Brockton, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11

A beautiful country house sitting in 4.5 acres of idyllic gardens and grounds with outbuildings and a cottage.

Brockton Court is a majestic Grade-II listed former Court House dating back to 1574 with later additions including 1678 etched in stone at the front of the house. On entering through the gates, you are greeted with an overwhelming sense of space with large gardens and a sweeping driveway leading to the property’s imposing frontage.

There is a stone porch to the front entering into a entrance hall. The drawing room is found to the right with a feature fireplace with open fire, high ceilings and a wealth of character throughout. Steps lead to the magnificent conservatory with hand painted tiles by David Franklin of Amabis. There is a circular seating area and French doors leading on to a terraced area with steps leading to the lawn. The Sitting room to the left has a brick fireplace with wooden mantel with Clearview stove. Beams to the ceiling. There is a door off the hall to the cellar.
A cloakroom with Belfast sink, plumbing for a washing machine, WC and sink.

The grand Dining room has painted beams to the ceiling, large bay windows with French door leading to the front lawn. The play room has an electric fire with wooden surround, with desk and bookshelves.

The large kitchen has a range of wooden base and wall units, a lilac Electric Aga, 4 inset ovens and plumbing for a dishwasher. There is a cream sink with stainless steel mixer tap over. Space for dining with French doors leading onto the terrace.

The boiler room has an area for drying, the oil boiler, storage units and 2 external doors leading to the coach house and workshops.

There is a lovely light and airy artist studio with 2 rooms with a very large storage area and cupboards.

On the first floor there are 5 very large bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom, with bath, WC and hand wash basin. There is a large bathroom with bath, large walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin.

On the second floor are 3 attic rooms which have previously been used by the Nanny as living accommodation with a sitting room and bedroom. These rooms could easily be secondary bedrooms.

Outside
On the front lawn it has been said that the there is one of the oldest surviving cedar of Lebanon trees in the country. The rear grounds include a a swimming pool built in 1959 and a small orchard. There is a tennis court and hut. A range of well stocked herbaceous borders and shrubbery throughout, the garden is immaculately landscaped. There is a workshop. Situated in the garden are arboretum-handkerchiefs, Tulip tree, stream, pond, Potting shed, Rose arbor, walled garden and kitchen garden. In total about 2.25 acres.

Outbuildings
To the rear of the house, with its own separate entrance, are a fine range of outbuildings including: Brick built stables, Coach house, large wood store, lean-to wood store, dog kennels and two stables.

Lot 2 - Development opportunity
To the north of the house are a huge range of outbuildings previously used for agricultural purposes. These outbuildings provide a range of possibilities and a Pre-App has taken place with the Council who have indicated that they will look favourable at the conversion of one of the larger barns for residential purposes. In all about 2 acres.

Lot 3 - Brockton Court Cottage
Brockton Court Cottage is a brick-built cottage offering a kitchen, sitting/dining room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The property comes on a sizeable plot extending to around 0.23 of an acre. The property does require modernisation throughout but offers great potential.

Situation
Set within beautifully landscaped grounds, Brockton Court is situated just five miles to the south east of Telford and about 8 miles north east of Bridgnorth, making it within easy commuting distance of Telford and the wider West Midlands conurbation. The M54 Junction 4 is just under five miles away which gives access to the M6 and wider Motorway network. The historic market town of Shifnal is located under four miles away and has a variety of restaurants, pubs, shops and amenities including a train station with links to both Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury.

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Local Authority: Shropshire Council.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage - please note the septic tank does NOT comply with the modern regulations.

Flood Risk: Very Low (ref: gov.uk)

Council Tax: Brockton Court: H
Brockton Court Cottage: D

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.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents.