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| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2004 Details... | £40,000 | 4 , Pontesbury Hill, Salford, M3 7WW Details... |
The locality of Pontesbury Hill sits just to the west of the main village of Pontesbury, rising steadily towards the northern edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is an area defined by its steep lanes and varied topography, where the landscape transitions from the residential outskirts of Salford and the village core into more rugged, wooded terrain. Historically, the hill was central to the local economy through lead mining and stone quarrying, and you can still find traces of this industrial past in the old trackways and the unique positioning of the older cottages. Today, the area is valued for its direct access to common land and the panoramic views it offers across the Rea Valley towards the Stiperstones and the Welsh border. Practically speaking, it provides a sense of elevation and separation from the busier A488, while remaining within walking distance of the village’s primary and secondary schools, butchers, and local library. It’s a place where the proximity to the hills is felt daily, whether through the shift in weather or the immediate availability of the footpath network that leads up toward Earl’s Hill.