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£1,650,000

Seifton House, Seifton, Ludlow, Shropshire

Land size
5.85 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Grade II Listed 17th Century Country House
  • Former Rectory to Culmington Church
  • Hamlet Location on the Outskirts of Ludlow
  • Six Bedrooms with Georgian Wing
  • Four Reception Rooms
  • Picturesque Gardens with Folly
  • Extensive Range of Outbuildings
  • Self-Contained Flat with the Potential as an Annexe / Auxiliary Accommodation
  • Set in Approximately 5.85 Acres (2.37 Ha)
  • Double Garage with Additional Storage / Office Space Overhead

Description

Situation: Seifton House is a truly remarkable Grade II Listed residence, believed to date back to the early 17th century. Set within approximately 5.85 acres of landscaped country gardens and grounds, this outstanding country house effortlessly blends a wealth of period features with substantial living space, offering both grandeur and versatility.

The original section of Seifton House is rich with history, while a handsome Georgian wing enhances the accommodation with six spacious bedrooms. The ground floor provides four elegant reception rooms which are perfect for both formal entertaining and domestic life. Thoughtfully maintained by the current owners, the interiors are rich in period charm, displaying original detailing that includes exposed beams, stone fireplaces, sash windows and a particularly fine oak staircase.

Outside the picturesque landscaped gardens extend to flowered borders, lawned areas and a walled garden, plus a charming folly. The house is complemented by an extensive range of outbuildings, including a double garage with overhead storage / office space, and a self-contained flat, which holds excellent potential as an annexe or auxiliary accommodation.

The property is nestled on the edge of the peaceful hamlet of Seifton, at the entrance to the beautiful Corvedale. This desirable location enjoys easy access to the historic market town of Ludlow, famed for its independent shops, celebrated food festival, and vibrant cultural scene. The
surrounding countryside provides countless opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, riding, and golfing.

Nearby market towns, including Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth, along with close village amenities at Diddlebury and Munslow, offer excellent local services comprising of a primary school, convenience stores, and traditional village pubs. Ludlow itself boasts a range of both independent and state schools, alongside an eclectic range of shopping, dining, and cultural events, with festivals and fetes throughout the year.

Travel links from here on the A49 provide connections to Shrewsbury and Hereford, while regional airports at Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham offer convenient international travel. Ludlow station is situated on the main Manchester to Cardiff railway line, lending further connectivity to city hubs.

Seifton House presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the area's finest period homes, within a private setting yet close to all amenities and transport.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the unique character and outstanding lifestyle this property has to offer.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating, woodburner, open fire and storage heaters. Septic tank drainage.

Council Tax: Band G

Postcode: SY8 2DH

Local Authority: Shropshire Council

Mobile Signal:
EE Y
Vodafone Y
O2 Y (Limited)
Three Y

Broadband Speed: Our research has indicated that BT Broadband is currently used at this property. Please conduct your own research to ensure the speeds meet your requirements.

Flood Risk: Surface Water, Rivers and the Sea: Very Low Risk.

Fixtures and Fittings: Whilst all attempts have been made to accurately describe the property in regard to fixtures and fittings, a comprehensive list will be made available by the seller’s solicitors.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Please note: Seifton Barns has a right of access to the lower field to maintain their soak away pump which drains into that field.

Directions: From Ludlow, take the A49 towards Shrewsbury and turn right onto the B4365 Bridgnorth road. Continue across the golf and racecourse and for around 4 miles passing through Culmington village. Just after the no through road, you will find Seifton House on your left hand side.

What3Words: graph.fiery.alsoAcreage: 5.85

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 276 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£282,051 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £93,760 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & 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

36 Mbps

Superfast

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

  • Corvedale CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    83
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Onny CofE (A) Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    87
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stokesay Primary School3.1 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    150
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Wistanstow CofE Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ludlow Primary School5.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    397
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Ludlow Church of England School4.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    626
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Church Stretton School7.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    539
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wigmore School9.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    467
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Community College, Bishop's Castle10 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    507
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Tenbury High Ormiston Academy12 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    453
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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.

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

Amenities

Supermarket

EG - OTM - Ludlow, Ludlow5.1 miles
Sainsburys Ludlow, Ludlow5.2 miles
Aldi Ludlow, Ludlow5.3 miles

GP surgery

Craven Arms Surgery3.2 miles

Pharmacy

Lunts Pharmacy3.2 miles

Hospital

Ludlow Hospital5.2 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

Craven Arms Rail Station3.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Seifton Lane Jct189 metres

Typical drive times

Ludlow11 min · 6 miles
Craven Arms7 min · 3.8 miles
Bishop's Castle22 min · 14 miles
Church Stretton19 min · 12 miles
Hereford (city)44 min · 30 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

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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