to the renowned master gardener, Percy Thrower, offers 1.5 acres of beautiful and serene gardens.

Merrington is a small village, surrounded by farmland, and situated close to the larger village of Bomere Heath and lying in the parish of Pimhill. The popular pub, The Red Lion, and the village hall are hosts to many communal events including an annual fete, gardening and history societies.

Directions – SY4 3QJ
From Shrewsbury, head north towards Ellesmere, taking the 1st exit at the Ellesmere Road roundabout onto Shrewsbury Road and continuing for approx.1.2 miles, turning right and proceeding further until The Magnolias can be seen in an elevated position to the right. The drive is situated to the left of the property within boxed hedging.