English Frankton, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12

Elegant barn living with contemporary comfort in a peaceful courtyard setting.

Description

A beautifully presented and thoughtfully converted barn, White Mere forms part of an exclusive courtyard development of just six individual properties, offering a rare combination of character, contemporary comforts and tranquil rural living.

Positioned within a charming courtyard setting, the property enjoys access to a lawned garden area, seamlessly connected to the house via the kitchen, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Internally, White Mere is finished to an excellent standard, blending traditional architectural features with modern, high-quality fittings throughout. The accommodation is well-balanced and thoughtfully arranged, offering both practicality and style.

Upon entering, a welcoming entrance hall provides access to a conveniently positioned cloakroom/WC. The spacious sitting room is a particular highlight, featuring a woodburning stove set within an attractive brick surround, creating a warm and inviting focal point. Glazed oak-framed doors allow for an abundance of natural light, enhancing the sense of space, while a striking oak staircase adds to the property’s character.

The kitchen/dining room is superbly appointed with a range of modern fitted units complemented by granite worktops and a central island, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, along with an electric range cooker incorporating an induction hob and splashback. A useful adjoining utility room provides space for white goods and houses the Worcester oil-fired boiler.

To the first floor, the accommodation continues to impress. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, a designated dressing area, and a stylish en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms, including two doubles—one with Velux windows—and a single bedroom. A family bathroom serves these rooms, fitted with both a bath and separate shower, while all bathrooms benefit from electric underfloor heating. Additional features include a hot water tank within one bedroom, electric blinds to Velux windows, and useful storage cupboards on the landing.

White Mere represents a superb opportunity to acquire a characterful yet contemporary home within a highly desirable rural setting, offering both privacy and a sense of community within this attractive courtyard development.

Location

Frankton Farm Barns occupy a delightful rural setting in the small village of English Frankton, close to the picturesque North Shropshire Lakeland town of Ellesmere. The property offers the best of both worlds – a peaceful countryside position yet with excellent access to nearby market towns and regional centres.

Ellesmere lies approximately 2 miles to the south-west and provides a good range of everyday amenities including independent shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, together with the well-known Mere and canal-side walks. The larger town of Oswestry is around 10 miles to the west, offering a wider selection of retail, leisure and healthcare facilities. The county town of Shrewsbury is approximately 16 miles to the south, renowned for its historic centre, extensive shopping, dining and cultural attractions, while the city of Chester is around 28 miles to the north, providing a comprehensive range of commercial and leisure amenities alongside direct rail services to London and other major cities.

The area is well served by road communications, with the A5 accessible, providing links to the national motorway network via the M54 and onward connections to the Midlands and North West. Rail services are available from Gobowen (approximately 8 miles) and Shrewsbury, offering regular connections to Birmingham, Manchester and London. Regional airports can be found at Manchester and Liverpool, both within comfortable driving distance.

The location is particularly well regarded for its schooling, with a number of highly-rated primary schools locally and secondary education available in Ellesmere and Oswestry. Ellesmere College, an independent co-educational day and boarding school of excellent repute, is nearby, along with further independent options in Shrewsbury and Chester. The surrounding countryside also provides an excellent range of outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling, equestrian activities and sailing on the nearby meres and canals.

Square Footage: 1,882 sq ft



Additional Info

Council Tax: Shropshire. Band F.

Services: Mains water, electricity, oil central heating. Private drainage by way of a sewage treatment plant, shared by the 6 barns.

A management system is in place to include the upkeep of the communal areas.

Each barn is designated a storage shed.

Brochure prepared:2026/06 BTJ
Photography: 2026/05 EHOUSE