OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
PHOENIX BANK, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE TF9 1JR
The Old Grammar S... Photo 2 DSC_8748 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20 Photo 21 Photo 22 Photo 23 Photo 24 Photo 25 Photo 26 DSC_8738 Photo 28 DSC_8731 DSC_8730 DSC_8733 DSC_8736 DSC_8740 DSC_8741 DSC_8745 DSC_8746 DSC_8753 Photo 38
/ 38
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
241 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£400,000 Jun 2022
Price per m²
£1,805/m²
Local average
£226,544 (+92%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (17,743 of 33,755)
Street crime
53 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- A Beautiful Grade II Listed Four Storey Semi-Detached House
- Full of Character with a rich History located in the heart of Market Drayton
- Living Room, Sitting Room & Study all with feature fireplaces
- Ground Floor Kitchen, Utility & large Dining Room
- First Floor Four Double Bedrooms, Bathroom
- Second Floor Principal Bedroom with En Suite
- Landscaped, Tiered Gardens with Indian Stone Patio
- Council Tax Band - D, Energy Rating - D
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Yes
Description
Originally serving as the town's grammar school, this iconic building is intrinsically linked to the area's heritage, and is brimming with history, character and charm. Arranged over four floors, the accommodation has been updated to a high standard whilst retaining many of its original features including sash windows and striking fireplaces to the main Reception Rooms and Bedrooms.
The main entrance is opposite St Mary's Church, and the striking front door opens into a welcoming Reception Hall on the first floor where you'll find the wonderfully generous Lounge with double doors leading through to an elegant Sitting Room, and a separate Study. These light and spacious reception rooms just ooze character including feature fireplaces, sash windows, high ceilings and exposed floor boards.
Stairs lead down to the ground floor, where a formal Dining Room continues the sense of light and character, and is complemented by a charming Breakfast Kitchen with direct access to the Garden. A large Utility Room and separate Cloakroom complete this level.
Returning to the Reception Hall, and stairs lead up to the second floor where you'll find four well-proportioned Double Bedrooms and a substantial family Bathroom.
From the Landing, stairs lead up to the Principal Bedroom with Dressing Area and En Suite which occupy the entire top floor creating a spacious bedroom suite with beams and character throughout.
Externally, the property fronts the courtyard of St Mary's Church, giving this property a unique outlook in the heart of Market Drayton's conservation area. The tiered Gardens have been landscaped providing Indian stone patio areas, timber decking and a useful garden shed.
Brimming with history, character and charm, yet perfectly suited to modern living, The Old Grammar School is an extraordinary home that offers a unique lifestyle opportunity in one of Shropshire's most picturesque settings. We highly recommend you view to appreciate all this very special house has to offer - so please call the team at our Market Drayton office to arrange your viewing.
LOCATION Market Drayton is a busy market town with a weekly street market every Wednesday whose charter dates back to 1245. The town has the Grove School with Sixth Form, Indoor Swimming Pool, Doctors' Clinic, Dentists and a range of Cafes, Shops, Supermarkets and Sports Clubs, and access to the Shropshire Union Canal.
A wider range of shops and facilities can be found via the A53 to Shrewsbury and Newcastle-under-Lyme, and the A41 links to Newport and Whitchurch. The nearest mainline train stations are at Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent, and the M6 is approximately a 30 minutes' drive.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL 4' 1" x 3' 6" (1.24m x 1.07m) with under stairs cupboard
RECEPTION HALL
SITTING ROOM 23' 4" x 11' 11" (7.11m x 3.63m)
LOUNGE 13' 11" x 11' 11" (4.24m x 3.63m)
STUDY 9' 9" x 9' 3" (2.97m x 2.82m)
GROUND FLOOR
INNER HALL 8' 10" x 6' 6" (2.69m x 1.98m)
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 13' 6" x 12' 6" (4.11m x 3.81m)
DINING ROOM 22' 10" x 11' 5" (6.96m x 3.48m)
UTILITY ROOM 13' 0" x 8' 8" (3.96m x 2.64m)
GUEST WC 5' 1" x 3' 5" (1.55m x 1.04m)
SECOND FLOOR
BEDROOM TWO 13' 11" x 12' 10" (4.24m x 3.91m)
BEDROOM THREE 13' 3" x 12' 0" (4.04m x 3.66m)
BEDROOM FOUR 10' 10" x 9' 4" (3.3m x 2.84m)
BEDROOM FIVE 9' 8" x 9' 4 max" (2.95m x 2.84m)
BATHROOM 9' 7" x 8' 4" (2.92m x 2.54m)
THIRD FLOOR
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 23' 2" x 15' 9" (7.06m x 4.8m)
PRINCIPAL EN SUITE 15' 8" x 14' 1" (4.78m x 4.29m)
DIRECTIONS Turn left out of our office onto Maer Lane and turn left at the roundabout onto Cheshire Street. Proceed straight over the next mini roundabout and bear right onto the High Street. At the junction, turn left and follow the road round onto Phoenix Bank where the property is located on the right hand side and can be identified by our For Sale board.
On road Parking or car parks are nearby. You can park at the swimming pool and come back up Phoenix Bank and up the steps that lead to the courtyard in front of the property.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY: By arrangement with the Agents Office at Tower House, Maer Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3SH. T el: or email:
SERVICES: We are advised that all mains services and gas central heating are available. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor.
For broadband and mobile supply and coverage buyers are advised to visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND. Tel:
ENERGY RATING: - D - The full Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is available for you to download by clicking the link on this listing or by using the postcode to search at:
TENURE: We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries. Vacant possession upon completion.
METHOD OF SALE: For Sale by Private Treaty.
FLOOR PLAN: This floor plan is not to scale - please use it as a guideline to layout only. The measurements, contents and positioning are approximations only and provided as a guidance tool and not an exact replication of the property.
AML REGULATIONS: We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property. The initial checks are carried out on our behalf by MoveButler who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you, directly to MoveButler, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, and is non-refundable.
BARBERS COPYRIGHT: Unless we agree otherwise with you in writing, we hold the copyright on all photographic and video marketing material used to market this property. These should not be reproduced by any third party without our express consent. Furthermore, we reserve the right to use these for marketing initiatives to promote the property or the Company. We may use various options for marketing including all social media and mailing campaigns, all designed to help with the sale/rental of your property.
PROPERTY INFORMATION: We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested. If there is any point which is of particular importance, please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
PROPERTY VALUATION SERVICE: If you're looking to sell your property, our highly experienced Valuers can give you a No Obligation, Free-of-Charge Sales Valuation on your property. During this appointment we will discuss sold prices of similar properties, comparable properties currently on the market and the property market conditions - helping us to make a marketing plan to suit your needs. Call us on to arrange an appointment.
MD **
Listed by
Market Drayton
A M Arthan Ltd t/a Barbers
Reference: 92030499
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 25/02/2021
Expiry date: 24/02/2031
Current heating cost: £2,189/year
Potential heating cost: £1,204/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,500
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Floorplans
Floor Plan
Location
EPC Graphs
EPC Front Page
Price history
42% since 2017
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £435,000 | +8.8% |
| Sold | 20/06/2022 (4 years ago) | £400,000 | +41.8% |
| Sold | 23/02/2017 (9 years ago) | £282,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 DAIRY CLOSE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1EB | £239,950 | 24/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 DAIRY CLOSE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1EB | £172,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 CHURCH STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1AF | £240,000 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 GREAT HALES STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1JL | £176,500 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 DAIRY CLOSE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1EB | £155,000 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 WHITLEY FIELDS, EATON ON TERN, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 2FF | £695,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15A QUEEN STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1PX | £140,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 15 QUEEN STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1PX | £140,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £244,806 (8 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: Semi-detached. As of May 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
High Street
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Sophie B Beauty | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | QA | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Prees | 8.6 miles |
| University | Harper Adams University | 8.9 miles |
| Train station | Whitchurch | 9.1 miles |
| Hospital | Whitchurch Community Hospital | 9.5 miles |
| University | Keele University | 11.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 53 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 28 Nov 2013 |
| The Grove School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 5 Jul 2024 |
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 20 Sep 2023 |
| Market Drayton Junior School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 30 Nov 2017 |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2.1 miles | Good — 6 Feb 2015 |
Rental Comparables
Loading rental comparables for this postcode. Refresh in a few minutes.
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).