Clive Avenue, Church Stretton, Shropshire

Built in 1902 with classical Edwardian architecture and proportions, Clivedon strikes a lovingly crafted balance between the past and the present, enhanced under the current ownership. Charming period details include high ceilings with ornate cornicing, arched frameworks, original panelled doors, decorative fireplaces and majestic original stained-glass windows.

The ground floor accommodation has an excellent flow of rooms radiating off an inviting hallway flooded with light from a half landing. There are two primary reception rooms, a triple aspect drawing room with French doors onto the garden and a study enjoying far reaching views of Church Stretton. At the rear of the house a recent single story addition incorporates a superb kitchen and dining room with underfloor heating that is filled with natural light from a sky lantern along with French doors out to the terrace. The kitchen is fitted with timeless shaker style cabinetry under oak worksurfaces, an induction hob and integrated oven. A walk in pantry provides further storage and space for a freestanding fridge freezer. A rear porch with external door opens into a utility room and WC.

Over the second and third floors are five individually styled double bedrooms, two en-suite, enjoying elevated vistas over the surrounding landscape. Accessed off the generous first floor landing is a delightful balcony with far reaching views. To this floor are the principal bedroom with luxurious en-suite, second bedroom, family bathroom, walk in wardrobe and WC. There are three further bedrooms to the third floor.

A low-level red brick wall fronts the street, with access onto a gravelled driveway providing parking for several cars. A series of steps lead up to the attractive entrance porch and a planted border, filled with mature shrubs, adorns the front garden with a small paved seating area.

Extending off the back of the house is a large terrace ideal for alfresco dining, accessed directly off the kitchen. Retaining walls provide a pleasing sense of enclosure to the terrace with steps rising to an area laid to lawn and interspersed with seasonal flowering bulbs and a number of specimen trees. A brick garage with electric door offers excellent storage.

Agents note: Double glazed sash windows and external doors were installed in 2021.

Clivedon occupies a commanding position above the thriving spa town of Church Stretton. One of the town’s premier locations, Clive Avenue is a private cul-de-sac in the heart of the Church Stretton Conservation Area. The house enjoys far reaching views, yet is a convenient short distance from the town centre. Church Stretton boasts a number of facilities including many independent shops, a doctor’s surgery, community centre, wide range of eateries, library and St Laurence’s Church. A further range of facilities can be found in the nearby county town of Shrewsbury.

Schooling in the area is excellent within both the state and private sectors, including both a primary and secondary school in Church Stretton, while independent schooling is available at Shrewsbury School, Concord College in nearby Acton Burnell, Lucton School and Moor Park in Lucton and Ludlow respectively.

There is a railway station with easy access to Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Chester, Manchester and South Wales. There are also regular bus services and easy access onto the A49 to Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Herefordshire.