THE GATEHOUSE
BURLINGTON COURT, SHIFNAL, BURLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE TF11 8BW
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
106 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£342,485 Sep 2014
Price per m²
£4,877/m²
Local average
£802,500 (-35.6%)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Private supply
- Heating
- Gas
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- Yes
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Location - The property stands in a small hamlet within easy reach of the full range of facilities within the nearby
village centres of Shifnal and Albrighton together with easy vehicular access to the larger centres of
Newport and the City of Wolverhampton via the A41. Motor communications are further enhanced by the
M54 (Junction 3 Tong and Junction 4 Shifnal) which facilitates travel to Telford, Birmingham and the whole
of the industrial West Midlands.
Description - A well-presented three-bedroom detached barn conversion set in a peaceful rural location with stunning countryside views. The property offers character features with modern appointments and spacious living, comprising well-appointed kitchen and bathroom suites and three good size bedrooms. Outside there is a private garden and ample off-street parking.
Accommodation - A wooden door enters into the KITCHEN having wall and base cupboards with fitted granite working surface, Belfast sink, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, space for a range style cooker with extractor above and space for a washing machine, inset ceiling downlighters, an Ideal gas boiler and a door leading into the LIVING ROOM which is a superb size with beamed ceiling, a feature brick fireplace with inset wood burning stove, understairs storage cupboard, double glazed windows and doors to the front elevation and a door to the HALLWAY with storage cupboard and eaves storage.
BEDROOM ONE comprises a double room with fitted wardrobes, double glazed windows to the front and stairs which rise to the ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM having a tiled shower cubicle, vanity unit with bowl wash basin, cupboard and draws beneath, WC, double glazed roof light, integrated ceiling lights and eaves storage. BEDROOM TWO is also a double room with fitted wardrobes and double glazed windows to the front elevation. The BATHROOM is a well-appointed suite with a free standing roll top bath, shower cubicle, vanity unit with wash basin and cupboard below, WC, integrated ceiling lights, double glazed window and door into bedroom two.
Stairs with wooden balustrade rise from the living room to BEDROOM THREE being a double room in size with double glazed roof light and eaves storage.
Outside - The property is approached via a private drive with electric gates and a further set of wooden gets which open onto the gravelled DRIVEWAY providing ample off street parking for several vehicles. The property has a fantastic frontage with a shaped lawn area, well stocked beds and borders and a range of shrubbery. There is access on both sides to the rear COURTYARD which enjoys lovely views.
Service Charge - The service charge payable between 2024 - 2025 was £632 for the year and is paid in two instalments, it covers the road lights, maintenance of courtyard, gardening and electric gate.
We are informed by the Vendors that all mains electric is connected, heating is gas fired LPG and drainage is via a sewage treatment plant
COUNCIL TAX BAND E – Shropshire
POSSESSION Vacant possession will be given on completion.
VIEWING - Please contact the Tettenhall Office.
The property is FREEHOLD.
Broadband – Ofcom checker shows Standard / Ultrafast are available
Mobile – Ofcom checker shows there is limited coverage indoors with all four main providers having likely
coverage outdoors.
Ofcom provides an overview of what is available, potential purchasers should contact their preferred
supplier to check availability and speeds.
The long term flood defences website shows very low
Listed by
Tettenhall
Berriman Eaton
Reference: 161666963
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: D
Inspection date: 16/08/2024
Expiry date: 15/08/2034
Current heating cost: £1,609/year
Potential heating cost: £1,514/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,040
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- High performance external doors (£1,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
2% since 2009
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £517,000 | +51% |
| Sold | 26/09/2014 (11 years ago) | £342,485 | +2.2% |
| Sold | 18/12/2009 (16 years ago) | £335,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Sold comparables data is not available for this property.
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: All dwelling types. 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: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Marsh Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Common | 1.7 miles |
| Bus stop | Post Office | 1.9 miles |
| Shop | Chatwell Country Clothing | 1.9 miles |
| Shop | Parkers International | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Shifnal | 2.7 miles |
| University | University Of Wolverhampton (Shropshire Campus) (Business School) | 3.9 miles |
| Train station | Cosford | 4.0 miles |
| University | Unknown | 4.7 miles |
| Hospital | Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust Sterile Services Department (SSD) | 6.3 miles |
| Hospital | Bickerstaff Endoscopy Unit | 7.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool | Primary | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement — 2 May 2023 |
| Idsall School | Secondary | 2.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Shifnal Primary School | Primary | 2.3 miles | Good — 27 Mar 2013 |
| Amberleigh Therapeutic School | Other | 2.4 miles | Good — 12 Dec 2023 |
| Lamledge School | Other | 2.6 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).