# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SY5 7NF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | THE WHEAT HOUSE, SHREWSBURY, WHEATHALL, SHROPSHIRE SY5 7NF | | Price | £499,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Last sold | £460,000 Jun 2013 | ## Description WHEAT HOUSE, WHEATHALL, DORRINGTON. An attractive Country House in secluded location, which most prospective purchasers may wish to improve to their own taste, set within gardens of just over one acre. The accommodation comprises :- Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Morning Room, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Four Bedrooms, Dressing Room, Box Room and Bathroom. Useful Outbuildings. Established Gardens, About 1.1 Acres. Wheat House Wheathall Dorrington Shrewsbury SY5 7NF Shrewsbury 7 miles, Telford 20 miles, Chester 48 miles, Birmingham 53 miles (all distances are approximate) Attractive Country House in secluded location set within gardens of just over one acre. - Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Morning Room. - Breakfast Room, Kitchen. - Four Bedrooms, Dressing Room, Box Room - Bathroom. - Useful Outbuildings. - Established Gardens, About 1.1 Acres. Wheat House is an attractive country home set in about 1.1 acres of established gardens with many mature trees. The house is approached over a curving gravel drive flanked by lawns. Thought to date from the 17thC the original cottage was extended at some point around 1900 to create a good size family home with well proportioned accommodation ideal for family life and entertaining. SITUATION Wheat House sits well back from the lane behind a double hedge to the front and is centrally placed within the gardens. The hamlet of Wheathall is surrounded by farmland and there is a village shop in nearby Condover and a public house at Ryton. The nearby county town of Shrewsbury with its historic centre provides an extensive array of amenities and facilities including thriving shopping, recreational and education facilities. Wheat House is well placed for a good selection of schools, including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School for Girls and Prestfelde School. The A5 is a few miles away which links to the M54 and national motorway network. There is an intercity rail network from Shrewsbury to London Euston and international airports are at Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool HOW TO GET THERE From Shrewsbury take the A49 South, head through Bayston Hill and turn left towards Condover. On reaching Condover bear right over a small bridge and take the first left towards Wheathall. On reaching Wheathall Wheat House can be found facing in the centre of the village and at the junction of the lanes. ACCOMMODATION On the Ground Floor the Reception Hall, which has Lincrusta panelled walls, leads to the Drawing Room, Morning Room and Breakfast Room, there is also a door to the cellar, situated under the Hall. The Drawing Room has a box bay window to the front, a large bay window overlooking the gardens to the rear and a stone fireplace with carved stone surround. The Morning Room is on the front of the house also with a box bay window and open fireplace. The Dining Room has windows to the side and front and French windows opening onto the front garden. The Kitchen at the rear of the house has a large pantry and storage cupboard under the back stairs. A solid fuel fired four oven AGA is fitted and there is a stainless steel sink with double drainer and storage cupboards under. From the Kitchen is The Breakfast Room. On the First Floor are four Bedrooms, the Master Bedroom also having a Dressing Room and large bay window overlooking the rear garden, and a useful Box Room, with built in airing cupboard, and Bathroom. OUTSIDE Wheat House is approached through wrought iron style electrically operated gates with lanterns, and a curved gravel drive leads to the Coach House, Garage and other Outbuildings. The gardens extend some way to the front and the drive is flanked by lawns, flower and shrub beds. There are many mature trees and the gardens are enclosed by an established hedge. The Outbuildings are worthy of particular note and would be suitable for a variety of uses. The rear gardens have gravel paths and are mainly laid to lawn, the garden is sub divided by a stream which runs through the Autumn, Winter and Spring. The gardens are elegant and established with topiary hedges open lawns and other more secluded areas. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES We understand that mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. LOCAL AUTHORITIES Shropshire Council The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. Tel (01743) 251000 TENURE We are advised that the property is freehold and this will be confirmed by the vendors' solicitors during pre-contract enquiries. DO YOU HAVE A PROPERTY TO SELL ? We will always be pleased to give you a no obligation market assessment of your existing property to help you with your decision to move. DO YOU NEED A SURVEYOR ? We are Chartered Surveyors and will be pleased to give advice on Surveys, Homebuyers Reports and other professional matters. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Our particulars have been prepared with care and are checked where possible by the vendor. They are however, intended as a guide. Measurements, areas and distances are approximate. Appliances, plumbing, heating and electrical fittings are noted, but not tested. Legal matters including Rights of Way, Covenants, Easements, Wayleaves and Planning matters have not been verified and you should take advice from your legal representatives and Surveyor. This property has been personally inspected by Nigel Pocock. If you wish to view the property and, in particular, are contemplating travelling some distance, please do not hesitate to contact him or a member of staff if any points require clarification. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/22555926/207029) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/22555926/207030) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/22555926/207031) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/22555926/207032) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/22555926/207033) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/22555926/207034) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/22555926/207035) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/22555926/207036) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/22555926/207037) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE WHEAT HOUSE, WHEATHALL, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 7NF | £460,000 | 14/06/2013 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | WHEATHALL COTTAGE, WHEATHALL, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY5 7NF | £344,000 | 10/07/2023 | Detached | **Area average:** £344,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £464,486 (35 Detached, SY5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +7.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Shropshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £732/mo - **Realistic:** £813/mo - **Optimistic:** £894/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:** 0.16% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £101,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £81,300 *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:** 20.6% - **10y growth:** 51.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Shropshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 19.3% - **10y growth (index):** 42.5% ## 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)