A restored Welsh longhouse hits the market in Shropshire

Set in a secluded valley near Oswestry, Tan y Coed — meaning ‘under the trees’ — is a traditional Welsh stone longhouse dating from around 1800, now on the market for £1.1 million. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been carefully renovated, preserving its agricultural origins while adapting it for modern living.

Inside, the 278sqm house features natural materials and a restrained palette across open-plan living areas, an oak-framed garden room, and two reception spaces with parquet and timber floors. Upstairs, the principal suite opens to a balcony with views over the gardens and Shropshire hills.

The one-acre plot is surrounded by Candy Woods — once owned by James Bond creator Ian Fleming — and includes a converted one-bedroom stone annex and a double carport with a studio above. A stream and pond run through the landscaped gardens, home to daffodils, wild garlic and a geodesic dome greenhouse. Nearby walking trails connect to Offa’s Dyke and the Old Racecourse, while the market towns of Oswestry and Shrewsbury offer shops, pubs and galleries.