Bourton, Much Wenlock, Shropshire

The property has been much improved and cleverly reconfigured to create flexible family accommodation which is expected to be popular with those looking for independent accommodation or potential holiday let income. The property has been cosmetically overhauled throughout whilst retaining the property’s original character and charm.

Bourton is a small village located 3 miles southwest of Much Wenlock and dates back to the Domesday Book where it was recorded as Burtune. The parish church in Bourton dates back to the 12th Century. Much Wenlock is a highly desirable locality, surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside. There is immense charm and character to the town with its many beautiful period buildings and historic references adding to the appeal. Along with the local Primary School, Much Wenlock is also home to William Brookes Secondary School.

Accommodation comprises a loveley enclosed porch continuing into the entrance hall with staircase to the first floor. The hallway leads to a charming cottage style kitchen having a range of wall and base units with matching worktops and inset Belfast sink unit. Particular features are the attractive brick fireplace, beamed ceiling and stable door to the rear courtyard.

A large split level lounge affords an impressive full height vaulted beamed ceiling to most of the room adding to the sense of space. A large cast iron multi-fuel burner is set against the exposed stone feature end wall. A second brick fireplace with tiled hearth and cast iron log burner is located on the opposite side of the room, in addition to a small utility room and doors leading out to the garden.

This four bedroom property has been cleverly reconfigured to offer a double bedroom on the ground floor which can be self contained to provide independent accommodation. The ground floor double bedroom offers built in storage and steps down to separate living room with kitchenette area and inset wood burner. Just off is the areas own entrance hall and a contemporary style bathroom suite.

On the first floor, the gallery landing with stylish glass balustrade leads to three further bedrooms and opens to a useful reading/ study area. Ideal for families or guests, one of the bedrooms affords and en-suite WC whilst the other two bedrooms are served by a luxuriously appointed bathroom which offers both a double walk in shower and a freestanding bath.

Externally, the property is approached via a main entrance concrete driveway which also allows right of access for a neighbour and local farmer.

The property’s own private driveway affords generous parking for several vehicles and leads to the detached garage with timber outer doors.

To the front of the house there are neat lawns with colourful flower bed borders and the garden is enclosed by wrought iron railings and timber fence. To the rear and side lies an excellent sized and well maintained sloping lawned garden having delightful views to farmland. There is a timber garden shed and a variety of mature trees and flowering plants. To the back of the house itself is a gravelled sitting area adjacent to the quaint garden room. Paving extends across the rear elevation providing further sitting areas. A wide set of steps leads up to the lawns.


Directions
Leaving Bridgnorth heading out to Much Wenlock on the A458. On entering the town of Much Wenlock passing The Gaskell Arms on your left, take the next left onto the A4378 signposted Craven Arms/Ludlow. Continue for approximately 3 miles where you will enter the village of Bourton. Continue over the cross roads where the property can be found after a short distance on the right hand side.