A couple who saved a North Shropshire village pub from closure have put their home on the market.

Alwena and Robbie Roberts, who rescued The Leaking Tap in Cockshutt from being turned into flats, are preparing to semi-retire to the North West Wales coast.

They bought the pub nearly three years ago, renaming it The Woodcock Inn, after building five homes in the village from 2019 onwards.

The land for these homes was donated to the couple by Mrs Roberts' late father, Eddie, who moved to Cockshutt 40 years ago after buying farm buildings and five acres.

Sadly, he passed away before the land was developed.

The couple reinvested money from the sale of the houses in the community by purchasing the local pub.

Villagers chose The Woodcock Inn name as the word Cockshutt relates to a net used in the past to capture the secretive and prized game bird.

The pub will continue to be owned by Mr and Mrs Roberts and run by tenants.

Mrs Roberts owns Range Solutions, a golf and driving range solutions business and Mr Roberts owns Range Fabrications, both in Penley, near Wrexham.

They have now bought a home at Criccieth, where Eddie was brought up.

Mrs Roberts said: "Moving from Cockshutt is a big change because I have had a wonderful time growing up and living there.

"But I’m a great believer in change."

Ty Capel’s open plan living area.  (Image: Halls)

Their home, Ty Capel, is now on the market with Ellesmere agents Halls, who are inviting offers in excess of £650,000.

The four-bedroomed home is being sold free from an onward buying chain.

Built in 2019 to exacting standards, the substantial house enjoys an excellent corner position with idyllic views over unspoilt countryside.

The ground floor accommodation comprises an open plan living area.

The living and dining area has two sets of bi‐folding, glazed doors, one of them provides access to the garden and patio area.

The kitchen/ breakfast area has an island surrounded by six seats, a selection of base and wall units, fully integrated appliances and a door which leads you to the utility room and cloakroom.

The first floor has a master bedroom with en suite shower and dressing rooms, three more bedrooms, one of which is en suite and a family bathroom.

With seven years remaining of an LABC warranty, Ty Capel has underfloor heating to the ground floor and solar PV panels.

The house is found on a quiet country lane onto a gravelled driveway which leads to a paved area flanked by slate gravelled beds, a parking area and a detached double garage.

The gardens comprise two paved patio areas for outdoor dining and entertaining, a lawned area and slate gravelled areas.

A timber garden room is used to store a hot tub, which is included in the purchase price and a summerhouse which is used as a home gym and music room.

Ty Capel is five miles south of Ellesmere and 12 miles from the town of Shrewsbury.

Viewing is by appointment with Halls on Tel: 01691 622602.