# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TF9 4AU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HOLLY TREE COTTAGE, CHAPEL LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, NORTON IN HALES, SHROPSHIRE TF9 4AU | | Price | £650,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £430,000 Mar 2021 | ## Description From the moment you arrive, this beautifully presented home immediately sets the tone for modern family living. Thoughtfully extended and designed with both style and practicality in mind, the property offers wonderfully bright and airy accommodation throughout. At the heart of the home is a stunning kitchen extension that effortlessly brings together cooking, dining and relaxing, creating the perfect hub for family life, entertaining friends or simply enjoying everyday moments together. Step inside and you are welcomed by the entrance hall, finished with ceiling spotlights, privacy windows to the front elevation and elegant double doors. A staircase rises to the first-floor landing, while doors lead through to the lounge, the impressive kitchen living space and the convenient downstairs WC. The WC is fitted with a modern suite comprising a low-level WC and wash basin, complemented by ceiling spotlights. The lounge is a wonderfully inviting space, filled with natural light from double glazed windows to the front elevation and double glazed doors opening to the rear, creating an ideal setting for both relaxing and entertaining. Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the stunning kitchen living dining room, a beautifully designed open-plan space perfect for modern family life. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of wall, drawer and base level units and is centred around a stylish island with breakfast bar seating. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, double oven and grill, five ring gas hob and a striking double Belfast sink with a brass swan neck mixer tap. Finished in a stunning green colour palette, the kitchen flows effortlessly into the living and dining areas, where a feature log burning stove creates a cosy focal point. Large sliding doors with motorised roller blinds open out to the garden, allowing light to flood the space and providing the perfect indoor-outdoor connection. There is ample space for a family dining table and chairs, with a door leading to the garden and further access through to the utility room. The utility room offers additional practicality with base units, a Belfast sink with mixer tap, space for both a washer and dryer, and a useful storage cupboard with double doors. A further door leads through to the study. The study provides a quiet and versatile space, ideal for working from home, with double glazed windows to the front elevation. A door also provides access to the single garage, which benefits from windows to the rear elevation and an electric roller door. Upstairs, the landing features ceiling spotlights and loft access via a pull-down ladder, with doors leading to all principal first-floor rooms. The master bedroom enjoys a double glazed window to the front elevation and benefits from its own ensuite bathroom. The ensuite is fitted with a luxurious four-piece suite comprising a deep bath with wall mounted mixer tap, a double shower with rainfall showerhead, double his-and-hers wash basins, WC, ceiling spotlights and a double glazed privacy window to the front elevation. Bedroom two also overlooks the front elevation and benefits from its own ensuite, fitted with a three-piece suite including a wash basin, WC and double shower with rainfall showerhead, along with a double glazed privacy window. Bedroom three enjoys a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Bedroom four features a double glazed window to the rear elevation and benefits from bespoke free standing wardrobes with sliding doors, providing excellent storage while maintaining a clean and modern feel. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom, fitted with a three-piece suite comprising WC, wash basin and a shower bath with shower over, along with a double glazed privacy window to the rear elevation. Externally, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, offering a generous outdoor space ideal for families and entertaining. The garden is enclosed by timber panel fencing and enhanced by a selection of trees that will continue to mature and provide additional privacy over time. To the front of the property, a gravel driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles and leads to the single garage. There is also side access to the rear garden and a lawned area bordered by established trees and hollies, creating an attractive approach to this wonderful home. A home that truly balances space, style and comfort, this property is ready to welcome its next owners to create many happy memories, from relaxed family evenings by the log burner to summer gatherings with the doors open to the garden. One thing is certain… once you step inside, you may never want to leave. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HOLLY TREE COTTAGE CHAPEL LANE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4AU | £430,000 | 08/03/2021 | Detached | | HOLLY TREE COTTAGE CHAPEL LANE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4AU | £425,000 | 16/04/2018 | Other | | HOLLY TREE COTTAGE CHAPEL LANE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4AU | £400,000 | 13/09/2017 | Other | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 51 MAIN ROAD, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4AT | £695,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached | | ROSE COTTAGE CHURCH WALKS, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4QX | £550,000 | 27/09/2024 | Detached | | FORGE HOUSE MAIN ROAD, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4AT | £530,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] BETULA CHAPEL LANE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4AU | £570,000 | 07/12/2023 | Detached | | 9 SILVER CLOSE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4FG | £615,000 | 18/01/2023 | Detached | | OAKHURST FORGE LANE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4QN | £550,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 8 SILVER CLOSE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4FG | £550,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 2 SILVER CLOSE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4FG | £399,950 | 27/09/2022 | Detached | | 26 PEAR TREE CROFT, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4BF | £640,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached | | 5 SILVER CLOSE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4FG | £325,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 THE MYND, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4FF | £625,000 | 24/02/2022 | Detached | | 1 SILVER CLOSE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4FG | £435,000 | 29/11/2021 | Detached | | GRIFFIN HOUSE GRIFFIN CLOSE, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4QZ | £402,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached | | PRIMROSE COTTAGE CHURCH WALKS, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4QX | £450,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached | | LILAC COTTAGE CHURCH WALKS, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4QX | £450,000 | 24/06/2021 | Detached | | 14 THE MYND, NORTON IN HALES, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4FF | £584,950 | 04/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £570,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £520,127 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £455,522 (59 Detached, TF9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +42.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Shropshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £727/mo - **Realistic:** £808/mo - **Optimistic:** £889/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.12% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £101,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £80,800 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 29.1% - **10y growth:** 70.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Shropshire; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 20% - **10y growth (index):** 44.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)