Colebatch, Bishops Castle

Situated within approximately half an acre of beautifully maintained gardens and natural grounds, Meadow Brook is a delightful, detached 4-bedroom family home occupying a peaceful rural setting in the charming hamlet of Colebatch, just over a mile from the historic market town of Bishop's Castle.

Directions - From Bishops Castle proceed South on the A488 towards Clun for 1 mile into the village of Colebatch and Meadow Brook is found on the right-hand side immediately after the telephone kiosk and bear right at the shared entrance. What3Words - grumble.intensely.inherits

Situation - Colebatch is a small and highly desirable rural hamlet situated amidst some of South Shropshire's most beautiful countryside. The nearby market town of Bishop's Castle offers an excellent range of everyday amenities, including schools, independent shops, pubs, cafés, medical facilities and a dental practice. The larger towns of Shrewsbury to the north and Ludlow to the south are both within comfortable driving distance and provide a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and transport facilities.

Renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, South Shropshire is a haven for walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, with the surrounding hills, valleys and country lanes offering endless opportunities for exploration. Meadow Brook represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented family home with exceptional gardens and grounds in one of the county's most sought-after rural locations.

Description - Situated within approximately half an acre of beautifully maintained gardens and natural grounds, Meadow Brook is a delightful, detached family home occupying a peaceful rural setting in the charming hamlet of Colebatch, just over a mile from the historic market town of Bishop's Castle.

Approached via a sweeping driveway providing ample parking and access to the attached single garage, the property enjoys an exceptional degree of privacy, surrounded by mature trees and hedgerows. The grounds offer a wonderful balance of formal landscaped gardens and natural wildlife habitat, including extensive lawns, a tranquil pond, a small, wooded glade and the property's defining feature – a picturesque babbling brook that gently meanders through the grounds.

The house itself has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully improved by the current owners, creating a welcoming home that combines character, comfort and practicality. Accommodation begins with a spacious entrance hall leading into the impressive full-length living room. This cosy yet spacious reception room enjoys windows to two elevations, French doors opening onto the gardens, and a striking brick fireplace housing an Oil feed Bubble Stove.

The dining room overlooks the gardens and connects seamlessly to the well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room, which features a tiled floor, an extensive range of timber wall and base units, and windows overlooking both the front and rear gardens. A useful utility room provides additional storage and workspace, with direct access to the garage and rear garden. A guest cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the landing leads to the principal bedroom, which benefits from an en-suite shower room and attractive gable-end windows overlooking the wooded glade. There are three further bedrooms, all enjoying delightful countryside views, and which share a family bathroom incorporating both bath and separate shower facilities.

The gardens and grounds are undoubtedly among Meadow Brook's most outstanding features. Extending to around two-thirds of an acre, they have been carefully enhanced to provide a mixture of formal and informal outdoor spaces. Neatly tended lawns, mature planting, ample parking and complete privacy create a wonderful setting for family life and outdoor entertaining.

True to its name, Meadow Brook is blessed with a charming stream running through the property. Expertly managed and complemented by thoughtfully designed pond features, the brook flows through a delightful, wooded area where winding pathways and charming footbridges create an enchanting wildlife haven. From here, there are glimpses back towards the main gardens which are an oasis of calm and enjoy super views beyond to the rolling South Shropshire countryside providing a constant reminder of the exceptional setting.

Renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, South Shropshire is a haven for walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, with the surrounding hills, valleys and country lanes offering endless opportunities for exploration. Meadow Brook represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented family home with exceptional gardens and grounds in one of the county's most sought-after rural locations.

General Remarks -

Fixtures & Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Services - Mains water, and electricity are understood to be connected. Drainage is to a private treatment plant shared with one neighbour. Double glazing and oil central heating is installed supplemented by an Oil feed Bubble Stove. None of these services have been tested.

Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'E' on the Shropshire Council Register.

Viewing - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 33B Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5DA. TEL: