The property Believed to date from the 1850s Lea Hall is a stunning three storey period house with inspiring and majestic views across Shropshire towards the Stiperstones. A sympathetic and stylish refurbished in recent years has resulted in a substantial family home of poise and elegance whilst retaining a very friendly feel. Characterful details including stone mullion windows, exposed beams, panelled doors, picture rails, deep skirting boards, decorative cornicing, painted shaker style kitchen, two Chesney fireplaces and a hand turned staircase with mahogany hand rail.

The wide glazed panelled front door opens from the classically proportioned arched stone entrance porch wide to the hallway with stairs rising upwards. With a wide opening to the hallway the spacious drawing room has a feature Chesney fireplace and windows to two sides that results in a large, light room ideal for entertaining. Original doors radiate off to the dining room facing the front with decorative picture rail. The rear hallway, with oak effect flooring, leads to the family living space which is the heart of this family house. Facing the side lawn the family room has decorative bookshelves and a Chesney fireplace. A short staircase rises upwards to the useful study and cloakroom.

Expertly designed and fitted with hand painted shaker style units under Carrera marble work surfaces there is ample space within the kitchen breakfast room for free standing furniture or a central island. There are windows to two sides and a door to the rear vestibule with back door to the parking area. Glazed doors open to full width bespoke conservatory at the rear of the house. Double glazed with a spectacular high glazed roof this versatile room offers fantastic all year round living space with views to the gardens and swimming pool beyond. The cellars, utility room and boiler completes the ground floor accommodation.

A superb early Victorian staircase with hand turned spindles and a mahogany handrail winds up to the first and second floors. To the first floor are four large double bedrooms and a family bathroom with corner bath and shower cubicle. To the rear the large principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, velux roof lights and steps leading to the en suite shower room offering a majestic private space and a haven away from the bustle of family life.

On the second floor are two further double bedrooms with feature beams and an attic offering useful storage or the opportunity to convert to a bathroom for this floor.

General Local Authority: Shropshire Services: Mains electric and water. Septic tank drainage. Oil heating. Underfloor heating to the kitchen and conservatory. Council Tax: Band G Agents notes: All but one window have been double glazed. The property is not listed. With the kitchen the housekeeper’s cupboard is freestanding and not included in the sale.

Outside

Outside Approached from the lane down a well maintained farm track. The driveway leads to a large parking and turning area that is screened from the gardens with a combination of yew hedges and a brick wall. Offering gardens to all sides and mature planting with herbaceous flower beds they are mainly laid to lawn honing them in the countryside landscape and embracing the far reaching rural views. With centrally set heated swimming pool, mature planted boundaries and large terrace opening from the conservatory the rear garden is very private and offers the joy of al fresco living.

Situation

Location Lea Hall offers a superb rural position being near the villages of Hanwood and Pontesbury, and the county town of Shrewsbury. It enjoys beautiful views towards Pontesford Hill and the South Shropshire countryside beyond, an area popular for both walking and riding with a good network of both bridleways and footpaths. The village of Hanwood has a village hall, public house, general store with post office, church and primary school. Shrewsbury is easily accessible and offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and social facilities, along with highly regarded schools, including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School and Shrewsbury Sixth Form College. The house is well placed for commuting to Shrewsbury, Telford and Midland business centres via the M54 and to the North, Chester via the A5. There is a main line rail service from Shrewsbury and airports at Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.

Directions

Directions Follow your sat nav to SY5 8HY What3words: jugs.backed.over