Clunbury, Craven Arms, Shropshire

Upper House is a stunning detached Grade II listed property, set in the heart of the picturesque village of Clunbury. The property has four bedrooms and splendid character features, as well as a detached two-bedroom cottage, which is ideal as an annexe for guests or family members, or even as a rental property.

On the outside, the property displays elevations of timber-frame, stone walls and rendered brick, while inside there are exposed beams and original fireplaces, alongside attractive modern additions, including oak-framed windows and French doors. The ground floor has a dual aspect drawing room with wood panelling and a fireplace fitted with a stove. The sitting room and dining room is a comfortable and characterful living space with ceiling and vertical timbers and an impressive inglenook fireplace, while the kitchen has bespoke oak units and black granite worktops, as well as a range cooker.

To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, with stairs rising from the landing to the second floor, with a useful study, through which the fourth bedroom is accessed. The principal bedroom has a balcony overlooking the garden, a dressing room and an en suite bathroom, while the first floor also has a family bathroom.

Local Authority: Shropshire Council
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
Fixtures and Fittings: Only items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.
Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Viewings strictly through the agent.

The small village of Clunbury lies in the heart of the picturesque and popular Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is in a rural setting, and has a local primary school, while the small town of Craven Arms, just under five miles to the east, offers a range of everyday amenities, including local shops, a post office and a supermarket. The historic town of Ludlow is 12 miles away, offering excellent shopping and a choice of supermarkets, plus a wealth of cultural and leisure attractions. The area is well connected by road, with the A49, just five miles from the property, offering access towards Shrewsbury to the north, while Craven Arms mainline station provides services towards Cardiff to the south, and Crewe and Manchester to the north.

The property is approached via gates which open onto a gravel driveway, providing plenty of parking space for several vehicles. The grounds include the detached cottage, which also has a carport, while there are further outbuildings in the form of a two-storey barn and a bake house, which has original oven, two pig stys and a coach house. The generous private garden has views across the surrounding countryside, pristine lawns, paved terracing, a vegetable garden, a variety of shrubs, mature trees and hedges, and flowerbeds bursting with colour and life.