For sale Detached

WATERLOO COTTAGE

CHAPEL LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, TERN HILL, SHROPSHIRE TF9 3PY

4 beds 3 baths 2,045 sq ft Listed 4 Feb 2026 (-178d)

£700,000

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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

At Waterloo, this impressive home proves some battles are worth winning, delivering a standout blend of style, comfort, and modern living with no upward chain.
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Site Plan

Site Plan

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).

5y growth 23.2%
10y growth 56.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Shropshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.6%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 47.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Shropshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £735/mo
Realistic £817/mo
Optimistic £899/mo

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

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.12%
Max investor price (0.8%) £102,125
Target investor price (1%) £81,700
  • 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).