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The Old Rectory, Cross Lane Head, Bridgnorth

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Description

Standing in around 3 acres of gardens and paddocks with far reaching countryside views over the Shropshire Hills, this attractive period home enjoys easy access into Town, being just over 1 mile from the bustling High Street and amenities. With great privacy and potential, there are a range of out buildings and around 3000sq.ft of living accommodation enjoying retained period features.
Ironbridge - 7 miles, Much Wenlock - 8 miles, Telford - 11 miles, Shrewsbury - 21 miles, Kidderminster - 16 miles, Wolverhampton - 17 miles.
(All distances are approximate).

Location - Only a short distance from the historic market town of Bridgnorth, this rural location lies within easy reach of Ironbridge, a World Heritage Site and Ludlow, regarded as one of the most vibrant small towns in the country. Bridgnorth has a full range of amenities, shops, cafes and restaurants and good primary and secondary state schools; an excellent choice of independent schools are also within the wider area. The town lies in the Severn Valley which is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and has a host of bridleways and walks through this beautiful county.

There are good, accessible road links to the area and the West Midlands conurbation is an easy commute; London Euston via Wolverhampton mainline station takes approx. 1 hr 48 mins.

Summary - Having been in the same family for several generations, The Old Rectory is full of charm and character, featuring high ceilings and sash windows with working shutters that offer beautiful views over the surrounding gardens and uninterrupted countryside. The rooms are all generously proportioned, providing a wonderful sense of space throughout the home. Three of the reception rooms have marble working open fireplaces (one with a gas point). There are a range of cellars beneath the house and the property benefits from mains gas and a new boiler was installed in 2026. The grounds are immaculately maintained, with expansive lawns, formal planting, a delightful greenhouse, a vegetable patch, and a detached former Coach House that offers excellent storage, along with an adjoining garage. A separate paddock adjoins the gardens which extends to around 1.6 of an acre.

Accommodation - Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into the formal entrance hall laid with Minton tiles and an oak staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation along with access to the cellars.

The ground floor living space includes a comfortable sitting room featuring a fireplace and patio doors. The generously proportioned dining kitchen enjoys views over the rear and side aspects and is fitted with a range of solid wooden base and wall units, a sink unit, and a two oven gas AGA. Leading off the kitchen is a useful boot room/utility area which houses the boiler and provides access to a shower room and WC. A door from the utility area opens out onto the rear courtyard. Additionally, there are two large reception rooms currently used as a formal dining room and a drawing room, both enjoying pleasant views to the front and side.

Stairs from the entrance hall lead to the first-floor landing, providing access to the upper accommodation.

To the first floor, there are four generously sized double bedrooms. One of the bedrooms benefits from an en-suite bathroom, while another features a walk-in dressing room. All bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom and a separate shower room.

Each room enjoys elevated views across the gardens and beyond, taking in the beautiful Shropshire countryside.

Outside - The property is set within beautifully maintained formal gardens, designed to make the most of the surrounding views. The gardens feature extensive lawns, mature planted borders, and a large greenhouse.

A charming two storey former Coach House and adjoining garage offer excellent storage from the cobbled courtyard which also leads down to a vegetable garden. There is good parking and turning areas, with the potential for a new, longer driveway to an existing gateway.

In addition, the property benefits from an adjoining paddock, providing further versatility for those with equestrian interests or those simply seeking additional outdoor space. In total the grounds extend to around 3 acres.

Services - We are advised by our client that mains water, mains gas (boiler was replaced in 2026) and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Verification should be obtained by your surveyor.

Tenure - We are advised by our client the property is FREEHOLD. Verification should be obtained by your Solicitor.

Local Authority - Shropshire Council.
Tax Band: G.

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment only, please contact the BRIDGNORTH OFFICE.

Fixtures And Fittings - By separate negotiation.

Directions - Leaving Bridgnorth heading on the Broseley Road B4373 towards Broseley. Upon entering Cross Lane Head, The Old Rectory can be found on the left hand side just before the village hall.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-03-27

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 998 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£366,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £190,335 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 3% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Leonard's CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    261
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy1.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    193
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Catholic
  • Castlefields Primary School1.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    226
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    188
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    59
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Bridgnorth Endowed School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    601
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Oldbury Wells School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    740
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Haberdashers' Abraham Darby5.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,084
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • William Brookes School6.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    748
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Madeley Academy6.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,220
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Sainsburys Bridgnorth, Bridgnorth1.3 miles
Budgens Bridgnorth, Bridgnorth1.4 miles
Tesco Bridgnorth Express, Bridgnorth1.4 miles

GP surgery

Bridgnorth Medical Practice1.2 miles

Pharmacy

Peak Pharmacy1.2 miles

Hospital

Bridgnorth Hospital1.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Shifnal Rail Station8.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cross Lane Farm13 metres

Typical drive times

Telford21 min · 14 miles
Broseley9 min · 5 miles
Bridgnorth3 min · 1.4 miles
Much Wenlock15 min · 8.2 miles
Wolverhampton (city)28 min · 15 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

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  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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