Preston House

LOCATION
Preston House is located in Preston-on-Severn, near Uffington and forms part of the Longner Estate, 2.5m south-east of Shrewsbury. Immediately to the east of the estate is Haughmond Hill and to the south-east the adjoining Attingham Park Estate. Preston-on-Severn is a small rural hamlet that consists of several other attractive rural dwellings with Preston House being the key property in the centre of the hamlet. The property benefits from a private courtyard to the rear with turning space and parking for two or more cars. The property enjoys its rural prominence, whilst conveniently located close to the M54 for Birmingham and direct train from Shrewsbury to London achievable in around 2.5 hours.

There are several highly regarded schools in the area, both primary and secondary. Shrewsbury being home to the prestigious Shrewsbury School and other popular prep and senior public establishments like Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury High Prep School, Prestfelde and St Winefride's. Slightly further afield are Packwood, Moor Park, Ellesmere and Thomas Adams which are all highly regarded and a commutable distance. Harper Adams University is also located a short distance away and is one of the UK’s leading land-based colleges with a wide range of courses.

For sport enthusiasts, the David Lloyd Club is just 3 miles away with a large range of sporting and fitness activities available, including some of the best tennis facilities in the UK. Shrewsbury Rugby Club is also just a short distance away with group sessions at all levels of competence available.

Shrewsbury 2.5m | Telford 13m | Bridgenorth 14m | Whitchurch 18m | Chester 34m | Birmingham 45m

DESCRIPTION
Preston House was fully refurbished in 2020 and redesigned throughout. The four bedroom character property, which forms part of a large original farmhouse, is situated on Longer Estate. The property offers excellent family accommodation with a large open plan kitchen and living area, spacious sitting room, four double bedrooms with two en-suites and family bathroom.

On entering the property, the large walled courtyard provides private parking for several vehicles. From the parking area, you enter through back door into the utility room, with ceramic, wood effect tiles on the floor, a stainless steel sink and plumbing for laundry facilities. Wall and floor units on both sides offer plenty of storage.

The open plan kitchen, dining room is a delightful room with original quarry tiled floor throughout with the living area boasting a raised and recessed Jetmaster log burner. The kitchen features a generous island with breakfast bar, wall and floor units with integrated dishwasher and ‘Belling’ Range cooker and French doors leading to an al-fresco patio.

The front door opens to a large hallway with quarry tiled floor, doors off to kitchen, sitting room, downstairs WC and stairs to first floor. The sitting room has windows to the front and side allowing natural light and a feature electric fireplace with a slate hearth, original timber mantle and surround.

At first floor level the large principal bedroom boasts an en-suite shower room and dressing room with built in cabinetry and a lovely outlook over the rear courtyard. Bedroom two and three are doubles with great views and excellent natural light, these share a family bathroom.

The fourth bedroom is located on the second floor across a spacious landing, joining the bedroom to the shower en-suite.

EXTERNALLY
From the kitchen, French doors lead to a spacious patio area, surrounded by wraparound lawned gardens, with perimeter hedge and mature trees. A variety of outhouses off the courtyard, provide additional storage and are included within the tenancy.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity.
Heating provided by the neighbouring Anaerobic Digester site which produces renewable energy, which is metered and invoiced by Longner Farm.
Private drainage via septic tank.
Internet speed: Standard 8 Mbps available (Ofcom September 2025)
Mobile Phone Coverage: Good outdoor and in-home (Ofcom September 2025)
EV charging point
Local authority- Shropshire Council
EPC rating B

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Term - 12-month Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement.
A deposit equal to five weeks rent is payable upon the signing of the agreement.
A holding deposit equal to one week’s rent will be requested to remove the property from the market on agreeing terms between parties to place the property ‘Under Offer’ and will therefore be held for the applicant. This holding deposit will act towards the first month’s rent on occupying the property.