Mortimer Road, Buntingsdale, Market Drayton, Shropshire

Occupying a wonderfully private position on the edge of Buntingsdale Park, The Croft is an impressive four-bedroom detached family home offering the perfect blend of countryside living, generous outdoor space and excellent accessibility. Set within beautifully established gardens and with the option to buy a further 0.58-acre paddock, the property offers a rare combination of privacy, space and versatility.

Buntingsdale is a well-regarded residential area situated just a few miles south of the popular market town of Market Drayton. The town, which was granted a Royal Charter to hold markets in 1247, retains its traditional character with a bustling street market and one of the country's largest livestock markets. There is a good range of everyday amenities including primary and secondary schools, doctors' surgeries, supermarkets, independent shops and a leisure centre with swimming pool.

For a wider choice of facilities, Newport, Shrewsbury, Telford and The Potteries are all within approximately 30 minutes' drive. The area is particularly well served by both state and independent schools, with Harper Adams University also close by. Stafford and Crewe provide mainline railway services, while Birmingham and Manchester International Airports can both be reached in around 1½ hours.

The Property

Much-loved as a family home for many years, The Croft is a spacious and light-filled property with well-balanced accommodation, generous proportions and an attractive outlook over its gardens. It has been well maintained and benefits from a new roof installed in 2025 and a new boiler fitted in 2022.

The welcoming reception hall leads to the principal living spaces, including an impressive triple-aspect sitting room, where glazed doors open directly onto the gardens. A particularly attractive garden room provides a peaceful place to sit and enjoy the changing seasons, with views and access into the surrounding gardens.

At the heart of the home is the spacious L-shaped kitchen and dining room, creating an excellent setting for family life and entertaining. The kitchen is well equipped with a Rangemaster cooker and wine fridge, while an adjoining utility room provides useful additional space.

The four bedrooms are all well proportioned, with two benefiting from en-suite facilities, complemented by a family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms also have built-in wardrobes, providing excellent storage.

Outside, a double garage and generous driveway provide ample parking and useful storage.

Outside

One of the property's real highlights is its beautifully established and exceptionally private gardens, which extend around the front, side and rear of the house. Designed with a charming cottage-garden character, they are a delight throughout the year, with mature trees and shrubs, well-stocked borders, roses and attractive planting creating a wonderful sense of seclusion. The gardens total 0.56 Acre.

The gardens continue into an orchard planted with plum, Bramley and Jonathan Gleave apple trees, with mature trees and woodland providing a particularly peaceful backdrop. A productive vegetable garden with raised beds and greenhouse adds further appeal.

An Indian stone terrace, complete with outdoor oven, creates a fabulous space for summer entertaining, while a secluded seating area catches the evening sun – the perfect spot for an end-of-day drink.

Paddock – 0.58 Acres

Beyond the main gardens is an adjoining 0.58-acre (0.23 ha) paddock, enjoying glorious open views across the surrounding countryside. Offered by separate negotiation, the paddock provides considerable flexibility and would be ideal for smallholding or amenity use, keeping a pony, or simply extending the property's already impressive outdoor space.

The paddock is to be sold subject to an overage clause. Should planning permission be granted within 20 years for the land to be used for any purpose other than equestrian or agricultural use, the sellers or their successors will be entitled to 20% of the increase in value.