Great Hales Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 1JN

Steeped in local history and rich in architectural charm, Rylands House offers buyers the opportunity to acquire not simply a home, but a significant piece of Market Drayton’s heritage.

A Home of Substance & Style
Believed to date from the early eighteenth century, with later Georgian refinements, Rylands House is an impressive example of classic period architecture. Behind its attractive façade lies a home of immense warmth and personality, where tall ceilings, large sash-style windows and elegant room proportions create a wonderful sense of light and volume throughout.

The house has evolved gracefully over the centuries, resulting in accommodation that is both versatile and highly liveable. Formal reception rooms, generous bedrooms and charming ancillary spaces combine to create a home equally suited to family life, entertaining, creative pursuits or multi-generational living.
Throughout, buyers will appreciate the craftsmanship and detail so often absent from modern homes – from original architectural features to the pleasing symmetry and flow that define Georgian design.

Wonderful Living Space
The principal reception rooms are particularly appealing, offering characterful yet practical areas in which to relax, host guests or simply enjoy day-to-day living. Large windows draw in natural light and frame delightful outlooks across the town and surrounding landscape.
The kitchen and family spaces provide an inviting heart to the home, while the upper floors continue the sense of scale and elegance with a selection of well-proportioned bedrooms and flexible rooms suitable for dressing rooms, studies or hobbies.

Whether used as a substantial family home or an inspiring town residence for those seeking space and individuality, Rylands House adapts effortlessly to changing needs.

Extensive Cellar & Workshop Potential
A standout feature of the property is its superb cellar level – a highly usable and atmospheric space that offers excellent storage and enormous potential.
Historically used as a creative studio by acclaimed ceramic sculptor Gordon Baldwin OBE, the cellar provides a rare opportunity for buyers seeking workshop space, studio accommodation, wine storage, fitness areas or simply invaluable practical storage seldom found in homes of this type.

Artistic Heritage
Rylands House was the long-time home of the celebrated artist and ceramic sculptor Gordon Baldwin OBE, regarded as one of Britain’s most important ceramic artists of the last seventy years. He is said to have created some of his finest work here, while the house also accommodated a top-floor painting studio for artist Nancy Baldwin.
The generous wall space, lofty rooms and abundance of natural light made Rylands House an ideal creative environment – qualities that continue to define the property today.

Gardens, Parking & Position
Externally, the property enjoys the invaluable benefit of off-street parking and driveway access – a rare and highly sought-after feature for such a central period home.
Its elevated setting affords extensive views, adding another dimension to the lifestyle on offer. The gardens and outside areas complement the house beautifully, providing space to enjoy the setting while remaining within easy reach of amenities.
Market Drayton town centre is just a short distance away, placing shops, cafés, schools and everyday conveniences close at hand, while excellent road links make the property well placed for commuting across Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire.

A Rare Opportunity
Homes of this calibre and individuality rarely become available. Rylands House offers timeless architecture, rich history, practical modern advantages and genuine lifestyle appeal in equal measure.
For purchasers seeking something beyond the ordinary – a home with presence, soul and lasting significance – Rylands House is an outstanding opportunity.

Services, Utilities & Property Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax band: E
Local Authority: Shropshire Council
EPC: Band C / Exempt Grade II Listed
Property construction : Standard Brick and Tile
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Drainage & Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Gas
Broadband: FTTC / Standard Fibre Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider.
Mobile signal/coverage: 5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider.
Parking: Secure off street parking
Total Internal Floor Area Sq.Ft: 4394