Stockton Grange

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This outstanding Grade II listed building represents a fine example of Georgian design and elegance. Situated on the outskirts of the renowned Apley Estate, the house occupies a pleasant rural location neighbouring Stockton Church. In all we are proud to be offering for sale some 7400 square feet of architectural excellence worthy of consideration for the discerning purchaser.

Overview Stockton Grange

Stockton Grange is a beautifully presented Grade II listed property dating back to circa 1780, next door to Stockton Church on the edge of the glorious Apley Estate.

Approached via electronically operated gates, and sitting on 0.8 acre of landscaped gardens, the property boasts spacious living accommodation which is enhanced by a large orangery complete with wonderful roof lantern. At night, when illuminated, this offers a truly stunning space for both everyday life and entertaining. Further noteworthy features briefly include an AGA electric and oil fuelled cooker in the full size breakfast kitchen, a wonderful sitting room with wood burner and exposed beams and the principal bedroom has a dressing room with good size ensuite. Step inside Stockton Grange

Dining Room 19’9 x 14’8 (6.01m x 4.48m) The house is fabulous for entertaining with a formal dining room which seats up to fourteen.

Study 17’1 x 12’11 (5.20m x 3.93m) The spacious study is a quiet area to catch up with modern day chores yet retaining Georgian ambience.

Sitting Room 17’9 x 14’10 (5.40m x 4.52m) With high ceiling, an inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, the sitting room enjoys a relaxed atmosphere of “olde-worlde” charm.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 27’6 x 16’3 (8.38m x 4.95m) The kitchen, designed by Kenton Jones, has a three-oven oil AGA with electric companion, a wide selection of units, Brazilian Madre Perla Quartzite worktops, a breakfast table and a range of Bosch integrated appliances including a dishwasher, double electric oven and microwave. The kitchen overlooks gardens to the rear and the side of the house and French doors lead to outside. Seller Insight

Situated in the glorious Shropshire countryside is Stockton Grange, an extremely elegant, Grade II listed family home that is believed to date back to circa 1780. “The house sits within this pretty little hamlet, right on the fringes of the beautiful Apley Estate and just next door to Stockton Church,” says Siobhan, “so the setting really couldn’t be more idyllic. The house itself is just beautiful; although when my husband bought it 25 years ago it was virtually derelict. It has since been completely renovated and sympathetically brought back to its former glory, and it’s now a really splendid family home that has great character and charm.”

Each of the rooms is generously proportioned, and the house as a whole has an elegant look and feel throughout. “I do love this house, even more so since we added the orangery and increased the size of the kitchen, which is now absolutely gorgeous. We opened it up to create a lovely big sociable space that’s large enough to take a huge dining table and a comfortable sofa. It’s a living space as well as being very functional, but it’s designed in such a way that it’s also a very pretty room. The orangery, meanwhile, the façade of which incorporates natural Portland and Bath stone features, not only creates a wonderful connection between the house and garden, but has also given us another great space for both everyday family life and parties.”

Stockton Grange is enveloped by just under an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. “The orangery, study and the kitchen all open onto the garden, which is extremely pretty,” continues Siobhan. “We have open lawns and areas where we can sit out and relax or entertain, and best of all it’s completely private.”

“My favourite part of the house is probably my lovely big dressing room,” says Siobhan, “but I know my husband would say that his is the veranda. We use it all year round; even in winter we’re out there under the heater and a big fluffy blanket, G&T in hand. This has been a real party house, as both inside and out it’s extremely conducive to entertaining,” says Siobhan. “In the orangery we even have a summer kitchen, so we can prepare food and drinks, and when the weather is warm the party can spill out onto the garden.”

These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Orangery 30’4 x 17’10 (9.24m x 5.44m) The well thought out orangery provides a formal sitting room with an open fire place, shuttered windows and French doors leading outside. This also includes a dining area with parquet flooring and underfloor heating which continues under a natural French stone floor into the summer kitchen. Designed by Kenton Jones, the summer kitchen contains a large curvaceous island of Maple Birch wood having granite worktop and housing a Bosch integrated double electric oven, microwave, warming drawer and refrigerator. There is also a separate butler’s sink unit housing waste disposal and a Bosch integrated dishwasher. Master Bedroom 17’10 x 15’1 (5.44m x 4.60m) On the first floor is the master bedroom with an adjoining dressing room and en-suite bathroom with free standing roll top bath and a separate shower.

There are a further 3 double bedrooms (one with en-suite bathroom) and a guest bathroom. On the second floor is a double bedroom with a study/sitting room.

Step outside Stockton Grange

Approached through double wrought iron gates, Stockton Grange sits proudly in landscaped gardens with a gravel drive which has parking for several vehicles. There is a large garage with loft storage above and a garden/log store.

The gardens are well maintained and are mostly laid to lawn with a recently added Rhododendron bed which is alive with colour in the summer months. There is a decorative fountain which can be viewed from the Orangery and a terrace which runs part way around the house with a seating and BBQ area.

There is a long mature border planted with shrubs and flowers to the rear of the house and a further seating area.

I love the fact that we’re surrounded by so much beauty and yet everything needed on a day-to-day basis is within easy reach,” says Siobhan. “My husband travels a lot for work, so for him, being so centrally located and in close proximity to really good transport links has been ideal. We’ve decided to build a new home, so the character of Stockton Grange is definitely something I’ll miss when we leave. It’s a really elegant home, but at the same time very comfortable for day-to-day life, and the setting is absolutely idyllic.

Telford, named after civil engineer , is a large new town in the county of Shropshire about 13 miles east of , 15 miles north-west of and 30 miles west of . Close to Gorge, a scenic tourist destination and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town advertises itself as “The Birthplace of Industry”, due to its proximity to and other places in the area, which are internationally recognised as being important to the . The town is dominated by the Wrekin, a large hill of 407 metres located south-west of Wellington.

Telford Shopping Centre and the accompanying Town Park, houses 100,000m2 of retail shops and office buildings. The Forge Retail Park and a large Odeon cinema are also located in the area. Telford is also home one of the Midland’s few ice skating rinks near the newly built Telford International Centre (TIC). The TIC comprises a number of exhibition halls and event spaces.

Telford has a number of primary and secondary schools including , a City Technology College (CTC), which has a 100% pass rate at GCSE level, placing it number one in the entire country for Key Stage 4 attainment. 8 miles to the north are Adams’ Grammar School and Newport Girls High School selective schools located in nearby Newport. Telford is also home to The University of Wolverhampton Business School (UWBS) campus and the School of the Built Environment. , a famous university for land-based education is located near the town of Newport.

Telford is situated at the terminus of the , a spur of the M6 linking the town with Wolverhampton and the . The town has three railway stations on the Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton Line: Wellington, and Telford Central.

WOLVERHAMPTON

Wolverhampton is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands. The city grew initially as a specialising in the woollen trade. In the Industrial Revolution, it became a major centre for coal mining, steel production, lock making and the manufacture of cars and motorcycles. The economy of the city is still based on engineering, including a large aerospace industry, as well as the service sector.

Wolverhampton has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With over a thousand years of recorded history along with a vibrant mix of leisure and culture, there’s something for everyone. Attractions range from the buzz of the Molineux football stadium right through to the tranquil Victorian West Park.

Complementing Wolverhampton’s many attractions there is a huge choice of restaurants ranging from traditional pub grub right through to worldwide cuisine.

With over 200 independent stores and recognisable high street brands as well as regular market days offering specialist and local produce, the city is a shoppers paradise.

The University of Wolverhampton is the main provider of higher education in the city. Wolverhampton Grammar School is one of the oldest active schools in the country and Wolverhampton Girls’ High School is a well known selective school which has produced top of league table results. Other notably historic schools include The Royal Wolverhampton School and College.

With excellent road and rail networks, Wolverhampton is accessible from all parts of the UK. There are frequent public transport services to all areas of Wolverhampton and the outlying areas from the re-developed, state-of-the-art bus station. Here, there are also links to the train station and nearby St George’s tram stop.

Location The house is close to the village of Norton, which has easy access to the pretty, bustling market town of (4 miles) for day-to-day amenities. Originally a thriving port along the banks of the , both High Town and Low Town are linked by one of the last surviving funicular railways. It is also home to the Severn Valley Steam Railway one of the largest and most comprehensive of its type in the country.

Recreation in the local area includes Astbury Hall, Bridgnorth and Shifnal Golf Clubs, as well as good riding, walking and fishing. There are a number of well regarded schools in the area including Wrekin College, Old Hall School, Wolverhampton Grammar School, Moffats at , Prestfelde and .

Motorways Access to the M54 is at Telford, about 5 miles away and provides onwards travel to the Midlands’ business centres and the wider road network. For those liking coastal excursions, The North Wales coast is approximately 2.5 hours by road.

Railway Stations Stockton Grange is 15 minutes by car from Telford Central rail station. From here, there are two services per hour to Wolverhampton, and one direct service hourly to Birmingham International Airport taking 40 minutes. From NORTON Wolverhampton there are hourly services to Euston, transit time SHROPSHIRE approx. 1 hour 50 mins. Also hourly services to Glasgow, and • 145 miles from London the West Country. • Easy access to M6, M6 Toll, M5, 0 M42, M4 Airports • Local train links: Cosford, M40 Birmingham International Airport is located 46.8 miles away which, via the Shifnal, Telford Central, M54 and M6, is approximately 50 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is Wolverhampton 63.1 miles away, via the A5, which is just over an hour drive.

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