Blackford, Stoke St Milborough, near Ludlow, Shropshire

Greeenbank offers spacious and flexible living accommodation, attractive gardens, separate paddock, and a detached double car port. The location provides a high degree of privacy whilst being easily accessible to local amenities. Stoke St Milborough lies about six miles east of Ludlow, the village has an active community with a parish church and village hall and being in an area of outstanding natural beauty, nature and wildlife are prolific.

The property is approached via a gated entrance which leads to a generous parking and turning area and the detached Border Oak double car port. A paved path leads to a bespoke Border Oak porch and the main entrance door.

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, with exposed ceiling beams and wooden floors giving an immediate sense of character. There are two large storage cupboards.

A door from the hall leads to the sitting and dining room, which is a spacious and bright dual-purpose area. This room features exposed beams, and a wood-burning stove set into a recessed brick fireplace with a timber mantle above. Two windows to the frontage provide good natural light.

From the entrance hall, a door leads into the kitchen. This is a well-proportioned room, fitted with an extensive range of modern shaker-style units with contrasting worktops. Integrated appliances include a double oven, induction hob with extractor over, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. A breakfast bar has been incorporated, providing an informal dining space. A large window above the sink allows light to floor in and an attractive view out over the frontage.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room, providing space for further appliances, additional storage and worktop space. Beyond the utility room is a ground floor shower room, fitted with a modern suite comprising a WC, wash hand basin and a shower enclosure.

The second reception room, located towards the far end of the ground floor, is currently used as a further sitting room, but could be used for dining also. This is a comfortable room of generous proportions, a set of double French doors opening directly onto a patio seating area and the rear garden, creating a lovely space to enjoy during the summer months. The layout makes it ideal for use as a family room, snug or garden room.

Stairs rise from the kitchen and split, providing access to two landings where the bedrooms are located. The principal bedroom is located at one end of the house, this is a spacious double benefitting from dual aspect windows which enoy looking over the garden and benefits from an en-suite shower room comprising a shower cubicle, WC, and wash hand basin. Adjacent to the principal bedroom is bedroom 5 or a home office. It is well proportioned with built in wardobes.

To the other end there are three additional bedrooms, two of which are comfortable doubles, while the third is suited for use as a single bedroom or nursery.

The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary suite, comprising a panelled bath with a rainfall shower over, glass shower screen, wash hand basin and WC.

The gardens surrounding Greenbank are a real feature of the property. To the front, a neatly maintained hedge provides privacy, with paved pathways and gravelled seating areas offering places to sit and enjoy the setting.

The principal garden lies to the rear and is laid mainly to lawn with planted borders, mature shrubs and trees, and a selection of spring bulbs. There is a paved patio adjoining the house, providing an ideal spot for outdoor dining or entertaining. Steps to one side lead up towards a sloped area of hillside, laid to rough grass and providing further garden or amenity space. This elevated position enjoys outstanding views over the surrounding landscape and could lend itself to a number of recreational uses. A paddock offers scope for grazing or other lifestyle uses.

The gardens and paddock are well suited to families, those with an interest in gardening, or buyers seeking land for smallholding or recreational purposes.

Agents Note: we are advised that there was flooding in 2008, from a blocked culvert that has now been rectified. Since annual maintenance of the culvert has been carried out, there have been no further issues.


Directions
Leave Ludlow by the A4117 Kidderminster road. About 2 miles from Ludlow turn left onto the B4364 and continue for about 5 miles and turn left (sign Stoke St Milborough). Follow the lane almost into Stoke St Milborough but carry straight on towards Blackford past the Village Hall. Greenbank is about a mile further on, on the left hand side.