High Street
Cheswardine, TF9, TF9 2RS
£650,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
G
Local average
£474,597 (+37%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,030 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Impressive Detached Victorian Country House
- Four Generous Double Bedrooms
- Three Character Reception Rooms
- Versatile Ground Floor Suite & En-Suite
- Bespoke Kitchen & Breakfast Room
- Utility / Boot Room & Secondary Access
- Beautiful Landscaped Wraparound Gardens
- Extensive Gated Gravel Driveway Parking
- Period Features & Exceptional Kerb Appeal
- Highly Regarded Village Location
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Front garden, Private garden, Rear garden
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
A landmark Victorian village home where elegant period detail, generous family space and beautiful gardens come together in style.
Occupying a prominent position within the heart of the highly regarded village of Cheswardine, this impressive detached Victorian country house offers a wonderful blend of period elegance, generous family accommodation and beautifully landscaped gardens. Set behind mature lawns, shaped trees and attractive planted borders, the property immediately stands out with its handsome brick façade, gabled roofline, tall chimneys and character bay windows, creating the type of kerb appeal rarely found in modern homes.
The accommodation opens into a bright entrance hallway with staircase rising to the first floor and access to the principal reception rooms. To one side is a superb lounge, a generous dual aspect room with a bay window to the front, further garden outlook and an attractive feature fireplace with log-burner style gas stove. Across the hall, the dining room offers another beautifully proportioned dual aspect space, again with a bay window and feature gas stove, making it ideal for family dining, entertaining or more formal occasions.
From the dining room the house flows naturally into a warm and characterful breakfast/family room, where exposed brickwork, original beams and a further stove create a cosy everyday sitting and dining area. This links into the bespoke kitchen, fitted with a range of timber-style units, granite work surfaces, breakfast bar, tiled flooring and excellent storage and preparation space. A useful utility/boot room sits beyond, providing laundry space, storage and practical access for muddy boots, dogs and day-to-day family life.
A particularly valuable feature of the ground floor is the separate suite positioned beyond the kitchen area, comprising a large additional room with its own en-suite shower room and separate access. While not best promoted as a traditional elderly annexe due to internal level changes, it offers excellent flexibility as a fourth bedroom, guest suite, teenage living area, home office, consulting space, hobbies room or creative studio.
The first floor provides three generous double bedrooms arranged from a spacious landing and additional hallway. The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive dual aspect room with excellent proportions and pleasant outlooks, while the second bedroom is another sizeable double with ample space for wardrobes and freestanding furniture. Bedroom three is also a good double and benefits from its own secondary staircase connecting back down towards the kitchen area. The first floor is completed by a stylish family bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower enclosure and wash basin, together with a separate WC.
Externally, the property sits within beautifully maintained wraparound gardens that form one of the home’s most striking features. The front and side gardens are laid mainly to lawn with mature shaped trees, established borders and colourful planting, framing the house beautifully and giving it a wonderful sense of arrival. To the rear, the garden continues with further lawn, mature hedging, planted beds and patio seating areas, creating ideal spaces for outdoor dining, summer entertaining and family enjoyment. A substantial gated gravel driveway provides extensive private parking for numerous vehicles, adding excellent practicality to the charm and presence of the home.
Cheswardine is a sought-after North Shropshire village with a strong community feel and a range of local amenities including a primary school, village shop, church, village hall and public houses. The nearby towns of Market Drayton and Newport provide a wider range of shops, schools and services, while road links give access towards Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury and the wider commuter network. For families, professionals and buyers seeking a substantial period home with village convenience, beautiful gardens and flexible living space, this is a genuinely special opportunity.
EPC Rating: D
Listed by
Market Drayton
Dourish & Day
Reference: 89899467
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Orchard, High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 65 | 77 | 121 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Detached |
| 10 High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 61 | 82 | 120 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 14, High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 51 | 80 | 111 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 2 The Orchard, High Street, MARKET DRAYTON | 64 | 71 | 104 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Detached |
| 20A HIGH STREET, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON | 44 | 83 | 89 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| 22 High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 59 | 93 | 181 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| 23 HIGH STREET, CHESWARDINE, CHESWARDINE | 40 | 91 | 66 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 25 High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 52 | 72 | 132 m² | — | Detached |
| 26, High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 51 | 84 | 86 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| 3 High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 72 | 74 | 249 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| 32 High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 55 | 80 | 103 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| 7, High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 51 | 72 | 129 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| 9 High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 76 | 89 | 70 m² | — | Detached |
| 9 High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 77 | 91 | 63 m² | — | Detached |
| 9a High Street, Cheswardine, MARKET DRAYTON | 77 | 91 | 63 m² | — | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £650,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street THE ORCHARD 2 HIGH STREET, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2RS | £340,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 6 QUEENS CROFT, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2NT | £230,000 | 14/11/2023 | Detached |
| GREENCROFT HAYWOOD LANE, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2RP | £322,500 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 7 HIGH STREET, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2RS | £179,000 | 10/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 THE WESTFIELDS, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2PJ | £433,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 10 HIGH STREET, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2RS | £300,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| THE OAKS HAYWOOD LANE, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2RP | £435,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 16 QUEENS CROFT, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2NT | £380,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street LIMEHURST, 20A HIGH STREET, CHESWARDINE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2RS | £227,000 | 09/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £261,500 (4 sales)
Area average: £360,100 (5 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Shropshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Shropshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Shropshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Podmore Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Cheswardine Community Shop | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Crossroads | 1.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Knighton Hall | 2.3 miles |
| Shop | J R Tomkinson & Sons Ltd | 3.0 miles |
| University | Harper Adams University | 5.8 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 7.6 miles |
| Hospital | Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust Sterile Services Department (SSD) | 10.4 miles |
| Hospital | Bickerstaff Endoscopy Unit | 11.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 15 Nov 2023 |
| Hinstock Primary School | Primary | 2.4 miles | Good — 21 May 2023 |
| The Grove School | Secondary | 3.9 miles | Requires improvement — 5 Jul 2024 |
| Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 4.0 miles | Good — 19 Jul 2013 |
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 4.1 miles | Good — 20 Sep 2023 |
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