Main Road, Dorrington, SY5

Applications by EMAIL only - **AVAILABLE Mid-OCTOBER** PETS CONSIDERED - Substantial 18th Century character property crammed with original features, beautifully refurbished and modernised - four double bedrooms, four receptions, magnificent kitchen/diner, wine cellar, delightfully located between medieval Shrewsbury and the glorious Shropshire Hills (area of outstanding natural beauty AONB)

NOTE: IMPORTANT - This property is on the market for sale. A minimum 6 months fixed term let is offered, but notice could be served at any point thereafter. Sales viewings must be permitted. Thank you.


A substantial, 18th century character property comprising 4 double bedrooms, 4 receptions, and several other rooms including cellars, boot room and convertible attic all of which oozing contemporary style. The Black Lion is superbly located - 6 miles to Shrewsbury and close to Church Stretton and foodie Ludlow, with a wonderful, high class local butcher and outstanding bar restaurant on the door step.

The Black Lion is a substantial Grade II listed property with origins dating back to the 1720s. Traditionally constructed and providing spacious accommodation extending over three floors with two separate cellars in addition, as well as two original attic spaces

The property comes with many interesting original features including exposed beams, quarry tiles, original floor boards, fireplaces, curved wooden staircases and sash windows. 

Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway - Two Large Receptions - Large Corner Boot Room - Downstairs WC - Two Cellars (perfect for wine storage) - Boiler Room - Storage Room

First Floor: Small Staircase from the Ground Floor - Outstanding Modern Fully Fitted Kitchen/ Diner - Spacious Lounge - Conservatory

Second Floor: Two Double Bedrooms - Master Bedroom with En-suite - Bathroom - Large Easily Accessible Attic Rooms

Private Rear Garden - Driveway Parking

Additional Information:

The property further benefits from a new gas central heating system with combi-boiler. A full Electrical Condition Report is available (all modern electrics), as well as a very recent Gas Safety Certificate. Almost all of the house has been refurbished and tastefully, imaginatively redecorated over the past two years. The current owner has used all her artistic skills and integrity in creating a wonderful, warm and invigorating living space. The garden lies to the rear of the house and approached from doors leading from the first floor. There is a separate access from the ground floor level and also pedestrian access from the rear of the garden to the car parking space and side road. The gardens have an easterly and southerly aspect, enclosed with wooden fencing and established large boundary trees and shrubs.

Dorrington is 7 miles from beautiful Church Stretton which lies amidst the South Shropshire Hills midway between Shrewsbury and Ludlow. It can claim to be one of the most beautifully situated towns in England and attracts walkers and country lovers from all over the UK. It is a really thriving community with societies, clubs, public houses and restaurants.

The nearby M54 gives easy access to the West Midlands, Birmingham and the wider motorway network.


Outside The Property

- There is off street parking to the side and rear of the property. There are steps up from the yard to the attractive rear gardens. with lawn, patio and flower borders.

Additional Information - The Council Tax Band is Band A

Application: To apply you will be required to fill out an application form per adult and provide us with two forms of ID (one photographic).

There are no set up administration fees. However, you will be required to submit a refundable holding deposit to reserve the property. This is capped at one week’s rent.

The first month’s rent and deposit of five weeks of rent equivalent is payable in advance prior to the move in date. All payments must be in cleared funds.

Company Lets: Fees apply

Pets will be considered for this property.

Insurance: The Landlord maintains insurance cover for the buildings and any contents specified within the inventory. However, you must insure your own possessions and if you cause any damage to any items belonging to the Landlord these will be charged to you. If you would like us to organise you with an insurance quote, please ask us for details

We are proud to have Client Money Protection in place which is administered by Propertymark.

We are a member of a redress scheme administered by the Property Ombudsman.

EPC rating: Exempt.