Rural estate near Cleobury Mortimer for sale - at £12m

Shakenhurst, which inludes a Grade II listed Georgian-style house, overlooks a landscaped park and a lake surrounded by 1,300 acres of estate land.

It is for sale through joint agents, Balfours and Savills, at a guide price of more than £12 million.

Tim Main, of Balfours, said: “The Shakenhurst lineage dates back to 1086 and it is truly remarkable that this is the first time the property has been offered to the market.”

According to Mr Main, that is not the only reason the estate is unusual. It also has features traditionally associated with an English country estate, such as parkland, a shoot and fishing on the River Rea, complemented by six farms and 12 houses and cottages.

Shakenhurst Hall has a library, game larder and scullery. On the first floor are seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, together with a sitting room.

On the second floor are a further six bedrooms and two more bathrooms.

The garden, described as “a legacy of historic Elizabethan, Georgian and Victorian designs” includes a sunken rose garden and walled kitchen garden.

There are mature trees, including copper beech, oak and clipped yew. Greenhouses, a coach house, stables and garaging are among the amenities.

The manor of Shakenhurst passed down from Ralph de Toeni, mentioned in the Domesday Book, to John de Meysey, whose family had held it from the Crown for many generations. Edward III granted it to his loyal vassal in 1349 for services rendered overseas.