4 bed cottage to rent

Garmston, Shrewsbury SY5

Chance Cottage is a beautifully presented period home, part dating back to 1640, offering a rare combination of historic character and modern comfort in a peaceful rural setting close to Shrewsbury. Nestled into the hillside below The Wrekin, the property enjoys far-reaching views across the Shropshire countryside.

The cottage is rich in period features, including an impressive inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, and charming architectural details, while benefiting from a practical and well-balanced layout. The ground floor offers three generous reception rooms overlooking the gardens, a well-equipped kitchen, study, and utility room, providing excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining.

An attached self-contained annexe, with its own private entrance, provides highly flexible accommodation. Arranged in an open-plan, studio-style layout, it includes a lounge, dining area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, while a rear breakfast terrace offers a perfect spot to enjoy the tranquil setting. Making it ideal for multi-generational living, visiting guests, older relatives, or young adults seeking independence.

Upstairs, the main house features three further bedrooms, served by a family shower room, all enjoying attractive outlooks over the surrounding countryside.

Outside, the established gardens offer year-round interest with mature shrubs, flowering plants, winding walkways, and specimen trees, including apple and rare Shropshire plum damson. There is also an enclosed vegetable garden with raised beds. The main driveway offers parking for several vehicles and a further gravelled forecourt provides ample additional parking.

Located in the sought-after, quiet hamlet of Garmston which enjoys stunning views across the Severn Valley, Chance Cottage has excellent access to Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock, Ironbridge and Telford, with convenient road links via the M54 and nearby train stations.

Available From 9th March 2026

Council Tax Band

EPC Rating C