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Edge Villa

Two acres nestling in South Shropshire hills. Self-sufficient vegetable plot. Chickens in orchard, foxes permitting. Large herbaceous borders. Dewpond surrounded by purple elder, irises, candelabra primulas and dieramas. Large selection of fragrant roses. Wendy house for children. Extensive plant and book sales in aid of NGS charities. Visitors can stay in the garden for as long as they like.

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Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa
Edge Villa

About Edge Villa

2 acre garden 400 ft. up complemented by stunning views of the South Shropshire Hills, developed over the last 20 years. Had previously been occupied by a geriatric donkey and several hives of bees. The main problem of the site is exposure to strong winds so several hedges had to be planted to slow this down and help to shelter plants. One and a half acres rabbit fenced.

Self-sufficient vegetable plot beloved by voles and mice. Resident guard dogs (one labrador and a working cocker) decline to keep them under control merely contenting themselves with earth-moving.

Productive orchard providing fruit and apple juice for the house and damson gin to cheer up winter. Also home to the chickens when not predated by local live-stock.

Large herbaceous borders with many unusual plants and fragrant roses. Shade border underplanted with cardiocrinum, camassias, anemones, dieramas and bulbs. All borders are mulched every year with 20 tons of cowmuck kindly donated by farming neighbours. 1000 plants are propagated each year by us for sale at garden openings.

Recent addition has been a small Wendy house for visiting children with its own vegetable plot Riding toys on tennis court. Newly created nut cage to protect hazel nuts from squirrels which otherwise eat the entire crop.
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Edge Villa features

Location details

Edge Villa,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire,
SY5 9PY

Directions to Edge Villa
From A5 take either A488 signed to Bishops Castle or B4386 to Montgomery for approx 6m then follow NGS signs.

Edge Villa openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Some gravel paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Edge Villa. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Edge Villa. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Edge Villa, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Edge Villa are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Edge Villa seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.