SELLER INSIGHT

Situated in an AONB in the glorious Shropshire countryside is an outstanding one and a half acre plot of land with full planning permission in place to build a spectacular Grand Design-style house.

“We bought the land some time ago and renovated the house next door, but the plot was to be our own personal Grand Design and our forever home,” says the owner. “I’ve been in the building trade for thirty years and this was the house I always wanted to build. However, circumstances now dictate that sadly we can’t proceed with the project, but the hard work in terms of planning permission has been done and we’ve had some quite spectacular plans drawn up so the property now offers new owners a unique opportunity to build an exceptional home that’s one of a kind.”

“The planning permission we’ve had granted is for a Paragraph 80 home, the definition of which is a house that is truly outstanding and one that significantly enhances its immediate surroundings. The building will offer over 5,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space, will be set within one and a half acres of private grounds and surrounded by rolling countryside.”

“We worked closely with Base Architecture and Design, a fantastic local architectural practice, to create a house that will meld beautifully with its surroundings, take full advantage of this glorious rural setting, and at the same time be a very comfortable family home. Externally it will be a mix of exposed stone and seamed tin, to almost give it the look of an agricultural building, however inside it will be very much a modern home designed for modern living. It will be an upside down house, so the main living areas will boast amazing views, and the ‘ground’ floor and garages will be partly underground so there will be a really nice sense of synergy between the building and the land. It will also incorporate a range of eco technology, including an air source heat pump and a rainwater harvesting system, to reduce its impact on the environment.”

“We fought long and hard with the planners to be allowed to position the house at the rear of the plot, this was because the land gently rises and we wanted the building to enjoy an elevated position and therefore maximise the views. It also means that the property will be set well away from the road, so the owners will be able to enjoy utter peace and privacy. At home they will feel far removed from the everyday hustle and bustle of life, however the property is just a couple of miles from the lovely little village of Condover and a fifteen-minute drive from Shrewsbury.”

“As I said before, this was my dream project and deciding to walk away has been a very hard decision to make. However, I see this as the chance of a lifetime for the new owners to create an amazing lifestyle property in this exceptionally beautiful part of Shropshire.”*

* 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.