Beech House, Wolverhampton Road, Shifnal

Set back beyond a sweeping driveway and positioned on the edge of historic Shifnal, Beech House is a grand and beautifully maintained period residence combining timeless Georgian elegance with impressive modern comforts * This magnificent 6-bedroom detached country residence stands proudly within its own plot and offers over 6,400 sq.ft. including outbuildings * Elegant period architecture with high ceilings and generous proportions throughout * Situated in a prime Shifnal position with excellent transport links * Porch * Impressive Reception Hall with Morso woodburner * Dining room with original panelling and feature windows * Drawing room with Charnwood woodburner * Study/Home office * Internal hall * Kitchen/breakfast room with Aga * Inner hallway * Pantry * Utility * Cloakroom * Landing * Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom * Five further double bedrooms * Family bathroom * Additional bathroom * First floor WC * Extensive cellar storage rooms * Detached garage and large outbuilding complex * Private gated driveway with ample parking * Landscaped gardens and hard-landscaped courtyard with a sheltered south-west facing terrace * Mature vegetable and fruit garden with greenhouse * Well maintained tennis court, astroturf surface * Approximately 3.44-acre plot *

The accommodation is thoughtfully laid out, including an extensive cellar and generous loft storage, all situated within a secure and substantial plot. With ample internal space and a flexible layout, the property lends itself perfectly to the creation of an integrated annex — ideal for extended family or guests.

Internally, the property boasts a wealth of formal and informal living space, with elegant reception rooms and a bright, spacious kitchen/breakfast room benefiting from feature aga, built-in Neff hob, oven, fridge, and Bosch dishwasher. Ideal for family life and entertaining. Original fireplaces, high skirting boards, decorative coving, and large sash windows all add to the grandeur of this distinctive home. Upstairs, the principal suite includes an en suite bathroom, while five further double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, an additional bathroom, and a separate WC.

The gardens are mature and private, with both lawned and hard-landscaped areas offering a variety of outdoor seating and entertaining zones. An impressive period red brick barn (with conversion potential). A range of outbuildings provides excellent additional storage or conversion potential.

Shifnal is a well-regarded Shropshire market town offering a charming blend of rural atmosphere and modern convenience. The town provides a wide selection of independent shops, restaurants, cafés, and essential services, alongside a thriving community spirit. Excellent schooling is available locally, including Idsall Secondary School and nearby preparatory options such as Birchfield School in Albrighton and St. Dominic’s in Brewood. The town is served by a railway station with direct links to Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and Shrewsbury, and is ideally placed for access to the M54 at Junctions 3 and 4, offering easy commuting to the wider West Midlands and beyond.

Interested parties should note that Beech House and the land surrounding it was identified in the draft Shropshire Local Plan as a housing allocation. “Land adjoining Beech House between A464 and Park Lane, Shifnal (SHF015 & SHF029).” The site was proposed for a broad range of housing types.  Beech House itself was to be retained and integrated into the wider development.  Access to the scheme was to come in off the A464.Although Shropshire Council are expected to withdraw their Local Plan the principle of redevelopment has clearly been established on the site which will may give a purchaser the opportunity to exploit this potential if they choose to do so.Significant technical work has been undertaken to promote the site for redevelopment which can be made available to interested parties.