About this property
Alderton Hall is a prominent Grade II* Listed country house of immense character and particular architectural note. Discreetly combining period grandeur with refined contemporary living, the property has been thoughtfully restored with carefully curated interiors, resulting in a home of enduring elegance and comfort.
The house is immediately impressive on arrival, the original entrance hall forming a striking and welcoming introduction. Rich in atmosphere, it features a Clearview woodburner and sets the tone for the accommodation beyond, where historic detailing, such as oak panelling, deep windowsills, oak-framed leaded windows and gently uneven floors, serve as constant reminders of its heritage. Select rooms are further distinguished by delicate dentil cornicing, while an abundance of natural light enhances its warmth and charm.
At the heart of the home lies a beautifully crafted handmade kitchen, finished with Mandarin stone flooring and centred around a substantial granite-topped island. A delightful window seat provides an inviting vantage point, while practical features include a double Belfast sink, integrated fridge and freezer, and a comprehensive cooking suite with a four-oven AGA with companion, a further AGA, and LPG hob. Designed in collaboration with GP & J Baker Interiors, the space blends timeless style with everyday functionality. A cosy snug adjoins, complete with Clearview woodburner and a door leading directly outside.
The principal reception spaces are both elegant and versatile. A superb open-plan arrangement incorporates a dining area set within a bay window with three sash frames, a refined sitting room with woodburner, and a charming library. A separate study provides additional flexibility, while discreet access leads down to a cold room. The main cellar—entered from the entrance hall—features a wine store and external access.
A thoughtfully designed modern wing complements the historic core, offering an exceptional lifestyle element ideal for entertaining. This includes a summer kitchen with central oak island, handmade cabinetry and larder cupboard, leading through to an impressive vine room and dining area, where three sets of French doors open onto the pool terrace. A separate WC and shower/steam room enhance this area, alongside a boot/laundry room with external access, and additional utility and cloakroom facilities. Underfloor heating runs throughout this section of the ground floor.
The elegant and well-maintained grounds are centred around a picturesque outdoor ozone swimming pool, heated via a biomass boiler, complete with cover—creating a truly exceptional year-round leisure facility.
The first floor is accessed via two staircases, the main stairs leading to an open landing and an indulgent principal suite. This comprises a generous bedroom with fireplace (gas connection installed), fitted wardrobes and elegant panelling, alongside a luxurious bathroom finished with Lusso stone tiles. Further accommodation includes a range of double bedrooms, dressing rooms and well-appointed bath and shower rooms, arranged with flexibility for modern family living.
The second floor provides additional accommodation, including a sitting room with storage, further bedrooms with en suites, and access to a roof terrace commanding far-reaching views towards the Breidden Hills. A roof lantern floods this level with natural light, enhancing its appeal.
Alderton Hall is a house of remarkable quality and charm, where the integrity of its Tudor-Elizabethan origins is beautifully preserved, whilst incorporating a sophisticated modern lifestyle offering. It is a rare and compelling country residence of considerable distinction.
Local information
Alderton Hall stands in lovely Shropshire only 9 miles from the popular county town of Shrewsbury. It is well-placed for access to some of the best regarded schools in the region, including Shrewsbury School, Packwood Haugh, Moreton Hall, Oswestry School and Ellesmere College. The area also has excellent recreational activities, many centred around the River Severn. Shrewsbury and its historic town centre offers an extensive range of amenities including, restaurants, pubs, a thriving shopping centre and employment opportunities. There are excellent communications with the A5 linking to the M54 and the national motorway network. There is also a mainline railway station at Shrewsbury.
Additional information
- Gardens and Grounds
- The exceptional setting of Alderton Hall is as compelling as the house itself, extending to approximately 8 acres and offering a harmonious balance between formal gardens, leisure amenities and equestrian facilities—perfectly suited to both entertaining and family life.
- Approached via a charming courtyard, this delightful space is framed by a three-bay open garage, one of which is arranged as a stable. Above sits a well-appointed apartment, comprising a kitchen, living area, double bedroom and en suite bathroom, making it ideal for visiting family, guests or staff.
- A collection of traditional outbuildings provides excellent practicality, including a dedicated biomass boiler room, log store, double garage with electric up-and-over door, a store room and a separate plant room serving the pool.
- The pool area itself is a wonderful focal point for outdoor living. A heated ozone swimming pool, surrounded by an expansive paved terrace, is complemented by a striking oak-framed covered pergola—creating a superb space for al fresco dining, summer gatherings and relaxed entertaining, all set against a backdrop of beautifully designed gardens.
- The formal gardens have been thoughtfully laid out to create both structure and visual impact, with an emphasis on symmetry and year-round interest. Manicured lawns are bordered by established hedging, while an elegant avenue of hornbeam trees draws the eye through the landscape. Parterre box hedging, intricately planted with roses, provides a classic and refined aesthetic, softened by ornamental and decorative planting throughout. The formal gardens extend to approximately 2 acres and offer a sense of tranquillity, enclosure and timeless beauty.
- Further enhancing the grounds is a romantic rose and wisteria-clad pergola through which the secondary, illuminated back drive passes. This approach is lined with carefully maintained planted borders and box hedging, reinforcing the property’s overall sense of order and elegance.
- Within the formal gardens lies an avenue of fruit trees, including apple and pear, while a gate leads through to a tarmac tennis court set within the original walled garden. This sheltered and private space is enclosed by boundary hedging and adorned with climbing roses, offering both practicality and charm.
- Beyond the immediate gardens, and across the lane, lies additional land extending the overall acreage, including a well-equipped equestrian area with four stables, a yard and a manège with a rubber and sand surface—ideal for those with equestrian interests or seeking a versatile lifestyle offering.
- Alderton Hall’s grounds are both picturesque and purposeful: formal yet inviting, beautifully curated yet wholly liveable. Together with the house, they create a rare and complete country estate, equally suited to elegant entertaining, active outdoor living, and the everyday rhythms of family life.
- Directions: Shrewsbury 9 miles Chester 36 miles Birmingham 57 miles Birmingham International airport 65 miles
- EPC Rating: D
- Tenure: Freehold
- Council Tax Band: G
