Rudge House, 57 Church Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AD

A most unique and interesting Grade II listed town house with deceptively spacious living accommodation including a prominent double-fronted shop. Comprising 3 bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining room, living room, lobby, utility, shower and bathroom. Arranged around a remarkably peaceful and private rear courtyard garden with workshop, stores and parking.

General Remarks - Rudge House is a traditional Grade II listed town house which is deceptively spacious having a double gable roof and single storey extension at the rear, arranged around an enchanting courtyard garden which enjoys great privacy and is remarkably quiet for a town centre location.

Accessed from the rear, its charming accommodation provides a large open plan kitchen and dining room, a living room, hall and lobby, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, ground floor shower and utility. Outside, the property can be approached by car from Union Street to the private rear courtyard garden with workshop and storage buildings. To its street elevation is a large double-fronted shop, located in a prime retail setting.

The sale therefore, offers unique and characterful town living with the option of in-house retail or letting opportunity.

Location - The property is set in the main street of the market town, although the living quarters are all accessed from the rear courtyard. Bishops Castle is a thriving rural community well known for its eclectic mix of shops, services and amenities. It stands in the beautiful countryside of South West Shropshire, within comfortable driving distance of the larger towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury which provide access to the national rail and motorway network.

Accommodation - The property is more particularly described as follows:

Entrance Hall - With glazed door, store cupboard and door to:



Shower Room - With enclosed tiled cubicle with mixer shower, W.C., wash basin and radiator.
Door from hall to open plan Kitchen/Dining Room.



Kitchen - 4.17m x 4.17m (13'8" x 13'8") - With timber floor and windows and doors to three elevations overlooking the courtyard gardens. Extensive range of cupboards and worktops inset with eye level double oven, gas hob and Belfast sink. Downlighters and space for dining table and chairs.

Dining Room - 3.96m x 3.23m (13'0" x 10'7") - With timber floors, radiator, recessed bookshelves and blocked off access to shop front.

Lobby - 4.19m x 2.59m (13'9" x 8'6") - With part panelled wall cupboard, stairs to first floor and door to:

Living Room - 7.32m x 4.01m (24'0" x 13'2" ) - (reducing to 9'9" - 2.97m)
With fireplace inset with woodburning stove on a tiled hearth, radiator, metal windows and French doors onto the private courtyard gardens.

Utility - 3.86m x 3.20m (12'8" x 10'6") - With sink, work surfaces, window and glazed door overlooking the courtyard.

A staircase rises from the lobby to the First Floor Landing with painted timber floors and doors to:

Bedroom 1 - 5.97m x 2.08m (19'7" x 6'10") - With sash windows to the front street, painted timber floors and exposed wall timbers.

Bedroom 2 - 5.97m x 2.97m (19'7" x 9'9") - With sash windows to the front, painted timber floors, radiator and large fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 - 4.11m x 3.40m (13'6" x 11'2") - With windows to the rear courtyard gardens, fitted carpet, radiator and fitted wardrobes.,

Bathroom - 3.05m x 2.62m (10'0" x 8'7") - With windows to rear courtyard, painted timber floor, stainless steel towel radiator, enclosed tiled cubicle with mixer shower, panelled bath, WC and wash basin.

Outside - The property is approached from the rear by a private lane off Union Street to a parking area and car port. A pedestrian access is also afforded from the main street to the rear. The property surrounds a delightful courtyard garden, planted with several trees, shrubs and plants which make the space a most peaceful and charming oasis in a town centre setting. The courtyard has cobbled tiles, catches the south facing sun and has access to the house from several glazed doors. There is a single garage/workshop, a small outhouse to one side of the courtyard with an external oil central heating boiler and modern oil storage tank.

Shop Premises - A double fronted retail premises with large glazed display windows into the sales area (20' x 17'). Several spotlights and doorway to separate WC with wash basin, electric power and light. Access to the house could be reinstated from the shop if required.

Viewing - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 33b Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5DA. Telephone: .

Please note: None of the services or installations have been tested by the agents.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage is connected. Oil central heating and wood burning stove.

Directions - To access the house, walk 10 yards from Halls office and turn left through a covered shut and the access to the courtyard gardens is found on the right.

Outgoings - Council tax Band B.
Rateable value: £3850 - subject to relief depending on circumstances.

Money Laundering Regulations - On putting forward an offer to purchase, you will be required to provide evidence of funding together with adequate identification to prove your identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR 2017) E.G. Passport or photographic driving license and recent utility bill.