House For Sale £1,800,000
Condover Park, Condover, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5

An impressive residence with superb leisure facilities, beautiful formal grounds and over 15 acres of carefully managed woodland.

Having undergone a careful scheme of improvement, re design and extension during the current owner's 28 years custodianship, Bumble End is a substantial property with an excellent flow of accommodation and superb leisure facilities. Housing an impressive specification, the property has air-conditioning installed in all of the bedrooms and communal areas. An impressive central hallway features a handmade English oak staircase, constructed by a Shropshire cabinet maker. The same carpenter created all the solid oak doors/skirtings and architrave, which you see throughout. The hallway links the large contemporary sitting room with its unique woodburning fireplace housed in a convex chimney breast, to the dining room, Kitchen/breakfast room and the first of two offices re-fitted with bespoke furniture in 2021. Beautiful Indonesian mahogany and teak parquet flooring spans the hallway and dining room. Found centrally, the kitchen/breakfast room has a full range of Miele appliances and a plumbed American style fridge freezer, along with a range of fitted units topped with Corian. Views are to be had over both the front and rear gardens, with two entrances/exits - one leading to the bar/snug, second office and conservatory, the other to the formal front entrance. The conservatory has beautiful private views over the rear gardens and is conveniently located close to the bar with its range of units, sink and drinks fridge. Beyond the conservatory is the stunning games room with 5.9-meter Swimspa and Jacuzzi, room for a full-sized snooker table and bifold doors giving access to the rear terrace. In the vaulted ceiling above there are approximately 500 fibre optic party lights. This room also has the benefit of underfloor heating. The cellar is accessed from this space, providing full height wine storage for up to circa 900 bottles of wine.

The first floor offers a beautiful principle bedroom served by an en suite bathroom with two-person steam shower and wall mounted trouser press, along with access to the large balcony that spans the front of the property, giving lovely views over the grounds. Three further double bedrooms are arranged around the central landing, served by two en-suite and a family bathroom having a jacuzzi bath and built- in television. Bedroom four is currently used as a fitted dressing room, with a pull-down bed if required.

Garden and grounds
Standing in over an acre of mature grounds, Bumble End is afforded a peaceful and private environment. A tarmacadam driveway sweeps up in front of the house, with formal lawns and established trees on both sides. The property is complimented by a double integral garage and timber barn. The rear garden has been carefully landscaped and has within it two detached buildings, the first offering a fantastic Bothy/party room with fitted kitchen and a centre-piece Japanese Teppanyaki table and the second, a fully fitted gymnasium. A striking handmade copper tree fountain, gives a natural focal point. There is a beautiful terrace spanning the rear of the house, enhancing the space available for entertainment. An atmospheric night lighting system has been installed throughout the grounds.

The Woodland
Situated to the South of Bumble End, and protecting its views and environment, is a carefully managed block of woodland totalling approximately 15.1 acres. The woodland consists of (but not limited to) mature Oak, Beech and Willow, and offers a number of enchanting walkways. Along the Sothern boundary there are spectacular views of the Shropshire hills, with several vantage points. A landscaped wildlife pool is found in the centre of the wood, and there are several additional buildings including a barn, log store and bat house. The woodland has a number of access points both on the Northern and Sothern boundaries (immediately onto the highway).

Location
Bumble End is located on the outskirts of the popular village of Condover, on Condover Park, a former air base in World War 2. Condover village has a range of amenities including a post office, primary school, nursery, Church and golf club. The nearby County Town
of Shrewsbury offers a fine selection of shops and restaurants along with excellent recreational and educational facilities. A number of highly regarded preparatory and public schools are found nearby, including Prestfelde, Kingsland Grange, Shrewsbury School, Old Hall, Wrekin College and Shrewsbury High School for Girls, as well as a number of popular state schools.
Road links are excellent with the A49 giving access to Church Stretton and Ludlow to the South and Shrewsbury to the North. The A5/ M54 provides access to Telford, Birmingham and the national motorway network. There is a train station at Church Stretton and Shrewsbury. International airports are located in Birmingham, East Midlands, Liverpool and Manchester.

Distances
Shrewsbury 5 miles, Church Stretton 8 miles, Much Wenlock 11 miles, Ludlow 25 miles, Birmingham 50 miles, Chester 48 miles, (Distances are approximate).

Directions (postcode SY5 7DU)
From Shrewsbury, take the A49 South and approximately half a mile after passing through Bayston Hill, turn left towards Condover. Follow the road into the village and turn left at the signpost to Frodesley, Acton Burnell and Pitchford. Follow this road for approximately one mile and turn right into Condover Park. Continue driving through Condover Park, following the road around to the left, then taking the left-hand turn in front of the woodland. Bumble End is the second property on your left-hand side.

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