Hookagate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8BE

An elegant Georgian country residence of exceptional character, set in beautifully established gardens on the edge of Shrewsbury, complemented by a superbly restored two-bedroom coach house.

Description

Hanley House is a distinguished Georgian residence enjoying a peaceful setting within the sought-after village of Hook-a-Gate, just three miles south of Shrewsbury. Beautifully maintained and sympathetically enhanced over many years, the house combines gracious period architecture with the comforts required for modern family life. Rich in history and character, the property displays a wealth of original features including hand-painted cornicing, traditional shutters, sash windows all double glazed, flagstone flooring and impressive fireplaces, all carefully updated to preserve the home's heritage. The result is an elegant and welcoming house offering highly flexible accommodation.

A striking stone portico opens into a magnificent reception hall, where a sweeping stone staircase creates a memorable first impression. Flagstone floors and a direct outlook through to the gardens enhance the sense of space and grandeur. The principal reception rooms provide excellent versatility for both formal entertaining and everyday living. The drawing room enjoys a large bay window overlooking the gardens and features an ornate fireplace with Clearview stove. Opposite, the library is particularly atmospheric, with bespoke timber bookcases, hand-painted cornicing and original shuttered sash windows. The dining room is ideally suited to hosting family gatherings and dinner parties, featuring exposed ceiling beams, a fireplace with green marble surround and a delightful tiled garden room opening directly onto the lawn. Further accommodation includes a substantial family room centred around a double-fronted Clearview stove, with doors leading onto the terrace, together with an adjoining study providing an ideal home office. At the heart of the house lies the beautifully appointed country kitchen, designed for family life and informal entertaining. A gas-fired cream Aga creates a welcoming focal point, complemented by integrated Neff and Miele appliances. The adjoining utility room offers extensive storage, pantry space and delightful views across the gardens.

Beneath the house are extensive cellar rooms with impressive ceiling heights, capable of providing valuable storage but offering considerable potential, subject to any necessary consents. The attractive stone staircase rises to a gallery landing serving four bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys lovely views and benefits from a generous en suite bathroom complete with corner bath and separate shower. A second large bedroom mirrors the proportions of the principal suite, while a further dual-aspect bedroom overlooks the gardens. A fourth bedroom provides flexibility as either a nursery, dressing room or study. These bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom with both bath and separate shower. A second staircase and rear landing lead to an additional double bedroom suite, recently modernised and featuring its own stylish en suite bathroom. This arrangement provides excellent independence for guests, older children or multigenerational living. To assist with modern expectations the house is equipped with solar panels on the garage roof feeding the house and a a storage battery.

Gardens and Grounds The gardens wrap around much of the house and have been lovingly cultivated to create a mature and private setting. Lawns are interspersed with an abundance of trees, flowering shrubs, herbaceous borders and over one hundred roses, delivering colour and interest throughout the seasons. A south-facing terrace, centred around a beautiful two-tier fountain, provides an exceptional setting for outdoor entertaining while enjoying far-reaching views and spectacular sunsets. The gardens also incorporate productive fruit and vegetable areas, together with a charming summerhouse positioned to enjoy the tranquillity of the setting. Rainwater is collected and used for the garden from a sizeable underground storage tank.

The Old Coach House A particular feature of Hanley House is the beautifully restored Old Coach House, offering high-quality ancillary accommodation with excellent versatility. The property provides a welcoming kitchen with dining space, a generous sitting room opening onto a private courtyard, together with a cloakroom to the ground floor. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, each served by contemporary shower facilities, including one en suite. Finished to an excellent standard and benefiting from mains services, central heating and superfast broadband, the Coach House is ideally suited for guest accommodation, multi-generational living or continued holiday-let use, subject to any necessary consents.

Location

Hook-a-Gate is a well-regarded village lying approximately three miles south of the county town of Shrewsbury. The village benefits from a public house and nursery, whilst nearby Radbrook provides everyday shopping facilities.

Shrewsbury offers an excellent range of independent boutiques, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with a highly regarded selection of schools including Shrewsbury School, Prestfelde, Packwood Haugh and The Priory School.

The surrounding Shropshire countryside provides an outstanding lifestyle opportunity, with scenic walks, riding routes and access to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh borders.

Excellent road communications are available via the A5 and M54, whilst Shrewsbury railway station provides services to Birmingham, Manchester, Crewe and London.

Square Footage: 3,305 sq ft

Additional Info

Council Tax- Shropshire. Band G.

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected.

Broadband- Airband.

Shared driveway

Brochure prepared 2026/09 BTJ

Photographs- 2026/09 E-House