
A STUNNING woodland cottage which could be Britain’s most isolated house has gone up for sale.
It could be the ideal property for anyone who likes their privacy as it has no neighbours.




But any potential buyer will have to stump up the asking price of £520,000 to get their hands on it.
The cottage, located in the village of Habberley, Shrewsbury, boasts two bedrooms, a large living room for entertaining, a light and bright kitchen, a family bathroom and utility space.
With just under one acre (0.95 acres) of gardens and grounds, it takes full advantage of its stunning surroundings, with numerous seating areas.
The site of the garden is an old 19th-century copper mine, later used in the 20th century as a barytes mine.
The historic boiler house chimney and mine shaft are still prominent features within the grounds, with the mine shaft screened by bamboo plants and securely fenced for safety.
The gardens are also home to “many rare plants and special species”, according to the listing.
The estate agent added: “The whole garden is screened by mature woodland and offers far-reaching views over surrounding Nature Reserve countryside and the Shropshire Hills beyond.”
Spread out over 1,400sq ft, the house “has been configured to provide an elegant and practical living and entertaining environment, maximising the stunning woodland views”.
You can enter the cottage via a glazed porch which leads to a reception hall which has flagstone flooring and built-in storage.
The layout forma a large L-shaped open-plan kitchen, drawing and dining room.
In the kitchen there are Shaker-style units, wooden work surfaces along with splashbacks and is equipped with a breakfast bar and modern integrated appliances.
In turn, that opens up onto a 26ft drawing and dining areas which features exposed beams, wooden floors and an exposed brick fireplace.
The patio doors lead onto the garden terrace.
That then leads onto further rooms which include a gym, a bedroom and an additional porch.



The gym has been done out in tiled flooring, with large windows on three sides and also has access to the driveway.
The utility room has matching Shaker-style units, along with wooden worktops with the room also connecting to an en suite shower room.
Originally built for the manager of the old disused Huglith mine, the bungalow has a fibre cement roof and has been “sensitively modernised” to combine high ceilings and natural décor throughout.
The home is currently on the market with Strutt & Parker for £520,000.


