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Stunning Victorian Shropshire school that is now a large family home hits the market - take a look inside the beautiful house

A charming Victorian residence that was formerly a school has been listed for sale.

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The large family home in the picturesque village of Tong near Albrighton and Shifnal has hit the market for just shy of £1 million with Peter James Property Ltd.

The former school known as Tong Court boasts a beautiful interior with five bedrooms and extensive living accommodation, including a two-storey independent annexe. 

The former school is listed for just shy of £1 million. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.
The former school is listed for just shy of £1 million. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.

An entrance hall with Minton floor tiling offers access to a guest cloakroom, living/kitchen room, a garden room, laundry room, study, and drawing room.

The house lit up at night. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.
The house lit up at night. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.

Stand-out features of the property include a cinema/games room with a log burner as well as the separate annexe that includes a reception room, kitchen and staircase to a first-floor bedroom and shower room.

A large kitchen inside the property. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.
A large kitchen inside the property. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.

Upstairs the former school building boasts a principal bedroom with a range of built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room, alongside three other large bedrooms. 

A beautiful interior. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.
A beautiful interior. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.

Outside, Tong Court's rear garden features a stone paved terrace as well as a feature pond and water feature. There are also expansive lawns and well-planted beds as well as a garden shed.

One of five bedrooms (including annexe). Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.
One of five bedrooms (including annexe). Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.

The property offers plenty of driveway parking, and as well as the property's own beauty, owners can enjoy gorgeous countryside views over surrounding fields from open aspect windows. 

Gardens with a pond/water feature. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.
Gardens with a pond/water feature. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.

The listing says: "Occupying a sought-after position in Tong, a picturesque Shropshire village characterised by a pretty church and historic residential properties, this charming five-bedroom detached home offers extensive accommodation finished to an excellent standard throughout. 

Water feature/pond. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.
Water feature/pond. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.

"The property is situated close to the edge of the village and is ideally positioned for access to Wolverhampton, Telford and Shrewsbury."

The house from the front. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.
The house from the front. Picture: Rightmove and Peter James Property Ltd.

Further information on the former school that has been listed for £995,000 can be found on Rightmove

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