Stunning Victorian period house with heated swimming pool for sale at £925,000
A Victorian period house with a heated swimming pool is on the market near Shrewsbury.
The Lea, at Lea Cross, is a six-bedroom detached house with a large conservatory and sprawling views over the hills towards Pontesford Hill and the south Shropshire countryside beyond.
As well as a huge conservatory with an almost fully-glass roof, there is an outdoor dining table for the owners to eat al fresco on a warm day.
The property is on the market for £925,000.
A description of the stunning period house, which is listed with estate agents Strutt & Parker, reads: "Believed to date from the 1850s Lea Hall is a stunning three storey period house with inspiring and majestic views across Shropshire towards the Stiperstones. A sympathetic and stylish refurbishment in recent years has resulted in a substantial family home of poise and elegance whilst retaining a very friendly feel.
"Characterful details including stone mullion windows, exposed beams, panelled doors, picture rails, deep skirting boards, decorative cornicing, painted shaker style kitchen, two Chesney fireplaces and a hand turned staircase with mahogany hand rail.
"The wide glazed panelled front door opens from the classically proportioned arched stone entrance porch wide to the hallway with stairs rising upwards. With a wide opening to the hallway the spacious drawing room has a feature Chesney fireplace and windows to two sides that results in a large, light room ideal for entertaining.
"Original doors radiate off to the dining room facing the front with decorative picture rail. The rear hallway, with oak effect flooring, leads to the family living space which is the heart of this family house. Facing the side lawn the family room has decorative bookshelves and a Chesney fireplace. A short staircase rises upwards to the useful study and cloakroom.
"Expertly designed and fitted with hand painted shaker style units under Carrera marble work surfaces there is ample space within the kitchen breakfast room for free standing furniture or a central island.
"There are windows to two sides and a door to the rear vestibule with back door to the parking area. Glazed doors open to full width bespoke conservatory at the rear of the house. Double glazed with a spectacular high glazed roof this versatile room offers fantastic all year round living space with views to the gardens and swimming pool beyond.
"The cellars, utility room and boiler completes the ground floor accommodation. A superb early Victorian staircase with hand turned spindles and a mahogany handrail winds up to the first and second floors.
"To the first floor are four large double bedrooms and a family bathroom with corner bath and shower cubicle. To the rear the large principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, velux roof lights and steps leading to the en suite shower room offering a majestic private space and a haven away from the bustle of family life.
"On the second floor are two further double bedrooms with feature beams and an attic offering useful storage or the opportunity to convert to a bathroom for this floor."