WATERLOO COTTAGE
CHAPEL LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, TERN HILL, SHROPSHIRE TF9 3PY
£700,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
190 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£410,000 Jul 2014
Price per m²
£3,684/m²
Local average
£469,519 (+49.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (13,498 of 33,755)
Street crime
4 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- A fantastic opportunity to make this detached property your next dream family home with scenic views, spacious areas and NO UPWARD CHAIN!
- Four bedrooms offer calm and comfortable retreats, with two benefitting from en-suite bathrooms alongside a beautifully finished family bathroom
- Outside, a large secluded garden provides excellent outdoor space, complemented by a gated driveway and double garage.
- The generous living room with characterful log burner flows seamlessly into versatile dining and sitting areas, perfect for both relaxed evenings and social gatherings
- Set within Tern Hill, this home enjoys the best of both worlds — a tranquil rural atmosphere with effortless access to nearby villages, market towns, and wider transport links.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Step through the welcoming entrance hall into a spacious layout that flows seamlessly throughout. The generous living room is enhanced by a characterful log burner, creating a warm and cosy focal point, perfect for relaxed evenings or winter nights in. At the heart of the home lies a modern kitchen, complete with a central island that offers ample workspace and seating, ideal for cooking, casual dining, and entertaining. Complementing this is a versatile dining room where family and friends can gather for memorable meals and lively conversation. The ground floor benefits further by a separate utility room, providing practical storage and laundry facilities, along with an additional sitting room that offers flexibility as a peaceful retreat or an ideal home office.
Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms offer generous and flexible accommodation, ideal for family living or home working. Each room has been thoughtfully designed to create a calm and comfortable retreat at the end of the day. Two of the bedrooms benefit from stylish en-suite bathrooms, while the remaining rooms share a beautifully appointed family bathroom. Throughout practicality has been carefully considered, with ample built-in storage throughout the property, including fitted wardrobes and well-planned cupboards.
Externally, the property enjoys a large, private garden offering a wonderful sense of space and seclusion, ideal for outdoor entertaining, family activities, or simply relaxing in peaceful surroundings. A substantial driveway provides ample off-road parking and a double garage, offering secure parking and excellent additional storage. The property is further enhanced by stables, adding versatility and appeal, perfect for equestrian use or a hobby space.
This property is ideally suited to families seeking space and flexibility, professionals working from home, or anyone looking to enjoy the perfect balance of luxury and practicality. Set within the peaceful hamlet of Tern Hill, this home enjoys the best of both worlds, a tranquil rural atmosphere with effortless access to nearby villages, market towns, and wider transport links. Whether you are dancing through your daily routine or unwinding after a busy day, Waterloo cottage invites you to make your own memories and live life in perfect harmony.
At Waterloo, this is one battle you’ll want to win! Call today to book your viewing and secure a decisive victory in style
Listed by
Eccleshall
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 87588828
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 02/03/2023
Expiry date: 01/03/2033
Current heating cost: £1,943/year
Potential heating cost: £1,768/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,175
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£75)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £700,000 | +70.7% |
| Sold | 11/07/2014 (12 years ago) | £410,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 HAMPTON DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3RP | £270,000 | 17/03/2026 | Detached |
| 8 VERRILL CLOSE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3FT | £287,500 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 59A LONGSLOW ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3BP | £395,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 39 HAMPTON DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3RP | £315,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| COTTON COTTAGE, HODNET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3JQ | £767,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| ORCHARD BARN, WOLLERTON, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3NA | £465,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 34 AYRSHIRE VALE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3GT | £247,033 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| 14 THE PADDOCKS, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3UE | £280,000 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| 13 AYRSHIRE VALE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3GT | £247,033 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| 11 AYRSHIRE VALE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3GT | £254,363 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| 9 AYRSHIRE VALE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3GT | £247,033 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| 3 AYRSHIRE VALE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3GT | £265,357 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| SOUTH VIEW, LONGFORD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3PW | £462,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached |
| LITTLE HALES LONGSLOW ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3QZ | £405,000 | 10/10/2025 | Detached |
| 12 TUDOR CLOSE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3QR | £400,000 | 30/09/2025 | Detached |
| OLD IVY COTTAGE CHAPEL LANE, HOPTON, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3LG | £725,000 | 11/07/2025 | Detached |
| 16 STUART WAY, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3TT | £357,000 | 23/05/2025 | Detached |
| 37 COUNTRY MEADOWS, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3LP | £215,000 | 06/12/2024 | Detached |
| 12 MONTGOMERY WAY, HODNET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3GZ | £325,000 | 20/11/2024 | Detached |
| 7 MONTGOMERY WAY, HODNET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 3GZ | £374,950 | 02/09/2024 | Detached |
Area average: £365,213 (20 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 April 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
Chapel Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | AJC Cars Ltd | 1.0 miles |
| Shop | Countrywide Caravan Sales | 1.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Stormy Petrel Inn | 1.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Prees | 5.9 miles |
| Train station | Whitchurch | 7.4 miles |
| Hospital | Whitchurch Community Hospital | 7.8 miles |
| University | Harper Adams University | 9.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 4 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton Say CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 26 Jul 2023 |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 6 Feb 2015 |
| Market Drayton Junior School | Primary | 2.3 miles | Good — 30 Nov 2017 |
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 2.6 miles | Good — 28 Nov 2013 |
| Stoke-on-Tern Primary School | Primary | 3.1 miles | Requires improvement — 17 May 2023 |
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- 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).