Papermill Cottage, 116 Alveley, Bridgnorth, WV15
- Land size
- 1.1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Offered for sale with No Upward Chain
- Attractive three-bedroom detached character home occupying a plot of approximately 1.1 acres
- Sought-after edge of village location enjoying beautiful rural views across adjoining countryside
- Electric gated entrance and extensive gravelled driveway providing ample off-road parking
- Spacious kitchen/dining room with log burner and integrated appliances
- Generous living room featuring a feature fireplace with multi-fuel burner
- Principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room
- Entertainment building with bar and games room, plus gym, stables and paddock
Description
Occupying a superb plot of approximately 1.1 acres on the edge of the highly regarded village of Alveley, Papermill Cottage is an attractive and characterful three-bedroom detached residence enjoying beautifully maintained grounds, versatile outbuildings and stunning rural views across adjoining farmland. Offering a unique blend of period charm, excellent outdoor entertaining facilities and substantial outside space, this exceptional property presents a lifestyle opportunity rarely found within a village setting.
The property is approached via an electric gated entrance opening onto a substantial gravelled driveway, providing extensive off-road parking for numerous vehicles. Beyond, the impressive grounds have been thoughtfully designed to maximise enjoyment of the property's enviable setting whilst offering a high degree of privacy.
The accommodation is entered via a welcoming reception hall. At the heart of the home is the spacious kitchen/dining room, fitted with a comprehensive range of units, integrated appliances and a traditional Belfast sink. A charming log-burning stove creates an attractive focal point to the dining area, whilst doors open directly onto the garden, making this a superb space for both everyday family living and entertaining. Situated off the kitchen is a useful guest cloakroom/WC. The generous living room provides a comfortable reception space with character features and views over the surrounding gardens.
To the first floor, the landing benefits from a large fitted storage wardrobe and provides access to three well-proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is fitted with a range of wardrobes and further benefits from an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two is a comfortable double room, whilst bedroom three offers flexible accommodation suitable as a guest bedroom, nursery or home office.
Externally, the property enjoys a delightful walled garden with a sheltered seating area, creating a private and attractive space in which to relax and enjoy the surroundings. A range of useful outbuildings includes two stables, a tack room, and a former hay store which has been cleverly converted into a gymnasium, providing excellent versatility for a variety of lifestyle requirements.
A particular feature of the property is the substantial timber-built entertainment building, incorporating a bar and games room, creating a superb social space for hosting family and friends throughout the year. Adjoining the building is a generous terraced patio, perfectly designed for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining.
Beyond the formal gardens and leisure facilities lies an extensive lawned paddock backing directly onto open fields and enjoying a beautiful rural aspect, providing a wonderful sense of space and an idyllic backdrop to the property.
Offered for sale with No Upward Chain, Papermill Cottage combines character, versatility and outstanding outdoor space in an enviable edge-of-village location, representing a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive detached home with exceptional grounds and lifestyle appeal in one of South Shropshire's most desirable village settings.
EPC Rating: E
Garden
Beyond the formal gardens and leisure facilities lies an extensive lawned paddock backing directly onto open fields and enjoying a beautiful rural aspect, providing a wonderful sense of space and an idyllic backdrop to the property.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-22
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,014 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Standard Copper (ADSL)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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- 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
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Private Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
900 Mbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 82% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Alveley Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 115
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Highley Community Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 234
- Type
- Community school
- Upper Arley CofE Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Corbett VA CofE Primary School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 70
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kinlet CofE Primary School4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 41
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Kinver High School and Sixth Form5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 801
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Wolverley CofE Secondary School5.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 964
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Oldbury Wells School5.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 740
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bridgnorth Endowed School5.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 601
- Type
- Academy converter
- Baxter College6.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 766
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
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Pharmacy
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Green space
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Flood Risk
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