9 bed detached house for sale

School Lane, Bridgnorth WV16

Set in the peaceful and highly desirable village of Eardington, near Bridgnorth, this magnificent Georgian manor house offers an exceptional blend of historical elegance, family comfort, and future potential. A sweeping gravelled drive leads up to the property, creating a grand sense of arrival while maintaining privacy and seclusion.

An impressive example of Georgian architecture, the house displays classic proportions, refined detailing, and a thoughtfully arranged layout ideal for both family life and large-scale entertaining. The entrance hall, finished with oak flooring, sets a tone of quality that continues throughout. The ground floor is beautifully arranged, beginning with a serene morning room and a generous sitting room that opens into a light-filled orangery, currently used as a dining room. A formal drawing room and a versatile study or family room provide further flexibility for work, relaxation, or entertaining.

A spacious, functional kitchen forms the practical heart of the home, supported by a walk-in pantry, laundry room, boot room, and guest cloakroom. The layout is enhanced by both front and back staircases-ideal for family living and offering excellent flexibility for those considering future residential development opportunities. The house also benefits from a comprehensive fire alarm system throughout, adding reassurance and practicality to the property’s substantial footprint.

Accommodation is arranged over two generous floors. The first floor includes six bedrooms, four with en suite facilities, plus two further bedrooms served by a bathroom and separate WC. The second floor offers five additional bedrooms, including one en suite, along with a further bathroom-providing ample space for family, guests, or multi-generational living.

Outside, the grounds are extensive and beautifully varied. They include a swimming pool, paddock, traditional stables and outbuildings, and a detached coach house annex with two reception rooms, a kitchen, and two first-floor bedrooms with a bathroom-ideal for guests or independent accommodation. The impressive 14-foot walled kitchen garden includes a greenhouse and offers a private, productive retreat for growing produce.

The land surrounding the property is particularly noteworthy, offering high development potential due to its attractive village location, making it appealing both to those seeking a private estate and to developers exploring future opportunities.

Eardington itself is a peaceful and welcoming village with a community hall and a relaxed rural atmosphere. Nearby Chelmarsh provides additional amenities including a primary school, post office, village pub, and active clubs such as cricket, gardening, and a history society. Situated beside the River Severn and close to the heritage Severn Valley Steam Railway, the area also offers fishing, sailing at Chelmarsh Reservoir, horse riding, walking, and cycling. Astbury Golf Course with its hotel and restaurant lies just over a mile away.

The historic market town of Bridgnorth is only a short distance away, offering a wide range of shops, schools, restaurants, and a hospital, combining convenience with the tranquillity of village life.

This Georgian manor house is an exceptional and rare offering-combining elegant architecture, extensive accommodation, versatile outbuildings, beautiful grounds, and notable development potential-all set within one of Shropshire’s most desirable rural locations.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Mains drainage. Oil-fired central heating. The property is Grade II listed. Verification should be obtained from your surveyor.

Council tax

Shropshire Council – Band H.

Energy Rating: E

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