Walford, Baschurch

Beautiful Interiors
Approached via a sweeping driveway, the house occupies a commanding position within its grounds, carefully orientated to maximise privacy and capture spectacular views across the surrounding Shropshire countryside. The result is a residence of remarkable beauty and presence, offering an enviable balance of history, grandeur and family living.
A magnificent stone portico leads into an impressive hall, immediately setting the tone for the quality and scale found throughout the house. The hall is richly detailed with decorative dentil cornicing, intricate ceiling roses and wonderfully balanced proportions, all centred around a magnificent solid oak cantilever staircase. The staircase gracefully rises through the house with a bespoke balustrade, creating a stunning architectural focal point.
A decorative archway from the hall leads into the elegant drawing room, where a deep bay window frames glorious views across the gardens and surrounding landscape. An open fireplace provides warmth and character, while original period detailing reflects the house's distinguished heritage.
Oak flooring extends seamlessly from the entrance hall through the principal reception rooms, enhancing the sense of flow and grandeur.
Double doors connect the drawing room to a formal dining room, a beautifully proportioned space featuring large sash windows and exceptional views, making it ideal for both formal entertaining and family gatherings.
From the dining room, further double doors open into the kitchen breakfast room, creating a wonderfully sociable layout, perfect for entertaining.
Elegant Reception Rooms
The entrance hall also provides access to a charming sitting room with an attractive open fireplace, while an inner hallway leads to a study, offering a peaceful workspace away from the main living areas and a boot room, and access to the cellar. The kitchen breakfast room has been designed with both family life and entertaining in mind. It features an excellent range of fitted cabinetry, granite work surfaces and a substantial central island. A four-oven AGA with companion unit forms the heart of the room, while large sash windows flood the space with natural light and frame picturesque garden views.
Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room and beyond is a particularly spacious billiards room. This impressive entertaining space benefits from an open fireplace and offers versatility for a variety of leisure pursuits and social occasions.
Beyond the billiards room is a useful storage area, separate WC and access to a small enclosed garden which has access into the courtyard, creating a practical service area that complements the principal accommodation.
The elegant oak staircase rises to the principal bedroom suite, which enjoys some of the finest views from the house, stretching towards The Breiddens, The Long Mynd and Pontesford Hill on clear days. The suite benefits from fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite bathroom.
The first floor also provides four further generous double bedrooms together with four bathrooms, offering excellent accommodation for family and guests while retaining the grandeur expected of a house of this calibre.
The second floor offers additional flexibility, comprising three further double bedrooms, a shower room, family bathroom and extensive storage facilities. These rooms are ideal for guests, older children, staff accommodation or hobby rooms.
Gardens & Grounds
Walford Manor is approached via a long private driveway which winds through the grounds before opening onto an extensive gravelled parking area, creating a magnificent arrival befitting a house of this stature.
The principal elevations are beautifully framed by lavender and rose beds, together with mature wisteria and climbing roses, which enhance the timeless elegance of the property throughout the seasons.
The gardens have been thoughtfully designed and meticulously maintained, with expansive manicured lawns interspersed with colourful herbaceous borders, flowering shrubs and specimen planting. A gravel pathway meanders through the gardens, leading to a tarmac tennis court, discreetly screened by established laurel hedging and perfectly positioned for privacy and enjoyment.
Beyond the formal gardens lies a charming copse of mature oak trees and an orchard, providing a natural extension to the landscaped setting and creating areas of shade, interest and wildlife habitat. A productive garden area incorporates two greenhouses and raised beds, ideal for those wishing to embrace a sustainable lifestyle or pursue horticultural interests.
Further practical amenities include garaging and two car ports, thoughtfully positioned away from the principal house. Areas of mature woodland add to the sense of privacy and seclusion, while estate fencing to the boundaries preserves uninterrupted views across neighbouring pastureland towards the rolling Shropshire countryside and distant hills beyond.
The combination of formal gardens, recreational facilities, productive grounds and enchanting woodland creates an exceptional setting that perfectly complements the grandeur and architectural significance of Walford Manor. The elevated position and open outlook afford far-reaching views across the surrounding landscape, providing a spectacular backdrop to this distinguished country residence.
The grounds and gardens of Walford Manor extend to approximately 12 acres, with a further 1.6 acres demised to Park House.
RECEPTION about 11.4 x 5.5 (about 37'4" x 18'0")
RECEPTION about 9.2 x 5.8 (about 30'2" x 19'0")
LIVING ROOM about 6 x 5.7 (about 19'8" x 18'8")
STUDY about 5.9 x 5.7 (about 19'4" x 18'8")
COAT ROOM about 4.2 x 3.2 (about 13'9" x 10'5")
DINING ROOM about 7.9 x 5.8 (about 25'11" x 19'0")
KITCHEN about 8.1 x 7.5 (about 26'6" x 24'7")
PANTRY about 5.3 x 3.3 (about 17'4" x 10'9")
BILLIARDS ROOM about 7.5 x 6.6 (about 24'7" x 21'7")
CLOAKROOM
ANNEXE about 6.1 x 5.8 (about 20'0" x 19'0")
ANNEXE about 6.5 x 4.8 (about 21'3" x 15'8")
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM about 6 x 5.5 (about 19'8" x 18'0")
ENSUITE
BEDROOM TWO about 6 x 4.5 (about 19'8" x 14'9")
BATHROOM
BEDROOM THREE about 6 x 4.8 (about 19'8" x 15'8")
BATHROOM
BEDROOM FOUR about 5.6 x 5.2 (about 18'4" x 17'0")
BEDROOM FIVE about 6 x 5.6 (about 19'8" x 18'4")
BEDROOM SIX about 6.2 x 4.2 (about 20'4" x 13'9")
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
ANNEXE about 5.8 x 3.3 (about 19'0" x 10'9")
ANNEXE about 5.8 x 5.7 (about 19'0" x 18'8")
ANNEXE about 4.8 x 3.5 (about 15'8" x 11'5")
ANNEXE about 4.8 x 2.8 (about 15'8" x 9'2")
BEDROOM SEVEN about 6 x 5.6 (about 19'8" x 18'4")
BEDROOM EIGHT about 6 x 4.2 (about 19'8" x 13'9")
BEDROOM NINE about 4.8 x 3.5 (about 15'8" x 11'5")
BATHROOM
BATHROOM
ATTIC