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History:
On the banks of the River Severn, Sweyney Cliff house derives its name from the escarpment on the opposite side of the river. It is set in gardens and grounds that extend to almost seven acres, a short distance from Coalport village. Formally known as The Rock House, it was built around 1805 by Williams Horton who helped to develop the Coalport China Works with William Reynolds. The house was originally built as a mill and the workings were driven by a 76 foot diameter water wheel.
Old picture of the house:
Historic Photograph by HughieDW, on Flickr
It was in the process of being refurbished and was on the market with agents Strutt and Parker for more than £650,000 when a suspicious fire broke out in Augist 2011, damaging the house in some of the main rooms. It was sold to the current owner in April 2013. He spent considerable sums drawing up architect plans to restore the property to its former glory and to add an extension but he then decided to selI the house. It is on the market at a guide price of £375,000.
In better shape in more recent times:
Sweyney Cliff by HughieDW, on Flickr
The Explore:
Think this is the first time this place has been covered on the forum. Very relaxed explore on a foggy December day as the dusk was falling. A short hop through the woods, the place had a real atmosphere to it and is very well located. Hope someone eventually buys it and restores it to its former glory.
The Pictures:
Down the drive we go:
img9195 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9196 by HughieDW, on Flickr
The house stands well:
img9189 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9194 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9185 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Stairs to nowhere:
img9186bw by HughieDW, on Flickr
…and an open-air basement:
img9187 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9181 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9184 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9180 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9178 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9176 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9173 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9175 by HughieDW, on Flickr
On to the out-buildings:
img9174 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9170 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Didn’t see any Germans or Shepherds there…
img9199 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Thanks for looking!
On the banks of the River Severn, Sweyney Cliff house derives its name from the escarpment on the opposite side of the river. It is set in gardens and grounds that extend to almost seven acres, a short distance from Coalport village. Formally known as The Rock House, it was built around 1805 by Williams Horton who helped to develop the Coalport China Works with William Reynolds. The house was originally built as a mill and the workings were driven by a 76 foot diameter water wheel.
Old picture of the house:

It was in the process of being refurbished and was on the market with agents Strutt and Parker for more than £650,000 when a suspicious fire broke out in Augist 2011, damaging the house in some of the main rooms. It was sold to the current owner in April 2013. He spent considerable sums drawing up architect plans to restore the property to its former glory and to add an extension but he then decided to selI the house. It is on the market at a guide price of £375,000.
In better shape in more recent times:

The Explore:
Think this is the first time this place has been covered on the forum. Very relaxed explore on a foggy December day as the dusk was falling. A short hop through the woods, the place had a real atmosphere to it and is very well located. Hope someone eventually buys it and restores it to its former glory.
The Pictures:
Down the drive we go:


The house stands well:



Stairs to nowhere:

…and an open-air basement:








On to the out-buildings:


Didn’t see any Germans or Shepherds there…

Thanks for looking!