14th century Grade II* listed Powys border house for sale

Hardwick Hall at Hardwick, near Bishops Castle is an “historic, Grade II* listed manor house of great character requiring a sympathetic upgrade to return it to its halcyon days”.

Offering views to Long Mynd, the small country estate enjoys a stunning rural setting in South Shropshire is new on the property market.

The original part of the property, referred to as Hall Cottage, dates back to the 14th century, whilst the principal residence was constructed in the 16th and 18th centuries.

“Providing an opportunity for multi-generational living, Harwdick Hall occupies a stunning rural setting, standing in glorious private gardens with its own Ha Ha and views to Norbury Hill, The Clapper and east to the famous Long Mynd range,” said Peter Willcock from Halls.

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The country estate comprises of a “spacious, four bedroomed manor house and a two bedroomed annex cottage standing in glorious, private gardens, with conservation woodland, a pond and river meadow extending to 37.42 acres.

“There are also several useful outbuildings with potential for alternative uses, subject to planning consent.

Hardwick Hall’s generous accommodation includes many rooms with high ceilings and large, Georgian style sash windows overlooking extensive lawns, mature screening trees to the distant Shropshire Hills.

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On the first floor are four double bedrooms, located at each corner of the house, which are served by two bathrooms and a dressing room. A further flight of stairs rises to the three attic rooms which “require significant work”.

Halls Cottage, which is attached the main hall, is a cruck timber frame construction with a wealth of character features. The ground floor has a hall, which can connect to the main residence, kitchen and dining area with an inglenook fireplace and exposed wall and ceiling timbers, an old pantry, utility and WC.

Hardwick Hall is approached along a sweeping, private drive through formal front lawns bordered by mature trees and a Ha Ha.

To the rear are further private gardens with patios, raised planters and a vegetable patch.

The pastureland lies within “a ring fence with a four-acre section of woodland and a large pond which is a wildlife haven. The eastern meadows are particularly beautiful with the River East Onny meandering along the boundary.”

The asking price for Hardwick Hall is £1.4 million.

Viewings are by appointment with Halls on Tel: 01743 450700 or 01588 638755.