Bishops Castle, SY9

Heath House is a substantial detached country home occupying a generous plot in a beautiful rural setting near Bishop's Castle, enjoying far-reaching views across the South Shropshire countryside towards the Long Mynd. Offering spacious and versatile accommodation, an extensive range of outbuildings, established gardens, a natural swimming pool and an existing tea room, the property presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a family home with additional business or development potential, subject to the necessary consents.

Approached from a quiet country lane, a private driveway leads to an extensive gravelled parking area, providing ample space for several vehicles and access to the house, outbuildings and grounds. The property enjoys a high degree of privacy, with open countryside views and generous outside space.

The accommodation is entered through a welcoming entrance hall with traditional quarry tiled flooring. To one side is a charming sitting room, featuring timber wall panelling and an attractive fireplace with an open grate, creating a comfortable space for relaxing.

The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys a dual aspect, allowing plenty of natural light and delightful views across the surrounding countryside. Fitted with a range of units and integrated appliances, the kitchen includes an oven, induction hob, Belfast sink and a traditional Stanley range. There is ample space for a breakfast table, whilst a door leads through to a spacious conservatory overlooking the gardens, providing an additional reception area with pleasant views of the grounds.

A lobby with WC connects the kitchen to a generously proportioned family room, offering excellent flexibility for everyday living or entertaining. This room benefits from a wood-burning stove, a small kitchen area and external doors opening onto both the kitchen garden and the adjoining courtyard with access to the stables and outbuildings. A separate shower room and WC can also be accessed from the courtyard.

Stairs rise to the first floor, where there are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, each benefiting from built-in storage, with fitted wardrobes to two of the rooms. The family bathroom is fitted with a matching suite comprising a bath, wash hand basin and WC.

Outside, Heath House offers an impressive range of outbuildings and facilities, providing considerable scope for a variety of uses. A substantial barn incorporates a ramp and an additional upper level, offering extensive storage space. An adjoining lean-to provides further covered storage, with lighting and electrical points available.

A further long barn, currently divided into several storage areas, offers potential for conversion into additional accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission and consents. Adjoining this is a separate building currently operating as an established tea room, presenting an opportunity for those looking to continue a commercial venture or explore alternative uses, including possible holiday accommodation, subject to the necessary approvals. An external shower room and WC provide additional facilities.

The extensive grounds are a particular feature of Heath House, comprising established gardens, lawned areas, a productive kitchen garden and a natural swimming pool. The outside space offers plenty of opportunities for gardening, outdoor entertaining and enjoying the peaceful surroundings, with uninterrupted views across the rolling countryside.

Heath House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile country property with substantial grounds, extensive outbuildings and exciting potential for additional accommodation or business use. Combining comfortable family living with a private rural setting and exceptional countryside views, this is a property offering considerable flexibility for its next owners.

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