The Abbot’s House , , , tf8 7bw

A grade i Historic House offering a multitude of uses set in the lee of the abbot’s house, buildwas, telford, shropshire, tf8 7bw Extending to 9,156 square feet u Set in 22.87acres

Ironbridge – 2.2 miles – 3.3 miles Telford – 5.9 miles – 14 miles Stafford – 28.8 miles Birmingham – 38.4 miles

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Situation The Abbot’s House is situated two miles south of historic , in the village of Buildwas which is referenced in the . It sits on a site designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument on the banks of the within a beautiful wooded valley in the heart of the Shropshire countryside.

Buildwas is situated close to the county town of Shrewsbury with its shopping, amenities and schooling, with Telford and the M54 giving access to the Midlands’ business centres and national motorway network. Local independent schools include , Shrewsbury Girls School, and Old Hall School, with School, Abraham Darby Academy and in the nearby town of Much Wenlock.

History The Abbot’s House at Buildwas Abbey is believed to date back to the 12th century and is built of sandstone ashlar. A remarkable Abbot named Ranulf, who ruled from 1155 to 1187, raised the Cistercian Abbey of St Mary and St Chad to a position of prominence. A small community of monks made their income by charging tolls for passing travellers on the bridge over the River Severn.

The Abbey was closed in 1536 by Henry VIII during the dissolution of and the estate passed to Lord Powys who made it his home. There is a wealth of history within the walls, with vaulted ceilings and Caernarvon arched door heads and fireplaces, Victorian wooden frames with fireplaces, quatrefoil and trefoil upper lights and motifs, such as the portcullis and the Prince of Wales’ feathers, are present among stylised foliage and geometrical ribs. It has been home to Ironbridge Power Station’s sports and social club since 1963 and now offers an excellent opportunity to develop into an outstanding family home, restaurant or small boutique hotel.

Description The Abbot’s House has variously been described as Abbey House, Abbey Lodge and more recently the Abbey Sports and Social Club. Over the years, the house has evolved but stills retains a medieval feel with wonderful panelled walls and stone mullioned windows.

The rooms are largely laid out with a series of large rooms currently used as bars, dining areas and a billiards room. The first floor could easily be reconfigured for family bedroom accommodation. In addition there are two stone outbuildings.

Gardens A particular feature of the property are its lovely gardens which have been beautifully maintained with a wide array of colour and maturity with both formal borders, shrubs and mature trees.

Providing a lovely back cloth to these beautiful gardens is the form of Buildwas Abbey which is maintained by .

Land There is approximately 20 of land which is currently run as a semi wilderness, with a series of walkways around it and leading to the banks of the River Severn. These woods also have a great wealth of mature ancient trees.

Please note that the site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and due to the site’s significance and its multiple statutory designations any works carried out are likely to require both Scheduled Monument Consent and Listed Building Consent.

Tenure Freehold Services Fixtures and fittings Measurements Mains Water and Electricity. Electric storage heaters. Private drainage. All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded unless Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. otherwise mentioned in these sale particulars. Local Authority Planning and Building Regulations Shropshire Council (0345 678 9000) Wayleaves, easements and rights of way It should not be assumed that the property has the necessary planning, The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all building regulations or other consents. Council Tax band D wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Services etc, Listing Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. The Grade I Viewing Purchaser must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Strictly by appointment with Savills. Method of Sale The property is offered for sale by private treaty. Plans For identification purposes only – not to scale. floorplans

Gross internal area (approx): 850.6 sq m / 9156 sq ft Stores External area= 8.30 x 5.20 71.4 sq m / 768 sq ft 27'3 x 17'1 Cellar = 9.1 sq m / 98 sq ft

For identification only. Not to scale. Second Floor

4.76 x 3.37 Function Room 15'7 x 11'1 12.30 x 4.82 40'4 x 15'10 12'6 x 10'6

Eaves

Kitchen 4.53 x 4.17 4.55 x 2.90 14'10 x 13'8 14'11 x 9'6 4.88 x 4.05 16'0 x 13'3

4.44 x 3.14 14'7 x 10'4 3.83 x 2.57 12'7 x 8'5 Bar 4.76 x 4.75 4.56 x 3.18 15'7 x 15'7 15'0 x 10'5

Attic 11.35 x 4.93 First Floor 37'3 x 16'2 Buildwas Abbey Ruins

3.50 x 3.20 11'6 x 10'6

Cellar 3.40 x 2.34 11'2 x 7'8 Second Floor

5.18 x 3.85 Billiards Room 8.72 x 4.90 17'0 x 12'8 3.51 x 2.40 28'7 x 16'1 Cellar 11'6 x 7'10 4.89 x 3.84 5.09 x 3.75 16'1 x 12'7 16'8 x 12'4

Eaves

Bar 7.59 x 4.50 4.11 x 4.02 7.45 x 4.35 24'11 x 14'9 13'6 x 13'2 24'5 x 14'3

4.36 x 3.15 14'4 x 10'4 (Approx)

Office 3.36 x 2.62 3.04 x 2.36 11'0 x 8'7 10'0 x 7'9 External Dimensions 4.57 x 4.41 15'0 x 14'6 Store External Dimensions 10.20 x 5.50 Store 33'6 x 18'1 5.50 x 4.60 Savills 18'1 x 15'1 Hall Court, Telford Ground Floor TF3 4NF [email protected] 01952 239500

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or savills.co.uk other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 16/06/24 AM. Buildwas N

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Tanks NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100024244WB Savills (UK) Limited NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. MCL: 22284/ABBOTS HSE_BROC Date: 23/06/2016 The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB NOT TO SCALE Tel: (01202) 856800 Conveyors