Spenford House: The £1.25 Million Country Home Where Historic Character Meets Award-Winning Design

How one award-winning interior designer transformed a forgotten Grade II listed farmhouse into a timeless English country home — and what £1.25 million can buy beyond the capital.

As buyers increasingly weigh up the space and lifestyle they can achieve outside London, Spenford House offers a compelling vision of country living: historic architecture, thoughtfully designed interiors, generous grounds and the opportunity to enjoy a very different pace of life.

Nestled in the conservation village of Loppington, near Shrewsbury in rural Shropshire, Spenford House is an early Stuart farmhouse dating back to around 1640. But its present-day elegance conceals a remarkable story of determination, design vision and the revival of a building that had been rejected by buyers seven times.

When award-winning interior designer and property developer Kerrie Griffin first encountered the house, she never intended to embark on a major restoration. What began as a temporary rental became a personal mission to rescue a neglected piece of English architectural heritage and reveal its extraordinary potential.

Over two and a half years, Kerrie led the transformation, combining more than 25 years of interior design experience with the practical demands of restoring a listed building. Her ambition was to create a home that felt authentically English, with the warmth and character of its historic origins, yet offered the comfort, light and functionality expected of modern country living.

The interiors are defined by understated luxury rather than passing trends. Reclaimed oak flooring, exposed timber framing, carefully considered lighting and a palette of soft, natural neutrals create a sense of continuity throughout the house. Original character has been brought back into focus, while previously dark, divided spaces have been reimagined to improve natural light, circulation and the way each room is experienced.

For Kerrie, good interior design is about far more than choosing colours and furnishings. It is about understanding how people live, making every space work harder and allowing a building’s architecture to guide the design. At Spenford House, that philosophy extends beyond the interiors to the gardens, additional accommodation and wider setting, creating a cohesive country-home experience.

The restoration also demanded a developer’s eye. With the cost of rescuing the historic farmhouse outweighing the value of the property in its original state, Kerrie explored ways to unlock its potential through additional accommodation, a substantial oak-framed garage with an apartment above, and plans for an eight-metre kitchen extension. These additions were conceived as part of a wider strategy to create a more versatile property while respecting its historic setting.

So, what does £1.25 million buy? At Spenford House, it represents the opportunity to own a distinctive piece of English heritage, thoughtfully restored and designed for contemporary living, with additional buildings, planning permission for a second residence in the garden, outdoor space and the appeal of a rural setting. Rather than simply buying square footage, the purchaser is investing in architectural character, considered design and a home with a story to tell.

Now recognised for her award-winning work, Kerrie sees Spenford House as a testament to what can happen when interior design, property development and a genuine appreciation of historic buildings come together. It is a home that honours its past without being trapped by it — an example of how sensitive restoration and intelligent design can give a forgotten property a remarkable future.

For those dreaming of a country home with individuality, history and understated elegance, Spenford House is a reminder that the most compelling interiors are often those that begin with a building worth saving.

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The house is now on the market FOR SALE with Fine and Country.

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