'Rare retreat': 300-year-old Long Mynd home with some of Shropshire’s best views up for sale

A “remarkable” 300-year-old country house, set within 17 acres of gardens and pasture on the edge of the Long Mynd, has been put up for sale.

Overbatch, a five-bed, three-bath, four-reception-room home near Church Stretton, might just have the best views of any home in Shropshire.

From the main living space, floor-to-ceiling windows result in uninterrupted views of several of the county’s finest landmarks, including Haughmond Hill, The Wrekin, The Lawley, Caer Caradoc and Ragleth Hill.

Approached via a winding private track through a peaceful valley, the property occupies a secluded position surrounded by 17 acres of gardens and grounds.

And if 17 acres isn’t enough, direct access to the Long Mynd offers plenty of opportunities for walking, horse riding and exploring thousands of acres of open countryside.

Believed to date back around 300 years, much of the property retains considerable character, with oak panelling, exposed beams, quarry-tiled floors and wood-burning stoves.

The property also features a separate annexe, dubbed ‘The Pottery’, which offers independent accommodation for visiting guests, extended family or, potentially, as a holiday let.

Further outbuildings include a double garage, car ports with a sizeable heated room above, providing scope for hobbies, home working or entertaining.

Estate agents Savills say the combination of privacy, accessibility, agricultural and equestrian potential, and unforgettable scenery makes Overbatch “an exceptional country property and a genuinely rare opportunity” to acquire a home in one of Shropshire's “most sought-after locations”.

Property agent, Beccy Theodore-Jones, said: “It is difficult to imagine a more commanding and picturesque position, where every window frames a view and every season transforms the landscape beyond.”

The home is on the market for a guide price £1,495,000. The full listing is available to view online at savills.com