Tenure: Freehold

**OUTSTANDING** - Substantial character property with origins dating back to the 16th Century crammed full of original features, as well as Georgian and Victorian additions - beautifully refurbished and modernised - five double bedrooms, five receptions, magnificent kitchen/diner, wine cellar, delightfully located between medieval Shrewsbury and the glorious Shropshire Hills (area of outstanding natural beauty - AONB).

A substantial, character property comprising 5 double bedrooms, 5 receptions, and several other rooms including cellars, boot room and convertible attic all of which oozing contemporary style. Potential to configure further bedrooms. The Black Lion is superbly located - 6 miles to Shrewsbury and close to Church Stretton and foodie Ludlow, with a wonderful, high class local butcher and outstanding bar restaurant on the door step.

The Black Lion is a substantial Grade II listed property with origins dating back to the 16th Century. Traditionally constructed and providing spacious accommodation extending over three floors with two separate cellars in addition, as well as two original attic spaces ideal for conversion (The second floor bedrooms could easily be extended into the same floor adjacent attic space, creating two wonderful, expansive bedrooms/ suites).

The property comes with many interesting original features including exposed beams, quarry tiles, original floor boards, fireplaces and glorious wooden staircases.

Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway | Two Large Receptions | Very Large Corner Boot Room | Downstairs WC | Two Cellars (perfect for wine storage) | Boiler Room | Storage Room

First Floor: Small Staircase from the Ground Floor | Outstanding Modern Fully Fitted Kitchen/ Diner | Spacious Lounge | Conservatory | Small Staircase leading to mid-floor with | Large Double Bedroom with Built In Wardrobe | Modern Family Bathroom | Hallway with Storage Cupboards | Double Bedroom.

Second Floor: Two Double Bedrooms | Master Bedroom with En-suite | Bathroom | Large Easily Accessible Attic Rooms

Private Rear Garden | Driveway Parking

Additional Information:

The two huge attic spaces are perfect for conversion into additional living/ bedroom space (technically, the property could easily become a seven bedroom house).

Further benefits from a new gas central heating system with combi-boiler. A full Electrical Condition Report is available (all modern electrics), as well as a current Gas Safety Certificate.

Almost all of the house has been substantially refurbished and tastefully, imaginatively redecorated over the past two years. The current owner has used all her artistic skills and integrity in creating a wonderful, warm and invigorating living space. The garden lies to the rear of the house and approached from doors leading from the first floor. There is a separate access from the ground floor level and also pedestrian access from the rear of the garden to the car parking space and side road. The gardens have an easterly and southerly aspect, enclosed with wooden fencing and established large boundary trees and shrubs.

Dorrington is 7 miles from beautiful Church Stretton which lies amidst the South Shropshire Hills midway between Shrewsbury and Ludlow. It can claim to be one of the most beautifully situated towns in England and attracts walkers and country lovers from all over the UK. It is a really thriving community with societies, clubs, public houses and restaurants.

The nearby M54 gives easy access to the West Midlands, Birmingham and the wider motorway network.

SERVICES: We understand all mains services are connected.

COUNCIL TAX: The accommodation is currently listed as Band 'A'

WATER AUTHORITY: Severn Trent Water

Inside The Property:

The family accommodation is accessed from both the front and the rear garden.

From the front access;

Ground Floor Accommodation - Front entrance door opens into the reception hallway. The stairs ascend from here to the family accommodation.

Room 1 - 4.67m x 4.65m (15'4" x 15'3") - Split into two areas, secondary double glazed bow window to the front.

Room 2 - 4.95m x 4.70m (16'3" x 15'5") - Secondary double glazed bow window, door to;

Room 3 - 5.00m x 3.28m (16'5" x 10'9") - two doors leading to the cellars, one of which is the original wine and beer cellar, door to:

Cloakroom - With low level WC

Room 4 - 4.52m x 3.68m (14'10" x 12'1") - Door to the side of the property, door to further store rooms / boiler room. The rear garden can be accessed from the boiler room

Small central staircase leading to;

Kitchen / Dining Room - 7.01m x 4.72m (23'0" x 15'6") - Newly fitted kitchen comprising a wide range of base and wall mounted units - Range of integrated appliances - Wood worktop surfaces, - Large island/breakfast bar- Wood Floor

Lounge - 4.93m x 5.16m (16'2" x 16'11") - Attractive fireplace with log burner - Beams to the ceiling - French doors to:

Conservatory - 3.76m x 3.28m (12'4" x 10'9") - Tiled floor
Double glazed windows and door to the rear garden

From the Hallway, door to INNER HALLWAY where there is the central staircase leading to the next level;

Bedroom 1 - 4.88m x 4.22m (16'0" x 13'10") - Window to the front door to dressing/store room

Bedroom 2 - 4.88m x 3.12m (16' x 10'3")

Laundry Room - Space and plumbing for washing machine,
space for tumble dryer - slatted shelves and light point.

Bathroom - Newly installed attractive white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over - low level WC - wash hand basin with drawers beneath - heated towel rail.

From the Inner Hall, stairs ascend to SECOND FLOOR LANDING.

Bedroom 3 - 4.57m x 3.66m (15'0" x 12'0") - Double glazed windows with views towards the Church Stretton Hills - Built-in wardrobe - door to:

En Suite Shower Room - Attractive modern suite comprising shower enclosure - wash hand basin, WC

Bedroom 4 - 4.88m x 3.35m (16'0" x 11'0")

Bedroom 5 - 4.88m x 2.54m (16'0" x 8'4")

Attic Room 1 - 5.00m x 2.97m (16'5" x 9'9")

Attic Room 2 - 3.61m x 3.05m (11'10" x 10'0")

Outside The Property - There is off street parking to the side and rear of the property. There are steps up from the yard to the attractive rear gardens. with lawn, patio and flower borders.